{"product_id":"used-pentax-mx-50mm-117-35mm-slr","title":"Used Pentax MX + 50mm 1:1.7 35mm SLR","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCondition \u0026amp; contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrading\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent general condition, Recently serviced. Lens clean and free from haze\/fungus.Shutter speeds accurate\/ feel advance perfect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTesting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully tested\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 month warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eIncludes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLens Cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp class=\"at-a-glance\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pentax MX + 50mm f\/1.7 - compact mechanical 35mm SLR kit with K-mount standard lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout this camera\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Pentax MX is a compact manual-focus 35mm SLR that Pentax made from 1976 to 1985, with a mechanical cloth shutter running from 1s to 1\/1000s plus Bulb. Only the built-in light meter needs a battery. This kit includes a 50mm f\/1.7 K-mount standard lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuild \u0026amp; handling\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35mm manual-focus SLR (compact)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFilm format\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35mm (135)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eShutter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMechanical horizontal cloth focal-plane, 1s to 1\/1000s plus Bulb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMetering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGallium photodiode (GPD) meter; battery needed for the meter only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eExposure modes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully manual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight (body)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e495g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eKit lens included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50mm f\/1.7 K-mount (6 elements in 5 groups, 49mm filter thread)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWorks with\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePentax K-mount lenses, except newer lenses without an aperture ring such as FA-J and DA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterchangeable focusing screens (SC1 standard, SA1, SA3, SB1, SD1, SE and others)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinder MX, Motor MX and Dial Data MX accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses 35mm (135) film\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuits film photographers who want a small, fully manual SLR for street, travel and everyday work, with the whole range of Pentax K-mount lenses available. The mechanical shutter keeps working if the meter battery fails. Accessories include the Winder MX (2 frames per second) and Motor MX (5 frames per second). The Olympus OM-1 is the nearest alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDoes the camera work without a battery?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes, for the shutter. The MX is mechanical, so shutter speeds work with no battery. The battery powers only the light meter, so without it you must judge exposure yourself or use a hand-held meter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eCan I add a motor drive?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes. Pentax made the Winder MX, which advances film at about 2 frames per second, and the Motor MX at about 5 frames per second. Both fit the MX body, and a Dial Data MX data back was also available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhich version of the 50mm f\/1.7 is it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eThe lens is marked 1:1.7 and is a Pentax K-mount 50mm. Pentax made several versions of this lens, and all fit the MX. Ask us if you need to know the exact version.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pentax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57740372935031,"sku":"457334","price":149.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1521\/5650\/files\/bb-images-coming-soon_070daffc-9135-46b8-96e7-345d122632f3.jpg?v=1794488454","url":"https:\/\/bassandbligh.com\/products\/used-pentax-mx-50mm-117-35mm-slr","provider":"Bass \u0026 Bligh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}