We love this camera ! A very compact and simple to use point-and-shoot camera. Great for beginners, but capable of excellent results.
We have put together a lovely gift set that includes:
Pentax Espio 140M camera - tested and in full working order
Soft leatherette case with magnetic clasp (colours may vary)
1 roll of Kodak film
Camera battery
See the gallery for some great example photos we shot with an Espio 140M.
The camera has an LCD screen on top displaying the film counter, flash mode and battery status. Automatically loads the film, and winds / rewinds. It also has multi-point autofocus for greater focusing accuracy, and a powerful 38-140mm zoom lens. It does everything that you need.
Features:
Autofocus / auto film loading / auto film wind and rewind
Built-in flash
Self-timer
Works with standard 35mm film
LCD display
Takes a CR123A battery (included)
Great for beginners
Condition:
In full working order.
Body and lens in good condition.
Pentax Espio 140M point-and-shoot camera Gift Set
$325.00
The Pentax ME-Super is a great quality camera and an excellent choice for learning about film photography. With Automatic and Manual modes it offers great scope for expanding your capabilities.
This book is the perfect companion for the ME-Super and is specifically tailored to this camera so that you can rapidly increase your photography knowledge, ability and enjoyment.
See the gallery for the table of contents.
This purchase is for the electronic download (you will receive a link to download the PDF file). There is a separate listing for the printed version (in handy A5 format with lay-flat binding).
Learn film photography with the Pentax ME Super (electronic download)
$9.95
One of the smallest and lightest SLR cameras yet has a fully metal body, large bright viewfinder and simple controls for automatic / manual operation. Reasons why your parents probably owned one !
We have put together a lovely gift set consisting of:
1 x Pentax ME-Super camera. Tested and in full working order
Camera strap
Batteries
1 roll of Kodak film
A choice of lenses:
50mm 'standard' lens
40-80mm zoom (spans from standard to portrait)
35-70mm zoom (spans from wide angle to portrait)
28-50mm zoom (spans from very wide angle to standard)
The ME-Super is the all-rounder member of the Pentax ‘M’ series of SLRs (which also includes the ME, MX). All three share the same lightweight and ultra-compact chassis, showcasing great build quality and lovely to use controls.
The ME-Super has both automatic (aperture-priority) and manual exposure modes to cope with a wide range of situations. You can use it in Automatic mode and just snap away, or use Manual mode for more creativity as you get more into photography.
Specifications
Shutter speeds from 1/2000 – 4s
Simple film loading with ‘film loaded’ confirmation window
Aperture priority automatic / manual exposure modes
LED viewfinder display:
Shutter speed
Exposure compensation
Over / Under exposure
Flash ready indicator
Original Pentax 40-80mm zoom lens
Takes 2x LR44 batteries (supplied)
Pentax ME-Super film camera Gift Set
$395.00
One of the smallest and lightest SLR cameras yet has a fully metal body, large bright viewfinder and simple controls for automatic / manual operation. Reasons why your parents probably owned one !
The ME-Super is the all-rounder member of the Pentax ‘M’ series of SLRs (which also includes the ME, MX). All three share the same lightweight and ultra-compact chassis, showcasing great build quality and lovely to use controls.
The ME-Super has both automatic (aperture-priority) and manual exposure modes to cope with a wide range of situations.
In aperture priority you can choose the lens aperture (which gives you control of depth-of-field) and the camera automatically sets the correct shutter speed.
The clear LED display lets you know the shutter speed warns you of over / under exposure if needed.
If using manual mode there are two buttons on the top of the camera for you to select shutter speed and again the viewfinder tells you when exposure is correct.
Pentax put some thought into making film loading easy too – when loading film the camera has a special spool with many slots so it is faster more reliable to load film correctly. There is also a little window on the back of the camera with a striped flag that moves when you wind film on to confirm that film is indeed loaded correctly. Simple, yet very useful.
The viewfinder is a joy to use – big, clear and bright.
Pentax also released a separate flash to go with the ME-Super: the AF200S (we generally have these in stock). This offers auto flash exposure and also syncs with the ‘flash ready’ LED in the ME-Super viewfinder which is a nice touch.
