Asahi Pentax MX 35mm

Asahi Pentax MX 35mm SLR Kit with Winder MX - Good Condition | Compact Professional Film Camera with Motor Winder

The Asahi Pentax MX paired with the Winder MX is a beautifully matched and complete 35mm film kit from Pentax's celebrated golden era of professional camera manufacturing. The Pentax MX is widely regarded as one of the finest and most compact fully mechanical 35mm SLRs ever produced — a landmark camera that combined professional-grade build quality, a comprehensive manual control set, and a remarkably small and lightweight body that set the standard for compact professional SLRs. Built around the Pentax K mount, it gives access to one of the most celebrated lens ecosystems in photography. The Winder MX adds motorised film advance for faster and more convenient shooting — transforming the already capable MX into a genuinely complete professional system. Serial numbers: Body SR 9410955 / Winder SR 1161574.

Key Features

• Pentax K mount — compatible with a vast range of K mount lenses
• Fully mechanical shutter — operates without battery for reliable shooting in any condition
• One of the most compact fully mechanical professional SLRs ever produced
• Winder MX included — motorised film advance for faster and more convenient shooting
• Manual exposure control for full creative freedom
• Centre-weighted TTL metering for consistent and accurate exposures
• Bright and clear viewfinder with exposure information display
• Solid all-metal construction built to professional standards
• Self-timer function

Condition Report

• Body: Good condition — light handling marks consistent with use, no cracks or damage
• Sensor/Optics: Viewfinder clear and bright; focusing screen in good order
• Mechanics/Electronics: Shutter fires correctly across all speeds; all controls and film transport functioning as expected; Winder MX functioning correctly and coupling securely to body

"The Pentax MX is one of those cameras that photographers and collectors hold in genuine reverence — and for very good reason. It's remarkably compact for a fully professional mechanical SLR, the K mount opens up decades of exceptional Pentax glass, and the build quality is simply outstanding. With the Winder MX included this is a complete and thoroughly capable professional film system."

What's Included

• Asahi Pentax MX camera body
• Pentax Winder MX
• Body cap

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Asahi Pentax
• Model: MX with Winder MX
• Serial Number (Body): SR 9410955
• Serial Number (Winder): SR 1161574
• Mount: Pentax K
• Film Format: 35mm (135)
• Exposure Modes: Manual
• Metering: Centre-weighted TTL
• Shutter Speed: 1s – 1/1000s + Bulb
• ISO Range: ISO 12–1600
• Viewfinder: approx. 0.97x magnification, 95% coverage
• Built-in Flash: No — hot shoe for external flash
• Motor Winder: Winder MX included
• Self-timer: Yes
• Dimensions (Body): approx. 134 x 82 x 49mm
• Weight (Body): approx. 495g (without battery)
• Type: 35mm SLR Camera
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Good Condition