Donna Lynn writes....
>
> > I'm new to pentax and to manual photography. Always used full auto
> > everything cameras. I am going to learn manual photography. Received
> > a Pentax MX free, plan to learn on it. Would appreciate any help you
> > can offer. Also, where can I get accessories for this discontinued
> > model? Don't even really know what accessories were ever available.
>
Welcome to the list, Donna. The MX is a great camera. I use one
frequently. It can be used with any bayonet mount made by or for Pentax
35mm cameras without any loss of function, since it is fully manual.
You'll find those labeled SMC Pentax and SMC Pentax-M are generally the
most affordable. Optically many of them are extremely good, particularly
the older and slightly larger SMC Pentax variants. You can also obtain a
motor winder for your MX, either through a camera store that sells used
equipment, like KEH (www.keh.com) or through ebay auctions. The winder
will allow you to shoot two frames per second in continuous mode and
will advance the film automatically in single shot mode. A motor drive
is also available. The motor drive will provide a considerably faster
frame rate. I believe the MX unit does around four frames per second.
Another nice feature is the removable viewfinder screen. A number of
different screens are available for specialized use, such as with
extremely long telephoto lenses, with macro lenses, etc.
Paul
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