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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 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. (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 !

A lovely camera with a very powerful zoom lens, and clear, simple controls. Has an LCD screen on top displaying the film counter, flash mode and battery status. Automatically loads the film, and winds / rewinds. See the gallery for some example photos we took with a Citia 160. Has multi-point autofocus for greater focusing accuracy, and a powerful 38-160mm 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 CR2 battery (included) Great for beginners Condition: In full working order. Body and lens in good condition.  

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 !

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.

  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 ME is a lovely point-and-shoot film camera from the 1980s. It has automatic exposure - 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'). Varying the aperture also gives you control over the shutter speed that the camera is selecting, and this is displayed in the viewfinder. The Pentax cameras of this era (including the MX and ME Super) have lovely compact bodies and beautiful bright viewfinder so they are joy to use, and more compact than other SLRs. The ME has a 'B' shutter setting which you can use for long exposure night photos. Finally the ME has a self-timer too.   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 !

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 (f/1.7 and f/1.4 generally available)  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 ! 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)

This is a Pentax 28mm / f2.8 wide angle lens in very condition. Nice clear optics and a lens with no scratches / marks. Fits all Pentax SLRs using Pentax K-mount.  

Small, light, automatic and stylish. One of the easiest SLR cameras to use – perfect for any occasion. The Pentax ME is the easiest to use member of the Pentax ‘M’ series of SLRs (which also includes the ME-Super, MX). All three share the same lightweight and ultra-compact chassis, showcasing great build quality and lovely to use controls. The ME has automatic (aperture-priority) exposure, so is quick and easy to shoot with. You 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. 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. Available with either a silver or black body. Pentax also released a separate flash to go with the ME: the AF200S (we generally have these in stock). This offers auto flash exposure and is a great accessory to have. Specifications Shutter speeds from 1/2000 – 4s Simple film loading with ‘film loaded’ confirmation window Aperture priority automatic exposure LED viewfinder display: Shutter speed Exposure compensation Over / Under exposure Takes 2x LR44 batteries (supplied)  Condition Body in very good condition with a few light scratches from use Viewfinder is bright and clear Clear / clean 50mm lens (f/1.7) Fully tested with all functions in working order including shutter / film winding / meter

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 !

This is a lovely small zoom lens with a large (f/2.8) aperture. The zoom range is from 28mm (wide-angle) to 70mm (portrait). In good condition. Clear of mould / fungus and with a small amount of dust. Compatible with all Pentax K-mount lens fittings (e.g. Pentax ME, ME-Super, MX etc). 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 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).

This is a lovely small zoom lens with a large (f/2.8) aperture. The zoom range is from 40mm (slightly wide-angle) to 80mm (portrait). This lens has a macro setting for close-up photography. In excellent condition. Compatible with all Pentax K-mount lens fittings (e.g. Pentax ME, ME-Super, MX etc). In full working order.

A  compact and simple to use camera with one of the most powerful zoom lenses on a point-and-shoot. 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 very powerful 38-160mm zoom lens. Features: Autofocus / auto film loading / auto film wind and rewind Built-in flash Self-timer Works with standard 35mm film Night shot mode 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).