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from from a friend Summary:My particular model is the MXE Super, I'm not too sure what the difference is between this and the standard MX. It's a typical SLR circa 1980; manual focus, split prism/microprism focusing screen, TTL metering with auto shutter speed, 50mm "normal" lens, and pure manual everything else.
This body uses "K" mount lenses, and after coming off of a long time on a digital body it's surprising how thin and small it is.
As with all 35mm film bodies it's obsolete, and I keep it mainly for if/when I get the desire to use film.
Strengths:Simple and durable, old school metal with a fake leather skin.
Batteries can last for years.
Once you know how to set it up it's actually very easy to use, and can take great shots.
The split prism focusing screen is amazing for how much it helps get your shots in focus, I think they're not used on modern digital bodies (aside from most lenses being autofocus) because the prisms interfere with multi-segment metering. Weaknesses:As with all older film bodies age is catching up. Mine is semi-retired until I can replace the light seals.
The meter is, rather than the familiar indicator bar, a series of blinking diodes. While this makes the camera little more "high tech" looking it's annoying as hell when you're trying to compose a shot. Similar Products Used:Canon AE-1 Customer Service:Haven't used
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