Pentax KM

KM
Year introduced 1975	Mount K	Meter range 3 - 18 EV	Meter pattern c
ISO range 20-3200	DX ISO range No DX coding	Exposure modes M, B	Exposure compensation Not applicable
Exposure lock Not applicable	Shutter speeds (auto) Not applicable	Shutter speeds (manual) 1 - 1/1000s, B	Shutter speeds (mechanical) 1 - 1/1000s, B
Self timer Yes	Mirror lock-up No	Auto bracketing Not applicable	Multiple exposures Yes
Winder No	Built-in flash No	TTL flash No	P-TTL flash No
Sync speed 1/60s	Flash exposure comp Not applicable	Autofocus No	Autofocus sensitivity Not applicable
Power zoom No	Viewfinder 0.87x, 93%	Viewfinder type Pentaprism	Diopter correction No
Exchangeable screen No	Depth of field preview Yes	Image size 24 x 36 mm	Panorama format No
Battery S76	Battery grip/pack No	Size (W x H x D) 143 x 91.5 x 52 mm	Weight 622 g

[MRRiley]

The KM was my first ever SLR and I have it to this day and it's going strong. I'm getting ready to send it and my MX off for a cleaning but only out of a desire to further extend it's life. This camera was also AWOL for about 6 years after I loaned it to my son to take to college. When he came back the KM was nowhere to be found until about 6 months ago when I found it buried in a box of his clothes when cleaning and sorting stuff in the garage. Needless to say I was thrilled and relieved at the re-discovery.

These cameras are built like rocks or tanks and will take any punishment you can dish out. Mine has been everywhere from the summit of Pikes Peak to the depths of some of the deepest caves in Tennessee and Alabama. It's been wet (never dunked), it's been frozen, it's been roasted and it's always delivered.

Mike