Hi Bob, Nope. It's the two MV models that have three LEDs in the viewfinder. The MG is an aperture-priority camera, like all 5 of the ME models are. The MEs however, have an additional manual metering option.
In the MG, the left side vertical shutter-speed indicator bar in the viewfinder has 'OVER' on top, then speeds (1/)1000 thru 1 sec. then 'UNDER' below that. If aperture ihas been set too large, requiring speeds in excess of 1/1000, the OVER flashes in red, asking you to manually close the aperture down some. If it flashes yellow, the speeds are too low ~ between 1/30 and 1 sec ~ warning you you need a tripod or a flash unit. If you need a time exposure (over 1 second) the UNDER flashes red. Plenty of viewfinder info... With my speed-preferred Spotmatic F, the right side of the viedwfinder has a set of brackets and a moving meter needle. Turn on the meter, keep the needle between the inner tips of the brackets by moving the aperture setting, for proper exposure. When you get the proper exposure, turn the meter off, focus thru the now wide-open lens, and take the photo. Just the opposite of the MG. They both work very well, and become instinctive after a while... keith whaley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Keith, > > The other reason the MG doesn't get much mention is that it is the most > stripped down M series camera that I know of. Nope. Wrong one. > Isn't it the one with the > stoplight in the viewfinder - green is good to shoot, red is to slow, and > yellow is marginal. That's not very much viewfinder info! Easier to get a > ME or an ME Super and some more control. > > Regards, Bob S. > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > << Being the proud ownwer of a fine little MG (Pentax MG, that is...) I > notice that whenever any mention is made of the M-series cameras, > rarely is the MG mentioned, pro or con. Any of the two models of the > MV, an MX, 5 models of the ME, but the MG is always absent. > > Well, except for Bojidar's fine site, that is! ;^) > > Can anyone venture a guess as to why? > Just does it's job quietly and efficiently, no fanfare necessary? > > It was only made for 3 years, so I guess that's part of it. >>
