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''Note: This article describes the 1970s KX film SLR; the 2009 digital [[Pentax K-x]] is covered in its own entry.'' | ''Note: This article describes the 1970s KX film SLR; the 2009 digital [[Pentax K-x]] is covered in its own entry.'' | ||
| − | Introduced in 1975, together with the [[Pentax K2]],and [[Pentax KM|KM]] This was the advanced-amateur model of the K series of Pentax bodies. It is fully manual, with | + | Introduced in 1975, together with the [[Pentax K2]],and [[Pentax KM|KM]] This was the advanced-amateur model of the K series of Pentax bodies. It inherits most of the ergonomics from the [[Spotmatic]] family with the change from screw to [[K_mount_lenses| K bayonet mount.]] |
| − | The viewfinder is very informative, with a needle-match type lightmeter plus an indication of the selected shutter speed, a small window | + | <!-- The KX is a fully manual camera, with mirror lock-up, and DOF preview. --> |
| − | Focusing screen is similar to the Spotmatic with a | + | |
| + | The viewfinder is very informative, with a needle-match type lightmeter plus an indication of the selected shutter speed, a small window allows the user to see the aperture. | ||
| + | Focusing screen is similar to the Spotmatic with a 92% image coverage and microprism. | ||
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| + | It was sold standard with the Takumar 55mm f/1.8 lens which allowed the use of the camera with both eyes open. | ||
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| + | |image_text= KX viewfinder | ||
| + | |image_by= Pablo Coronel | ||
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| + | ==Specifications== | ||
| + | * Type: [[SLR]] body | ||
| + | * Manufacturer: [[Asahi]] Optical Co. | ||
| + | * Year of launch: 1975 | ||
| + | * Films: [[35mm]], speeds up to 6400 [[ASA]] | ||
| + | * Viewfinder: [[pentaprism]] eye-level viewfinder | ||
| + | * Lens Mount: [[K_mount_lenses| Pentax K Bayonet]] | ||
| + | * Shutter: [[Focal plane shutter]], speeds 1 - 1/1000 second, [[flash sync]] 1/60 second | ||
| + | * Metering: [[CdS]] [[TTL]] average metering ([[Open-aperture metering]] match-needle metering system) [[Exposure value|EV]] 1.7 ~ 18 (ISO 100) [[ASA]] range 8-6400 | ||
| + | * Self timer: Mechanical 5-9s | ||
| + | * Mirror lock-up: Manual | ||
| + | * Flash shoe: X-synchronized for electronic flash | ||
| + | * Battery 2 SR44 (AG13) or equivalent | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
| + | *[https://www.butkus.org/chinon/pentax/pentax_kx/pentax_kx.htm Pentax KX user manual] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Butkus.org] | ||
* [http://c758710.r10.cf2.rackcdn.com/files/support/manual/539_1314745098-811276547_manual.pdf User's manual] at [http://www.pentaximaging.com/ Pentax Imaging] | * [http://c758710.r10.cf2.rackcdn.com/files/support/manual/539_1314745098-811276547_manual.pdf User's manual] at [http://www.pentaximaging.com/ Pentax Imaging] | ||
* [http://www.ne.jp/asahi/japan/manual-camera/kx1.htm Manual Camera User's Opinion] | * [http://www.ne.jp/asahi/japan/manual-camera/kx1.htm Manual Camera User's Opinion] | ||
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[[Category: Japanese 35mm SLR]] | [[Category: Japanese 35mm SLR]] | ||
[[Category: Pentax|KX]] | [[Category: Pentax|KX]] | ||
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[[Category: Image by Nesster]] | [[Category: Image by Nesster]] | ||
[[Category: 1975]] | [[Category: 1975]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:20, 14 October 2021
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Maker: Pentax Dates: 1975–1977 Variants: chrome, black, Motor Camera Type: 35mm SLR Focusing: manual Lens mount: Pentax K Shutter: Mechanical focal plane, horizontal, rubberized cloth Exposure meter: TTL, open aperture, Exposure modes: Manual 1-1/1000s, Bulb ASA/ISO range: 8 to 6400 ISO Finder screen: fixed microprism Flash shoe: fixed hot shoe, contact for dedicated flash Flash speed: 1/60 TTL Flash: no Motor drive: Special model MotorKX Battery: 2 × 1.5V (SR44, LR44 or equivalent) Weight: 631g w/o lens Number produced: unknown |
Note: This article describes the 1970s KX film SLR; the 2009 digital Pentax K-x is covered in its own entry.
Introduced in 1975, together with the Pentax K2,and KM This was the advanced-amateur model of the K series of Pentax bodies. It inherits most of the ergonomics from the Spotmatic family with the change from screw to K bayonet mount.
The viewfinder is very informative, with a needle-match type lightmeter plus an indication of the selected shutter speed, a small window allows the user to see the aperture. Focusing screen is similar to the Spotmatic with a 92% image coverage and microprism.
It was sold standard with the Takumar 55mm f/1.8 lens which allowed the use of the camera with both eyes open.
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| Pentax KX body image by Dirk HR Spennemann (Image rights) |
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| black KX image by wolf4max (Image rights) |
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| KX viewfinder image by Pablo Coronel (Image rights) |
Specifications
- Type: SLR body
- Manufacturer: Asahi Optical Co.
- Year of launch: 1975
- Films: 35mm, speeds up to 6400 ASA
- Viewfinder: pentaprism eye-level viewfinder
- Lens Mount: Pentax K Bayonet
- Shutter: Focal plane shutter, speeds 1 - 1/1000 second, flash sync 1/60 second
- Metering: CdS TTL average metering (Open-aperture metering match-needle metering system) EV 1.7 ~ 18 (ISO 100) ASA range 8-6400
- Self timer: Mechanical 5-9s
- Mirror lock-up: Manual
- Flash shoe: X-synchronized for electronic flash
- Battery 2 SR44 (AG13) or equivalent
Links
- Pentax KX user manual at Butkus.org
- User's manual at Pentax Imaging
- Manual Camera User's Opinion
- Dimitrov's page on the KX
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