Pentax ME Super

Compact aperture-priority SLR with push-button manual control

Pentax ME Super
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Pentax
Model N/A

Key Features

SENSOR 35mm film format, manual mechanical operation
PROCESSOR None, fully mechanical/electronic hybrid shutter control
AUTOFOCUS None, manual focus only
PHASE DETECTION None, manual focus via split-image rangefinder
VIDEO None
STABILIZATION None
BURST RATE Manual advance, up to 2 fps with optional winder
VIEWFINDER Pentaprism, 92% coverage, 0.95x magnification
DISPLAY None
CONNECTIVITY PC sync terminal for flash
MEMORY CARD 35mm film roll
WEATHER SEALING Metal chassis, no official weather sealing
BATTERY LIFE 2x LR44 or SR44 silver oxide batteries

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Pentax ME Super

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✗ Not Present Uses shutter speed buttons for mode selection
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✗ Not Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present ISO set via dial on top deck
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✓ Present On lens
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present Uses push-buttons
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✗ Not Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✗ Not Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present Manual lever

How-to Use Pentax ME Super

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Pentax ME Super Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

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Technical Specification

Sensor 35mm Film
Resolution N/A
ISO Range ISO 12-1600
Autofocus Manual Focus
Shutter Speed 4s to 1/2000s, Bulb
Burst Rate Manual
Video None
Stabilization None
Viewfinder Pentaprism
LCD None
Memory Card 35mm Film
Connectivity PC Sync
Battery Life Approx 1 year
Weight 450g
Dimensions 131.5 x 83 x 49.5 mm