Asahi Pentax K1000 35mm SLR Camera & SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/2 Lens - Very Good

Asahi Pentax K1000 - The Legendary, Bulletproof Student & Professional SLR
This listing is for a beautifully preserved Asahi Pentax K1000 35mm Single Lens Reflex (SLR) film camera, paired with the classic SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/2 prime lens. Universally celebrated as the definitive, all-mechanical workhorse of the film world, the K1000 is famous for its rugged construction, complete reliability without a battery, and straightforward layout that lets you focus entirely on the art of photography.
This kit comes equipped with the fantastic SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/2 lens. Featuring Pentax’s legendary Super Multi-Coating (SMC), this lens is sharp, highly resistant to flare, and delivers exceptional color fidelity and contrast. It is incredibly compact and lightweight, making the K1000 a perfectly balanced setup for everyday street photography, travel, and portraiture.

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

• Operation: Fully mechanical shutter (works at all speeds without a battery; battery only powers the light meter).

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

• Lens: Asahi Pentax-M SMC 50mm f/2 prime lens with Super Multi-Coating.

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

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

Condition: Very Good & Fully Working
This camera and lens outfit is in fantastic mechanical shape, with some typical cosmetic signs of age and authentic vintage use on the exterior housing.
• Cosmetics: Very Good. The camera body displays some light paint blemishes on the chrome plates and a few marks/scuffs on the black leatherette grip from previous handling. These are purely cosmetic signs of age that do not affect the camera's performance or structural integrity. The lens barrel looks very clean.

• Mechanics & Electronics: 100% fully functional. The winding mechanism is smooth, the shutter fires crisply and accurately across all 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 blades are clean, 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 light meter (NOT included). The camera itself will still fire perfectly at all speeds mechanically without a battery.

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

• Condition: Please see photos for a close-up view of the paint blemishes, leatherette marks, and overall cosmetic condition.

(6634025)