Odd Asahi Pentax

simon.young427 · 09-13-2017, 01:57 PM

Hey guys, I have in my collection an Asahi Pentax "H2", I thought the H2 would have been sold in the US under the Honeywell or Heiland label but this is Asahi, No.207987. Anyone have any info on this?

Adam · 09-13-2017, 02:14 PM

Can you post a photo?

**sergysergy** · 09-13-2017, 02:24 PM - **1 Like**

I think you can find Asahi Pentax H2, Asahi Pentax S2, and Honeywell Heiland Pentax H2.
Actually the one in the camera review section is like yours: Pentax S2 (H2) - Pentax M42 Screwmount Film SLRs - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications

**Baard-Einar** · 09-13-2017, 02:27 PM - **1 Like**

The Asahi Pentax H2 was sold in Europe along S2 marked bodies. There is another thread showing all the variants in markings of just this specific model.

Here is the post
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/8-pentax-film-slr-discussion/342866-pent...ml#post3955258

simon.young427 · 09-13-2017, 02:51 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Can you post a photo?

This is the camera

Lord Lucan · 09-13-2017, 04:00 PM

The same camera was sold in the USA as the H2 and elsewhere as the S2. The "H" was because Honeywell, Heiland Division, represented Asahi in the USA. Same pattern with the S3/H3. Some H2s were sold in Europe.

Earlier H2s were marked "Asahi Pentax" on the front and "H2" on the top, like yours. In later H2s the front said "Heiland Pentax". The H3 said "Honeywell Pentax". The S1 actually came after the S2 and S3, and was lower spec, and reverted to "Asahi Pentax"; not sure if there was an H1. The S models were available in silver or black, not sure about the H models.

turbof · 09-13-2017, 05:59 PM

Attached Images

simon.young427 · 09-14-2017, 12:07 AM

Originally posted by Lord Lucan

The same camera was sold in the USA as the H2 and elsewhere as the S2. The "H" was because Honeywell, Heiland Division, represented Asahi in the USA. Same pattern with the S3/H3. Some H2s were sold in Europe.

Earlier H2s were marked "Asahi Pentax" on the front and "H2" on the top, like yours. In later H2s the front said "Heiland Pentax".

Right, that makes sense. So this camera was more than likely sold in the US pre Honeywell. The H2 that was sold in Europe was branded Asahiflex, these were sold in Finland and South Africa due to Pentacon having registered the name Pentax, I also have one of these.

---------- Post added 09-14-17 at 12:09 AM ----------

Thank guys, I think I get it now

Lord Lucan · 09-14-2017, 02:03 AM - **1 Like**

Turbof has shown us that the H models were also available in black, and his says both Honeywell and Heiland !

BTW black camera bodies were originally introduced in response to demands by candid and reportage photographers who wanted their cameras to be less noticable in the street. After that they acquired a "professional" aura.

pete-tarmigan · 09-14-2017, 08:14 AM

Originally posted by Lord Lucan

BTW black camera bodies were originally introduced in response to demands by candid and reportage photographers who wanted their cameras to be less noticable in the street. After that they acquired a "professional" aura.

Thanks. I always wondered why all-black cameras became popular.

09-13-2017, 01:57 PM	#1
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09-13-2017, 02:14 PM	#2
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09-13-2017, 02:51 PM	#5
simon.young427 New Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 11 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Can you post a photo? This is the camera Attached Images

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Lord Lucan Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Wales Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,961	Black H2 Turbof has shown us that the H models were also available in black, and his says both Honeywell and Heiland ! BTW black camera bodies were originally introduced in response to demands by candid and reportage photographers who wanted their cameras to be less noticable in the street. After that they acquired a "professional" aura.

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09-13-2017, 02:24 PM - 1 Like	#3
sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,170	I think you can find Asahi Pentax H2, Asahi Pentax S2, and Honeywell Heiland Pentax H2. Actually the one in the camera review section is like yours: Pentax S2 (H2) - Pentax M42 Screwmount Film SLRs - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications

09-13-2017, 02:27 PM - 1 Like	#4
Baard-Einar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oslo Photos: Gallery Posts: 964	The Asahi Pentax H2 was sold in Europe along S2 marked bodies. There is another thread showing all the variants in markings of just this specific model. Here is the post https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/8-pentax-film-slr-discussion/342866-pent...ml#post3955258

09-13-2017, 04:00 PM	#6
Lord Lucan Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Wales Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,961	The same camera was sold in the USA as the H2 and elsewhere as the S2. The "H" was because Honeywell, Heiland Division, represented Asahi in the USA. Same pattern with the S3/H3. Some H2s were sold in Europe. Earlier H2s were marked "Asahi Pentax" on the front and "H2" on the top, like yours. In later H2s the front said "Heiland Pentax". The H3 said "Honeywell Pentax". The S1 actually came after the S2 and S3, and was lower spec, and reverted to "Asahi Pentax"; not sure if there was an H1. The S models were available in silver or black, not sure about the H models.

09-13-2017, 05:59 PM	#7
turbof Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 34	Attached Images

09-14-2017, 12:07 AM	#8
simon.young427 New Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 11 Original Poster	Originally posted by Lord Lucan The same camera was sold in the USA as the H2 and elsewhere as the S2. The "H" was because Honeywell, Heiland Division, represented Asahi in the USA. Same pattern with the S3/H3. Some H2s were sold in Europe. Earlier H2s were marked "Asahi Pentax" on the front and "H2" on the top, like yours. In later H2s the front said "Heiland Pentax". Right, that makes sense. So this camera was more than likely sold in the US pre Honeywell. The H2 that was sold in Europe was branded Asahiflex, these were sold in Finland and South Africa due to Pentacon having registered the name Pentax, I also have one of these. ---------- Post added 09-14-17 at 12:09 AM ---------- Thank guys, I think I get it now

09-14-2017, 08:14 AM	#10
pete-tarmigan Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Conception Bay South, New-fun-land Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,272	Originally posted by Lord Lucan BTW black camera bodies were originally introduced in response to demands by candid and reportage photographers who wanted their cameras to be less noticable in the street. After that they acquired a "professional" aura. Thanks. I always wondered why all-black cameras became popular.