Asahi Pentax K1000 35mm SLR Camera & 50mm f/2 Lens - Vintage Film - Good Used

Asahi Pentax K1000 - The Ultimate Mechanical 35mm SLR Workhorse
This listing is for an authentic Asahi Pentax K1000 35mm Single Lens Reflex (SLR) film camera in Good Used Condition, complete with a sharp SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/2 standard prime lens. Universally recognized as the classic student film camera, the K1000 is celebrated for its rugged all-metal construction, intuitive manual exposure layout, and dependable mechanical engineering.
Powered by a single LR44 / SR44 1.5V button cell battery solely to operate its internal TTL match-needle light meter, the K1000 features a fully mechanical focal-plane shutter that fires reliably across all speeds from 1s to 1/1000s without requiring battery power. Paired with the compact SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/2 lens—known for its excellent contrast, rich color rendering, and pin-sharp clarity—this setup is ideal for students, beginners, or seasoned photographers looking for a rock-solid daily shooter.

Key Features & Specifications
• Type: 35mm manual focus Single Lens Reflex (SLR) film camera.

• Operation: Fully mechanical focal-plane shutter (fires at all speeds without a battery; battery powers the meter only).

• Lens Mount: Universal Pentax K mount.

• Lens: SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/2 standard prime lens.

• Shutter Speeds: Mechanical shutter from 1 second to 1/1000th of a second, plus Bulb mode.

• Metering: Simple, intuitive TTL center-weighted match-needle metering system.

Condition: Good Used Condition & Fully Working (Wear & Etched Baseplate)
This camera outfit is in honest, well-used condition with genuine character and full operational functionality.
• Cosmetics: Good used condition showing clear signs of age and use. The body features a few small dings/dents in places, along with a few small patches of surface corrosion. The bottom baseplate has visible scuffs, surface marks, and an inscription etched into the metal from the college/educational institution it originally belonged to.

• Mechanics & Electronics: 100% fully functional. Bench-tested across all settings. The film advance lever operates smoothly, the mechanical shutter speeds fire accurately from 1s to 1/1000s, and the internal match-needle meter responds accurately to light.

• Optics & Lens: Very good. The 50mm f/2 lens glass is clean with no haze or fungus that would impact image quality. Focus ring turns smoothly, and aperture blades are dry and responsive.

• Viewfinder: Clear and bright with microprism focusing aid for simple manual focusing.

PLEASE NOTE:
• Cosmetic Details: Includes minor dents, small patches of corrosion, general exterior marks, and college identification text etched onto the bottom plate. Please refer closely to the photographs to review all cosmetic details.

• Batteries: Requires 1x standard LR44 / SR44 1.5V button cell battery to power the internal light meter (NOT included). The mechanical shutter operates fully across all speeds without a battery.

• What is Included: Includes the Asahi Pentax K1000 camera body and SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/2 lens.

• Condition: Please see photos for a complete view of the cosmetic wear and etched college details.

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