Difference between revisions of "Sears KSX-1000"
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'''''Note''': this article covers the manual-exposure KSX-1000; the [[Sears KSX | KSX]] and [[Sears KSX Super | KSX Super]] are different, autoexposure models. The [[Sears KS 1000 | KS 1000]] is a more full-featured manual-exposure model.'' | '''''Note''': this article covers the manual-exposure KSX-1000; the [[Sears KSX | KSX]] and [[Sears KSX Super | KSX Super]] are different, autoexposure models. The [[Sears KS 1000 | KS 1000]] is a more full-featured manual-exposure model.'' | ||
| − | US retailer [[Sears]] offered this basic 35mm [[SLR]] using [[K mount lenses]], a rebadged version of the [[Ricoh KR-5 Super]], which was introduced in 1982. Where one might expect Sears branding on the front of the [[pentaprism]], there is a blank plate; Sears labels appear only on the bundled lens and discreetly on the top left rear of the camera. One economizing feature of this camera is that slow shutter speeds are limited to 1/8 second (and B). Also omitted is a depth-of-field preview button: in its place there is an LED indicator for the self-timer. This and the meter circuit requires power from two SR44 or LR44 batteries, although evidently the shutter will function without them.<!--The manual implies otherwise but Vox doubts Sears specially gimped the Ricoh KR-5 Super's mechanical shutter.--> Aperture and shutter speed are not indicated in the viewfinder. | + | US retailer [[Sears]] offered this basic 35mm [[SLR]] using [[K mount lenses]], a rebadged version of the [[Ricoh KR-5 Super]], which was introduced in 1982. This model doesn't seem to have been promoted in the Sears print catalogs, where it predecessor the [[Sears KS 500 | KS 500]] stayed in the lineup through 1983. |
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| + | Where one might expect Sears branding on the front of the [[pentaprism]], there is a blank plate; Sears labels appear only on the bundled lens and discreetly on the top left rear of the camera. One economizing feature of this camera is that slow shutter speeds are limited to 1/8 second (and B). Also omitted is a depth-of-field preview button: in its place there is an LED indicator for the self-timer. This and the meter circuit requires power from two SR44 or LR44 batteries, although evidently the shutter will function without them.<!--The manual implies otherwise but Vox doubts Sears specially gimped the Ricoh KR-5 Super's mechanical shutter.--> Aperture and shutter speed are not indicated in the viewfinder. | ||
The camera has open-aperture [[TTL]] light metering, and the viewfinder includes a match-the-needle-to-the-lolipop style of meter readout. The viewfinder offers a [[Split prism | split image]] focusing aid at a 45° angle, surrounded by a [[microprism]] ring. When used with the correct dedicated flash units, an LED ready-light illuminates below the viewfinder eyepiece. | The camera has open-aperture [[TTL]] light metering, and the viewfinder includes a match-the-needle-to-the-lolipop style of meter readout. The viewfinder offers a [[Split prism | split image]] focusing aid at a 45° angle, surrounded by a [[microprism]] ring. When used with the correct dedicated flash units, an LED ready-light illuminates below the viewfinder eyepiece. | ||
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Note: this article covers the manual-exposure KSX-1000; the KSX and KSX Super are different, autoexposure models. The KS 1000 is a more full-featured manual-exposure model.
US retailer Sears offered this basic 35mm SLR using K mount lenses, a rebadged version of the Ricoh KR-5 Super, which was introduced in 1982. This model doesn't seem to have been promoted in the Sears print catalogs, where it predecessor the KS 500 stayed in the lineup through 1983.
Where one might expect Sears branding on the front of the pentaprism, there is a blank plate; Sears labels appear only on the bundled lens and discreetly on the top left rear of the camera. One economizing feature of this camera is that slow shutter speeds are limited to 1/8 second (and B). Also omitted is a depth-of-field preview button: in its place there is an LED indicator for the self-timer. This and the meter circuit requires power from two SR44 or LR44 batteries, although evidently the shutter will function without them. Aperture and shutter speed are not indicated in the viewfinder.
The camera has open-aperture TTL light metering, and the viewfinder includes a match-the-needle-to-the-lolipop style of meter readout. The viewfinder offers a split image focusing aid at a 45° angle, surrounded by a microprism ring. When used with the correct dedicated flash units, an LED ready-light illuminates below the viewfinder eyepiece.
This model is generally in the Pentax K1000 category: an entry-level SLRs giving access to a wide array of K mount lenses; but with a ruthlessly minimal feature-set suitable for students and beginners.
Links
- the Sears KSX-1000 owners manual is available at Mike Butkus' OrphanCameras.com
