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Pentax K1000 Manual Focus SLR Film Camera with Pentax 50mm Lens

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  • The Pentax K1000 35mm SLR is one of photography's greatest, most popular and longest-lived cameras.
  • This Pentax film camera is completely mechanical and needs no battery to run, however, you must purchase an A76 cell battery to run the light meter.
  • Unlike other SLR and DSLR cameras, the K1000 is simple and has little to no learning curve. There is three shooting controls: aperture, shutter speed and focus. You set the film speed when you load it.
  • An extraordinary simple camera that forces you to think about your picture instead of your camera. As a result, it's recommended by most photography teachers, instructors, and professors to be used in their classes.
  • The Pentax K1000 is so brilliant that you never need to turn the meter or camera on or off: both are always on for instant picture taking
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The K1000 is an almost-all metal, mechanically (springs, gears, levers) controlled, manual-focus SLR with manual-exposure control. It is completely operable without batteries. Batteries are only required (one A76 or S76, or LR44 or SR44) for the light metering information system. This consists of a centre-the-needle exposure control system using a galvanometer needle pointer moving between vertically arranged +/– over/underexposure markers at the right side of the viewfinder to indicate the readings of the built-in full-scene averaging, cadmium sulfide (CdS)battery light meter versus the actual camera settings. The meter does not have a true on/off switch and the lens cap must be attached to the lens to prevent draining the K1000's battery when it is not in use. The K1000 uses a horizontal travel, rubberized silk cloth focal plane shutter with a speed range of 1/1000 second to 1 second, along with Bulb and a flash X-sync of 1/60 second. It is 91.4 millimetres tall, 143 mm wide, and 48 mm deep, and weighs 620 grams. The body is finished in black leather with chrome trim only, although early production Pentax K1000 SE bodies have brown leather with chrome trim. In 1983, a K1000 with SMC Pentax-M 50 mm f/2 lens listed for $220.

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454 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the value, ease of use, and image quality of the camera. For example, they mention it's a nice affordable option for nighttime photography, and produces sharp and crisp shots. That said, some complain about the dent resistance, cleanliness, and quality. That being said, opinions are mixed on the lens filter and performance.

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17 customers mention17 positive0 negative

Customers find the camera easy to use. They mention it has a simple and sleek design, making it easy to carry around. Customers say the camera is perfect for beginners or for those who just love taking pictures. They say there are easy-to-watch YouTube videos out there for taking pictures, and the manual and flash were a nice surprise.

"...By far one of the strongest cameras I have ever worked with. Easy to use and easy to begin your journey to using more SLR or DSLR cameras...." Read more

"...If you don't know how to use it there's some easy to watch youtube videos out there for taking pictures and also on how to change the film which can..." Read more

"...Super easy to use and I was able to get a great feel for this after a few short weeks of shooting with it...." Read more

"...The lens cap will do I guess! Otherwise, shoots great and super easy to use" Read more

10 customers mention10 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the camera. They mention that it works great, takes amazing shots, and produces sharp and crisp images. Some say that the 35mm film develops into beautiful photos. Overall, most are happy with the quality and functionality of the product.

"...a roll of Fujifilm around my backyard to test it out, and every picture is perfect!..." Read more

"...The image quality is fantastic and in my opinion a better deal to go with this than a point and shoot camera as you actually have to take your time..." Read more

"...The lens cap will do I guess! Otherwise, shoots great and super easy to use" Read more

"...the camera I feel I over paid, don't regret it too much since the photos are nice and I needed the camera...." Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the camera. They mention that it is a nice affordable option for nighttime photography.

"...and it seems that this model of Pentax is a nice affordable option for nighttime photography...." Read more

"...It was more logical to just buy one. The price was right and very affordable, and the shipping was super fast...." Read more

"It’s a great camera. Works fine and worth the price for everything that I got...." Read more

"so worth the money. everything came in excellent condition...." Read more

99 customers mention64 positive35 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the camera. Some mention it's a good camera, while others say that the lens was broke. They also say that there was a lack of quality control and that the frame counter was broken.

