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1976: The smallest and lightest 35mm full-frame SLR camera (Pentax MX and ME) [4] 1979: The world's first camera to incorporate the concept of push-button shutter speed control. This camera was the Pentax ME Super [4] 1980: The world's first through-the-lens autofocus camera. This camera was the Pentax ME F [4]
The Pentax Spotmatic refers to a family of 35mm single-lens reflex cameras manufactured by the Asahi Optical Co. Ltd., later known as Pentax Corporation, between 1964 and 1976. All Pentax Spotmatics used the M42 screw-thread lens mount which was developed after World War II by Zeiss and Praktica. Asahi Optical used the name Takumar for their ...
The Pentax K1000 (originally marked the Asahi Pentax K1000) is an interchangeable lens, 35 mm film, single-lens reflex (SLR) camera, manufactured by Asahi Optical Co., Ltd. from 1976 to 1997, originally in Japan. [1][2] The K1000's extraordinary longevity makes it a historically significant camera. The K1000's inexpensive simplicity was a great ...
Foma Bohemia (Czech Republic) Manufacture of B&W films, X-Ray and Industrial films & contract manufacture. B&W photographic chemicals and papers [7] Fujifilm (Japan) Manufacture of Black and white and color film, instant film, Microfilms & RA4 paper. Fuji Hunt subsidiary producing color photographic chemicals.
Shutter. Shutter speeds. 4 – 1/2000 s. General. Dimensions. 131.5 × 83 × 49.5 mm. Weight. 460 g (1.01 lb) The Pentax ME Super is a highly successful 35 mm single-lens reflex camera produced by Pentax of Japan between 1979 and 1984.
On May 25, the Pentax board of directors accepted Hoya's offer for a merger. [10] On August 6, 2007, Hoya completed a friendly takeover bid for Pentax and acquired 90.59% of the company. [ 11 ] On October 29, 2007, Hoya and Pentax announced that Pentax, as the company ceasing to exist, will merge with and into Hoya on March 31, 2008.
Pentax 02 Standard Zoom (2011) — 28–80 mm equivalent; Pentax 03 Fisheye (2011) — 17.5 mm equivalent; Pentax 04 Toy Lens Wide (2011) — 35 mm equivalent; Pentax 05 Toy Lens Telephoto (2011) — 100 mm equivalent; Pentax 06 Telephoto Zoom (announced in 2012) — 83–249 mm equivalent; Pentax Adapter Q for K-Mount Lens (announced in 2012)
1981: Pentax was the first to create an TTL-autofocus camera and started the development of autofocus systems. That camera was the Pentax ME-F. [6] 1984: Pentax introduces the Pentax 645 SLR medium format system. 1991: Pentax was the first to introduce Power Zoom on bayonet mount lenses for SLR cameras. That lenses included the FA* 250-600mm f5 ...