Fake Pentax?

**Baard-Einar** · 12-03-2015, 03:07 PM - **1 Like**

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Hi
Found this on ebay

Pentax Mit Pentax Motor | eBay

Is it a real pentax?

Adam · 12-03-2015, 03:18 PM

Not real, but I'm not sure what it is. Pentax logo looks like a sticker.

Notice how there are only 4 screws on the lens mount. Pentax cameras typically have 6.

g026r · 12-03-2015, 03:21 PM

It's definitely not an actual Pentax. My guess, based on the motor drive and the m42 mount, is that it's a Chinon that someone's relabelled.

Johndav · 12-03-2015, 03:48 PM

I was thinking Chinon too. If you're going to obviously fake why not go the whole hog with 'Hasselblad' or 'i-phone'

pathdoc · 12-03-2015, 04:05 PM

The most ostentatious fake I ever saw was in China, a Mazda MX-5/Miata with the original maker's emblem removed and replaced with BMW insignia in the appropriate places. I still don't know whether this was the current or the previous owner's attempt to pimp his ride, but I hope against hope that nobody would be foolish enough to fall for such a scam.

**BigMackCam** · 12-03-2015, 04:06 PM

Originally posted by Johndav

I was thinking Chinon too. If you're going to obviously fake why not go the whole hog with 'Hasselblad' or 'i-phone'

Haha. A "Hassel-bad" or an "iPhoney"

**sergysergy** · 12-03-2015, 04:40 PM

It is a genuine Pentax. The sticker cannot be lying.

stevebrot · 12-03-2015, 05:31 PM

Originally posted by g026r

It's definitely not an actual Pentax. My guess, based on the motor drive and the m42 mount, is that it's a Chinon that someone's relabelled.

I too vote Chinon. That looks to be a CE-3 with attached power winder (PW-13).

Steve

**clackers** · 12-03-2015, 05:41 PM

Originally posted by pathdoc

The most ostentatious fake I ever saw was in China, a Mazda MX-5/Miata with the original maker's emblem removed and replaced with BMW insignia in the appropriate places.

Or you could take an older Mercedes, and put a Chrysler emblem on it.

Oh, that's a real product! :-)

stevebrot · 12-03-2015, 05:49 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I too vote Chinon. That looks to be a CE-3 with attached power winder (PW-13).

Steve

RevueFlex AC1 ???

**Alex645** · 12-03-2015, 05:54 PM

With a starting bid of 20 euros, who cares? Yes, it looks suspiciously like a Chinon, but I've known collections where the counterfeits are more rare, valued, and sought after than the real deal.

fwcetus · 12-03-2015, 06:04 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Baard-Einar

Hi
Found this on ebay

Pentax Mit Pentax Motor | eBay

Is it a real pentax?

No, but it's not as obvious as this "possible" fake -

**clackers** · 12-03-2015, 06:30 PM

I've added that Penmax to my Christmas list.

ma-ledezma · 12-03-2015, 06:46 PM

Chinon AM-3

digital029art · 12-03-2015, 07:17 PM

Looks like the FF DSLR "universal screw" edition with adjustable grip!

12-03-2015, 03:07 PM - 1 Like	#1
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12-03-2015, 03:18 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Not real, but I'm not sure what it is. Pentax logo looks like a sticker. Notice how there are only 4 screws on the lens mount. Pentax cameras typically have 6. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

12-03-2015, 03:21 PM	#3
g026r Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,074	It's definitely not an actual Pentax. My guess, based on the motor drive and the m42 mount, is that it's a Chinon that someone's relabelled. Last edited by g026r; 12-03-2015 at 03:42 PM.

12-03-2015, 05:31 PM	#8
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by g026r It's definitely not an actual Pentax. My guess, based on the motor drive and the m42 mount, is that it's a Chinon that someone's relabelled. I too vote Chinon. That looks to be a CE-3 with attached power winder (PW-13). Steve Last edited by stevebrot; 12-03-2015 at 05:37 PM.

12-03-2015, 06:04 PM - 1 Like	#12
fwcetus Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New England Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,286	Howzabowt This One ? Originally posted by Baard-Einar Hi Found this on ebay Pentax Mit Pentax Motor \| eBay Is it a real pentax? No, but it's not as obvious as this "possible" fake - Last edited by fwcetus; 12-03-2015 at 06:25 PM.

12-03-2015, 03:48 PM	#4
Johndav Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sunny Dun(ny)fermline, Fife Posts: 405	I was thinking Chinon too. If you're going to obviously fake why not go the whole hog with 'Hasselblad' or 'i-phone'

12-03-2015, 04:05 PM	#5
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	The most ostentatious fake I ever saw was in China, a Mazda MX-5/Miata with the original maker's emblem removed and replaced with BMW insignia in the appropriate places. I still don't know whether this was the current or the previous owner's attempt to pimp his ride, but I hope against hope that nobody would be foolish enough to fall for such a scam.

12-03-2015, 04:06 PM	#6
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,670	Originally posted by Johndav I was thinking Chinon too. If you're going to obviously fake why not go the whole hog with 'Hasselblad' or 'i-phone' Haha. A "Hassel-bad" or an "iPhoney"

12-03-2015, 04:40 PM	#7
sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,170	It is a genuine Pentax. The sticker cannot be lying.

12-03-2015, 05:41 PM	#9
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by pathdoc The most ostentatious fake I ever saw was in China, a Mazda MX-5/Miata with the original maker's emblem removed and replaced with BMW insignia in the appropriate places. Or you could take an older Mercedes, and put a Chrysler emblem on it. Oh, that's a real product! :-)

12-03-2015, 05:49 PM	#10
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by stevebrot I too vote Chinon. That looks to be a CE-3 with attached power winder (PW-13). Steve RevueFlex AC1 ???

12-03-2015, 05:54 PM	#11
Alex645 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Kaneohe, HI Photos: Albums Posts: 3,526	With a starting bid of 20 euros, who cares? Yes, it looks suspiciously like a Chinon, but I've known collections where the counterfeits are more rare, valued, and sought after than the real deal.

12-03-2015, 06:30 PM	#13
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	I've added that Penmax to my Christmas list.

12-03-2015, 06:46 PM	#14
ma-ledezma Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 108	Chinon AM-3

12-03-2015, 07:17 PM	#15
digital029art Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 440	Looks like the FF DSLR "universal screw" edition with adjustable grip!

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