In 1977, pentax had introduced two compact 35mm slrs, the mx and the me, after the olympus om1. Unfortunately, its an online purchase and im therefore unable to try before i buy. In 1976, alongside the quintessential k, pentax had lined itself with the electronic era by presenting the me and thereafter the me super. Basic operating instructions your me super quick course 1. I remembered how much i enjoyed my pentax me super in college, so went to ebay to find a compact m. Help with pentax mesuper with stuck shutter ars technica. Cover frame a1 top cover retainer screw a a333 2pcs. Sep 19, 2017 i found my first pentax me super in a local charity shop for. Unfollow pentax me super to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. My fatherinlaw recently gave me a pentax me super with a rikenon 50mm f1.
View and download pentax me super user manual online. I would recommend this camera for an easy to use option. Featuring aperture priority operation and an added manual mode, this 35mm singlelens reflex camera is simple to use. M42 adapters on me super metering shift pentax slr talk. It has aperture preferred automatic electronic exposure control. The shutter curtains are metal and travel vertically. I originally purchased my 1st mint condition used pentax me super in 1998, well it was a gift more than a purchase and got on so well with the camera that a year down the line in 1999 i purchased myself a 2nd body with standard 50mm pentax smc 1. The me super added a manual mode to the feature set of the me. Nov 01, 2008 you want an me super, then use the dslr in tv mode and you have it. Automatic flash synch, viewfinder flash ready indication while the af 160 functions equally as well with all cameras featuring hotshoe synch, pentax mv, mv1. This model was followed in 1979 by the more advanced pentax me super and the simpler pentax mv.
The shutter curtains were metal and had a vertical movement. Pentax camera lenses for pentax k f1 maximum aperture for. Oct 12, 2015 we cant answer any of those questions, but to learn everything youll ever need to know about the pentax me, read on. After the me, pentax released the me super as an entrylevel slr. This video shows how to find and correct a common cause of wind lever and mirror latch issues in the pentax me and mesuper.
The me super uses updown buttons to set speed, but also has aperture priority autoexposure. The pentax me is a classic late 1970s basic 35mm film slr. Choose the exact aperture that you want without hassle even though the autofocus adjusts for every shot. The pentax supera, also sold in some markets as the pentax super program was a 35 mm singlelens reflex camera produced by pentax of japan in the 1980s. For manual mode the me super uses two buttons, up and down, to select the shutter speed, rather than a more conventional rotary dial. Like the other pentax ms, the mv1 is very small for a full frame slr. Pentax k manual focus slr film camera with pentax 50mm lens. The pentax me super was an aperture priority automatic camera, with an electronic focal plane shutter from 4s. It is not the same camera as the slightly lowerspecified pentax program a which also had an alternative name, the pentax program plus. It was small, light, and by all reports had excellent ergonomics. Oct 23, 2019 just because pentax doesnt have the same market share as nikon and canon, doesnt mean they dont offer cameras with competitive specs. Its a fun camera thats easy to carry around, with good ergonomics and handling especially with a small lens. Same as an me super but with the a series viewfinder lighting readout system.
Those lenses are quite heavy and youll need an expensive adapter for them. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. The pentax super program called pentax super a in some markets is a versatile aseries film slr featuring support for p, tv, av, and m exposure modes. Like others in the m line, this camera operates as an aperture priority camera in which the user sets the aperture ring and then the shutter speed is automatically calculated. I took a chance on nonrefundable pentax me super, yesterday, and i think i made a bad decision. Fast forward to 2007 and pentax imaging launched the k100d super dslr with a few of the innovative features. The pentax super program called pentax super a in some markets is a versatile.
If you need manual control, get the pentax me super. Both feature semiautomatic aperture priority operation, and are part of the pentax m series which included the. I know pentax is nice enough to allow service manuals to be. Both feature semi automatic aperture priority operation, and are part of the pentax m series which included the. Pentax me super pentax manual focus film slrs pentax.
