Aires Penta 35 Analogue camera
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An Aires Penta 35 35 mm reflex camera from the late 1950s, with a metal, fully mechanical body, interchangeable lenses and a pentaprism viewfinder, serial number 3009958, in good physical condition and tested and working.
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The Aires Penta 35 is a rare Japanese single-lens reflex camera produced in the late 1950s by Aires Camera Works. This model represents one of the most interesting attempts by the Japanese photographic industry to enter the 35mm SLR market dominated by the major European brands of the era. The camera stands out for its elegant design, very solid metal construction, and a fully mechanical setup that offers an authentic and completely manual photographic experience.
The Aires Penta 35 uses 35mm film and is equipped with a reflex viewfinder with a pentaprism, a solution that at the time represented advanced technology because it allowed you to see directly through the lens. The interchangeable lens system made it versatile and suitable for different kinds of photography, while the build quality reflected the attention to detail typical of the best Japanese productions of the period.
The Aires Penta 35 is a rare Japanese single-lens reflex camera produced in the late 1950s by Aires Camera Works. This model represents one of the most interesting attempts by the Japanese photographic industry to enter the 35mm SLR market dominated by the major European brands of the era. The camera stands out for its elegant design, very solid metal construction, and a fully mechanical setup that offers an authentic and completely manual photographic experience.
The Aires Penta 35 uses 35mm film and is equipped with a reflex viewfinder with a pentaprism, a solution that at the time represented advanced technology because it allowed you to see directly through the lens. The interchangeable lens system made it versatile and suitable for different kinds of photography, while the build quality reflected the attention to detail typical of the best Japanese productions of the period.
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Era
1900-2000
Brand
Aires
Model/type nr
Penta 35
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Film type
35mm
Serial number
3009958
Estimated period
1950-1960
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