Pentax MX User Manual

SPECIFICATIONS
Type 35mm full-frame SLR camera with open-aperture center weighted
Through-The-Lens meter.
Lens mount Pentax K bayonet.
Standard tenses SMC Pentax 50mm f/1.2 SMC Pentax-M 40mm f/2.8
SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.4
SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.7
SMC Pentax-M 60mm f/2
Shutter Horizontal-run, rubberized silk focal-plane shutter; speeds from 1
to 1/1000 sec. plus B; shutter lock and "Cocked" indicator.
Flash synchronization FP and X sockets, plus hot/cold accessory shoe for X contact; 1/60
sec. X synchronization.
Self-timer Delays shutter release to 4 -12 seconds; self-timer starter button
provided.
Viewfinder Silver-coated pentaprism finder; split-image microprism focusing
screen (9 interchangeable screens); 95% of picture-taking area visible
and 0.97X magnification with 50mm lens at infinity); -1 diopter
eyepiece. Information viewfinder shows f/stop, shutter speed and
tri-colored LED read-out dots. Correction lens adaptor M, Magnifier
M and Refconverter M fit the viewfinder frame.
Mirror and diaphragm Instant return mirror and automatic diaphragm. Depth-of-fteld
preview with self-timer lever.
Film wind and rewind Ratchet-type rapid wind lever, plastic-tipped for winding comfort.
162^ throw with a stand-off angle of 20°. Rewind crank for
speedy film rewind.

Pentax MX Specifications

General

Film Format	35mm
Lens Mount	Pentax K mount
Exposure Modes	Manual
Focus	Manual
Camera Type	SLR
Shutter Speed	1 to 1/1000 second, plus B
Metering	Center-weighted