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Electronic ES

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Device information

Brand
Pentax
Model
Pentax ES
Release year
1971
Category
Cameras

The story of this device

Standing as a milestone in automated exposure, the Pentax ES (Electro Spotmatic) delivered aperture-priority auto exposure to screw-mount SLRs. Utilizing early integrated circuitry to control stepless focal-plane shutter speeds, it ushered in the modern electronic era.

Specifications

Display
optical
Camera
35mm SLR M42
Media
35mm
Weight
about 680g
Notable
aperture-priority AE with electronic shutter (not shutter-priority)

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