| Latest Review Posted | Pentax MX
I've had 2 MX cameras over the years. The first I owned from 2007 to 2010. When I PX'd it for other camera gear. I purchased my second one about 18 months ago as I was missing the small size of this model and wanted something similar to my ME Super. The MX is a well built camera with good handling, excellent viewfinder in a compact form. Its ideal for travel both because of its size and also because its fully mechanical and robust. They are still very reasonably priced. I only use mine with a 50mm f1.7, 40mm f2.8 or 35mm f2.8 lens to keep the package as compact and balanced as possible. For heavier and/or longer lenses I prefer to use my KM or KX cameras. The only thing I miss on the camera is the lack of MLU. I've never managed the trick you are supposed to be able to do to get MLU on mine. Anyway as I have a KX I don't lose any sleep over this omission. I do find that the shutter release benefits from the addition of a soft release button. Other reviews have mentioned the very stiff shutter speed dial. Indeed my first MX had this feature, however my current one does not, it being comparable to many mechanical dials on my other cameras.
So to sum up, the MX is a very capable, reliable machine which is enjoyable to use, light enough to carry around all day and gives excellent results. |
