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WEBApr 1, 2024 · The Pentax MX was introduced in 1976 as a pro-caliber all-manual workhorse SLR camera. It was very compact but yet had one of the largest and brightest viewfinders of any SLR. A 250 images film back was available as well as a 5 fps motor drive and a 2 fps winder and numerous other accessories.
Pentax MX - My Nuts and Bolts Review - 35mmc
WEBNov 11, 2019 · When you half-press the shutter button – at least when there are batteries in the camera – one of a series of 5 LEDs illuminates. If the correct speed is selected a green LED glows next to the middle selected shutter speed. If the camera is about 1/2 stop out, it will glow an orange LED.
Pentax MX - Camera-wiki.org - The free camera encyclopedia
WEBOct 10, 2021 · The Pentax MX is a mechanical camera, with an horizontal cloth focal plane shutter from 1s to 1/1000, synchronized at 1/60. The shutter dial is on the top plate, next to the advance lever and the release button. The Pentax MX has a 0.97× viewfinder, covering 95% of the field.
Pentax MX - Wikipedia
WEBThe Pentax MX is a 35 mm single-lens reflex camera produced by Asahi Optical Co, later Pentax of Japan between 1976 and 1985. It was Pentax's flagship professional SLR until the introduction of the Pentax LX.
Film Fridays: Pentax MX – a nuts and bolts review
WEBMar 20, 2020 · The Pentax MX is a gem of a film SLR: super compact, well-built and fully-mechanical in operation – batteries are only required to power the light meter. Better yet, they're easy to find in working order, without breaking the bank.
Pentax MX Review – The Mazda Miata of 35mm SLRs
WEBJun 23, 2024 · With a magnification of .97x and 95% coverage (with a 50mm) and a bright focusing screen with split-image microprism as an aid, the MX’s viewfinder is by far one of the largest and clearest I’ve ever used. Not as bright as an Acute-Matte, but it gets the job done, and screens are interchangeable.
The Pentax MX - Influential Photo Gear | PentaxForums.com
WEBJan 11, 2013 · The Pentax MX was the new Pentax SLR at the time, after the company’s immensely successful K1000 and Spotmatic models. It was a fully mechanical manual SLR , but it had an electronic light meter that indicated the exposure using green and amber LEDs inside the viewfinder.
Pentax MX Overview Video - Articles and Tips | PentaxForums.com
WEBNov 7, 2023 · Thorough overview video to help introduce new users to the Pentax MX. By FozzFoster in Articles and Tips on Nov 7, 2023. The Pentax MX is one of the most notable cameras in history by having the largest pentaprism viewfinder (0.97x, 95%) of any Pentax 35mm film camera ever produced.
Pentax MX: A Small Wonder of the 70's - Lomography
WEBMar 17, 2009 · The Pentax MX is a great compact SLR camera to take everywhere. If you like the SLR way of photography, with manual controls, real-time manual focus and the beautiful sound of shutter + mirror-movement that define analog photography.
PENTAX MX - Review - edwardnoble
WEBThe Pentax MX is a beautiful little camera, especially in black (IMO). If you can find one with a working meter it'll be easier to use for the less technical minded photo nerds, but even if it's only the mechanicals this is a solid camera. It's small size, great mechnicals and stunningly huge viewfinder make it a joy to use today!
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