Hoi! Reader's - Pure Gold Camera Pantax (9 Picture)

The famous company Pentax , founded in 1919 in Japan, a couple of years to celebrate anniversary – its 95th birthday. In this regard, more often recall that at one time Pentax has released an exclusive, unique, legendary camera Pentax LX Gold , consisting entirely of pure gold.

A limited edition gold camera Pentax LX Gold Company marked the release of ten millionth 35mm SLR-cameras Pentax LX. So in 1981, got off the assembly line than 300 pieces of cameras with the body of 18-karat gold (750 samples) and decorated in brown patent leather.

Included with the camera was supplied with gold and gold-portretnik lens SMC Pentax 50mm f/1.2. Device was packaged in a sophisticated box of expensive types of wood, inside – red velvet upholstery, and in addition – white silk gloves that are recommended to wear a photographer to leave no greasy or dirty marks on the shiny polished camera. It is known that the 200 series cameras are designed for the Japanese market, and only 100 pieces fell into the hands of collectors and connoisseurs, once on the international market.

Today Pentax LX Gold, some people would consider it, or rarity, like the “Zenith” or “FED” or outdated camera, since it was released long before the era of digital SLR cameras. But since this model – the piece, its true value is known only to collectors who know all the intricacies of exclusive things.

It is known that at the time of sale the first instance of Pentax LX Gold its cost was $ 3,700. Today, the call price in 9220 dollars, adjusted for inflation. But actually, gold collection model camera Pentax LX Gold is much more expensive than the specified amount.