Used Pentax P50 + SMC Pentax 50mm f1.7 35mm SLR
- SLR Film
- 35mm film
- Pentax K Mount
£69 The only one we have
Condition report
Checked in HarrogateShutter is firing correctly on all speeds. Film advance is smooth. Lens free from fungas
- Testing
- Fully tested
- Warranty
- 6 months
- In the box
- Camera body, Lens
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60+ yearsIndependent, in Harrogate
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Warranty includedUp to 12 months
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The details
At a glance: Affordable 1980s manual-focus 35mm SLR with program, aperture-priority and manual modes, plus a 50mm f/1.7 lens.
About this camera
The Pentax P50 (sold as the P5 in some markets) is a manual-focus 35mm film SLR produced from 1986 to 1989. An affordable, program-capable body built on the Pentax K bayonet, it is supplied here with an SMC Pentax 50mm f/1.7 standard lens.
Build & handling
| Type | 35mm film SLR |
|---|---|
| Lens mount | Pentax K (KA) |
| Exposure modes | Program, aperture-priority AE, metered manual |
| Metering | TTL centre-weighted, EV1 to EV18 at ISO 100 |
| Focus | Manual, split-image rangefinder with matte screen |
| Shutter | Electronic vertical-travel focal plane, 1s to 1/1000 plus B; flash sync 1/100 |
| Viewfinder | Pentaprism, 92% coverage, 0.82x magnification |
| Film advance | Manual lever wind, manual rewind |
| Film speed | DX coding ISO 25 to 1600; non-DX film defaults to ISO 100 |
| Included lens | SMC Pentax 50mm f/1.7 |
| Batteries | Two 1.5V LR44 alkaline or SR44 silver oxide |
Works with
- Pentax K-mount lenses (K, M, A series)
- A-series lenses set to A enable program mode
- Bundled SMC Pentax 50mm f/1.7
Best for
The P50 is a friendly entry point for anyone learning film photography or returning to it, offering fully automatic program modes alongside aperture-priority and manual control so you can grow into the exposure settings at your own pace. Because it uses the Pentax K bayonet, it accepts one of the largest lens ranges in 35mm photography, from vintage manual primes to later autofocus optics used in manual-focus mode, making it easy and inexpensive to expand a kit.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Pentax P50 the same camera as the P5?
Yes. The P50 and P5 are the same camera sold under different names in different markets.
Does it have autofocus?
No. The P50 is a manual-focus SLR, using a split-image rangefinder and matte screen in the viewfinder to help you focus by eye.
What batteries does it use?
It runs on two 1.5V LR44 alkaline or SR44 silver-oxide button cells.
Can I use it in fully automatic mode?
Yes. It offers a program mode plus aperture-priority AE, and full program operation is enabled when you fit an A-series lens set to the A position.
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