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Pentax community |
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| PDML | Pentax-Discuss Mail List. A worldwide community of Pentax users. A must |
| PDML archive | Searchable achive |
| PUG | Pentax User Gallery - pictures by the PDML members |
| Paul Jones | PDML Members Web Sites |
| Paul Jones | Portraits of PDML Members |
| Pentax web ring | Lists many Pentax websites |
| British Pentax User Club | Offers an own printed magazine |
| pentaxiste.org | French Pentax club |
| Pentax Klub | Polish Pentax club |
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Comprehensive Pentax sites |
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| Boz Dimitrov | The Pentax bible |
| AOHC | Asahi Optical Historical Club with many information on historical and actual Pentax gear |
| Penta Magazine | Many interesting reviews and information (Russian, partly in English) |
| Paul M. Provencher | Asahi Pentax cameras and lenses. Several manuals to download |
| Michel Carrère-Gée | Many Pentax information in French |
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Body resources |
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| Photozone | Pentax SLR feature overview |
| Dario Bonazza | Pentax MZ-S review |
| Photography in Malaysia | Most complete information on the LX (system). A must for everyone interested in the LX |
| Digital Image Studio | Rob's LX system outline and review, very valuable information on common LX problems. Another must concerning the LX |
| Steve Graham | Technical information of several cameras |
| Roger Stockton | Information on the LX metering pattern and flash contacts |
| Pim Rietbroek | Information on Pentax LX focusing screens |
| Mike Butkus | LX online manual |
| Mark Roberts | Several downloadable camera service manuals |
| William Eric McFadden | Observations, specifications, manuals and brochures of several cameras |
| Mike Butkus | Information on K-mount cameras of various manufacturers (Chinon, Ricoh, Konica etc.) |
| Penta Magazine | The Pentax MZ-designers' story |
| Cesar Matamoros II | Pentax BG-10 review by Cesar in the Penta Magazine |
| Peter Spiro | Focussing accuracy with Pentax 35mm SLR cameras |
| Pentax USA | Downloadable manuals of almost all Pentax equipment in English |
| Pentax Canada | Downloadable manuals in English and French |
| NEW! Thomas Schmickler | Informationen older and actual modells |
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Lens resources |
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| Stan Halpin | Stan has collected PDML opinions on nearly each Pentax lens. This site is a must! |
| Alex Nemerovsky | More opinions on Pentax lenses |
| Yoshihiko Takinami | Lens tests and testing procedure |
| Photozone | Lens performance survey |
| Digital Imaging Studio | Rob's lens testing resources |
| 85mm Comparison | Fred's "Great 85mm lens shoot-out" |
| Ralf Stubner | Procedure and results of Fred's 85mm shoot-out |
| Arnold Stark | 77mm and 85mm lenses tested |
| Peter Spiro | Tests of classic Pentax lenses |
| Peter Spiro | "Real world" test of Pentax lenses (35, 50, 28-70 and 35-70mm) |
| Jostein Øksne | Test of the SMC-FA* 400mm F/5.6 |
| John Mustarde | Big glass comparison |
| Popular Photography | Various Pentax lenses tested |
| Mark Roberts | Mmatrix metering with non-a-lenses |
| Alex Wetmore | Pentax lens gallery offering pictures taken with various lenses |
| Pentax-Fan | Hidekazu's page with pictures taken with various lenses |
Medium Format |
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| Dennis Baron | Pentax 67 lens infos |
| Digital Imaging Studio | Pentax medium format vs. 35mm lens test |
| Michael Reichmann | Pentax 67II essay |
| Michael Reichmann | Pentax 645NII essay |
| Michael Reichmann | Pentax 67 - 600/4 lens essay |
| Michael Reichmann | Pentax 67 - 400/4 ED(IF) lens essay |
| Michael Reichmann | Pentax 67 - 1.4X and 2X extender |
Reviews |
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| Photozone | 35mm AF SLR user reviews |
| photo.net | Reviews and information on Pentax equipment |
| Popular Photography | ZX-M/MZ-M review, March 1998 |
| Popular Photography | MZ-S review, November 2001 |
| Popular Photography | *ist review, October 2003 |
Miscellaneous |
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| Fred Sherfy | Information on historical and rare Pentax stuff |
| Atsushi Shibuya | Pentax cameras as art. Japaneese - but have a look... |
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