Pentax

/ˈpɛntæks/ noun

Definition

a Japanese camera brand known for SLR cameras

Etymology

From Greek penta- 'five' + prism, referring to the pentaprism used in their cameras

Kelly Says

The name cleverly references the five-sided prism that flips the image right-side up in SLR cameras - a key innovation that made photography more intuitive!

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