K1000 Lens for Kr

S3rgio · 09-13-2011, 01:44 PM

Hi,
I'm new to this forum and I've read that my old K1000 lens are supposed to fit to a new Pentax Kr dSLR.
I'm very interested with the Kr but the dealer tells me that the Kr doesn't have an exposure meter built-in.
So, I'm afraid that my K1000 lens would be useless.

What do you think?
Is there a way to use my old lens and manage to set the correct light exposure with a Kr ?
Thanks!
Nice forum!

**Ash** · 09-13-2011, 01:47 PM - **1 Like**

The K-r doesn't have an exposure meter?!? That's terrible advice. What dSLR doesn't have an exposure meter?
Let me reassure you that the K-r is a highly sophisticated entry-level camera, and yes it even has an exposure meter!
Use your manual lenses with confidence, but if they are M lenses, follow the instructions in the manual for their effective use.

GabrielFFontes · 09-13-2011, 02:06 PM

Well, thats a great dealer...
I bet he knows everything about cameras

avsjen · 09-13-2011, 02:40 PM

I just bought a K-r about a month ago and have had no problems using my K-1000 lenses with the new body.

newarts · 09-13-2011, 02:57 PM

Originally posted by S3rgio

..... but the dealer tells me that the Kr doesn't have an exposure meter built-in.
....

The dealer is wrong and doesn't understand how these things work. I wouldn't rely on much of his/her other assertions.

RioRico · 09-13-2011, 03:19 PM - **1 Like**

The dealer is an idiot or/and a liar, doesn't much matter which -- ignore him.
The Kr meters ANY lens you put on it, unlike some of the competition.
The Kr stabilizes ANY lens you put on it, unlike most competitors.
The Kr is famed for having one of the best sensors around.
Click the CAMERAS tab atop this page to see a review.

vladimiroltean · 09-13-2011, 04:17 PM

Although I don't usually participate in this kind of threads, now I really feel the need to. Obviously the dealer got the information wrong. it is Nikon entry level cameras that do not meter with old lenses (and some of them are dangerous to mount too). Pentax not only allows for these to be used, but the camera also has a dedicated (green) button for metering in M (manual) mode, which I believe is especially for these lenses. There's just two settings you have to do in the menu (takes 20 seconds), then you're free to enjoy not having to spend money on film again!

S3rgio · 09-13-2011, 05:16 PM

Wow! Thanks guys!
That was a quick response and very clear.
I'm happy to know that he Kr stabilizes any lens!
Ash, when your taking about M lenses, you mean Manual lenses? Yes, my lens are manual lens.
I also have an old Vivitar flash synchronized at 1/60 secs. Do you think it will fit with the Kr?

Again, thanks very much for your responses.
I was interested with the Nikon D5100, but I guess the Pentax Kr will be my birthday gift ;-))

RioRico · 09-13-2011, 06:03 PM

Originally posted by S3rgio

Ash, when your taking about M lenses, you mean Manual lenses? Yes, my lens are manual lens.

Asahi-Pentax made numerous manual-focus lenses in a number of lines or series. All except the screwmounts have the PK bayonet mount. These include:

* Takumar -- mostly superb M42 screwmount
* Takumar Bayonet -- a budget line of M-series
* K (actually nameless) -- mechnical aperture
* M-series -- also mechanical-only aperture
* A-series -- with electrical contacts for aperture automation

The K and M lenses have only a mechanical aperture linkage. These can be stopped-down on our dSLRs by using the Green button in M(anual) mode. These contrast with the A-series, where the aperture can be controlled from the camera. The newer Pentax F- and FA- and DA-series are all autofocus, with electric aperture automation. All A, F, and FA lenses have an A position on the aperture ring. The DA lenses lack an aperture ring; the iris is controlled solely from the camera.

Quote:

I also have an old Vivitar flash synchronized at 1/60 secs. Do you think it will fit with the Kr?

Google the flash's model number (or see its user manual) and check the specs for the trigger voltage. Many film-era flashes generate a high voltage that will FRY YOUR CAMERA'S ELECTRONICS!! I *never* put an old flash on a digital camera! I use them off-camera instead, with slave triggers. Don't brick the camera!! [brick = break, turn it into a brick, etc]

Quote:

I was interested with the Nikon D5100, but I guess the Pentax Kr will be my birthday gift ;-))

Happy birthday!

