{"product_id":"pentax-me-smc-pentax-a-50mm-f-2-slr-film-camera-lens-good","title":"Pentax ME + SMC Pentax-A 50mm f\/2 | SLR FIlm Camera + Lens | Good","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pentax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Used\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eName:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pentax ME + SMC Pentax-A 50mm f\/2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 35mm – Single Lens Reflex – Manual Focus Film Camera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType of Film:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 35mm Film\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCPB Body Code:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e JL36\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLens Code:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e VG57\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShutter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Electronically controlled vertical-travel metal shutter, 8 sec – 1\/1000 sec + Bulb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e TTL center-weighted - WORKING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBattery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2 × LR44 \/ SR44\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLens Mount:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pentax K Mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pentax ME (JL36) paired with the SMC Pentax-A 50mm f\/2 (VG57) has been inspected and tested by CPB Darkroom and is in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eworking condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The camera is mechanically functional, with the shutter firing correctly and film transport operating as expected. The built-in light meter is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eapproximately one stop off\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and users may wish to compensate accordingly or use an external light meter for critical exposure work. Cosmetically, the camera shows normal signs of use consistent with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe paired SMC Pentax-A 50mm f\/2 lens has been inspected, cleaned, and serviced by CPB Darkroom and is in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egood working condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The optics are clean and in excellent condition overall, with only minor scratches visible upon inspection that do not significantly affect practical image quality. The focus and aperture controls operate correctly, and the lens remains mechanically sound with only minor cosmetic wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduced in the mid-1970s, the Pentax ME is a compact and lightweight aperture-priority SLR renowned for its bright viewfinder and straightforward operation. Designed for photographers who prefer a simple shooting experience, it automatically selects the shutter speed while allowing control over aperture settings. Paired with the SMC Pentax-A 50mm f\/2, this setup delivers sharp rendering, natural perspective, and excellent colour reproduction. The versatile 50mm focal length and bright f\/2 aperture make it ideal for portraits, street photography, travel, and everyday shooting while offering strong low-light performance and pleasing background separation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis camera uses standard \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e35mm (135) film\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, producing images in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 × 36 mm format\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSLR cameras and lenses sold by CPB Darkroom are inspected for shutter response, metering performance, optical clarity, and mechanical reliability, with any cosmetic or functional notes clearly described and reflected in the condition grade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PENTAX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45374755536979,"sku":null,"price":22500.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/0317\/6755\/files\/Image_54Large.jpg?v=1780658932","url":"https:\/\/shop.chennaiphotobiennale.com\/products\/pentax-me-smc-pentax-a-50mm-f-2-slr-film-camera-lens-good","provider":"CPB Foundation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}