Pentax K1000 35mm SLR film camera with 50mm f2 lens
Description:
The K1000 has one of the most honest reputations in all of film photography. Produced from 1976 to 1997, for over two decades it was the camera recommended by photography teachers, universities, and film schools around the world precisely because it strips everything back to what matters. There are no automatic modes, no electronics in the shutter, no unnecessary controls. You set the aperture, the shutter speed, and focus, and the needle in the viewfinder tells you whether the exposure is correct. That's it. The fully mechanical shutter fires reliably with or without a battery, and the Pentax K mount gives access to a large catalogue of lenses that covers everything from wide angles to long telephoto. The 50mm f2 SMC Pentax lens included here is sharp, compact, and produces images with a clean, natural rendering. Few cameras teach you to understand light and exposure as directly as this one, and few cameras are as satisfying to use once you do.
Specs:
- Type: Fully mechanical
- Maximum Shutter Speed: 1/1000s
- Lens: Pentax K mount, 50mm f2
- Modes: Full manual only
Battery: No battery required as fully mechanical
Due to the age of this camera and the nature of old light meters we can't guarantee that the light meter still works. This isn't an issue as the camera will function perfectly without batteries. To meter a scene before taking a picture we recommend using an external light-meter or for you to take our online course that will teach you how to use a film camera without the use of any external tools. Learn more here.
How does a camera end up here?
1. Finding cameras
The journey starts with sourcing the right gear. We get cameras from various place. Most of the time people reach out to us to sell their cameras and if they’re good we’ll bring them back to the store.
2. Thorough testing.
Each item is then tested with professional testing equipment.
Cameras are then sorted internally into 3 categories:
1. Tested and passed.
2. To refurbish.
3. For parts.
3. Refurbished and cleaned
Here comes the most important step. After being tested each camera is cleaned and refurbished by our team of skilled technicians.
This goes from the compulsory light-seal change to the full CLA and electronic repair.
We want to make sure your camera to function as new.
4. Ready for a new home! With a warranty of course.
We then sell these beautifully restored cameras to you, but just to be 100% certain we also give you:
- A 6 months warranty certificate.
- 14 days no questions asked return policy.
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