Note: This camera has a very minor issue with its frame counter. At the end of 24 exposure rolls, the counter sometimes doesn't reset when you open the film door after rewinding the film. You just need to advance the camera a few extra frames with the film out to reset the counter. This didn't affect 36 exposure rolls in our testing.
The Pentax Super Program (called the Pentax Super-A in some countries) is a high quality, and very compact Pentax K-mount 35mm SLR. It won the prestigious European Camera of the Year award for 1983-1984. This particular example (serial number 1081548) comes with a tack sharp SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.7 lens. This is how the Pentax Forum page dedicated to the Super Program/Super-A describes the camera: "[d]isregarding the Pentax LX which is in a class by itself, the Pentax Super Program is the top model among all Pentax manual focus cameras when it comes to features and specifications." And indeed it really does pack a lot of features into a small body (including a nice program auto exposure mode and an impressive 1/2000 top shutter speed; and a faster flash sync speed than the LX).
Also included is the detachable Winder ME II which allows for 2 fps motor drive. The winder is ideal for professional photography assignments, like fashion and portraiture. Removing the winder and shooting with manual wind is ideal when quiet operation is more important (eg street photography).
