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A Picture of the Pentax Z-50P autofocus SLR camera
The Pentax Z-50P provided a good mix of features for a reasonable price when released in 1994 and is even better value today.
Pentax Spotmatic SP-500 35mm slr - Front of camera with Takumar 55mm f/2
The Pentax Spotmatic SP-500 is one of the cut-down versions of the Spotmatic series which Pentax launched after the original Spotmatic.
Pentax Program A sample pictures - Seat outside Chesterfield church
A post showing some sample photos taken with the Pentax Program A SLR camera
Pentax Z-10 35mm autofocus slr camera front view
The Pentax Z-10 is an entry level 35mm autofocus camera from the Pentax Z series introduced in the early 1990's.
This is a short review of the Pentax Program A 35mm camera which mainly covers the differences between this camera and the Pentax Super Program which I reviewed a few weeks ago.
Pentax MZ-3 sample photographs - Fallen branch with bluebells
Some sample photos taken with the Pentax MZ-3 slr camera which is nearly the top camera in Pentax's MZ series.
Pentax Z-20 sample photos - running away
Some sample photos taken with the Pentax Z-20 35mm SLR camera and a Sigma standard zoom lens.
Pentax MZ-3 35mm autofocus camera with SMC Pentax-M lens
This is a review of almost the top camera in the Pentax MZ series - the fantastic Pentax MZ-3.
Pentax MZ-5n with mirror stuck in up position
A descriptive post on how I replaced the mirror return motor and cog on a Pentax MZ-5n SLR - a procedure not for the faint hearted.
Pentax Z-20 35mm autofocus slr camera
This is a review of one of the best specified models in the Pentax Z series of auto-focus 35mm film cameras - the Pentax Z-20.
The speed plate has a spring under which will pop up if you don't hold it
How to get the top plate off a Pentax K-1000 35mm SLR camera.
Pentax K1000 35mm manual focus camera
A look at the Pentax K1000 probably Pentax's most well known camera after the spotmatic.
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