The Pentax K1000 is an all mechanical manual 35mm film SLR (Single Lens Reflex) SLR.  The K1000 has earned a reputation as a solid reliable camera with only fully manual functions.  The no frills design means the user must figure out what they are doing (if they don't already know).  It's a tool perfect for learning because it requires deliberate thought about setting framing, focus, and exposure.  When a photographer learns how to use a fully manual camera like the K1000 they'll have a fundamental foundation of understanding how any camera works.

Consequently the K1000 remained in production for decades and is one of the most popular cameras of all time. 

Key Features

• Classic, popular camera perfect for learning the art of photography!
• All shutter speeds are mechanical
• Battery only powers the light meter
• TTL (through-the-lens) manual light metering with a center-weighted pattern
• Straitforward single-needle light meter display in viewfinder
• Shutter speeds: 1s-1/1000 second, plus B (Bulb mode for longer exposures)
• TTL manual metering with a center-weighted pattern
• Hot shoe and PC sync terminal (X only)
• Flash sync at shutter speeds 1/60 second and slower
• ISO range: 20-3200, set manually
• Threaded shutter release button accepts standard threaded mechanical cable release cables/cords