Do you have an ME?

Hayob · 08-26-2011, 09:25 AM

hi everyone im new to this forum and i was just wondering what you all think of the ME and its good and bad points about it.

I have it in black and its my first SLR and i use a takumar 28-80 zoom lens and a sirius 70-210 zoom lens.I think it is very strong and takes good photos everytime because of the auto exposure.
And i gess the only bad point is that it lacks manual shutter speeds but i dont really find that a problem.
It also found it takes brilliant B&W too.

Adam · 08-26-2011, 09:33 AM

The only problem with the ME is that you can't control the shutter speed manually, as you said, which is why most prefer the ME super. If I were to pick a menual focus Pentax slr, it would be the Super Program, because of its versatility and support for Tv mode.

RBullCZ · 08-26-2011, 12:51 PM

I would say it all depends on the way you take photographs - do you need the full manual mode? I have both, ME and also ME Super. Love the small size and nice viewfinder with shutter speed indication (on both of them). I find the exposition compensation to be enough to give me quick control of the exposition, except maybe some specific situations. But then I prefer to use Spotmatic or K2 over ME Super. However, it does not happen all that often.

Pavel

cali92rs · 08-26-2011, 01:31 PM

Of course...you can always change the exposure compensation for 2 stops AND the ISO to get whatever you more

Steinback · 08-26-2011, 02:00 PM

I have 2 MEs and like them. For most situations the exposure compensation dial is enough to compensate for front or back lighting. The viewfinder is incredible.

Alan Clogwyn · 08-26-2011, 04:18 PM

Originally posted by Steinback

IThe viewfinder is incredible.

It is that, it's the only reason I keep mine hanging around.

If all you're shooting is colour print film then the ME is as advanced as you need in a manual focus camera, but I would want something a little more precise for slide film work.

violini · 08-26-2011, 04:27 PM

>>The viewfinder is incredible.>>
Ditto. It's very bright and, with split center image, so easy for manual focus. I haven't used mine for over 20 years.

magkelly · 08-26-2011, 06:48 PM

I have an ME Super on the shelf. It seems to work, and I did do the light seals, but it still needs a proper CLA. I doubt I am going to bother further to be honest. I just don't like that camera much. I know there are ME devotees out there, but I don't think I am one of them. I do like the smaller size of the camera, but that's about it.

08-26-2011, 09:25 AM	#1
Hayob Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 99	Do you have an ME? hi everyone im new to this forum and i was just wondering what you all think of the ME and its good and bad points about it. I have it in black and its my first SLR and i use a takumar 28-80 zoom lens and a sirius 70-210 zoom lens.I think it is very strong and takes good photos everytime because of the auto exposure. And i gess the only bad point is that it lacks manual shutter speeds but i dont really find that a problem. It also found it takes brilliant B&W too.

08-26-2011, 09:33 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	The only problem with the ME is that you can't control the shutter speed manually, as you said, which is why most prefer the ME super. If I were to pick a menual focus Pentax slr, it would be the Super Program, because of its versatility and support for Tv mode.

08-26-2011, 12:51 PM	#3
RBullCZ Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Photos: Albums Posts: 139	I would say it all depends on the way you take photographs - do you need the full manual mode? I have both, ME and also ME Super. Love the small size and nice viewfinder with shutter speed indication (on both of them). I find the exposition compensation to be enough to give me quick control of the exposition, except maybe some specific situations. But then I prefer to use Spotmatic or K2 over ME Super. However, it does not happen all that often. Pavel

08-26-2011, 01:31 PM	#4
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	Of course...you can always change the exposure compensation for 2 stops AND the ISO to get whatever you more

08-26-2011, 02:00 PM	#5
Steinback Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GTA, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,673	I have 2 MEs and like them. For most situations the exposure compensation dial is enough to compensate for front or back lighting. The viewfinder is incredible.

08-26-2011, 04:18 PM	#6
Alan Clogwyn Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Gwynedd Photos: Gallery Posts: 93	Originally posted by Steinback IThe viewfinder is incredible. It is that, it's the only reason I keep mine hanging around. If all you're shooting is colour print film then the ME is as advanced as you need in a manual focus camera, but I would want something a little more precise for slide film work.

08-26-2011, 04:27 PM	#7
violini Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Winnipeg MB Photos: Gallery Posts: 350	>>The viewfinder is incredible.>> Ditto. It's very bright and, with split center image, so easy for manual focus. I haven't used mine for over 20 years.

08-26-2011, 06:48 PM	#8
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	I have an ME Super on the shelf. It seems to work, and I did do the light seals, but it still needs a proper CLA. I doubt I am going to bother further to be honest. I just don't like that camera much. I know there are ME devotees out there, but I don't think I am one of them. I do like the smaller size of the camera, but that's about it.