Pentax ME 35mm SLRs
Pentax ME 35mm SLRs
USER REVIEWS
[Oct 20, 2023]
joeanderson
Strength:
Looking for a camera that is lightweight, quiet, and vibration-free even when used for macro photography without a mirror lock? Look no further! Our drywall builder recommends this camera for all of these features. Weakness:
Nothing nothing nothing. Purchased: Used
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[Jan 28, 2023]
Madmardigan
Strength:
The viewfinder enables me to concentrate on the image; and taking the batteries out further this experience to the point of renewing my experience of the imaging process. Elk Grove Mobile Mechanic Weakness:
None . . Purchased: New
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[Jan 19, 2023]
disposableser
Strength:
Built in metering, easy to hold, lightweight , compatibility with over 100 nikkor lenses, nice finish, takes good pictures... See:www.normanhandymanservices.com Weakness:
Shutter speed goes only to 2000..but hey thats fast enough to take alomst any kind of photo Purchased: New
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[Oct 27, 2022]
yvettemkflt63
Strength:
I am not a professional photographer but shoot travel and portrait photography for 20 plus years. A few months ago a friend gave me this camera and he was basically shocked with the excellent results that I got out of it. I use manual focus ais lenses and the autofocus dot is surprisingly accurate with the dot confirmation. Lincoln A/C Repair Service Weakness:
None . . Purchased: New
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[Sep 13, 2022]
kilbackrs
Strength:
Light weight yet quiet and remarkably vibration-free. (I've done macro-work with my ME and it never needed a mirror-lock.) Has a hot shoe AND an X-sync port. - glass repair Weakness:
none . . Purchased: New
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[Nov 22, 2011]
bbbbbbbbb
Beginner
Strength:
lock option
Weakness:
foggy viewfinder
I have inherited this from my Mom and used it for about 4 months. It collected dust in my closet for years until I discovered it's quite useful. I took it to summer camp to try it out with 400 film. It was a breeze to use with the help of a fellow film camera beginner. It took brilliant photos, but also some didn't work out. The colours were vibrant and the focus was beautiful. I would recommend this camera for an easy to use option. The aperture is a little tricky at first but I quickly learned it over the summer. Having the 100x option made it so much better! I have 4 lenses, but i tend to use the wide angle lens included. The macro lens i own is not helpful with focus, mostly just zoom. The two zoom lenses I own i haven't used much due to the speed of the film. I'm very excited to purchase another film camera in the near future! |
[Mar 17, 2011]
Luisriva
Intermediate
Strength:
Size and weight
Weakness:
Mirror slap may ruin some pictures depending on lens focal length and speed
Before I chose this model, I researched the features of the Pentax ME, so I knew that it was NOT a full manual camera. Some people points out its lack of manual controls as a weakness, but if you want full manual control, then buy the MX instead.
Similar Products Used: Pentax MG |
[Nov 20, 2010]
Narsuitus
Professional
Strength:
Size/Weight--its relatively small size and light weight make it ideal for a backpack
Weakness:
Lens mount--wish it used the M42 screw mount instead of the bayonet mount because I have many M42 lenses but only one Pentax bayonet lens
I bought this camera in a lot that included three Pentax Spotmatic bodies, two lenses, and an assortment of photographic accessories. I really did not want or need the ME body but after trying it, I was so impressed that I had to write this review. Customer Service Non Needed!
Similar Products Used: Pentax Spotmatic
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[Aug 19, 2008]
Dan Johnson
Expert
Strength:
ME bodies are inexpensive and fairly plentiful.
Weakness:
Age.
For what it is - an amateur oriented auto-exposure only camera - the ME is as good as it gets. It's small and light yet it is relatively rugged. The center-weighted meter is very accurate. It's about as quiet and vibration free as is possible with an SLR, at least when not used with a winder or motor drive. The viewfinder is bright and contrasty. Pentax optics are excellent and lenses and accessories are very common and reasonably priced as the Pentax K-mount was almost universal. What more could you want.
Customer Service Manuals are still available from Pentax. There are countless user forums. Pentax won't fix a camera this old but they can usually still be repaired by independents and, like I said before, bodies are cheap and easy to find. Similar Products Used: Olympus OM1, OM20
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[Jun 13, 2002]
rustedborg
Expert
Strength:
Auto-Exposure mode (You set the F-stop, the camera sets the shutter speed.) SOLID body in a small package. (I'd take this baby into a war zone.) Pentax lens compatibility. 1/100 sync and Bulb settings Compatible with ME-II Winder Features exposure compensation dial built into the ISO dial.
Weakness:
No manual shutter speed settings. (If you need manual control, get the Pentax ME Super.) It's a 20+ year old camera, so Pentax won't repair it ... you have to take it to a skilled local boy. Many people have reviewed this camera, but many of the reviews have factual errors that make this camera look worse than it is. This is my FAVORITE Pentax backup body. And is a small, reliable tank that always delivers spot-on exposures! I've owned modern $600+ SLRs that don't deliver the way this old girl does. Customer Service Pentax won't repair a camera this old, but they will tell you where to find a qualified local repair shop. Pentax also still offers user manuals for this camera. Similar Products Used: Nikon EM, Pentax PZ-1 |