Specifications

SETTING THE SHUTTER SPEED DIAL COMPOSING AND FOCUSING
Turn the shutter speed dial clockwise or counter-clockwise to the shutter speed
desired. The shutter speed may be set either before or after cocking the rapid-
wind lever. As you cock the shutter by turning the rapid-wind lever, the
"cocked" indicator turns red showing that the shutter is cocked. The color of
the cocked indicator changes to black after tripping the shutter. For use of the
X setting on the shutter speed dial, refer to page 18.
With the shutter speed dial set on B (bulb), the shutter will stay open as long
as you depress the shutter button. As you release your finger from the shutter
button, the shutter closes. When a long exposure is desired while using the 8
setting, set the shutter button lock by moving the lever to the left (an "L"
becomes visible) while depressing the shutter button. Alternately, use a cable
release with a locking device for a time exposure.
CAUTION:
At long speeds, longer than 1 /30 (1/15 - 1 sec.) support your camera
rigidly to prevent camera movement. To protect the shutter mechanism,
trip the shutter before putting the camera away for any extended period.
COMPOSING AND FOCUSING
The standard focusing screen of your MX has a central split-image circle surrounded
by a microprism collar. While looking through the viewfinder, turn the focusing ring
until your subject comes into sharp focus. If your subject is not in focus, the image in
the split-image circle will appear divided into upper and lower portions, and the image
in the microprism collar will appear broken into many small fragments.