Pentax offers a variety of film cameras to choose from.
Pentax is a camera company that has been producing SLR (single lens reflex) cameras since 1952. Although Pentax now focuses on digital cameras, the company manufactured many film cameras in the past for professionals and amateurs alike. For film enthusiasts, choosing a camera depends on the functions and capabilities the photographer desires. There are entry-level film cameras, large-format cameras, medium-format cameras and advanced SLR cameras.
Pentax ME
The Pentax ME is a film camera that was released 1976. It was designed for simplicity of use while still allowing the user to capture high-quality images. It could be considered an entry-level camera. It allows the user to choose aperture settings and the camera will do the rest. It is basic and more suitable for beginners than advanced users due to its lack of manual settings.
Pentax *ist
The Pentax *ist was released in 2003 and was designed to be a full-functioning SLR camera in a smaller size than most. Since the *ist is a newer model, it has many of the same functions that digital SLR cameras have, such as auto focus and automatic exposure modes. This camera is a good option for those who enjoy shooting with film but want the features of a newer camera.
Pentax 67II
The Pentax 6711 was released in 1969 as an improvement to the earlier Pentax 67 model. It is a medium-format camera that takes larger exposures than a standard 35-mm camera. Like most medium-format cameras, it is more advanced than 35-mm SLRs.
Pentax 645N
The Pentax 645N is a large-format camera released in 1997. Large-format cameras do not shoot using 35-mm film. Instead, the negative size will actually be about as big as a standard 4 by 7 print. Large format cameras are generally a lot more expensive than 35-mm cameras and require a higher skill level to use.
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