I'm wondering what is the model of this Pentax that i found

diyanbro · 06-17-2017, 01:55 PM

Hello, im new to the forums. I bought this old Asahi Pentax for 10$ on garage sale, i looked on the internet and i cant find it! Can someone help?

Thank you!

photolady95 · 06-17-2017, 01:58 PM

Got photos?

D1N0 · 06-17-2017, 03:02 PM

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diyanbro · 06-17-2017, 03:25 PM

I looked but i cant find it. Pic here Imgur: The most awesome images on the Internet

Racer X 69 · 06-17-2017, 03:36 PM

Whatever model it is, it has an M42 adapter stuck in it.

stevebrot · 06-17-2017, 04:09 PM - **2 Likes**

Welcome to the Pentax Forums!

Based on the photos, I believe it is an early-mid-1980s vintage K-mount camera, non-Pentax. The Pentax name nameplate has been glued on. I did a quick image search for the usual suspects and am fairly confident it is a Chinon CE-4 or similar house-branded camera made by Chinon (Revueflex?).

Steve

AndrewN · 06-17-2017, 04:12 PM

That is definitely a Chinon camera, CE3 or CE4.

**THoog** · 06-17-2017, 04:23 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Whatever model it is, it has an M42 adapter stuck in it.

Looks like the K-mount lens locking pin and release button are missing as well, so someone was only using it for M42 lenses. And yes, it very much looks like a Chinon CE-4 with an "Asahi Pentax" nameplate stuck on.

diyanbro · 06-17-2017, 04:31 PM

Thank all off you for the good answers. This is so strange that someone put a Pentax plate

Racer X 69 · 06-17-2017, 04:42 PM

Originally posted by diyanbro

Thank all off you for the good answers. This is so strange that someone put a Pentax plate

Like placing a Lincoln emblem on a beat up old Ford.

**THoog** · 06-17-2017, 04:53 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Like placing a Lincoln emblem on a beat up old Ford.

Don't be hatin' on my Lincoln Escort. That car got great gas mileage (probably weight-savings from all the parts than had fallen off.)

Racer X 69 · 06-17-2017, 05:46 PM

Originally posted by THoog

Don't be hatin' on my Lincoln Escort. That car got great gas mileage (probably weight-savings from all the parts than had fallen off.)

OK.

A Cadillac emblem on a Chevy Chevette.

pathdoc · 06-17-2017, 05:47 PM - **1 Like**

I have seen (in China) BMW stickers put on a Mazda MX-5/Miata, so stranger things have happened.

As soon as I saw that self timer and paid closer attention to the build quality, I wondered about a Chinon in Pentax clothing and headed off to Camerapedia - then I paged down here and saw that the mystery had been solved!

I toddled along to Camerapedia's article on the CE-4 and saw just how much it was possible to hang off that camera. It seems to have been Chinon's approach to a system camera - certainly the digital info back is a sight to behold!!!

AquaDome · 06-17-2017, 05:49 PM - **2 Likes**

Pontiac - Pull Off Nice Trim, It's A Chinon

Racer X 69 · 06-17-2017, 05:53 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by diyanbro

Thank all off you for the good answers. This is so strange that someone put a Pentax plate

Better than placing a Nikon or Canon emblem on it.

06-17-2017, 01:55 PM	#1
diyanbro New Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 4	I'm wondering what is the model of this Pentax that i found Hello, im new to the forums. I bought this old Asahi Pentax for 10$ on garage sale, i looked on the internet and i cant find it! Can someone help? Thank you!

06-17-2017, 04:09 PM - 2 Likes	#6
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Welcome to the Pentax Forums! Based on the photos, I believe it is an early-mid-1980s vintage K-mount camera, non-Pentax. The Pentax name nameplate has been glued on. I did a quick image search for the usual suspects and am fairly confident it is a Chinon CE-4 or similar house-branded camera made by Chinon (Revueflex?). Steve Last edited by stevebrot; 06-17-2017 at 04:17 PM.

06-17-2017, 04:53 PM - 3 Likes	#11
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Like placing a Lincoln emblem on a beat up old Ford. Don't be hatin' on my Lincoln Escort. That car got great gas mileage (probably weight-savings from all the parts than had fallen off.) Last edited by THoog; 06-17-2017 at 05:02 PM.

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THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Whatever model it is, it has an M42 adapter stuck in it. Looks like the K-mount lens locking pin and release button are missing as well, so someone was only using it for M42 lenses. And yes, it very much looks like a Chinon CE-4 with an "Asahi Pentax" nameplate stuck on.

06-17-2017, 04:31 PM	#9
diyanbro New Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Thank all off you for the good answers. This is so strange that someone put a Pentax plate

06-17-2017, 04:42 PM	#10
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068	Originally posted by diyanbro Thank all off you for the good answers. This is so strange that someone put a Pentax plate Like placing a Lincoln emblem on a beat up old Ford.

06-17-2017, 05:46 PM	#12
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068	Originally posted by THoog Don't be hatin' on my Lincoln Escort. That car got great gas mileage (probably weight-savings from all the parts than had fallen off.) OK. A Cadillac emblem on a Chevy Chevette.

06-17-2017, 05:47 PM - 1 Like	#13
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	I have seen (in China) BMW stickers put on a Mazda MX-5/Miata, so stranger things have happened. As soon as I saw that self timer and paid closer attention to the build quality, I wondered about a Chinon in Pentax clothing and headed off to Camerapedia - then I paged down here and saw that the mystery had been solved! I toddled along to Camerapedia's article on the CE-4 and saw just how much it was possible to hang off that camera. It seems to have been Chinon's approach to a system camera - certainly the digital info back is a sight to behold!!!

06-17-2017, 05:49 PM - 2 Likes	#14
AquaDome Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: New Carlisle, IN Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,475	Pontiac - Pull Off Nice Trim, It's A Chinon

06-17-2017, 05:53 PM - 1 Like	#15
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068	Originally posted by diyanbro Thank all off you for the good answers. This is so strange that someone put a Pentax plate Better than placing a Nikon or Canon emblem on it.