S3rgio · 09-13-2011, 06:23 PM

Originally posted by RioRico

Google the flash's model number (or see its user manual) and check the specs for the trigger voltage. Many film-era flashes generate a high voltage that will FRY YOUR CAMERA'S ELECTRONICS!! I *never* put an old flash on a digital camera! I use them off-camera instead, with slave triggers. Don't brick the camera!! [brick = break, turn it into a brick, etc]

I'm glad to read this before I try it on a new camera!
Thanks for the advise.

**mattt** · 09-13-2011, 06:34 PM

Check out pics in the K Club

I think you'll find lots of pics from K-x / K-r Cameras using K1000 era lenses.

hnikesch · 09-14-2011, 12:42 PM

AS for the flash my old Pentax flashes have the correct trigger voltage to be used with the new Pentax Digital cameras, many old flashes can be used, check the trigger voltage of your Vivitar flash in the chart below.

Photo Strobe Trigger Voltages

I also use lenses from my ME Super (uses same lenses as K1000) on my Kr,

Hans

S3rgio · 09-15-2011, 04:49 PM

I've check my Vivitar 2800 flash. It produces about 160 volts.
I guess it's much to high for a Pentax Kr ?
Is there any way to use it with the Kr ?

Philoslothical · 09-15-2011, 05:18 PM

Remote slave trigger? I don't know much about this. I do know that the limit for the K-r is supposed to be 16 volts, and better to err on the safe side of that. 160 volts would probably fry your camera, DO NOT try it.

RioRico · 09-15-2011, 06:35 PM

Originally posted by S3rgio

I've check my Vivitar 2800 flash. It produces about 160 volts.
I guess it's much to high for a Pentax Kr ?
Is there any way to use it with the Kr ?

Much too high. Yes, remote slave triggers are the way to go. Cheap little one-inch cubes are maybe ten bucks on eBay. Put the cube on a tripod or camera bracket or whatever. Mount the flash on it. Raise your on-camera flash. When you snap the shutter, the on-camera flash triggers the remote flash. No fried electronics. No bricked camera. Glorioski!

09-13-2011, 01:44 PM	#1
S3rgio New Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Quebec Posts: 18	K1000 Lens for Kr Hi, I'm new to this forum and I've read that my old K1000 lens are supposed to fit to a new Pentax Kr dSLR. I'm very interested with the Kr but the dealer tells me that the Kr doesn't have an exposure meter built-in. So, I'm afraid that my K1000 lens would be useless. What do you think? Is there a way to use my old lens and manage to set the correct light exposure with a Kr ? Thanks! Nice forum!

09-13-2011, 06:03 PM	#9
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Originally posted by S3rgio Ash, when your taking about M lenses, you mean Manual lenses? Yes, my lens are manual lens. Asahi-Pentax made numerous manual-focus lenses in a number of lines or series. All except the screwmounts have the PK bayonet mount. These include: * Takumar -- mostly superb M42 screwmount * Takumar Bayonet -- a budget line of M-series * K (actually nameless) -- mechnical aperture * M-series -- also mechanical-only aperture * A-series -- with electrical contacts for aperture automation The K and M lenses have only a mechanical aperture linkage. These can be stopped-down on our dSLRs by using the Green button in M(anual) mode. These contrast with the A-series, where the aperture can be controlled from the camera. The newer Pentax F- and FA- and DA-series are all autofocus, with electric aperture automation. All A, F, and FA lenses have an A position on the aperture ring. The DA lenses lack an aperture ring; the iris is controlled solely from the camera. Quote: I also have an old Vivitar flash synchronized at 1/60 secs. Do you think it will fit with the Kr? Google the flash's model number (or see its user manual) and check the specs for the trigger voltage. Many film-era flashes generate a high voltage that will FRY YOUR CAMERA'S ELECTRONICS!! I never put an old flash on a digital camera! I use them off-camera instead, with slave triggers. Don't brick the camera!! [brick = break, turn it into a brick, etc] Quote: I was interested with the Nikon D5100, but I guess the Pentax Kr will be my birthday gift ;-)) Happy birthday! Last edited by RioRico; 09-13-2011 at 06:44 PM.

09-15-2011, 04:49 PM	#13
S3rgio New Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Quebec Posts: 18 Original Poster	I've check my Vivitar 2800 flash. It produces about 160 volts. I guess it's much to high for a Pentax Kr ? Is there any way to use it with the Kr ? Last edited by S3rgio; 02-08-2012 at 06:06 PM.

