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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 !

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.

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)

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.  

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.  

  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).

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

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).

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 !

A lovely example of the Pentax KM - essentially the Pentax K1000 but with some key added features. Click here for a short article that compares both cameras.  Comes with a Pentax 55mm f/1.8 lens. It operates in full manual mode, with the built-in light meter. The viewfinder has a needle that shows if you are over or underexposed. Just turn the shutter or aperture rings until the needle is in the central position for perfect exposure. The KM (unlike the K1000) also has a self-timer, and depth-of-field preview button. Both very useful features. Has very clear and simple controls, so you can focus on composing the image. Very easy to shoot with and will really help you to learn about the fundamentals of photography. Also see our listings for wide-angle and telephoto lenses to expand your Pentax system. Condition Good condition with some minor scuffs Good quality 55mm lens.  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 !

A very compact and simple to use point-and-shoot camera. Great for beginners, but capable of excellent results.  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. 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 with a few scuffs from usage.  

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 book is available as both a printed copy (in handy A5 format with lay-flat binding) and as an electronic download (PDF version).

The Pentax Spotmatic was the forerunner to the legendary Pentax K1000 and is an excellent camera for those keen to learn film photography. This example comes with a large aperture f1.8 Pentax Takumar 55mm lens. The camera operates in full manual mode, with the built-in light meter. The viewfinder has a needle that shows if you are over or underexposed. Just turn the shutter or aperture rings until the needle is in the central position for perfect exposure. Has very clear and simple controls, so you can focus on composing the image. Very easy to shoot with and will really help you to learn about the fundamentals of photography. Comes with original Pentax leather strap, lens cap and meter battery. Condition Very good condition all round - no major marks or scratches. Beautiful clear viewfinder with only a little dust Lens is in very good condition. All functions are working correctly including the light meter  

This is a Pentax M 135mm / f3.5 medium telephoto lens in excellent condition. Has excellent optics and little signs of use.  Fits the vast number of cameras using the Pentax K-mount bayonet (including Pentax ME, ME-Super, MX, etc). Comes with lens cap and rear cap. In full working order.

This flash builds upon the earlier AF200S flash and offers TTL (through the lens) flash metering on certain Pentax cameras including the LX, MZ-series and Super Program. It also works great on the Pentax ME and ME Super cameras. It is a flexible unit, with manual and two automatic settings + TTL auto.  Will also work with all other cameras with a standard flash hot-shoe. Takes 4x AA batteries. Tested and in full working order.

The Pentax K2 was introduced by Pentax in 1975 and at the time was the flagship camera featuring the new lens mount developed in conjunction with Zeiss and which was used by Pentax for many years after. It was more technically advanced than its predecessors and has a great metering system with shutter speed information visible in the viewfinder. It has both automatic and manual exposure modes, giving you the combination of both control and ease of use. It has a wide range of shutter speeds (from 8 seconds to 1/1000s) and also has a mirror lockup function. It takes 2 x LR44 batteries, but it can use shutter speeds from 1/125 to 1/1000s without batteries - handy if you run out while out shooting. It has a beautiful solid metal construction - better build quality than many later cameras. Comes with 55mm f/1.8 Pentax lens. Specifications Takes all 35mm film. Exposure modes Aperture priority auto, manual Shutter speeds: B + 8-1/1000s Batteries:  2 x SR44 Weight:  450g Condition Lens in excellent condition Body in very good condition with a lovely bright finish and no dents Case in great condition - very rare for this era

An easy-to-use camera from 1985 - the Pentax P30 has fully automatic exposure control, where the camera sets both the aperture and shutter speed. All you need to do is to focus and shoot. In addition, the camera also offers fully manual exposure, so that you can have full control if you wish. The viewfinder has a nice bright readout telling you which exposure mode you are in (Manual or Automatic), plus the shutter speed. The P30 has a useful depth-of-field preview button, so that you can see how your photos will come out, and the camera comes with a 35-105mm zoom lens that spans from wide angle to light telephoto.  Condition Tested and in full working order Light seals replaced Supplied with batteries and lens cap Lens 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 !

Combining the electronic functionality of an SLR with the superb quality of medium format photography, the Pentax 645 was a groundbreaking camera. Specifications: Takes 120 roll film with 15 shots per film Complete with 75 mm f/2.8 Pentax lens Shutter speeds of 15 seconds - 1/1000s + B Shutter release button on built-in hand grip Motorised film drive (single or continuous modes) Multiple exposure-control modes: Shutter speed priority automatic Aperture priority automatic Programmed automatic Manual TTL metered flash Programmed automatic flash Fixed prism viewfinder with telescopic eyepiece and built-in dioptre adjustment. Interchangeable focusing screens LED indication of shutter speed and aperture  Depth-of-field preview In excellent condition - a few minor scuffs on the body, but lens in superb condition. In full working order.

We have put together the essentials to kick-start your film camera photography journey. This kit includes: Pentax ME-Super with 50mm lens Guide to film photography (specifically using the ME-Super) Camera Film Strap 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 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

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