*READ* Pentax Super A with SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.4

Pentax Super A

• Camera Type: 35mm SLR Film Camera
• Film Format: 35mm (135 Film)
• Lens Mount: Pentax K Mount
• Focus Type: Manual Focus
• Viewfinder: Fixed Eye-Level Pentaprism
• Shutter Type: Electronically Controlled Vertical-Travel Metal Focal Plane Shutter
• Shutter Speed Range: 15 sec – 1/2000 sec + Bulb
• ISO Range: 6–3200
• Metering: TTL Open-Aperture Center-Weighted Metering
• Exposure Modes: Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual
• Flash Sync Speed: 1/125 sec
• Power Source: 2× LR44 or SR44 Batteries
• Weight: Approx. 570g (Body Only)
• Dimensions: Approx. 131 × 84 × 50 mm

SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.4

• Lens Type: Standard Prime Lens
• Focal Length: 50mm
• Maximum Aperture: F1.4
• Minimum Aperture: F22
• Lens Mount: Pentax K Mount
• Format Coverage: Full Frame (35mm)
• Autofocus: —
• Image Stabilization: —
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.45m
• Maximum Magnification: 0.15×
• Optical Construction: 7 Elements in 6 Groups
• Diaphragm Blades: 8
• Filter Size: 49mm
• Focus Type: Manual Focus
• Weight: Approx. 235g

Description

The Pentax Super A (known as the Pentax Super Program in North America) is one of Pentax's most advanced manual-focus 35mm SLR cameras. Combining a compact body with sophisticated electronic controls, it was among the first cameras to offer all four primary exposure modes—Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual—making it an exceptionally versatile camera for photographers of all skill levels.

Its electronically controlled shutter provides speeds up to 1/2000 second, while the bright pentaprism viewfinder and accurate TTL metering ensure a smooth and intuitive shooting experience. Despite its advanced automation, the Super A retains full manual control, making it equally enjoyable for photographers who prefer a traditional approach.

Paired with the SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.4, this combination delivers outstanding optical performance. Renowned for its excellent sharpness, high contrast, and smooth background blur, the fast F1.4 aperture excels in low-light photography and portraiture. The Pentax-A series also enables automatic aperture communication with the Super A, allowing full use of all exposure modes while maintaining the superb image quality that Pentax prime lenses are known for.

Compact, reliable, and feature-rich, the Pentax Super A with the SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.4 remains one of the finest manual-focus Pentax systems, appreciated by both film photography enthusiasts and collectors for its advanced capabilities and timeless optical performance.