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

Asahi Pentax K1000 - The Legendary Mechanical Student Classic
This listing is for a fully tested, highly desirable Asahi Pentax K1000 35mm Single Lens Reflex (SLR) film camera, paired with the sharp and compact SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/2 prime lens. Renowned globally as the ultimate student camera and entry point into mechanical photography, the K1000 is built like a tank, operating with total mechanical independence and simple, intuitive controls.
Featuring a heavy-duty metal chassis and the universal Pentax K mount, this camera gives you immediate access to a massive range of world-class vintage lenses. The included SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/2 lens features Pentax’s famous Super-Multi-Coating (SMC) to combat flare, producing crisp contrast, razor-sharp details, and rich color saturation. With a simple needle light meter inside the bright optical viewfinder, it provides the quintessential analog photography experience.

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

• Operation: Fully mechanical focal-plane shutter (works across all speeds without a battery).

• Lens Mount: Pentax K mount (compatible with a vast library of K-mount optics).

• Lens: SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/2 standard prime lens (52mm filter thread).

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

• Metering: Simple center-weighted TTL match-needle exposure meter in the viewfinder.

Condition: Very Good Condition & Fully Working
This camera outfit has been bench-tested and is in 100% operational condition.
• Cosmetics: Very Good Condition. The silver top and bottom metal plates retain a clean satin finish with minor signs of honest use. Please note: There are a couple of small cosmetic blemishes to the body casing—specifically one tiny shallow dent on the top housing plate and another small dent on the upper side near the rewind knob. These are purely cosmetic, very minor, and do not affect the camera's function or operation in any way. The textured leatherette wrap remains tight and complete.

• Mechanics & Electronics: 100% fully functional. The film advance stroke is crisp and smooth, the mechanical shutter fires accurately across all speeds (including slow speeds), and the needle light meter responds properly to changing light.

• Optics & Lens: Very clean. The 50mm Pentax-M glass is clear, free from fungus, heavy haze, or deep scratches. Focus ring turns smoothly, and the aperture ring clicks cleanly with oil-free, snappy blades.

• Viewfinder: Clear and comfortable for accurate manual focusing.

PLEASE NOTE:
• Batteries: Requires 1x standard LR44 / SR44 button cell battery to power the internal needle light meter (NOT included). The shutter operates mechanically at all speeds without a battery.

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

• Condition: Please see photos for a complete look at the exact cosmetic condition and minor cosmetic marks mentioned above.

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