35mm film camera (model PC35 AF)
1982 · Plastic and electronics
2 7/8 × 5 1/2 × 2" (7.3 × 14 × 5.1 cm)
Museum of Modern Art
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Pentax, Japan
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Pentax is a Japanese optical and imaging manufacturer founded in 1919, predating the postwar period but establishing its primary reputation through precision camera and lens design in the decades following 1945. The company became known for engineer-driven innovation in 35mm SLR systems and telephoto optics, prioritizing mechanical reliability and optical clarity over market positioning. Pentax equipment became a tool of choice for documentary photographers and photojournalists working across multiple continents.
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