[Item with issues, working] PENTAX KX / SMC PENTAX 55mm F1.8

PENTAX KX

※Please be sure to read the profile.

《Reason for defect》
The strobe does not flash at the X-sync contact.
※It flashes at the FP-sync contact.
※All other functions are working properly.

【Product Features】
The PENTAX KX was launched in 1975 by Pentax along with the KM and K2 when the K series was introduced. It is a mid-range camera among them. It is still popular as a hidden masterpiece of PENTAX SLR cameras.

【Specifications】
Shutter: B, 1 second to 1/1000 second, mechanical
　　　　Horizontal cloth focal plane shutter
　　　　Self-timer built-in
Exposure control: SPD light-receiving element, TTL open aperture center-weighted metering,
　　　　Manual only
Lens mount: PENTAX K mount
Power supply: 2 LR44 / 2 SR44

【Serial Number】8231497

【Operation Check】
☑ Lens attachment/detachment
☑ Film loading
☑ Winding sequence operation
☑ Number of shots display
☑ Exposure meter operation
☑ Shutter sequence operation
☑ Film rewind

☑ Battery check
☑ Self-timer
☑ Aperture stop-down button
☑ Mirror-up function

○ Shutter speed
　Cuts at all speeds, and the speeds are also changing.
　※Mechanical measurement: Not performed

【Finder】
　Cleaned. There is some corrosion on the left edge of the prism. Visibility is well within the practical range.

【Film Chamber】
　Cleaning and new light seals.

【Appearance】
　There are small scratches, scuffs, paint剥がれ, and stains that could not be removed. Please check the product images.

【Lens】s/n: 1246596
Operation: All normal
Appearance: There are small scratches and scuffs.
Optics:
　No mold. Many of these lenses have balsam separation in the middle element, and this one also has clouding due to balsam separation. It may affect the shooting conditions. The image quality when test-shot digitally was surprisingly good. There is some dust and dirt mixed in with use.
Accessories:
Front cap (genuine), rear cap (generic)

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Other features... Operation confirmed