History of Pentax (1919 - 2022)

Here we present a History of Pentax. While we aim to be as accurate as possible, Pentax has had an extremely long and impressive history. This video is not a definitive guide as there is undoubtedly content we have missed along the way. If we made any errors or omissions, please let us know in the comments below!

Video too long? Try watching by decade:
00:00:00 - 1919
00:02:44 - 1950s
00:11:36 - 1960s
00:19:52 - 1970s
00:34:31 - 1980s
00:49:23 - 1990s
01:02:03 - 2000s
01:16:57 - 2010s
01:33:05 - 2020s

Are you ready to take a hands-on journey through the entire history of Pentax cameras, from the company's early roots in 1919 to the latest and greatest technology available in 2022?

In this comprehensive video, we showcase all Pentax interchangeable lens cameras as well as important lenses and innovations throughout the years. We cover key features along with the historical significance of each camera.

This crowdsourced power-montage incorporates over 40 unique video contributors displaying over 185 pieces of equipment: a sincerely impressive catalogue of Pentax cameras.

Please see the credits at the end of the video for a list of all contributors and reviewers.

We’d like to extend a special thanks to Luis Salazar. This project wouldn’t have started without his collection and support. If you like this video, head over to his Instagram (@spaceman_lou) and send your love his way!
Another special thank you Adam and the entire PentaxForums (PF) community, and to all my contributors who made this video possible:

Contributors (alphabetical):
Adam (PF)
arnold (PF)
Baard-Einar Moe
Bernard (PF: bdery)
BigMackCam (PF)
Bob Roberts (PF: roberrl)
Brad Shea (PF: UncleVanya)
Brian Stirling
Bruce Raynor
ChristianRock (PF)
Don Voigt (PF: DonV)
Edwin Gossert (PF: grog85361)
Fred Schröter from the Netherlands
Gary Wakeling
GGascay
Ismael Gonzalez - Puerto Rico
Jan (Reijnaart) from ‘s-Heer Abtskerke, the Netherlands
Karl Stevens
Kris K. (YouTube: Quest Studios)
kypfer (PF)
Lars Holte (PF: Laho)
Luis Salazar (Insta: spaceman_lou)
M. Butkus, NJ. ([email protected])
Martyn (PF: microlight)
McBain Camera (mcbaincamera.com)
Michelle Foster
MightyMike (PF)
Mitch (Insta: @mkellertravels)
Morgan Harwell (PF: Moe49)
Nicholas Van Tol (nostalgiccameras.ca)
Ole (PF)
Peter Schluter (Flickr: peter_schluter2002)
Rene Gruenwald (Insta: @th3_pentaxian)
Rob Allen
Sandy Hancock (PF)
senicar (PF) Insta: @senicar.bostjan
Sherri Foster
Stephen (PF: FozzFoster)
Steven Kovick
Tim Morgan (PF: blackcloudbrew)
Tom Ramsey
Tyler Satchwill (Insta: @tsatch)

Corrections:
1) It's Luis Salazar @spaceman_lou, not @spacemanlou, as the video might suggest
2) The Pentax ME F uses 4x AAA batteries, not AA as the video suggests
3) EI-200 is not the same as the EI-2000 as the video suggests
4) The Schneider-Kreuznach on display is a 50-200mm, not 55-200mm as the video suggests

References:
www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/pentax/pentaxhistory/course/
www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/pentax/pentaxhistory/evidence/
www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/pentax/pentaxhistory/archives/
www.pentaxforums.com/camerareviews/
www.pentaxforums.com/articles/photo-articles/evolution-of-pentax-k-mount.html
www.pentaxforums.com/articles/columns/origins-of-the-slr-pathway-to-100-years-pentax.html
www.aohc.it/index.php
The Definitive Asahi Pentax Collector's Guide 1952 - 1977 - Gerjan van Oosten
www.pentax-slr.com/
www.camerapedia.fandom.com/wiki/Pentax

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