Is a Pentax ME Super worth anything?

Is a Pentax ME Super worth anything?

It isn’t worth a lot, especially as it doesn’t come with one of the desirable Pentax fast 50mm lenses. I would guess you might get anywhere from $30-70 for it, depending on condition. A good way to estimate its worth is to check the completed listings on eBay for comparable items. Pentaxian for over 45 years.

Is Pentax ME Super good for beginners?

We picked the ME Super due to the beautiful way in which it simplifies the metering process for beginners, meaning it’s super easy to start taking great shots straightaway. Let’s take a look at it in more detail…. Like all Pentax cameras from this period, this camera is gorgeous to look at, and lovely and compact.

What year did the Pentax ME Super come out?

1979
The Pentax ME Super is a highly successful 35 mm single-lens reflex camera produced by Pentax of Japan between 1979 and 1984.

Can you use Pentax ME Super without batteries?

With no batteries or dead batteries you can keep on shooting, however, the camera defaults to a shutter speed of 1/125 so you’ll need to compensate via aperture for correctly exposed pictures. You can also use ‘bulb’ mode without batteries, but obviously you’ll need a support for the camera.

What battery does a Pentax ME Super use?

Generally the Code 357 is commonly found at Walgreen’s in Duracell, Energizer and Eveready – as a CODE that replaces SR44/LR44 now.

Does Pentax Super have flash?

The ME Super does not support TTL flash, or the earlier Program flash. So stay away from anything with “SA” on the end of the name and anything which can’t be switched out of TTL mode.

Can you use Pentax ME Super without battery?

What lens does a Pentax ME Super use?

All Pentax (35 mm size) lenses work in the ME. They are usually marked ‘SMC Pentax’ and the bayonet is called ‘K mount’. Also older screw mount lenses (called S or M42 mount, Takumar) can be used with an adapter ring but automatic aperture is then not available.

What battery does Pentax MX use?

Two 1.5V silver oxide batteries (G13); LED’s double as battery check lamp. Back MX, Dial Data MX for data recording on film.