New Pentax Rangefinder

David · Expire: 2013-01-25

Pentax announced the MX-1 today, a new rangefinder. So that's nifty. It sports a 4X zoom, 1:1.8-2.5 (whoa!) lens. The 35mm equivalent focal length is 28-112mm and Pentax again includes the 1cm macro function.

And, the style is pretty much spot-on, too.

The sensor is a 1/1.7" CMOS, 12MP, with sensitivity to ISO 12,800. And the sensor uses the K-5S II's shake reduction system.

Also, the rear LCD, which is 3 inches, tilts.

This starts shipping in February at $500 USD (399 GBP).

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I do really dig the slightly retro style, too. It looks to me like a slick looking, small, user's camera.

Drack · Joined: 27 Feb 2011 Posts: 735 Location: Lithuania

In which way is this camera a rangefinder ?

berraneck · Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 2:20 am Post subject:

when I read the title I was quite surprised that Pentax made rangefinder. but no, that is not a rangefinder camera;)

David · Expire: 2013-01-25

Oops! You're right. I goofed.

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What kind of numpty posts something in a forum without FIRST being sure he's putting it in the right place?

It would be apropos to post a kitten photo now.

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It's only fair that, when I do something inane, I castigate myself, too.

tromboads · Expire: 2015-10-01

Great. now make that with an aps sized sensor, K-mount, and a viewfinder. I don't even care if it's electronic. just something to frame off. a clear fsking glass window would be nice. alla zorki / kiev / what ever.

Better yet, Will someone make a digital back for a K1000 / MX / ME / Spotomatic / Pentacon IV / Zoriki etc etc etc.

3" touch screen, sic all you'd need is a button to delete, play, and change the iso.

MAKE IT AND TAKE MY MONEY ALREADY!