| Latest Review Posted | Pentax MV
Pros | good beginner camera
Cons | very limited features
Rating | 5
Price (U.S. Dollars) | do not remember
Years Owned | 4
I can recommend this camera: No
Value, Features, Performance & Size
The MV was a value based SLR from the early 80s. It was best suited to those with limited knowledge and experience who needed an automatic camera. It had one manual shutter speed for flash sync. The light meter was a column of dots - adjust your aperture until the center green dot is illuminated.
Camera Review
I purchased my MV in 1980 when I was 15 years old. It was my very first SLR, and I saved up for it too! I know it isn't as useful to a beginner as a K1000 (I was so new to photography then), but I was very satisfied with my purchase! I loved the look of that MV - it kinda called to me in the display case. It's hard to explain, but I think the design had a lot to do with it. It was the perfect size and shape. Not complicated at all, and I guess that's what I needed at the time. It wasn't long before I reached its limitations, but I held onto it for a couple years after I replaced it. I kinda wish I still had it. Not to use, but for nostalgia. As I prepare to purchase my K-5, a lot of what I first liked about my MV comes to mind - the small size, the simple design, the minimal controls - and the excitement of knowing that I had picked the right camera for me. So let's go out and take some pictures! |
