Difference between ME Super and ME Super SE

JeffJS · 05-10-2010, 12:13 PM

I just received an ME Super SE that I got on ebay for $35 shipped. Looks nice enough and seems to work. It has been awhile since I actually had an ME Super so my question is, What is the difference or enhancement in the SE version of this camera?

Adam · 05-10-2010, 01:18 PM

I've never heard of this camera, and we don't have the variant in our camera database. Could you please post a photo of it? We'll start researching it right away

wshi · 05-10-2010, 01:24 PM

My ME Super has a horizontal split screen, but I believe the SE has a diagonal split screen? I'm not aware of any other differences.

**monochrome** · 05-10-2010, 01:51 PM

Originally posted by JeffJS

I just received an ME Super SE that I got on ebay for $35 shipped. Looks nice enough and seems to work. It has been awhile since I actually had an ME Super so my question is, What is the difference or enhancement in the SE version of this camera?

Originally posted by Adam

I've never heard of this camera, and we don't have the variant in our camera database. Could you please post a photo of it? We'll start researching it right away

Originally posted by wshi

My ME Super has a horizontal split screen, but I believe the SE has a diagonal split screen? I'm not aware of any other differences.

Quoted from Boz's K-Mount Page: "The "SE" in the ME Super SE body stands for "special eddition." However, the only known difference is that the focusing screen of the SE body is diagonally split, and that of the non-SE body horizontally-split."

Bodies - MESuper

JeffJS · 05-10-2010, 02:09 PM - **1 Like**

Sluggo · 05-10-2010, 02:23 PM

That body certainly looks nice and clean.

Adam · 05-10-2010, 02:36 PM

Thanks very much for the photos. We will add them to the DB soon!

geauxpez · 05-10-2010, 06:14 PM

That's a very clean baseplate. Do you know if it was stored in a "never-ready" case?

JeffJS · 05-10-2010, 06:37 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Thanks very much for the photos. We will add them to the DB soon!

You're welcome. If you would, let me know when done. I'd suggest storing them in the database space itself in case I accidentally delete them from flickr.

Originally posted by geauxpez

That's a very clean baseplate. Do you know if it was stored in a "never-ready" case?

In came in a near perfect case with the AP emblem on it. The type that has the sprung clip like things that go over the strap lugs. No screw into the base of the camera like my Spotmatic case.. There were no batteries in it, there doesn't appear to be many marks on the camera at all. I doubt this camera ever saw a tripod. The foam bumpers and seals all look good. I can see from the lens mount it was used some but I don't get the impression this camera saw much action.

I've had all kinds of ME Supers but there's always been one thing or another wrong with them. Film advance stuck, meter dead, etc.

titrisol · 05-11-2010, 05:24 AM

Nice looking ME Super. As said beofre the SE had a diagonal split screen.
Light seals will probably need to be changed anyways; but in general seems clean, it will hopefully be in good condition

tuco · 05-11-2010, 07:23 PM

I have both a ME Super and Super SE. I do like the diagonal split screen better.

05-10-2010, 12:13 PM	#1
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Difference between ME Super and ME Super SE I just received an ME Super SE that I got on ebay for $35 shipped. Looks nice enough and seems to work. It has been awhile since I actually had an ME Super so my question is, What is the difference or enhancement in the SE version of this camera?

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	I've never heard of this camera, and we don't have the variant in our camera database. Could you please post a photo of it? We'll start researching it right away

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wshi Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 455	My ME Super has a horizontal split screen, but I believe the SE has a diagonal split screen? I'm not aware of any other differences.

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by JeffJS I just received an ME Super SE that I got on ebay for $35 shipped. Looks nice enough and seems to work. It has been awhile since I actually had an ME Super so my question is, What is the difference or enhancement in the SE version of this camera? Originally posted by Adam I've never heard of this camera, and we don't have the variant in our camera database. Could you please post a photo of it? We'll start researching it right away Originally posted by wshi My ME Super has a horizontal split screen, but I believe the SE has a diagonal split screen? I'm not aware of any other differences. Quoted from Boz's K-Mount Page: "The "SE" in the ME Super SE body stands for "special eddition." However, the only known difference is that the focusing screen of the SE body is diagonally split, and that of the non-SE body horizontally-split." Bodies - MESuper

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JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484 Original Poster

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Sluggo Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ames, Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 774	That body certainly looks nice and clean.

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Thanks very much for the photos. We will add them to the DB soon!

05-10-2010, 06:14 PM	#8
geauxpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Atlanta Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,196	That's a very clean baseplate. Do you know if it was stored in a "never-ready" case?

05-10-2010, 06:37 PM	#9
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Thanks very much for the photos. We will add them to the DB soon! You're welcome. If you would, let me know when done. I'd suggest storing them in the database space itself in case I accidentally delete them from flickr. Originally posted by geauxpez That's a very clean baseplate. Do you know if it was stored in a "never-ready" case? In came in a near perfect case with the AP emblem on it. The type that has the sprung clip like things that go over the strap lugs. No screw into the base of the camera like my Spotmatic case.. There were no batteries in it, there doesn't appear to be many marks on the camera at all. I doubt this camera ever saw a tripod. The foam bumpers and seals all look good. I can see from the lens mount it was used some but I don't get the impression this camera saw much action. I've had all kinds of ME Supers but there's always been one thing or another wrong with them. Film advance stuck, meter dead, etc.

05-11-2010, 05:24 AM	#10
titrisol Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the most populated state... state of denial Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,851	Nice looking ME Super. As said beofre the SE had a diagonal split screen. Light seals will probably need to be changed anyways; but in general seems clean, it will hopefully be in good condition

05-11-2010, 07:23 PM	#11
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,024	I have both a ME Super and Super SE. I do like the diagonal split screen better.

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