Pentax MX SLR film camera + 50mm lens

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 !