Pentax MX body — fully mechanical compact SLR, one of the smallest and finest mechanical K-mount cameras.
The Pentax MX is a compact fully mechanical 35mm film SLR — one of the world's smallest full-featured SLRs when launched in 1976. Fully mechanical shutter, independent of battery. TTL metering (battery only). Pentax K mount.
35mm film. Fully mechanical shutter (no battery required for shutter). Battery for TTL stop-down metering. Manual exposure. Compact design. Pentax K mount.
The Pentax MX is a benchmark compact mechanical film SLR — the shutter operates without battery. At its 1976 launch it was Pentax's most compact professional SLR. A classic mechanical Pentax film body.
On the used market the Pentax MX is a sought-after compact mechanical SLR. Condition checks: mechanical shutter speeds, meter, mirror. Pentax K mount.