Pentax K1000
The Pentax k1000, or once known as the Asahi Pentax k1000, was a beginner level film camera manufactured between 1976 and 1997 by Asahi Optical Co. Ltdm which later became the Pentax Corporation. The Pentax k1000 was a single-lens reflex camera (SLR) with 35 mm film and an interchangeable lens. The shutter speed range was between 1 to 1/1000th seconds, and a bulb and flash X-sync of 1/60th second. Body wide, the Pentax k1000 was black with a chrome trim and was a fairly large camera at 91.4 by 143 by 48 millimeters, weighing 620 grams. Other Pentax K-series cameras were more complex, but features more internal and external controls. The Pentax k1000 was considered a student-level camera.

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Pentax k1000 cameras are no longer sold in stores, as they were retired by 1997. However, individual Pentax k1000 cameras and accessories are still sold in second-hand stores as well as various auction sites. How much does a Pentax k1000 camera and case cost today if it has been kept in good condition? Prices usually range from $100.00 to $150.00, which makes it a collectible though not exactly a once-in-a-lifetime find. These cameras do have a lot of nostalgic value, however, and many photographers still respect the camera for its historical significance.

The Pentax k1000 digital camera's longevity in the camera industry is what made the camera truly special. Despite an ordinary design, and a technology that was practically outdated even in the late 1970s, the Pentax k1000 camera was still a good buy for its durability and solid work performance.

At one point in the Pentax k1000's history, the production of the camera was moved from Japan to Hong Kong and then to China to keep down labor costs. According to some users, the made in China models had some problems with the unit, though this point is debatable.

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The camera was cheap when it was released but also respected as a full-featured device, ideal for beginning students. It was made internally using springs, gears and levers, and offered manual focus SLR and full manual exposure control. Unlike a digital camera or video camera today, the Pentax k1000 did not need batteries to operate as it was all mechanical. The only battery-operated feature was the light metering system.

The Pentax k1000 is still around today, permanently retired but never forgotten by photography enthusiasts.