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| + | {{Infobox_35mm_MF_SLR|camera name='''Pentax ME Super''' | ||
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| + | |maker=[[Pentax]] | ||
| + | |dates=1979-1984 | ||
| + | |variants=chrome, black | ||
| + | |lens mount=Pentax K | ||
| + | |shutter type=focal plane, vertical, metal | ||
| + | |min shutter speed=4s | ||
| + | |max shutter speed=1/2000 | ||
| + | |sync speed=1/125 | ||
| + | |exposure meter=TTL, open aperture,<br> center weighted | ||
| + | |exposure modes=aperture priority, manual | ||
| + | |iso range=12 to 1600 | ||
| + | |finder screen=fixed | ||
| + | |shoe=fixed hot shoe | ||
| + | |ttl flash=no | ||
| + | |motor drive=external winder ME I (1.5i/s) or ME II (2i/s) | ||
| + | |battery=2 x 1.5V | ||
| + | |weight=445g w/o lens | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | In 1977, [[Pentax]] had introduced two compact 35mm [[SLR]]s, the [[Pentax MX|MX]] and the [[Pentax ME|ME]]. The [[Olympus OM-1]] presented in 1972 had introduced a new trend for compactness in SLR cameras. | ||
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| + | The [[Pentax ME]] was the automatic model, but it had no manual mode. In 1979, Pentax replaced it by the '''ME Super''' with the addition of the manual mode. | ||
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| + | The Pentax ME Super was an aperture priority automatic camera, with an electronic focal plane shutter from 4s to 1/2000, synchronized at 1/125. The shutter curtains were metal and had a vertical movement. For manual mode, the shutter knob usual at the time was replaced by two buttons, up and down, to select the shutter speed. The exposure meter was of the standard TTL open aperture center weighted type. It was activated by a slight pressure on the release button. | ||
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| + | The Pentax ME Super had a 0.95x viewfinder, covering 92% of the field. The finder screen was fixed, with a split image image and a microprism ring in the center. The shutter speed chosen by the camera or the user was displayed in the finder, the aperture was not. | ||
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| + | There was a hot shoe on the top of the prism and a self-timer. The selector around the release button had five positions: L (lock), Auto, M (manual), 125 and B. The Pentax ME Super could attach an external winder ''ME I'' (1.5 i/s) or the later ''ME II'' (2i/s). There was also a ''Data ME'' databack available. | ||
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| + | The lenses were interchangeable with the K bayonet mount. Together with the ME and MX had been introduced the SMC Pentax-M series of compact lenses. | ||
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| + | The Pentax ME Super existed in chrome or black finish. | ||
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== Links == | == Links == | ||
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| + | * [http://perso.wanadoo.fr/krg/collection/serie-m.htm The Pentax M series at krg site] | ||
* [http://www.kyphoto.com/classics/pentaxmeramblings.html Pentax ME Super Ramblings] | * [http://www.kyphoto.com/classics/pentaxmeramblings.html Pentax ME Super Ramblings] | ||
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{{{image caption}}} Maker: Pentax Dates: 1979-1984 Variants: chrome, black Camera Type: 35mm SLR Focusing: manual Lens mount: Pentax K Shutter: focal plane, vertical, metal Exposure meter: TTL, open aperture, Exposure modes: aperture priority, manual ASA/ISO range: 12 to 1600 Finder screen: fixed Flash shoe: fixed hot shoe Flash speed: 1/125 TTL Flash: no Motor drive: external winder ME I (1.5i/s) or ME II (2i/s) Battery: 2 x 1.5V Weight: 445g w/o lens Number produced: {{{number produced}}} |
In 1977, Pentax had 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 ME was the automatic model, but it had no manual mode. In 1979, Pentax replaced it by the ME Super with the addition of the manual mode.
The Pentax ME Super was an aperture priority automatic camera, with an electronic focal plane shutter from 4s to 1/2000, synchronized at 1/125. The shutter curtains were metal and had a vertical movement. For manual mode, the shutter knob usual at the time was replaced by two buttons, up and down, to select the shutter speed. The exposure meter was of the standard TTL open aperture center weighted type. It was activated by a slight pressure on the release button.
The Pentax ME Super had a 0.95x viewfinder, covering 92% of the field. The finder screen was fixed, with a split image image and a microprism ring in the center. The shutter speed chosen by the camera or the user was displayed in the finder, the aperture was not.
There was a hot shoe on the top of the prism and a self-timer. The selector around the release button had five positions: L (lock), Auto, M (manual), 125 and B. The Pentax ME Super could attach an external winder ME I (1.5 i/s) or the later ME II (2i/s). There was also a Data ME databack available.
The lenses were interchangeable with the K bayonet mount. Together with the ME and MX had been introduced the SMC Pentax-M series of compact lenses.
The Pentax ME Super existed in chrome or black finish.
