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Pentax K1000 35mm Camera Body, Chrome

Model #250932
**Lens not included
  • $262.00

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New in box complete with manufacturer's USA warranty. Not previously owned or used.
Essentially new with no signs of use. “Open box.” In manufacturer's packaging with original accessories and instructions. 180-day warranty.
Barely used with virtually no traces of wear. Only the closest inspections will reveal slight use. Lens glass could contain light dust or debris. Excellent picture quality. Accessories usually not included, unless noted in listing. 180-day warranty.
Lightly used with limited signs of wear. Exceptionally nice but may have slight wear on finish visible. Lens glass could contain light dust or debris. Excellent picture quality. Accessories usually not included, unless noted in listing. 180-day warranty.
Noticeably used with average signs of wear. Shows moderate wear for the age of the item, with the possibility of blemishes and/or minimal dings. Lens glass may have average dust and zoom/focus ring tension may have slight looseness or tightness overall, but will not affect picture quality. Accessories usually not included, unless noted in listing. 180-day warranty.
Frequently used with above-average wear. May have dents, dings, or finish loss. Lens glass may have small scratches, dust, and blemishes, and zoom/focus ring tension may have moderate looseness or tightness overall, but should not affect picture quality. Accessories usually not included, unless noted in listing. 180-day warranty.
Heavily used with extensive visible wear. Equipment is rough, with multiple impressions in the finish, excessive finish loss and brassing. Glass will have marks, fungus and/or heavy/cloudy haze which could affect picture quality. Accessories usually not included, unless noted in listing. Not covered under KEH warranty.
Non-functional or damaged. Equipment will not work. Usable for parts. Not covered under KEH warranty and non-returnable.
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$262.00
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Light Meter Inoperative
$197.00
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Engraved; Meter Inoperative
$188.00
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$187.00
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Light Meter Inoperative
$141.00
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$91.00
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Light Meter Inoperative
$74.00
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The Pentax K1000 is an all mechanical manual 35mm film SLR (Single Lens Reflex) SLR.  The K1000 has earned a reputation as a solid reliable camera with only fully manual functions.  The no frills design means the user must figure out what they are doing (if they don't already know).  It's a tool perfect for learning because it requires deliberate thought about setting framing, focus, and exposure.  When a photographer learns how to use a fully manual camera like the K1000 they'll have a fundamental foundation of understanding how any camera works.

Consequently the K1000 remained in production for decades and is one of the most popular cameras of all time.  A special edition K1000 SE was also made which has leather grip surfaces.

Key Features

  • Classic, popular camera perfect for learning the art of photography!
  • All shutter speeds are mechanical
  • Battery only powers the light meter
  • TTL (through-the-lens) manual light metering with a center-weighted pattern
  • Straitforward single-needle light meter display in viewfinder
  • Shutter speeds: 1s-1/1000 second, plus B (Bulb mode for longer exposures)
  • TTL manual metering with a center-weighted pattern
  • Hot shoe and PC sync terminal (X only)
  • Flash sync at shutter speeds 1/60 second and slower
  • ISO range: 20-3200, set manually
    • Threaded shutter release button accepts standard threaded mechanical cable release cables/cords

Available accessories include: Pentax K-Mount lenses, Batteries for the light meter, camera straps, flashes, tripods, and 35mm film.

Brand Name Pentax
Film Type 35mm roll
Focus Type Manual focus (only)
Lens Mount Pentax K (SMC, SMC-M), Pentax KA (SMC-A), Pentax KA2 (MZ-M, ZX-M), Pentax KAF SMC-F, Pentax KAF SMC-FAJ, Pentax KAF2 (SMC-FA), Pentax KF (SMC-AF, ME F)