Asahi Pentax K1000 35mm SLR Camera & Auto Chinon 50mm f/1.9 Lens - Near Mint

Asahi Pentax K1000 - The Legendary, All-Mechanical Film Icon
This listing is for a stunning, collector-quality Asahi Pentax K1000 35mm Single Lens Reflex (SLR) film camera kit, paired with a fast, razor-sharp Auto Chinon 50mm f/1.9 prime lens. Universally celebrated as the definitive workhorse of the analog world, the K1000 is famous for its rugged, tank-like construction, complete mechanical reliability, and a straightforward layout that lets you focus entirely on the art of manual photography.
This premium kit features the excellent Auto Chinon 50mm f/1.9 lens in native Pentax K mount. Chinon optics from this era are highly regarded for their robust build, impressive rendering, and excellent sharpness. With a bright f/1.9 maximum aperture, this lens excels in low-light conditions and produces a smooth, pleasing background blur (bokeh) that makes it fantastic for portraits, street photography, and everyday snapshot shooting.

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

• Operation: Fully mechanical focal-plane shutter (works flawlessly at all speeds without a battery; power is only needed for the light meter).

• Lens Mount: Pentax K mount (compatible with a massive ecosystem of vintage and modern K-mount lenses).

• Lens: Auto Chinon 50mm f/1.9 fast prime lens (Pentax K mount).

• Shutter Speeds: Mechanical speeds ranging from 1 full second down to a fast 1/1000th of a second, plus Bulb mode for long exposures.

• Metering: Simple, intuitive needle light meter visible right inside the viewfinder.

Condition: Near Mint & Fully Working
This camera and lens outfit is an exceptionally clean, beautifully preserved example that looks and performs perfectly.
• Cosmetics: Near Mint. The camera body is incredibly clean, featuring bright satin chrome plates and a pristine black textured leatherette wrap that is perfectly tight and secure. The baseplate is remarkably tidy, and the interior film chamber is spotless. The lens barrel shows virtually no signs of handling.

• Mechanics & Electronics: 100% fully functional. All operations have been thoroughly bench-tested. The winding mechanism is silky smooth, the shutter fires crisply and accurately across all speeds (including slow speeds), and the integrated needle light meter reacts perfectly to changes in light.

• Optics & Lens: Pristine. The 50mm lens glass is crystal clear, entirely free from fungus, haze, separation, or scratches. The aperture ring clicks cleanly, and the internal blades are oil-free and snap shut instantly.

• Viewfinder: Bright and clear, with the focusing screen and microprism spot clean and easy to use for precise manual focusing.

PLEASE NOTE:
• Batteries: Requires 1x standard LR44 / SR44 button cell battery to operate the integrated light meter (NOT included). The camera itself runs entirely mechanically and can fire at all shutter speeds without a battery.

• Accessories: Includes the Asahi Pentax K1000 camera body and the Auto Chinon 50mm f/1.9 lens.

• Condition: Please see photos for full cosmetic condition.

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