Bayonet Oddities

Bayonet Oddities: 1975-2002
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	KM Motor Drive (1975) Rare variation of the standard KM, that was not suitable for motor drive coupling. It was a special order item, produced in very limited quantities. photo courtesy Fabrizio Della Manna
	MX Data (circa 1976) Rare variation of the MX. It is equipped with a clock data back. The film chamber is provided with a flip-down paddle to blank out a corner of the image, where the clock image has to show up. photo courtesy Preston Cook
	MX Medical (circa 1976) Rare variation of the MX, equipped with a special viewing screen with a spherical surface. A special attachment is also available for the lens flange of this camera, in order to fit it on lab equipment.
	MX Medical with Zeiss Dataphot back (circa 1976) The Zeiss Dataphot was a laboratory data back seldom seen in Asahi Pentax SPF and KX cameras. Here is an even less common combo: a MX Medical with Zeiss Dataphot back and modified Motor Drive MX with button on top of the grip. photo courtesy Preston Cook
	MF (circa 1977) Special variation of the ME for scientific applications. This is half-frame (18x24).
	MF-1 (circa 1977) Special variation of the ME for scientific applications. This is full frame (24x36).
	Cutout LX (1980) Non-working demo camera. Three differently cut variations were made. photo courtesy Asahi Opt. Co. Ltd.
	LX Gold (1981) Special edition, celebrating 10 million SLR manufactured by Asahi Opt. Co. Only 300 pcs manufactured (500 pcs according to different source). photo Dario Bonazza
	Cutout ME-F (1981) Non-working demo camera, cut front to end.
	Super A European Camera of The Year (1983) Special package variation of the Super A, including a gold seal, a special logo strap, an AF200T flash and a special presentation box. The SMC Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7 lens also featured a special front cap with "EUROPEAN CAMERA OF THE YEAR" gold lettering This special edition camera was made on occasion of getting this 1983 award. photo Dario Bonazza
	PT135 (circa 1986) Recording variation of the A3/A3000, made for Presentation Technologies. Equipped with a fixed attachment and custom f4/50mm macro-type lens for close-up photography.
	Transparent SFX/SF1 (1987) Special demo SLR camera with clear plastic housings. photo courtesy Preston Cook
	Transparent Z-10/PZ-10 (1991) Special demo SLR camera with clear plastic housings. photo courtesy Preston Cook
	Transparent Z-1/PZ-1 (1992) Special demo SLR camera with clear plastic housings. photo courtesy Preston Cook
	K1000 Anniversary (1994) Special Edition of the K1000, including SMC Pentax-A 2/50mm lens, made on occasion of 35th anniversary of Pentax-API partnership. 300 pcs made for Italian market only. photo Dario Bonazza
	Z-1 Special Edition (1994) Special Edition of the Z-1, including SMC Pentax-FA* 2.8/28-70 zoom lens, made on occasion of Asahi's 75th anniversary. Available worldwide. photo Asahi Opt. Co. Ltd.
	LX Titan (1994) Limited edition of the LX for the Japanese home market only, made on occasion of Asahi's 75th anniversary. Natural titanium housings and special strap and presentation box. Only 1,000 pcs made. photo Dario Bonazza.
	LX Limited (1996) Limited edition of the LX for the Japanese home market only. Black lacquered titanium housings and special strap and presentation box. Only 300 pcs made.
	MZ-3 SE (1998) Special Edition package of the MZ-3, including the SMC Pentax-FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited, UV filter and brown leather strap. Only 2,000pcs made for the Japanese home market only. photo Dario Bonazza
	LX2000 (2000) Limited edition of the LX for the Japanese home market only. Equipped with a SMC Pentax-A f/1.2 50mm Special lens. Only 1,000 pcs made. photo courtesy Asahi Opt. Co. Ltd.
	MZ-3 Limited Package (2000) Limited package of the black finished MZ-3, including the SMC Pentax-FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited in black finish, UV filter and brown leather strap. Introduced Nov. 25^th, 2000 for the Japanese home market only. photo courtesy Rob Studdert.
	SMC Pentax-L 43mm f/1.9 Special in Leica mount (2000) Special version in Leica M39 screw mount of the famous 43mm Limited lens. Introduced Sep. 2000 for the Japanese home market only. photo courtesy Asahi Opt. Co. Ltd.