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{{Infobox_35mm_MF_SLR|camera name='''Pentax MX'''
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|maker=[[Pentax]]
 
|maker=[[Pentax]]
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|dates=1977-1984
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|dates=1976-1984
 
|variants=chrome, black, MX Data
 
|variants=chrome, black, MX Data
 
|lens mount=Pentax K
 
|lens mount=Pentax K
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|shutter type=focal plane, horizontal, cloth
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|shutter type=[[focal plane shutter|focal plane]], horizontal, cloth
 
|min shutter speed=1s
 
|min shutter speed=1s
 
|max shutter speed=1/1000
 
|max shutter speed=1/1000
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|exposure meter=TTL, open aperture,<br> center weighted
 
|exposure meter=TTL, open aperture,<br> center weighted
 
|exposure modes=manual
 
|exposure modes=manual
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|iso range=25 to 1600
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|iso range=25 to 1600 [[ASA|ISO]]
 
|finder screen=interchangeable, 8 types
 
|finder screen=interchangeable, 8 types
 
|shoe=fixed hot shoe
 
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In 1976, [[Pentax]] introduced two compact 35mm [[SLR]]s, the '''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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|image_text= Size comparison between a Pentax MX and a [[Pentax K1000|K1000]].
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The Pentax MX is a mechanical camera, with an horizontal cloth [[focal plane shutter]] from 1s to 1/1000, [[flash sync|synchronized]] at 1/60. The shutter dial is on the top plate, next to the advance lever and the release button.
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The Pentax MX has a 0.97× viewfinder, covering 95% of the field. The shutter speed and aperture value are visible in the finder, the aperture being read on the lens ring by way of an optical device. The finder is fixed, but the finder screen can be interchanged through the bayonet mount, a system again introduced by the [[OM-1]]. There is a choice of eight finder screens, the standard one having a [[split-image device]] and a [[microprism]] ring in the center. All of them can be used on the [[Pentax LX]] too. Here is a list:
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* SC1: ground glass, split image device, microprism ring (standard)
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* SA1: ground glass, microprism patch
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* SA3: ground glass, microprism patch, for wide aperture lenses
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* SB1: ground glass, split image device
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* SD1: ground glass, cross collimator
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* SD11: aerial image, cross collimator
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* SE: ground glass
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* SG: ground glass, grid
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* SI: ground glass, axis
  
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In 1977, [[Pentax]] introduced two compact 35mm [[SLR]]s, the '''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 MX was a mechanical camera, with an horizontal cloth 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.
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|image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/mastaka/778147251/in/pool-camerawiki/
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|image_align= right
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|image_text= A black Pentax MX with the winder attached.
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|image_by= oldglass
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|image_rights= with permission
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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]]. There was a choice of eight finder screens, the standard one having a split image image and a microprism ring in the center. 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.
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There is a [[hot shoe]] on the top of the [[pentaprism|prism]], a lock lever around the release button and a [[self-timer]]. The Pentax MX can attach an external ''Winder MX'' (2&nbsp;i/s) or a ''Motor MX'' (5&nbsp;i/s). A ''Dial Data MX'' databack and a bulk film back were also available.
  
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There was a hot shoe on the top of the prism, a lock lever around the release button and a self-timer. The Pentax MX could attach an external winder (2 i/s) or a motor drive (5i/s). There was also a ''Dial Data MX'' databack available. According to [http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/ Bojidar Dimitrov's Pentax K-mount site], a different ''Data MX'' databack was made for use with a specially modified '''MX Data''' body. It is said the MX Data was always in chrome finish, and very rare.
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The exposure meter is of the standard [[TTL]] open aperture center-weighted type. It is activated by a slight pressure on the release button. In the viewfinder, the exposure display is by 5 [[LED]]s. The central one is green and indicates correct exposure. Two orange LEDs indicate over- and under-exposure by ½ stop, and two red leds indicate over- and under-exposure by 1 or more stops.
  
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The exposure meter was of the standard TTL open aperture center weighted type. It was activated by a slight pressure on the release button. In the viewfinder, the exposure display was by 5 leds. The central one was green and indicated correct exposure. Two orange leds indicated over and under-exposure by 1/2 stop, and two red leds indicated over and under-exposure by 1 or more stop.
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The lenses are interchangeable with the [[K mount lenses|K bayonet mount]]. Together with the MX and ME was introduced the SMC Pentax-M series of compact lenses.
  
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The lenses were interchangeable with the [[K mount lenses|K bayonet mount]]. Together with the MX and ME was introduced the SMC Pentax-M series of compact lenses.
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The Pentax MX exists in chrome or black finish.
  
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The Pentax MX existed in chrome or black finish.
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According to [http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/ Bojidar Dimitrov's Pentax K-mount site], there is a specially-modified '''MX Data''' body, that can receive a ''Data MX'' databack, different from the ''Dial Data MX''. It exists only in chrome finish, and is very rare. A user manual for the MX Data can be found at the [http://www.pentax.com/docstore/ download page of Pentax USA].
  
 
Production stopped in 1984.
 
Production stopped in 1984.
  
