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Pentax ME Super1979
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- Pentax K
- Years
- 1979–1986
- Weight
- 445 g
- Shutter
- 4s – 1/2000s
- Meter
- ttl-center-weighted-gpd
The ME Super (1979) added manual exposure to the original ME (1976, aperture priority only). Its signature feature: shutter speed is set via two **push-buttons** on the top deck (up arrow / down arrow) instead of a traditional dial. LEDs in the finder show the selected speed. Vertical-travel metal shutter to 1/2000s — fast for a consumer SLR of the era. Compact body (445 g) with the K mount and full SMC Pentax-M lens compatibility.
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Before you buy used
- **Sticky mirror** — common ME Super failure; mirror foam degrades adhesive that migrates onto the mirror release. Symptom: shutter fires but mirror locks up. Fix is a CLA.
- **Push-button control** stops responding — contacts wear; cleaning fixes most cases.
- **Light seals** — replace.
- **LED display** — bulbs can fail.
- **Battery contacts** corrode.
- **Self-timer** — exercise.
- Service: Eric Hendrickson, independent shops. CLA $150–250.
About this camera
The ME's manual-friendly successor. Push-button shutter speed control instead of a dial — and a 1/2000s top speed.
Key Specs
Frequently asked questions
- What film does the Pentax ME Super use?
- The Pentax ME Super shoots 35mm film.
- What battery does the Pentax ME Super take?
- The Pentax ME Super uses a 2x SR44 / LR44 battery.
- What lens mount does the Pentax ME Super have?
- The Pentax ME Super uses the Pentax K mount.
- What shutter speeds does the Pentax ME Super offer?
- The Pentax ME Super's shutter speeds range from 4s to 1/2000s.
- What light meter does the Pentax ME Super use?
- The Pentax ME Super meters with ttl-center-weighted-gpd.