Exposure-Compensation-Indicator Dial - Pentax MV-1 Manual

Exposure-Compensation-Indicator Dial: You may also use
the
exposure-compensation-indicator dial located under the film
rewind crank as a guide for exposure compensation.
To Use:
Fold out the film rewind crank as if to rewind the film and lift
the knob
slightly
to expose the exposure-compensation-indicator
dial. (CAUTION: BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO PULL HARD
AS THE BACK COVER WILL SPRING OPEN, EXPOSING
YOUR FILM.) Next, turn the top of the dial with your finger until
the index mark of the exposure compensation dial aligns with the
ASA index mark and the ASA number of the film loaded in the
camera (Illust.O). When properly aligned, lift the ASA dial and
reset it as follows for exposure compensation.
For
2X
compensation:
To the first dot on the indicator s
plus side Ollust.©).
For 4X compensation:
Second dot on the plus side.
For
1/2X
compensation:
First dot on the minus side.
For
1/4X
compensation:
Second dot on the minus side.
After setting the compensation, push the film T
shaft back in place and take the picture. BE SURE TO RESET
THE ASA FILM SPEED DIAL TO AGREE WITH THE FILM
LOADED IN THE CAMERA WHEN COMPENSATION IS NO
LONGER REQUIRED.