 
== Links ==
 
== Links ==
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|image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/wolf-t/11090434105/in/pool-camerawiki
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|image= http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3813/11090434105_72a63997fb_n.jpg
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|image_align= right
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|image_text= with professional bulk film back
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|image_by= wolf4max
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|image_rights= nc
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=== General links ===
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In English:
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* [http://kmp.pentaxians.eu/bodies/film_m/mx/ Pentax MX] at [http://kmp.pentaxians.eu/ Bojidar Dimitrov's Pentax K-mount website]
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* [http://www.ne.jp/asahi/japan/manual-camera/mx1.htm Pentax MX] and [http://www.ne.jp/asahi/japan/manual-camera/mx431.htm FA 43mm f/1.9 lens] at N.&nbsp;Maekawa's [http://www.ne.jp/asahi/japan/manual-camera/ Manual Camera website] (the main page is in Japanese)
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In French:
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* [https://krg.pagesperso-orange.fr/collection/serie-m.htm Pentax M series] at the [https://krg.pagesperso-orange.fr/index.htm KRG website]
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* [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=11129 Camera and ads], [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=10298 Pentax MX] on [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php www.collection-appareils.fr] by Sylvain Halgand
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* [http://jeanc.bouss1.free.fr/dossier_collection/cible.php?%20id=14 Pentax MX] at [http://jeanc.bouss1.free.fr/ Au fil des images]  by J.C.Boussat
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In Japanese:
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* [http://aya3photo.sakura.ne.jp/aya-2/pentax-mx_ca.html Pentax MX] at [http://aya3photo.sakura.ne.jp/ Aya's Cameras]
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=== User manual ===
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In English:
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* [http://c758710.r10.cf2.rackcdn.com/files/support/manual/547_1314745100-1571421658_manual.pdf User's manual] at [http://www.pentaximaging.com/ Pentax Imaging]
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* [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/pentax/pentax_mx/pentax_mx-splash.htm Instruction manual] at [http://www.orphancameras.com Mike Butkus Orphan Cameras]
  
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* [http://perso.wanadoo.fr/krg/collection/serie-m.htm The Pentax M series at krg site]
 
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* [http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/ Bojidar Dimitrov's Pentax K-mount site]
 
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* [http://www.kyphoto.com/classics/instructionmanuals.html Manual available on the Favorite Classics section of .kyphoto.com]
 
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* [http://www.ne.jp/asahi/japan/manual-camera/mx1.htm Manual Camera User's Opinion]
 
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* [http://www.ne.jp/asahi/japan/manual-camera/mx431.htm Manual Camera User's Opinion 2]
 
  
 
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[[Category: Pentax|MX]]
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[[Category: Image by James Butler]]

Latest revision as of 06:53, 10 October 2021

Pentax MX
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Image by hej_pk (Image rights)

Maker: Pentax

Dates: 1976-1984

Variants: chrome, black, MX Data

Camera Type: 35mm SLR

Focusing: manual

Lens mount: Pentax K

Shutter: focal plane, horizontal, cloth
from 1s to 1/1000

Exposure meter: TTL, open aperture,
center weighted

Exposure modes: manual

ASA/ISO range: 25 to 1600 ISO

Finder screen: interchangeable, 8 types

Flash shoe: fixed hot shoe

Flash speed: 1/60

TTL Flash: no

Motor drive: external Winder MX (2i/s) or Motor MX (5i/s)

Battery: 2 x 1.5V

Weight: 495g w/o lens

Number produced: unknown

In 1976, 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.

531840542_711e940419_d.jpg
Size comparison between a Pentax MX and a K1000.
image by James Butler (Image rights)

The Pentax MX is a mechanical camera, with an horizontal cloth focal plane shutter from 1s to 1/1000, synchronized at 1/60. The shutter dial is on the top plate, next to the advance lever and the release button.

The Pentax MX has a 0.97× viewfinder, covering 95% of the field. The shutter speed and aperture value are visible in the finder, the aperture being read on the lens ring by way of an optical device. The finder is fixed, but the finder screen can be interchanged through the bayonet mount, a system again introduced by the OM-1. There is a choice of eight finder screens, the standard one having a split-image device and a microprism ring in the center. All of them can be used on the Pentax LX too. Here is a list:

  • SC1: ground glass, split image device, microprism ring (standard)
  • SA1: ground glass, microprism patch
  • SA3: ground glass, microprism patch, for wide aperture lenses
  • SB1: ground glass, split image device
  • SD1: ground glass, cross collimator
  • SD11: aerial image, cross collimator
  • SE: ground glass
  • SG: ground glass, grid
  • SI: ground glass, axis


778147251_4e95f60b1e_m.jpg
A black Pentax MX with the winder attached.
image by oldglass (Image rights)

There is a hot shoe on the top of the prism, a lock lever around the release button and a self-timer. The Pentax MX can attach an external Winder MX (2 i/s) or a Motor MX (5 i/s). A Dial Data MX databack and a bulk film back were also available.

The exposure meter is of the standard TTL open aperture center-weighted type. It is activated by a slight pressure on the release button. In the viewfinder, the exposure display is by 5 LEDs. The central one is green and indicates correct exposure. Two orange LEDs indicate over- and under-exposure by ½ stop, and two red leds indicate over- and under-exposure by 1 or more stops.

The lenses are interchangeable with the K bayonet mount. Together with the MX and ME was introduced the SMC Pentax-M series of compact lenses.

The Pentax MX exists in chrome or black finish.

According to Bojidar Dimitrov's Pentax K-mount site, there is a specially-modified MX Data body, that can receive a Data MX databack, different from the Dial Data MX. It exists only in chrome finish, and is very rare. A user manual for the MX Data can be found at the download page of Pentax USA.

Production stopped in 1984.

Links

11090434105_72a63997fb_n.jpg
with professional bulk film back
image by wolf4max (Image rights)

General links

In English:

In French:

In Japanese:

User manual

In English:


Pentax K mount SLR Cameras
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