Specifications
Shutter speeds from 1/2000 – 4s
Simple film loading with ‘film loaded’ confirmation window
Aperture priority automatic / manual exposure modes
LED viewfinder display:
Shutter speed
Exposure compensation
Over / Under exposure
Flash ready indicator
50mm f/1.7 lens
Takes 2x LR44 batteries (supplied)
Condition
Body in very good condition with a few light scratches from use
Viewfinder is bright and clear, with a little dust as expected
Fully tested with all functions in working order including shutter / film winding / exposure meter
Pentax ME-Super film camera with 50mm f/1.7 lens
$375.00
The Pentax MX is a great quality camera sold from 1976 to 1985 and is an excellent choice for learning about film photography.
This book is the perfect companion for the MX and is specifically tailored to this camera so that you can rapidly increase your photography knowledge, ability and enjoyment.
See the gallery for the table of contents.
This purchase is for the electronic download (you will receive a link to download the PDF file). There is a separate listing for the printed version (in handy A5 format with lay-flat binding).
Learn film photography with the Pentax MX (electronic download)
$9.95
This is the flash that Pentax designed specifically for the Pentax ME and ME Super cameras. It s a flexible unit, with manual and two automatic settings.
Will also work with all other cameras with a standard flash hot-shoe.
Takes 4x AA batteries.
Tested and in full working order.
Pentax AF200S Flash
$75.00
The Pentax ME-Super s a lovely point-and-shoot film camera from the 1980s. It has automatic exposure and also full manual mode.
In automatic, just select the lens aperture, focus the lens and click the shutter.
This makes it very easy to use, while also giving you control over aperture which is great for portraits where a wide aperture will give you a nice blurred background ('bokeh').
The ME Super also has full manual mode, whereby you can select the aperture and also the shutter speed (using the up/down buttons on the top of the camera).
The viewfinder display shows you both the shutter speed you have selected, plus the camera's recommended shutter speed so you easily know whether you are over / under exposing. Great for creativity and great for learning more about photography.
The Pentax cameras of this era (including the MX and ME) have lovely compact bodies and beautiful bright viewfinder so they are joy to use, and more compact than other SLRs.
The ME-Super has a 'B' shutter setting which you can use for long exposure night photos, plus a self-timer.
Condition
Professionally tested and in full working order
Light seals replaced
Supplied with batteries and lens cap
Lens is lovely and clear with no mould or scratches
We also stock a selection of Pentax lenses for this camera - click HERE to view and expand your system !
Pentax ME-Super SLR camera + 50mm f1.4 lens
$325.00
We love this camera ! A very compact and simple to use point-and-shoot camera. Great for beginners, but capable of excellent results.
See the gallery for some example photos we shot with an Espio 140M.
Has an LCD screen on top displaying the film counter, flash mode and battery status. Automatically loads the film, and winds / rewinds.
Has multi-point autofocus for greater focusing accuracy, and a powerful 38-140mm zoom lens. It does everything that you need.
Features:
Autofocus / auto film loading / auto film wind and rewind
Built-in flash
Self-timer
Works with standard 35mm film
LCD display
Takes a CR123A battery (included)
Great for beginners
Condition:
In full working order.
Body and lens in good condition.
Pentax Espio 140M point-and-shoot film camera
$275.00
The lovely Pentax MX is excellent for beginners, but has fantastic build quality. With a full metal chassis and metal top / bottom it is built to last. We generally have both silver and black bodies in stock. Let us know if you have a preference.
Includes a reprint of the original instruction manual.
(Note that the famous Pentax K1000 is actually a budget / reduced functionality version of the MX). The MX is a much more compact camera.
It operates in full manual mode, with the built-in light meter. The viewfinder displays the selected shutter speed and a series of lights to indicate if you are over / under exposed. Just turn the shutter or aperture rings until the green light comes on.
Also has a self timer, and depth-of-field preview - a useful feature that is normally on higher-end cameras of the era.
This a very compact, fully mechanical SLR - the shutter speeds all operate independently of the battery (which is only needed to power the light meter).
The MX has no auto-exposure mode, but it is very easy to shoot with and will really help you to learn about the fundamentals of photography.
We also stock a book: 'Learn Film Photography with the Pentax MX'. Check it out here. Great for learning about photography using this camera.
Condition
Very condition - a few minor marks on the camera body but no major dents.
Wide aperture lens (50mm f1.7 and f1.4 available as options)
All functions are working correctly including the light meter
We also stock a selection of Pentax lenses for this camera - click HERE to view and expand your system !
Pentax MX SLR film camera + 50mm lens
$445.00