Pentax km slr film camera

Aug 10, 2017 ive spent the past few months shooting an amazing and beautiful 35mm film slr from japan. In 1977, pentax 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. Pentax asahi km 35mm slr film camera with 50mm lens for. Aug 25, 2007 from my limited use of it, i would recommend the z1p to anyone wanting a pentax af 35mm camera. Aug 03, 2015 in this video i go over all of the basics of how to use the pentax k slr film camera. It has aperturepreferred automatic electronic exposure control. Pentax is an established brand known for making quality cameras since 1952 and was one of the pioneers of the slr cameras. For the 2009 dlsr, see pentax km pentax offered the pentax km as a slightly less. Pentax was one of their 35mm singlelens reflex slr cameras, which debuted in 1957. Get the best deal for pentax film cameras from the largest online selection at. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. It is the first medium format auto focus slr system to be available, using the pentax safox iv phasematching predictive autofocus system the fujifilm ga645 was the first.

The pentax kx 35mm film slr camera, produced for just two years in the mid 1970s 197577, one of a series of models the others being the pentax k2, km and k featuring the new pentax k bayonet rather than the old pentax m42 screw lens mount. Pentax film af slr recommendations pentax slr talk forum. This article discusses the cameras mainly 35 mm slrs manufactured by pentax. I can service many of the classic manual focus slrs that no longer have factory parts available, and many cameras that other repair shops say are unrepairable. Pentax k the camera thats become the standard 35mm slr for film students, the k was produced in enormous quantities in japan and then china. Film rewind crank, likewise a first for 35 mm slrs. Asahi pentax km 35mm film slr camera with smc pentax f1. Pentax pz70 pz 70 slr film camera product information package dimensions 9 x 6 x 4 inches item weight 1.

The pentax k2 was the flagship model of the camera trio pentax introduced in 1975 featuring the new k lens mount developed for zeiss in a joint venture never to really materialise. It was the first camera from any manufacturer to offer both aperture and shutterpriority automation and the last minolta slr with a metal body. Here we have one of the best pentax slr cameras ever, the km, complete with a pentax m smc 50mm f2 fast prime lens and battery. This camera features a shutter with speeds of 1 to 1s and b. The km was essentially a pentax spotmatic f, but with a pentax k lens mount and slightly revised styling, and ultimately replaced by the pentax mx. From my limited use of it, i would recommend the z1p to anyone wanting a pentax af 35mm camera. Pentax 35mm film cameras for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Jul 16, 2012 the pentax kx 35mm film slr camera, produced for just two years in the mid 1970s 197577, one of a series of models the others being the pentax k2, km and k featuring the new pentax k bayonet rather than the old pentax m42 screw lens mount. It was my first camera given to me by my parents, a real ancient thing. Type, 35mm slr with builtin throughthelens light meter. This camera, the pentax asahi, is one of the more popular because of the abilities that it had during its first run. Due to changes in the company and the popularity of the pentax camera, the asahi optical company became pentax in 2002. The camera is in great condition, cosmetically, and perfect condition mecha. The pentax mg was an aperture priority automatic camera, with an electronic focal plane shutter from 1s to 1, synchronized at 1100.

This, like the k is a rugged long lasting slr that has made its mark on the affordable slr market. The km was basically a spotmatic f with bayonet mount and a more modern look. One of the most popular cameras for students today first learning photography with film and darkroom methods. When pentax dropped the ks1 it was in response to a couple of growing trends. The camera sold as the xd in japan, xd11 in north america and xd7 in europe is regarded by many as minoltas best autoexposure, electronicshutter slr. Discover the full range of pentax k digital slr camera series. Pentax kx pentax manual focus film slrs pentax camera.

In this video i go over all of the basics of how to use the pentax k slr film camera. Pentax wanted to bring a simplified camera to the class so that users upgrading from compacts or new to photography could get. Oct 23, 2019 when pentax dropped the ks1 it was in response to a couple of growing trends. This camera is fully functional and is ready to provide another lifetime of fantastic photos. For me the pentax kx is the best camera i ever had. My lovely me super which i bought in 1995 and another which i cant remember the name. Ive spent the past few months shooting an amazing and beautiful 35mm film slr from japan. When i was 14, i happened across the pentax kx in the used camera section of a local shop one day, and since it came with a set of nice pentax lensesa 50mm f1. While the others copied german rangfinder cameras, asahi decided to try it with.