The pentax me was replaced in 1979 by the more advanced me super. Pentax me super 35mm slr film camera with 50 mm lens kit. The mode selection is carried out by a combination of the mode dial round the shutter release and the a position on the lens. Get the best deals on pentax camera lenses for pentax k f1 maximum aperture when you shop the. Aesthetically the pentax me super is the perfect daughter of his time. While the lenses, a pentax 50mm f2 and a vivitar 80200mm f4. To operate the camera in other modes refer to the section that covers those points. Its not the reliability id worry about one is as likely to be a problem as the other but the user experience. Just because pentax doesnt have the same market share as nikon and canon, doesnt mean they dont offer cameras with competitive specs. In addition to the kmount still used on most current pentax dslrs except medium format, like 645d or 645z, there were pentax 645 and pentax 67, both are medium formats.
The pentax kp offers a super compact size as well as a weathersealed body. However, i was a bit hesitant given both cameras were being sold on ebay for more than i wanted. As with all the m series cameras, its partially mechanical and. It used their new kmount and was intended for advanced amateur photographers. We cant answer any of those questions, but to learn everything youll ever need to know about the pentax me, read on. May 26, 2010 im considering a pentax me super as my next camera, partly because of the viewfinder specs 0. The colours were vibrant and the focus was beautiful. The pentax me super is an aperture priority automatic camera, with a focal plane shutter electronically timed from 4s to 12000, and with flash sync at 1125. Its shutter speeds are electronically controlled except b and xsync no battery means no photos.
Get the best deals on pentax me super film cameras when you shop the largest online selection at. The pentax me was released in 1976 by the asahi optical company. Jan 07, 2011 the pentax me was released in 1976 by the asahi optical company. The me super is a great little camera with aperturepreferred automation as well as manual exposure. Since we know youll want to begin using your new pentax me super right away, weve provided an me super quick course on pages 2 and 3 which covers the basic operating instructions for the auto mode the main operating mode so you can get started. Its even smaller than the olympus om1, the worlds first compact slr. The me f was a heavily modified version of the pentax me super, and a member of the pentax mseries family of slrs see list of pentax products. Nov 22, 2019 the pentax mv1 is exactly what i was looking for.
While i believe the super a super program to be a superior camera to the me super in features, have you ever held a pentax camera with a sweeter shutter release than the me super. Not sure what was the rationale behind it, as it made a simple shooting complex. May 08, 2016 ive used most of the 70s80s pentax cameras apart from the mesuper but have used an mef. Hi, i have this old pentax me super that my dad bought a loong time ago. Introduction to the me super, video 1 of 2 youtube. Its primary shooting mode is aperture priority which well. Pentax super a super program pentax manual focus film slrs. Being the pathetic aesthete that i am, i decided that i also wanted one in black so i bought another off an american on ebay. M42 adapters on me super metering shift pentax slr. I debated whether i should get another me super, or go for the m camera i really wanted when i was in high school, the more pro featured mx. Dials and controls are at a minimum i love a bit of automation so i use it in aperture priority mode, but for fans of full manual you can adjust the shutter. Top cover retainer screw b a334 top cover retainer screw c a332 2pcs.
Olympus om10 om10 35mm manual focus film camera and lens combo. The pentax me was a 1976introduced, aperture priority automatic camera with an electronic focal plane shutter from 8 s to 1 s, synchronized at 1100 s. Pentax me super selects exactly the right shutter speed for the lighting conditions in your picture. Since we know youll want to begin using your new pentax me super right away, weve provided an me super quick course on pages 2 and 3. The pentax me super is a 35mm slr that belongs to the famous pentax mseries cameras and is an improved successor of the original pentax me. The pentax me is an aperture priority automatic camera, with an electronic focal plane shutter operating from 8 to 1 sec. With m42 to pentax k adapters, i am able to put old m42 lenses on my me super.
From what i read in a quick search, this is a fairly common problem. Before kmount, pentax used a screwmount called m42. It usually comes in chrome as shown, as well as black. Pentax 645d 40mp medium format digital slr camera with 3inch lcd screen body only 4. I cant lend you much wisdom except in regards to the.
Help with pentax mesuper with stuck shutter 8 posts. You focus and pick the aperture, and the pentax me picks the shutter speed automatically. There was no shutter dial, and the camera could not be used in manual mode, except for b and 1100 exposures. The me super is a more manual version of the preceding me model, and it gives you control over exposure aperture and shutter, but you have to get used to the. The pentax me super was an aperture priority automatic camera, with an electronic focal plane shutter from 4s to 12000. But the pentax me super showed me there is nothing to fear. Nov 10, 2011 the pentax me is small, light, and easy to use.
