Pros | Famous K series looks and build. |
Cons | No mirror lock-up, no shutter release lock leaver, no "Judas" window. |
Rating | 8 |
Price | Black - $150.00, Silver - $50.00 (Estimated, was purchased in a kit) |
Years Owned | 1 |
I can recommend this camera: Yes
Value, Features, Performance & Size
The KM is kind of unique as it has the looks of a KX but some of the features of a screw mount Spotmatic. It shares the same soft Eveready case as the KX. The KM was the least expensive K series body from the original 1975 line-up.
Features:
- Famous K series looks and build. (Comes in black & silver)
- Easy to use/set film speed (ASA) dial.
- DOF preview button.
- Self Timer.
Missing Features Compared to the KX.
- No mirror lock-up.
- No shutter release lock leaver.
- Meter is turned on by removing lens cap.
- Matching needle meter system.
- Unable to see shutter speed or aperture setting (Judas window) from viewfinder.
Camera Review
The KM is the latest addition to my K series body collection and my recent "Black" looks as good as a K2.
Overall not a bad Pentax body, but you can get a KX for close to the same price and the KX is a better overall choice.
However as a fully manual film camera for “students” this is a way better choice than a K1000 and is around the same price.