Pentax

All of the Pentax Medium Format Cameras (120 Film and Digital)

Pentax released cameras that shoot in two different medium formats, 67 and 645.

Pentax SD Memory Card Compatibility For All DSLR Cameras

All* Pentax DSLRs use SD memory cards. There are 4 different versions, which are backwards compatible.

The 10 Pentax Spotmatic Versions Explained: Asahi vs Honeywell

Asahit Optical Co. Ltd, released the first Pentax Spotmatic in 1964. Honeywell was the US distributor.

Fun & Cheap Pentax Spotmatic Lenses

All of the Spotmatics use M42 lenses.

The focus is on lenses made by Asahi Optical Co. Ltd (Pentax). There are too many third party lenses to go over.

How to Load Film Pentax Spotmatic

The Pentax Spotmatic use 35mm film.

Black & White or color film can be used. Use fresh film that is not expired.

How to Rewind and Remove Film from the Pentax Spotmatic

try to avoid removing the film in direct sunlight. The light seal on canisters isn’t perfect.

Fun & Affordable Pentax ME Super Lenses

The Pentax ME Super uses K-mount lenses. Lenses need an aperture ring to work.

How to Load Film into the Pentax K1000

The Pentax K1000 uses 35mm film.

For best results, use fresh film that has not expired. Do not load the camera in direct sunlight.

Fun and Cheap Pentax K1000 Lenses

The Pentax K1000 uses manual focus K-mount lenses.

Pentax started using the K-mount in 1975. It is still being used today on DSLRs like the Pentax K-1 Mark II.

How to Rewind and Remove Film from the Pentax K1000

Removing film from the Pentax K1000 is easy.

Do not unload the camera in direct sunlight. It’s possible for light to get past the seal.

Everything You Need to Know About The Pentax K1000

The Pentax K1000 has been a top recommendation for film students since it was released in 1976. More than 3 million were made before the K1000 was discontinued in 1997.

5 Classic Pentax MX Lenses Every Photographer Will Love

The Pentax MX is a great 35mm SLR when paired with the right lens. This page will cover the 5 best lenses for the Pentax MX, with a handful of alternative for different budgets.

5 Great Pentax LX Lenses

The Pentax LX is a good 35mm film SLR camera. This page is going to go over the 5 best lenses for the Pentax LX, and also a small number of substitute options.

5 Great Pentax ME Lenses for Film Photographers

The Pentax ME is a fantastic 35mm SLR camera. This page is going to go into the 5 best lenses for the Pentax ME, as well as a handful of substitute options.

1° From Ansel Adams, a Pentax Spotmeter V Review

The Pentax Spotmeter V was used by Ansel Adams when he was developing the zone metering system. His fame from his landscapes of Yosemite National Park has cause generations of photographers to search out this light meter.

Asahi Pentax Digital Spotmeter - Vintage Exposure Meters

The Asahi Pentax Digital Spotmeter has remained a popular choice since Ansel Adams popularized them with his zone system. He also used the previous analog meter that was replaced by the Digital Spotmeter, the Pentax Spotmeter V.