Pentax / 1976 / SLR
Pentax MX
A compact mechanical Pentax SLR with a strong finder and a top-panel design built for quick reading.
Editorial placeholder visual / rights-safe until a licensed image is attached.
Overview / 概要
Why Pentax MX matters.
The MX is the smaller, more focused counterpoint to the K1000’s educational reputation.
Design & context
A compact body with vertical LED metering that keeps the camera’s top plate unusually clean.
Buying today
Check the meter LEDs, shutter, and prism foam; serviced examples make excellent everyday film bodies.
Key specifications / 仕様
The details.
- Released
- 1976
- Production
- 1976–1985
- Brand
- Pentax
- Brand country
- Japan
- Format
- Film
- Film / sensor
- 35mm
- Camera type
- SLR
- Lens / mount
- Pentax K mount
- Shutter range
- 1s–1/1000s
- Autofocus
- Manual focus
- Viewfinder
- Large fixed pentaprism
- Weight
- 495g
- Battery
- Two SR44 / LR44 cells
Still to verify for this record: Manufacturing country · Made in Japan flag · ISO range · Flash · Dimensions · Weather sealing · Original MSRP.
Notable features
- Mechanical shutter
- Compact body
- Pentax K mount
Known issues
- Condition varies significantly on the used market.
Source record
Every field should be traceable; open a source to check the evidence boundary.
- 01 Open source ↗
Pentax MX reference record
Wikipedia · Reference index
Supports: model identity, release era, format, and commonly documented specifications. Accessed 2026-08-12.
- 02 Open source ↗
Pentax archive / product context
RICOH IMAGING / PENTAX · Brand archive / context
Supports: brand history, product context, and source ownership trail. Accessed 2026-08-12.
