Pentax K1000 35mm SLR film camera with 35mm f3.5 lens
Description:
The K1000 is one of the most enduring manual SLRs ever made, produced from 1976 all the way to 1997 with almost no changes, because there was simply nothing to improve. It is fully mechanical, built from metal, and the shutter will fire at any speed with or without a battery. The match-needle metering system is clear and easy to read in the viewfinder, and the Pentax K-mount gives you access to a huge range of affordable SMC Pentax lenses. The 35mm f/3.5 prime is a natural, slightly wide focal length that works well for street photography, travel, and everyday shooting. It is fast enough for most situations and gives a perspective that feels close to what the eye sees but with a little more context in the frame. The K1000 is often recommended as the ideal first manual film camera, and for good reason: there are no auto modes, no menus, and nothing to distract you from learning how photography actually works.
Specs:
- Type: Fully mechanical
- Max. Shutter Speed: 1/1000s (+ Bulb, down to 1s)
- Lens: Pentax K-mount, 35mm f/3.5
- Modes: Manual exposure only, match-needle TTL metering
Battery: LR44 x1 for light meter (included)
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.
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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