In a message dated 8/20/2002 9:56:23 AM US Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> >By the time the Pentax put its first SLR on sale, Nikon (which had already > been selling SLRs) was already established as a >"pro" brand. > > > If this correct most history book must be rewritten. As far as I know, > Pentax (Asahi) made the first japanese slr. > > Pål > Correct. Asahiflex I, 1952. "Japan's first 35mm SLR, modeled after the German Praktiflex",Lea's Register of 35mm Single Lens Reflex Cameras, 2nd edition. "The first Japanese 35mm SLR.", McKeown's Guide, 2001-2002. Ed - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
