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Pentax K1000 Manual Focus SLR Film Camera with Pentax 50mm Lens
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Brand | Pentax |
Film Format Type | 35mm |
Item Weight | 1.7 Pounds |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 7 x 4 x 4 inches |
Model Name | K1000 |
Film Color | Black and white OR Color |
Compatible Devices | camera |
Exposure Control Type | Manual |
Min Shutter Speed | 1/1000 seconds |
Max Shutter Speed | 1 |
About this item
- 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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model name | K1000 | 135BC 35mm | — | — | 120N |
film format type | 35mm | 35mm | 35mm | 35mm | 120 |
film color type | Black and white OR Color | Black and White | Film not included | Film not included | Black and White |
exposure control type | Manual | Manual | Automatic | Automatic | Manual |
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Product Dimensions | 7 x 4 x 4 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.65 pounds |
ASIN | B001AO4JRK |
Item model number | K1000 |
Batteries | 1 LR44 batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #36,473 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #3 in SLR Film Cameras |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 3, 2008 |
Manufacturer | Pentax |
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Product Description
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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Customers like the delivery of the camera. They say it was well packaged and arrived safely. Customers appreciate the ease of use. They mention it's a great camera for first-timers and long-timer alike. Customers also appreciate the appearance, and condition. However, some customers have reported issues with the lens and viewfinder. They also say the camera came with a big stain and needs a clean out and refit. Customers disagree on the quality and performance.
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Customers like the condition of the camera. For example, they say it's in very good condition, looks like new, and is worth the price. Customers are also impressed with the unique vintage nature and the mechanical condition of this camera. That said, some say that it' s easy to use, has a sleek design, and can perform and is also wallet friendly.
"...have it as a reminder of a great class and like it for its unique vintage nature. I love the quality...." Read more
"...grainy effect with a beautiful filter of colors that makes it feel so nostalgic...." Read more
"...I just got my first prints back and they look great!..." Read more
"...It was packaged pretty well and looks like it’s in good condition with only a few scratches on the outside...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the camera. They mention that it looks good, has a vintage grainy effect and a beautiful filter of colors. Some say that it works and looks great.
"...It gives that vintage grainy effect with a beautiful filter of colors that makes it feel so nostalgic...." Read more
"...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 camera I feel I over paid, don't regret it too much since the photos are nice and I needed the camera...." Read more
Customers find the camera easy to use. They say it is a great camera to learn with, and is perfect for beginners and long-timer alike. It's fun learning on a simple yet well effective camera. It is rated highly by customers, and some say it's a classic starter for the student of photography.
"...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
"...This is probably the best beginner SLR camera to start with and what better way to start the basics, with a film camera...." Read more
"...The lens cap will do I guess! Otherwise, shoots great and super easy to use" Read more
"...the Pentax K1000 are user friendly and the camera’s functionality seems accessibly amazing. Would give 5 stars if it wasn’t for the strap." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the delivery of the camera film. They mention that it works beautifully, it was shipped very quickly, and the packaging was awesome. They also appreciate the quick transaction and the fact that it was well packed.
"...It was packaged pretty well and looks like it’s in good condition with only a few scratches on the outside...." Read more
"...The price was right and very affordable, and the shipping was super fast. What I did not like was how filthy the strap was...." Read more
"...All the accessories were included and the packaging was awesome!..." Read more
"...The camera arrived just as describe, in very good condition and very well packed. Will buy again." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the camera. Some mention it's a good starter film camera for any student of photography, with excellent quality. However, others say that the camera is pretty useless and that the quality control is lacking.
"...I love the quality. By far one of the strongest cameras I have ever worked with...." Read more
"...Having said all that with the new lens I had to buy myself, the camera is great! I fell in love with it (after I got a good lens for it)!" Read more
"...So I didn't know that the camera lens is no good...." Read more
"It is a good camera. The light meter works when the battery is installed right. It is for black and white film photography at a college." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the camera. Some mention that it works well so far, the light meter works perfectly, and there are no light leaks or mechanical issues. Others say that the lens is broken and the light sensor most probably doesn't work. The advance lever was loose, the film counter did not work, and it started giving problems after a month.
"...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
Customers are dissatisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention that the viewfinder is broken, the mirror is broken and the light meter is broken. The lens body is misshapen and bent, and several hard body pieces are oxidized.
"...the lens do not even focus, the lens itself has scratches and knicks on the lens. Very disappointed and upset with what was being sold to me." 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
"...Lens body is misshapen and bent and several hard body pieces are oxidized and rusted. Cannot apply lens cap...." Read more
"...I lost one roll of film because of the broken part and haven't been able to shoot with it since...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the stain on the camera. They mention that the viewfinder came really dirty, the camera wasn't even cleaned, and there's heavy dirt in the visor. Some customers also mention that there're weird fungal stuff in the camera that needs a clean out and refit.
"...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
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The camera didn’t come with a lens cover which is disappointing due to the fact that I’ll need a new battery for the camera and need to go find a proper cover. Everything else works fine though.
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2020
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Beware buyer.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 28, 2013