Pentax MX
In 1977, Pentax introduced two compact 35mm SLRs, the MX and the ME. The Olympus OM-1 presented in 1972 had introduced a new trend for compactness in SLR cameras.
The Pentax MX was a mechanical camera, with a focal plane shutter from 1s to 1/1000, synchronized at 1/60. The shutter dial was on the top plate, next to the advance lever and to the release button.
The Pentax MX had a 0.97x viewfinder, covering 95% of the field, with interchangeable finder screens. The finder itself was fixed, and the screens were interchanged through the bayonet mount, a system again introduced by the OM-1. The shutter speed and aperture value were visible in the finder, the aperture being read on the lens ring by way of an optical device. On the top of the prism there was a hot shoe.
The exposure meter was of the standard TTL open aperture center weighted type. In the viewfinder, the exposure display was by 5 leds. The Pentax MX could attach an external winder (2 i/s) or a motor drive (5i/s).
The lenses were interchangeable with the K bayonet mount.
The Pentax MX existed in chrome or black finish, and there was a MX data version with a databack.