Corona home shop analog camera collection 35mm slr accessories analog film camera straps goodies instant film cameras lenses medium format point and shoot rangefinders shipping payments gift cards contact. When changing lenses outdoors with film in the camera, avoid direct sunlight. You focus and pick the aperture, and the pentax me picks the shutter speed automatically. The 645n is a auto focus medium format slr film camera released by pentax on 6 december 1997 in japan, and introduced in the us in february 1998. It is a lot like the classic pentax k with its manual controls but also advances in technology and has very good automatic features as well. First dslrs were getting smaller and lighter probably to compete with mirrorless systems, and second since all camera systems look virtually the same, it was time pentax did something to differentiate the brand.

Pentax z1p slr 35mm camera body in excellent condition. At acr i specialize in mail order camera restoration of classic manual focus 35mm film cameras dating from 1960 to 1990. It is uncomplicated yet fullfeatured, easily operated and runs very smooth. The cds metering system has a range of 3 to 18 ev asa 100. I now owned a truly portable medium format camera with internal metering, and money left over for a few rolls of film. It seems very silly to me not to be able to control dof on a slr.

The k is a manual focus slr with little in the way of frills and frippery but its nononsense features saw it in production for a staggering 21 years, from 1976 to 1997. This item vintage asahi pentax km 35mm slr film camera w smc pentax 1. From the spotmatic f it inherited the beloved and easy to use centertheneedle metering at full open aperture. Chapter 3 of my japanese slr production number series is about the asahi optical corporation, better known under its slr brand pentax and later on renamed into pentax corp. In 1966 asahi optical had produced one million slr cameras since the first asahiflex of 1962. Having said that, i will sell it and keep the super a im happy enough with manual focus, and the small camera is quite unobtrusive with a small a series prime. Most important among these accoutrements are the ones containing glass the camera. Their original layouts of their cameras became standardised with the right handed wind lever and the bottom right mounted rewind release. It is based on the previous pentax 645 model which is a manual focus camera. The worlds first camera to incorporate the concept of pushbutton shutter speed control. With their asahiflex series from 1952 they actually were the first producer of a slr in japan and remained the only one for a couple of years. The shutter curtains were metal and had a vertical movement.

The best pentax film cameras film, 35mm and instant film. See more ideas about pentax camera, film camera and vintage cameras. Pricing, promotions and availability may vary by location and at. This is one of the smallest 35 mm slrs ever produced but it has the advantage of a large viewfinder. The pentax me is a classic late 1970s basic 35mm film slr. Pentax asahi k slr 35mm film camera film, 35mm and. This camera is able to do a lot for its age and still has a low price point. The pentax km was one of the three original kmount cameras introduced by pentax as a replacement for the spotmatic family of screw mount cameras. The pentax mx was a 35 mm singlelens reflex camera produced by asahi optical co, later pentax of japan between 1976 and 1985. Mzs is the ultimate pentax 35mm film camera pentax slr. Pentax km slr 35mm film camera with osawa 80205mm f4. Pentax 645z medium format digital slr camera body, 51 megapixel, 3 fps, full hd movies, 3. It was pentaxs flagship professional slr until the introduction of the pentax lx. Get the best deals on pentax km slr film cameras when you shop the largest online selection at.

Taking full advantage of the new opportunities, they all have full aperture ttl exposure metering. The first camera manufacturer to reach the production milestone of 10 million slr cameras asahi optical. Now my knowledge of photography has completely exploded and that im quite happy with using a dslr manually i think the time is ripe to consider 35mm film and to boost my lens collection a. Thats where cameras like the pentax asahi k slr 35mm film camera are starting to pick up again in popularity. Internally, the mx is essentially a smaller, lighter version of the pentax kx, and otherwise has little in common with the rest of the pentax mseries. This camera has it all a complete system with detachable prisms, backs, winders, focusing screens, choice of attachable handles, and even limited releases in titanium. Pentax film cameras for sale shop with afterpay ebay. The name comes from the shape of the prism, a pentaprism, used in slr cameras. A year later the pentax k was added, the foreverpopular mechanical camera. It is famous for its fast sync speed, simple aperture mode and highquality pictures. Vintage asahi pentax km 35mm slr film camera w smc pentax 1. Pentax km pentax manual focus film slrs pentax camera. One of the most popular cameras for students today first. Jul, 2018 for me the pentax kx is the best camera i ever had.