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Why the world’s simplest SLR camera became its greatest (and is still in demand 50 years later)
By David S Young published
Classic cameras Classic Cameras #16 – the indestructible camera that refused to die

Is Pentax Film Project about to stage a sensational return? Rumor of new Pentax film camera surfaces
By Mike Harris published
New Could the Pentax Film Project be back from the brink? Whispers of a new film camera give analog fans hope, but I’m not so sure…

Do DSLRs still get new firmware updates? These four just did, and here's what's new (and why your DSLR might not make the list)
By Kim Bunermann published
FIRMWARE These four DSLRs just got fresh firmware updates – but what about YOUR DSLR brand? Will they get more firmware, going forward?

Pentax FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR review: A fun but flawed ultra-wide
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
REVIEW The Pentax FA 15-30mm f/2.8 is a fun ultra-wide for the K-Mount family, but it's not perfect

The best DSLR in 2025: Chunky, classic camera designs still loved today
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide The best DSLRs are still great cameras to buy today, with bigger bodies, better battery life, and a huge range of lenses

Pentax FA★ 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW review: A classic lens that requires little retouching
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
REVIEW The HD Pentax-D FA* 85mmF1.4ED SDM AW is a classic portrait lens that delivers lovely colors and bokeh

Pentax brings waterproofing to its close-focus Papilio binoculars
By Tom May published
Good news for outdoor shooters: the new Papilio III models come with rain protection built-in.
As 60MP compact cameras make headlines, the best cameras on Time's 2025 inventions list are retro-inspired tech
By Kim Bunermann published
NEWS Time spotlights cameras that go the other way – combining nostalgia, simplicity and innovation, like the Pentax 17 film camera, Kodak Charmera and more

I bought an old film camera for US$10 at a garage sale. It’s teaching me how to love photography again
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION A cheap retro film camera is teaching me that emotion is more powerful than perfection in photography

This Pentax camera arrived four years late and was missing the feature it was literally named after… yet it sold in the millions
By David S Young published
Classic Cameras The Pentax Spotmatic was late to the camera party and missed a key feature – but was still wildly popular with 4 million bodies sold!
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