Brand Details
Pentax India
HQ: New Delhi, India
Parent Brand: Ricoh Company, Ltd.
Segments: Film Cameras, Digital Cameras, Lenses
Offers a range of cameras and photographic equipment.
About the Seller / Brand
| Company | Pentax |
|---|---|
| Website | https://www.pentax.com |
| HQ | Tokyo, Japan |
| Verified | 70% confidence (data from AI) |
Company Journey
| 1919 | Founded as Asahi Optical Joint Stock Company. |
| 1952 | Introduced the first Pentax camera. |
| 1960 | Launched the Pentax Spotmatic, popularizing the use of TTL metering. |
| 2002 | Acquired by Hoya Corporation. |
| 2011 | Hoya sold the Pentax brand to Ricoh Company, Ltd. |
| 2015 | Released the Pentax K-3 II, a notable DSLR. |
| 2020 | Continued to innovate in the digital camera market. |
Pentax, originally founded in 1919, has a long history in the optical and camera industry, known for its innovative cameras and lenses. After several ownership changes, it continues to operate under Ricoh, focusing on digital imaging technology.
Confidence: 90%
Offers a range of cameras and photographic equipment.
HQ: New Delhi, India
Founded:
Parent Brand: Ricoh Company, Ltd.
Segments: Film Cameras, Digital Cameras, Lenses
