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Pentax K1000 – Fully Manual 35 mm SLR Vintage camera with original camera case 

Looking for a dependable and iconic film camera? The Pentax K1000 is a lightweight, fully mechanical 35 mm SLR introduced in 1976, prized for its simplicity, rugged build, and educational value 

Fully Manual, Exceptionally Durable — No batteries needed except for the light meter; built like a tank and suitable for decades of use 

Simple and Intuitive Controls — Manual focus, manual exposure, plus a clear center-needle meter display

Broad Lens Compatibility — Compatible with a wide range of Pentax K-mount lenses and even older screw-mount lenses via adapters 

“It’s a pure manual camera and it’s perfect for learning the fundamentals of photography—composition, exposure, depth of field.” 

“Probably the best starter 35 mm, pound for pound.” 

Key Specifications

Type: 35 mm SLR, 1976–1997 production 

Shutter: Mechanical focal-plane cloth, speeds from 1 s to 1/1000 s, plus Bulb; flash sync at 1/60 s 

Metering: Built-in CdS light meter showing in-viewfinder exposure needle (needs one LR44 battery) 

Viewfinder: Bright pentaprism with microprism spot; SE version adds split-image focusing aid 


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