The Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome camera was selected as “Japan’s Historical Camera” in 2023 by the JCII Japan Camera Foundation:
The Historic Camera Review Committee’ (chairman: Kei Tanino) sponsored by the Japan Camera Foundation has selected the following four models as Japan’s Historical Cameras’ for 2023.
Japan’s historical cameras are selected to preserve the history of the development of Japanese cameras for a long time.
It is the first attempt in Japan that is significant from a technological historical perspective.
It is historically significant as it has been particularly popular in the market.’The Historic Camera Review Committee, which is made up of experts and academics from a neutral standpoint, examines and selects domestically produced cameras that can be considered to be the best. Masu.
Japan’s Historical Cameras Expanded and Revised Edition which compiles Japanese historical cameras released from 1903 to 2003 in one book, released after 2004. The Japanese Historical Cameras Expanded Edition’ (2004-2008) and (2009-2022), which compile all of Japan’s historical cameras, are now on sale.
Cameras selected as historic cameras in 2023 (4 models in total):
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- Sony DSC-HX99 released on March 24th
- Pentax K-3 Mark Ⅲ Monochrome released on April 28th
- Canon EOS R100 released on June 22nd
- Nikon Zf released on October 27th
