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Pentax K1000 + Lens (Japanese Model 1976-78)
35mm ·SLR · 1976-1997

Pentax
K1000

CONDITION HP VERY GOOD
// Quick Stats
Type
SLR
Format
35mm
Condition
Very Good
Includes
Camera + 28-280mm Lens + Tamrac bag

The Pentax K1000 was introduced in 1976. It's a fully manual 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) film camera manufactured by Asahi Optical Co. from 1976 to 1997. Renowned for its durable, purely mechanical design, the camera requires no battery to operate aside from a single cell to power its built-in match-needle light meter. Because it lacks automatic exposure modes—offering only essential controls for aperture, shutter speed (ranging from 1 second to 1/1000th of a second plus Bulb), and manual focus—it became a popular starter camera for photography students worldwide. This camera has the versatile Pentax K-mount for interchangeable lenses, with so many different lenses available.

This model is one produced between 1976-78.

You can tell because the original models have a metal top and bottom. Look for the "ASAHI" text, an AOCo logo stamped above "PENTAX" on the pentaprism, and a metal screw-in battery cap.


What's included:

  • Camera + Vivitar 28-210 3.5-5.6 lens + Tamrac Bag


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Pentax K1000 + Lens (Japanese Model 1976-78)
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$140.00
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SLR · 35mm
Very Good Condition
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// STATS
Technical Specifications
Camera Profile · Pentax K1000
Brand
Pentax
Model
K1000
Camera Type
SLR
Format
35mm
Year / Era
1976-1997
Condition
Very Good
Shutter Speeds
1"- 1/1000 + Bulb
Aperture Range
3.5-5.6 @ 28-210mm
Focusing
Manual
Metering
Avg
Flash Sync
Hot Shoe
Battery
LR44 (For internal light meter operation only)
Lens Mount
Pentax K-Mount
What's Included
Camera + 28-280mm Lens + Tamrac bag
Condition Notes
Used - Very Good. Some wear from years of use, but very good for its age. Some of the letters/numbers are worn off slightly, and there are some minor scratches on the body, but nothing that affects use of the camera. Inside is clean. No fungus, or any other internal issues. Camera has been tested and works. The back has some dirt that I have tried pretty hard to remove. I guess it has just decided to live on the camera.
// ABILITY LOADOUT
What makes the Pentax K1000 stand out
LVL 1
ABILITY 01
Fully Mechanical Shutter
The camera relies entirely on mechanical gears and springs rather than electronic circuits to operate. Because of this, the shutter and film advance mechanism will continue to work perfectly at all speeds even if the battery is completely dead or missing.
LVL 2
ABILITY 02
Match-Needle Light Meter
Looking through the viewfinder, you see a simple needle on the right side that moves up (overexposed) and down (underexposed) based on the light hitting the lens. To get a perfectly exposed photo, you simply adjust your shutter speed or aperture ring until the needle rests perfectly in the center.
LVL 3
ABILITY 03
Pentax K-Mount
The K1000 utilizes the bayonet-style Pentax K-mount, which was a massive upgrade from older screw-mount lenses. This mount is incredibly versatile, giving you access to decades' worth of high-quality, affordable lenses made by Pentax and third-party manufacturers.
LVL 4
ABILITY 04
Stripped-Down Manual Interface
There are absolutely no automatic exposure modes, no self-timer, and no depth-of-field preview button. By stripping away extra features, the camera forces the user to manually control the three core elements of photography for every shot: focus, aperture, and shutter speed (ranging from 1 second to 1/1000th of a second).
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