"...have it as a reminder of a great class and like it for its unique vintage nature. I love the quality...." Read more

"...It gives that vintage grainy effect with a beautiful filter of colors that makes it feel so nostalgic...." Read more

"...The only thing I would say is that the one I got the light meter is broken even after putting in the specific battery...." Read more

"...I just got my first prints back and they look great!..." Read more

52 customers mention35 positive17 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the performance of the camera. Some mention that it works well and serves its purpose, while others say that the lens is broken and the light meter most probably doesn't work. Some customers also report that the advance lever is loose and the film counter does not work.

"...All the parts are still clicking and I had no quarrel with any of the functions...." Read more

"...Overall, extremely happy I took a chance on this, it works great and I've had it for 7 years already...." Read more

"...For how much I got it for I'm really sad that it doesn't work and now I have to fork out more money just for the lens." Read more

"...The light meter works perfectly, and there are no light leaks or mechanical issues...." Read more

13 customers mention4 positive9 negative

Customers are mixed about the lens filter. Some mention it came with the lens, batteries, and a strap. Others say that the lens was jammed and the lens cap was in million pieces. They also mention that the camera looks good but is missing a few covers and carries a dent on the lens.

"...There were a few things missing but that is to be taken in to consideration when buy an vintage model...." Read more

"...with it is that there is a dent on the lens making it impossible to put on a lens filterThe lens cap will do I guess!..." Read more

"...The camera came with a lens cap, batteries already installed, and a strap...." Read more

"...Cannot apply lens cap. Leather wrapping is peeling away from body. Light foam is barely there or non-existent." Read more

12 customers mention0 positive12 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the cleanliness of the camera. They mention that the viewfinder was really dirty, the camera was not even cleaned, and the view finder was stained. Some say that the mirror was broken and the camera arrived water damaged.

"...But it has a big stain/growth or something inside the visor that prevents from clearly seeing what you’re taking a picture of...." Read more

"...been accurate then I would have not been disappointed that the camera was not clean and the battery included was dead." Read more

"Only problem was it came a big grimey/dirty and the rolls they give you are absolute garbage...." Read more

"...Inside the viewfinder (hopefully) came really dirty." Read more

10 customers mention0 positive10 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the dent resistance of the camera. They mention that the lens has noticeable scratches on it, the body had a few scratches and scuffs, and the glass over the film counter was cracked.

"...I paid for a camera where the lens do not even focus, the lens itself has scratches and knicks on the lens...." Read more

"Love the camera , my only issue with it is that there is a dent on the lens making it impossible to put on a lens filter..." Read more

"...was sold stating "Very Good" condition, but arrived with an abundance of scratches and chips in the camera body...." Read more

"...more worn then described, definitely not worth 130$. The lens has noticeable scratches on it...." Read more

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Okay-ish
The camere seems to be working fine, still need to test it with film. But it has a big stain/growth or something inside the visor that prevents from clearly seeing what you’re taking a picture of. It’s not what I was expecting I guess
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This is my second film camera; I bought it so I could continue to use my Canon AE-1 Program in the daytime and use this primarily at night with something like Cinestill 800T. I did a little bit of research and it seems that this model of Pentax is a nice affordable option for nighttime photography. I shot about a half a roll of Fujifilm around my backyard to test it out, and every picture is perfect! The camera came with a lens cap, batteries already installed, and a strap. The light meter works perfectly, and there are no light leaks or mechanical issues. The seller said it would come with 1 of 2 types of kit lenses depending on what they had in stock. Luckily I got the one I wanted which is the one with the bigger aperture. This camera is heavier than my Canon so I will have to get a better tripod than the one I have. There is also no self timer so I bought a cable release separately. Overall this was 100% perfect and I'm very satisfied.
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The camere seems to be working fine, still need to test it with film. But it has a big stain/growth or something inside the visor that prevents from clearly seeing what you’re taking a picture of. It’s not what I was expecting I guess
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