A similar configuration is on the pentax super program of 1983. It has most of the same features as the me super, with the exception of the m complete manual control over both aperture and shutter speed setting. Among all the compact automatic exposure electronic slrs e. The pentax me f was an amateur level, interchangeable lens, 35 mm film, singlelens reflex slr camera. Vintage pentax me super 35mm slr camera, aperture priority, k bayonet mount, made in japan, circa 1980 1986 364865963. Jan 27, 2016 the pentax me super and smc pentaxm 28mm f2. The me is an aperture priority camera, meaning you choose an aperture and the camera measures exposure through the lens and sets shutter speed for you. The pentax me camera is a tiny creature, permanent aperture priority, where. Petite slr cameras, with a futuristiclooking control panel on top. In 1977, pentax had introduced two compact 35mm slrs, the mx and the me, after the olympus om1 presented in 1972 had introduced a new trend for compactness in slr cameras. Super a which could set the aperture automatically and hence provided tv and program automation in. It used the bythen ubiquitous kmount lens system and was sold successfully through 84. Both feature semiautomatic aperture priority operation, and are part of the pentax m series which included the manual pentax mx and briefly the semiautomatic, automaticfocus pentax me f. The pentax me super is an aperture priority automatic camera, with a focal plane shutter electronically timed from 4s to 12000, and with flash.
The pentax super a, also sold in some markets as the pentax super program was a 35 mm singlelens reflex camera produced by pentax of japan in the 1980s it is not the same camera as the slightly lowerspecified pentax program a which also had an alternative name, the pentax program plus. Learning to use an slr is a great step in any lomographers journey and the pentax me super is great for that. You control the shutter speed using the push buttons on the camera, and the aperture via the aperture ring. I really like small cameras that will function with no battery power, so this one worked out really well. The shutter uses verticallytraveling metal curtains. The aperture is a little tricky at first but i quickly learned it over the summer.
The camera was a development of and one of two replacements for the pentax me. And im wondering, as a beginner, how i can use this camera, how to digitalise the photos and so on. The me f was a heavily modified version of the pentax mesuper, and a member of the pentax mseries family of slrs see list of pentax products. For years, the different numbers, knobs, and settings of slr cameras frightened me. The me remains among the smallest 24x36mm format slrs ever made. It also has a 1100 manual speed and a bulb setting which can be used without a battery. I like being able to watch the little computer decide aperture and shutter. Aug 07, 2005 mlenses were sort of made for the mesuper. Load the film with the exposure mode dial set at 125x and advance to the first exposure. I have just got a pentax me super from ebay and started to try some m42 lenses i got earlier. The me super is a great little camera with aperturepreferred automation as well as manual. An unopened roll of kodachrome rounds out the package as i remember it although this roll is older than even dad. Automatic exposure aperture priority and manual exposure electronic. Jan 01, 2008 in 1979 pentax launched the me super as a manual focus, aperture priority automatic slr with an electronic focal plane shutter.
The me super is a great little camera with aperture preferred automation as well as manual exposure. Moreover, with auto flash, you may alter the distance freely between the camera and subject within the auto flash range without changing the fnumber setting, 2 pentax mv, wivl, me super. Check out the latest firmware and software updates from pentax to enhance the performance of your digital camera. The pentax me camera is a tiny creature, permanent aperture priority, where the shutter speeds are set by.
The pentax me super is a highly successful 35 mm singlelens reflex camera produced by pentax of japan between 1979 and 1984. Minolta xgm slr manual focus camera kit with a 50mm f2. As the size of the aperture also affects the overall sharpness of the photo, you may occasionally wish to vary the. M42 adapters on me super metering shift in reply to micahhsu feb 23, 2009 ive experienced something similar with my adapter, though it has something to do with the aperture linkage.
Hey there, i inherited an old me super and everything appears to work great except for one small and important thing. I was lucky though after 30 or 40 shutter actuations, it started to behave properly, and i suspect it will continue to work if i give it occasional exercise. Shutter is closed and the film advance wont, as if the shutter is cocked, but the shutter release does nothing in any mode i select. Both feature semiautomatic aperture priority operation, and are part of the pentax m series which included the manual pentax mx and. Top cover retainer screw d a335 after installed, check the function of led by changing the shutter dial. Ive used most of the 70s80s pentax cameras apart from the mesuper but have used an mef.
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