Pentax MV MV Manual - Page 24

SHOOTING POINTERS The basic instructions for shooting on auto are all you need to know to obtain successful results for most all non-critical photography. However, the MV is a sophisticated single-lens-reflex camera and, as such, is capable of a wide variety of techniques which enable you to obtain better results in difficult lighting situations, produce special focusing effects, stop the action, and so forth. If you would like to expand your skills as a photographer and have your friends marvel at most all your photographs, then mastering these few simple techniques is well worth your while. Optimum Apertures The aperture guide listed on page 13 is sufficient for most shooting purposes and correct exposure will be obtained as long as the green LED lights. However, with certain subjects and to obtain certain special effects, it is better to vary from the norm. Any aperture setting may be used as long as the green LED continues to light. Stopping the Action: With fast moving subjects such as bicycles, automobiles, horses, children at play, birds in flight, etc., a fast shutter speed is necessary to stop the action and prevent the subject from bluring. Although the MV does not feature a shutter speed dial, you can easily stop the action by using as wide a lens aperture as possible without the red LED coming on. (for example, f/2.8 f/1.7 etc.). As the camera automatically chooses the fastest shutter speed it can for the given exposure, it will freeze the subject 22.