Pentax · 35mm film
Pentax ME
The ME is a compact, manual-focus SLR with aperture-priority exposure. You choose the aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed. Pentax made it small enough to offer an optional belt clip.
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Is it your kind of camera?
For travel and everyday photographs with a compact manual-focus SLR.
Set the aperture and let the camera choose the shutter speed. The lens and winding lever keep you involved.
Keep in mind The ME does not offer the ME Super’s manually selectable shutter-speed range.
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- Pentax
- Model
- ME
- Film format
- 35mm
- Camera type
- SLR (single lens reflex)
- Exposure
- Aperture priority, fixed 1/100 s and Bulb settings
- Shutter
- Electronic, mechanical 1/100 s and Bulb backup
- Battery
- Needed for metering and automatic exposure
- In the gallery
- 3 sample photos
- Camera source
- View specifications ↗
Photographs made with the Pentax ME
The film, lens, exposure, developing, and scanning all influence the image. Select a photo for a closer look and its full credits.
More photographs on Wikimedia CommonsYour first roll
The lens, power requirements and film to get started with this model.
- Lens
- SMC Pentax-A 50mm f/2, K mount
Use the numbered aperture settings on this manual-focus K-mount lens.
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- Power
- Two LR44 or SR44 cells for automatic exposure
Ask the seller to test automatic shutter speeds and the meter, with fresh batteries fitted.
- Film
- Kodak Gold 200, 35mm, 36 exposures
36 full-frame photographs per roll. A film lab can develop the roll and scan your photographs.
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Keep the shutter selector on Auto for your first daylight roll, choose an aperture for the scene, and watch the indicated speed before shooting.
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