Boris.
I'm partial to the K1000,some are partial to the ME,SP or
KX.K2 etc.The SP is a bit more than just manual,but if you liked
the ME you might like the SP.Someone else can assist with the screens,i dont know.
Dave
> Hi!
>
> I am contemplating (considering?!) buying a used manual focus manual
> everything Pentax body. My main goal in doing so is to get fully
> mechanical camera (so that I can use it where I probably wouldn't use
> my MZ-6) with bright viewfinder (unlike my MZ-6). I hope that after
> CLA or its equivalent this camera would actually outlive the MZ-6.
> Currently I am under impression that MX is what would answer my needs.
> However I wonder whether MX's default focusing screen is as
> bright/good as that of ME Super. I saw ME Super and liked its screen.
>
> Yesterday I saw KX and was amazed by rather dim screen. Pardon my age
> and hence lack of knowledge, but what is the reason for putting the
> rather dark circle around the microprism center of the screen?
>
> Ultimately, my question is - which fully manual (on meter is operated
> by batteries) Pentax camera has brightest focusing screen?
> Alternatively, if MX's default focusing screen is not that good, which
> replacement focusing screen should I look for?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
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> Boris Liberman
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