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Pentax ME 35mm SLR Kit with SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.7 - Good Condition | Classic Compact Japanese Film Kit with Fast Standard Prime The Pentax ME paired with the SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/ 1.7 is a beautifully matched and highly capable 35mm film kit from Pentax's celebrated ME series — one of the most compact and elegantly designed SLR systems ever produced. The Pentax ME is a landmark camera in SLR history — remarkably compact and lightweight for a full-featured SLR, it delivers Aperture Priority automatic exposure in a body small enough to slip into a jacket pocket. Built around the Pentax K mount, it gives access to a vast range of Pentax K mount lenses across decades of production. The SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.7 is the natural partner — one of the smallest and most elegant 50mm lenses ever made, delivering fast, sharp, and beautifully rendering results with Pentax's legendary Super Multi Coating. Together they form a wonderfully compact and capable film system. Serial numbers: Body SR 1239430 / Lens SR 3372380. Key Features Complete ready-to-shoot 35mm film kit — body and lens included Pentax K mount — compatible with a vast range of K mount lenses across decades Remarkably compact and lightweight — one of the smallest SLR kits ever produced Fast f/1.7 aperture for excellent low-light performance and beautiful background separation 50mm focal length — classic standard perspective for portraits, street, and everyday shooting Aperture Priority automatic exposure for easy and accurate results SMC (Super Multi Coating) for outstanding contrast, colour accuracy, and flare resistance TTL centre-weighted metering for consistent and accurate exposures Solid and well-built construction of the highest quality Condition Report Body: Good condition — light handling marks consistent with use, no cracks or damage Sensor/Optics: Viewfinder clear and bright; focusing screen in good order; lens elements clean with no fungus, haze, or significant dust Mechanics/Electronics: Shutter fires correctly across all modes; all controls and film transport functioning as expected; aperture blades clean and snappy; K mount connection clean and secure "The Pentax ME with an M-series 50mm f/1.7 is one of the most satisfying compact film kits you can own. The ME is remarkably small for a full-featured SLR, the aperture priority automation is smooth and reliable, and the SMC Pentax-M 50mm renders with a natural warmth and sharpness that is immediately recognisable. A genuinely special combination that deserves to be shot." What's Included Pentax ME camera body SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.7 lens Front and rear lens caps Body cap Technical Specifications Brand: Pentax (Asahi Optical Co.) Model: ME with SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.7 Serial Number (Body): SR 1239430 Serial Number (Lens): SR 3372380 Mount: Pentax K Film Format: 35mm (135) Exposure Modes: Aperture Priority Metering: TTL centre-weighted Shutter Speed: 8s – 1/1000s + Bulb ISO Range: ISO 12–1600 Viewfinder: approx. 0.86x magnification, 92% coverage Built-in Flash: No — hot shoe for external flash Self-timer: Yes Lens Focal Length: 50mm Lens Maximum Aperture: f/1.7 Minimum Aperture: f/22 Lens Construction: 6 elements in 5 groups Minimum Focus Distance: 0.45m Filter Thread: 49mm Dimensions (Body): approx. 131 x 83 x 49mm Weight (Body): approx. 390g (without battery) Type: 35mm SLR Camera Category: Cameras Condition: Good Condition Show more