Asahi Pentax K2 black with SMC-Pentax-M 50mm F1.7 lens. Top camera from the 1970s

The Pentax K2 is a 35mm SLR camera introduced by Pentax in 1975, for that moment is was the top model of its range. Despite its short range of production the K2 set the line for fine Pentax camera’s to follow. The K family was the first step on the road after the Spotmatic range but smaller camera’s where the trend initiated by the Olympus OM-1 in 1972, There is remarkably little variation omang the family of 4 K-cameras apart from theK2 automatic mode.

Maker : Asahi Optical Company.

Film size : 24x36mm on 35mm film.

Shutter: Vertical metal focal plane shutter.(electronic or mechanical operated )

Shutter speeds mechanical: 1/125 and B.

Shutter speeds electronic : 8,4,2,1, ½, ¼, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 sec.

Flash sync : X sync at 1/125 sec

Self-timer: 5 to 9 sec

Viewfinder: Pentaprism with cross-microprism or split image focusing screen, 0,88 x magnification.

Exposure meter: Silicon photo-diode, aperture-preferred, TTL metering.

Meter switch : Meter is on when shutter is depressed half way.

Batteries : 1.5 volt S76E.

Dimensions: 145 x 91 x 86mm

Weight : 870 with lens.