Pentax ME Super

ME Super
Year introduced 1980	Mount K	Meter range 1 - 19 EV	Meter pattern c
ISO range 12-1600	DX ISO range No DX coding	Exposure modes Av, M, X, B	Exposure compensation +/-2 EV
Exposure lock No	Shutter speeds (auto) 4 - 1/2000s	Shutter speeds (manual) 4 - 1/2000s	Shutter speeds (mechanical) 1/125, B
Self timer Yes	Mirror lock-up No	Auto bracketing No	Multiple exposures Yes
Winder External winder 2 fps	Built-in flash No	TTL flash No	P-TTL flash No
Sync speed 1/125s	Flash exposure comp No	Autofocus No	Autofocus sensitivity Not applicable
Power zoom No	Viewfinder 0.95x, 92%	Viewfinder type Pentaprism	Diopter correction No
Exchangeable screen No	Depth of field preview No	Image size 24 x 36 mm	Panorama format No
Battery 2 x S76	Battery grip/pack No	Size (W x H x D) 131.5 x 82.5 x 49.5 mm	Weight 445 g
Comment A follow on to the very popular ME model, the ME Super added manual shutter speeds selected by two tiny push buttons on the top plate.

[titrisol]

The follow up was the ME-F with assisted focus (fcus confirmation)
The panel was the same and the focus assitance is quite primitive by today standards, but still useful.

[bdery]

I briefly used this camera that I got from an uncle. Small, sooo small! Handles pretty well though I would have liked more purchase for the ring-hand fingers. Well balanced though. Viewfinder bright and large as with all FF cameras. Ages well, the metal body garanteed a long life.

I passed it along to a forum member and I hope he will enjoy it for a long time!

[Tom S.]

The venerable ME Super... where do I begin?

I used two of these cameras for years, decades actually. Small, light weight, accurate light measuring, and bright viewfinder - what's not to like?

Well a couple of things maybe. Although top technology for the time, if you are hung up on auto focus and one button picture taking, stay away. On the other hand, if you want a cheap work horse that will give you beautiful prints and/or slides, provided you do your part, you can't miss with this camera.

Many accessories were also made for this camera, including a motorized winder with an optional 25 or 30 ft remote cord, data back (out of date unfortunately), right angle viewers, and I think at one time a high capacity motorized film back. And I'm not even going to start in on the cheap but great glass you can buy for this camera!

Given the low prices these are bringing on ebay, it's hard not to like this little jewel!