{"product_id":"asahi-pentax-k1000-35mm-slr-camera-50mm-f-2-lens-vintage-film-good-use-879536","title":"Asahi Pentax K1000 35mm SLR Camera \u0026 50mm f\/2 Lens - Vintage Film - Good Used","description":"\u003cp\u003eAsahi Pentax K1000 - The Ultimate Mechanical 35mm SLR Workhorse\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003ePowered 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Specifications\u003cbr\u003e• Type: 35mm manual focus Single Lens Reflex (SLR) film camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Operation: Fully mechanical focal-plane shutter (fires at all speeds without a battery; battery powers the meter only).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Lens Mount: Universal Pentax K mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Lens: SMC Pentax-M 50mm f\/2 standard prime lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Shutter Speeds: Mechanical shutter from 1 second to 1\/1000th of a second, plus Bulb mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Metering: Simple, intuitive TTL center-weighted match-needle metering system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good Used Condition \u0026amp; Fully Working (Wear \u0026amp; Etched Baseplate)\u003cbr\u003eThis camera outfit is in honest, well-used condition with genuine character and full operational functionality.\u003cbr\u003e• 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Mechanics \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Optics \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Viewfinder: Clear and bright with microprism focusing aid for simple manual focusing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePLEASE NOTE:\u003cbr\u003e• 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• What is Included: Includes the Asahi Pentax K1000 camera body and SMC Pentax-M 50mm f\/2 lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Condition: Please see photos for a complete view of the cosmetic wear and etched college details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e(6350803)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pentax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54044883157258,"sku":"316525718640_FA1B_0268","price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/7651\/8922\/files\/57_59c6f8db-4eab-4f1d-ba43-e068875e0bfb.jpg?v=1793650222","url":"https:\/\/camerasbyoscar.com\/products\/asahi-pentax-k1000-35mm-slr-camera-50mm-f-2-lens-vintage-film-good-use-879536","provider":"Cameras By Oscar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}