In the world of professional or high-end film cameras, upgrading one’s equipment is a regular occurrence. New cameras and camera accoutrements enter the market frequently, and in order to stay on top of the industry, one simply has to regularly purchase the best replacement equipment. The only problem is figuring out what to do with one’s old, but still functional film equipment.
Since their inception in 1919, Olympus has been steadily proving itself to be a leader in camera technology. Based in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus began its legacy of innovation with the much acclaimed PEN models of cameras that were introduced in 1959. These cameras were ahead of their time then, and Olympus has successfully stayed at the forefront of technology since that time.
Like many of the top camera manufacturers in the world, Pentax is a company based out of Japan. Pentax, formerly known as Asahi, has been making waves in the camera community since 1952 when they introduced what was the first Japanese SLR style camera, the Asahi I. Since that time, Pentax has continued to create world-class cameras and camera equipment.