This Street Photography Camera Shoots Like Film

This pocket-sized camera cost me just $300 and has an impressive range of features which make it an idea choice for street photography and travel, but nobody seems to be talking about it. Here's why I think more people should own the classic Pentax MX-1.

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⏳ TIME STAMPS ⏳
Intro - @0:00
The Pentax MX-1 - @0:34
Lovely Brass - @1:00
Price - @1:58
Size & Weight - @2:29
Handling - @2:48
Styling - @3:07
Buttons - @3:55
Menu System - @4:25
The Lens - @4:51
Macro - @5:27
Autofocus - @5:35
Features - @5:55
The Sensor - @6:20
Image Quality - @6:46
One Slight Issue... - @7:10
Shooting - @7:37
RIP Pentax MX - @8:10

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[surrealchemist]

By the time I come across one of these "I bought this camera for $300" kind of videos, the price is always already $600+

[shang-hsienyang]

Just when I thought the cat meow sound effect of the Z9 was Nikon's innovation, now I know it's actually Pentax which came up with it first.

[hututri]

I have one from 2013. Oh my, already 10 years.

Notice that the battery is quite standard and easy to find. That's a huge plus for this one.

[i-klaus]

About ten years ago I bought one of the last MX-1s for $/€310 and it accompanies me almost every day. I particularly like that you don't have to switch to macro mode before you want to take a photo of something small. The green button is also sometimes very helpful. For me it took eight years until the brass came through at the corners.
Greetings from the Black Forest!

[kiume_]

Pentax wake the beep up, we need you back in the game. also, some of the most impressively film-like photos from any digital camera I've seen!

[Jparkss]

Just got this camera yesterday, absolutely love it. It’s going to be my main use for street photography

[Vtorgabriel]

Loved your sense of humor, lol

Nice video, mate!

[tvstafford]

I think that bloom is coming from the moisture lol

[deirdreryan]

Back in 1992 I needed a slr for my photography classes in art college. Everyone told me to get the Pentax K1000. However when I held it, it felt too big. I’m a small petite woman. So the guy at the camera shop suggested the Pentax MX, once I held it, it was a perfect fit. Mine is the coveted black version and I picked it up with a lens for around $280. My friends and teachers loved it. I was also gifted a Nikon FM later on. Fast forward I’ve been a Canon user since the 20D. I picked up this Pentax MX-1 silver body. I’d gladly exchange it to have side by side my beloved MX SLR. I had NO idea about the cat sound though 😊

[alxmtncstudio]

There's a reason why no influencer should be allowed to shill ANYTHING on social media. It's literally the same issue with pseudo-finance influencers. They buy it, THEN they shill it, advertise it for $200-300, but when we find about it, prices has pumped 2x to 5x or even 10x.

[TheOffertonhatter]

I have had mine new for several years now, bought new when the price dropped, as it was was considered a tad pricy by the dealer against its rivals like the Canon G series, the Olympus whatever, the Lumix LX-7 and what ever was the Nikon "pro" compact camera (I need to look it up). But the camera is a gem, even in 2024. All the features you mention, are superb, the back LCD is crystal clear, even the 1080p is pretty good (or unbelievably good for a Pentax) I even got a brown Chinese leatherette case for it, which only enhances that retro vibe. I only wish Pentax brought out an MX-2, but sadly no, so I will still use my MX-1 for many years until it goes caput.... 🙂

[DK-ueks]

If people want a cheaper alternative to this camera. It's the Olympus xz-2. Basically similar lens.

[Djoki]

6:26 i know you said all sounds become cat sounds, but this still caught me off-guard a bit.
Thats it, now i want this camera.

[alucardoom]

I also have the black one, love it, will keep it forever!

[PostingCringeOnMain]

ngl, that pop up flash line slayed me

[JeremyMalies]

I just bought one! Thank you for this video. Can't wait to get out on the street with mine.

[stevestruthers]

If Pentax would bring back this camera with a 24MP sensor and AI digital zoom, they'd have a hit on their hands.

[HologramJones]

The menu system is one of the most intuitive I found in cameras of this class

[kyleanderson]

You should review the Fuji X-10/20/30, they're direct competitors to this camera from the same time period, and in my opinion, just as compelling! Great option for people who want a truly amazing, high quality walk-around camera.

[fromia]

This video is evil, because it made me fork out money for something I didn't know I wanted. 😂
That brass top will look amazing in the future. I kinda want to remove the paint now to reveal the brass color.