{"product_id":"pentax-k1000-lens-japanese-model-1976-78","title":"Pentax K1000 + Lens (Japanese Model 1976-78)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pentax K1000 was introduced in 1976. It's a \u003cspan class=\"citation-15 citation-end-15\"\u003efully manual 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) film camera manufactured by Asahi Optical Co.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-14 citation-end-14\"\u003efrom 1976 to 1997.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-13 citation-end-13\"\u003eRenowned 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.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 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. \u003cspan class=\"citation-12 citation-end-12\"\u003eThis camera has the versatile Pentax K-mount for interchangeable lenses, with so many different lenses available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis model is one produced between 1976-78.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamera + Vivitar 28-210 3.5-5.6 lens + Tamrac Bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(3, 73, 48);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease allow up to 48 hours to receive tracking on cameras or other photography gear. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Odd World Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47938627174574,"sku":"Pentax-K-1000-Japan7678-1","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1464\/0258\/files\/Pentaxk1000-product-2.png?v=1780503028","url":"https:\/\/www.oddworldstudio.com\/products\/pentax-k1000-lens-japanese-model-1976-78","provider":"Odd World Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}