NEW Pentax Film Camera! First New Film Camera In Decades!

In an incredible piece of news, Pentax have announced their plans to bring out a new series of film cameras - a compact, an SLR and eventually a fully mechanical camera!

Older, retired technicians are being brought together with younger technicians at Pentax in order to exchange knowledge and production methods, and to work out how to actually build a camera and mass produce it!

Pentax still have all their old plans, designs and blueprints so design shouldn't be too problematic, but it's quite a different thing to actually build a camera and mass produce it as a reliable machine, but with the input of experienced people, hopefully the knowledge hasn't been lost.

Check out the video to find out what it's all about, and check out this link to read all about it, and to see Mr Takeo Suzuki, who's overseeing the project, discuss it:

Thanks for watching!

[jhenline]

Ahh someone’s listening!! I’ve been saying that we need new film cameras to be made, as the existing ones continue to age and wear out. And I’m glad it’s Pentax!! Can’t wait to see what they come up with, but hope there’s an SLR in the old metal 1970/80s style.

[carlosencarnacion]

The completeness of a KX, the ease of reading the screen for exposure and having the aperture ring back. That is all I ask for, plus WR.

[omarallahouthi]

Merry Christmas to all. I was happy when I learned that Pentax will manufacture a classic mechanical camera in this era, the peak of pleasure with 35mm film

[chase]

It is wishful thinking but I am hoping their new film camera will be something of a reimagining of their most famous models such as the K1000/KM/MX/ME etc

Solid metal build, simple functions, affordable. In fact I wouldn't even mind if it wasn't a new camera at all but rather simply one of the above going back into production. Leica did do this already with the M6 but let's face it, very few people are willing to pay the price of nearly a car on a film camera. Pentax will have a huge advantage in the industry. Now the cost of film just needs to stop resembling extortion

[whatsonmytable]

Your videos are so awesome Sir!! Just the pace of your talk ...its so beautiful!! myusic to our ears and years too!

[Martin_Siegel]

My hope is for Cosina to hop on that wagon too, there should be enough knowledge with them as it is not that long Cosina stopped making mechanical cameras. Happy new year!

[jpaluh]

Your video is the best of any so far on Pentax. Thanks!

[jackthompson]

Recently had my Pentax SP1000 refurbished and it works great. Only one repair technician left in area and he’s close to retiring. Hope the skill set remains alive.

[simplexj]

I just love watching your videos! And you've got me seriously infected: that VLV hit me (Vintage Lens Virus). It's much better than COVID, and hopefully longer lasting. First batch of two CZJ lenses accompanied by a Praktica body are on the way. I hardly can wait to get my hands on them ... and you started this. Retirement is approaching really fast now, so why not step into photography where I left 3 decades ago? Vintage Praktica going side by side with contemporary mirrorless tech ... Thank you, mate!

[gustavorivera]

Merry Christmas!🌲🌲🌲 Great program! Grettings from sweden

[jimzielinski]

I was very disappointed when Kodak discontinued Kodak Techpan (iso 25) film. I loved the detail and really appreciated it's enhanced red sensitivity. I used it mainly with a Pentax 6x7 - that combo produced wonderful results. I'm ashamed to admit that after I transitioned to digital, I stopped using my film cameras. I'm glad to see young people getting interested in film again.

[nevillewatkins]

It's great news Nigel. Of course, it's entirely coincidental that you were talking about it only the week before. 😉 Look forward to seeing your videos again in the new year.

[markbeadle]

Exciting times for sure. Looking forward with anticipation as someone who made the jump from soviet gear and found a soulmate camera (MX & 40mm) it would be great to see again. All the best for the new year hope your Christmas has been as great as mine !

[mrstandfast]

Firstly, if they do produce these cameras, then great kudos to Pentax. What I'd love to see is a well made medium format camera in a point and shoot style. A 75 mm lens with a fast manual f2.8 lens and a shutter speed up to 1000th sec. Not needed are myriad clever features such as autofocus, built in flash, just decent quality. If they make some Holga type camera, it'll be an opportunity missed. Still, it's a hopeful sign that they wish to take this path.

[AnaloguePhoto]

Thanks for a wonderful year of videos, looking forwards to your videos of 2023!!!

[markschneider]

I'd love a rangefinder like my old Yashica Electro 35 GSN, which had a faster shutter speed, and a meter as good as my old one, which is still fantastic.

[SKSK-rzbr]

Great content and Happy Christmas .... ⭐

[theoldunsshot]

I really hope that Pentax are successful in this venture, but while colour film is so ridiculously expensive, I think they may well struggle. Nice video!

[alexanderpowerman]

Вот это новость! Это вполне логично, и я ожидал, что именно Pentax снова начнёт выпускать плёночные фотоаппараты. Желаю фирме Pentax удачи на этом пути! Благодарю Автора за прекрасную новость!

[GonzoTheRosarian]

Now we are talking!! And if they can swing the mechanical one it would be amazing!