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09-13-2011, 01:47 PM - 1 Like	#2
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	The K-r doesn't have an exposure meter?!? That's terrible advice. What dSLR doesn't have an exposure meter? Let me reassure you that the K-r is a highly sophisticated entry-level camera, and yes it even has an exposure meter! Use your manual lenses with confidence, but if they are M lenses, follow the instructions in the manual for their effective use.

09-13-2011, 02:06 PM	#3
GabrielFFontes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Posts: 647	Well, thats a great dealer... I bet he knows everything about cameras

09-13-2011, 02:40 PM	#4
avsjen New Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 4	I just bought a K-r about a month ago and have had no problems using my K-1000 lenses with the new body.

09-13-2011, 02:57 PM	#5
newarts Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ames, Iowa, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 2,965	Originally posted by S3rgio ..... but the dealer tells me that the Kr doesn't have an exposure meter built-in. .... The dealer is wrong and doesn't understand how these things work. I wouldn't rely on much of his/her other assertions.

09-13-2011, 03:19 PM - 1 Like	#6
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	The dealer is an idiot or/and a liar, doesn't much matter which -- ignore him. The Kr meters ANY lens you put on it, unlike some of the competition. The Kr stabilizes ANY lens you put on it, unlike most competitors. The Kr is famed for having one of the best sensors around. Click the CAMERAS tab atop this page to see a review.

09-13-2011, 04:17 PM	#7
vladimiroltean Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bucharest, Romania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,465	Although I don't usually participate in this kind of threads, now I really feel the need to. Obviously the dealer got the information wrong. it is Nikon entry level cameras that do not meter with old lenses (and some of them are dangerous to mount too). Pentax not only allows for these to be used, but the camera also has a dedicated (green) button for metering in M (manual) mode, which I believe is especially for these lenses. There's just two settings you have to do in the menu (takes 20 seconds), then you're free to enjoy not having to spend money on film again!

09-13-2011, 05:16 PM	#8
S3rgio New Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Quebec Posts: 18 Original Poster	Wow! Thanks guys! That was a quick response and very clear. I'm happy to know that he Kr stabilizes any lens! Ash, when your taking about M lenses, you mean Manual lenses? Yes, my lens are manual lens. I also have an old Vivitar flash synchronized at 1/60 secs. Do you think it will fit with the Kr? Again, thanks very much for your responses. I was interested with the Nikon D5100, but I guess the Pentax Kr will be my birthday gift ;-))

09-13-2011, 06:23 PM	#10
S3rgio New Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Quebec Posts: 18 Original Poster	Originally posted by RioRico Google the flash's model number (or see its user manual) and check the specs for the trigger voltage. Many film-era flashes generate a high voltage that will FRY YOUR CAMERA'S ELECTRONICS!! I never put an old flash on a digital camera! I use them off-camera instead, with slave triggers. Don't brick the camera!! [brick = break, turn it into a brick, etc] I'm glad to read this before I try it on a new camera! Thanks for the advise.

09-13-2011, 06:34 PM	#11
mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	Check out pics in the K Club I think you'll find lots of pics from K-x / K-r Cameras using K1000 era lenses.

09-14-2011, 12:42 PM	#12
hnikesch Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,316	AS for the flash my old Pentax flashes have the correct trigger voltage to be used with the new Pentax Digital cameras, many old flashes can be used, check the trigger voltage of your Vivitar flash in the chart below. Photo Strobe Trigger Voltages I also use lenses from my ME Super (uses same lenses as K1000) on my Kr, Hans

09-15-2011, 05:18 PM	#14
Philoslothical Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,889	Remote slave trigger? I don't know much about this. I do know that the limit for the K-r is supposed to be 16 volts, and better to err on the safe side of that. 160 volts would probably fry your camera, DO NOT try it.

09-15-2011, 06:35 PM	#15
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Originally posted by S3rgio I've check my Vivitar 2800 flash. It produces about 160 volts. I guess it's much to high for a Pentax Kr ? Is there any way to use it with the Kr ? Much too high. Yes, remote slave triggers are the way to go. Cheap little one-inch cubes are maybe ten bucks on eBay. Put the cube on a tripod or camera bracket or whatever. Mount the flash on it. Raise your on-camera flash. When you snap the shutter, the on-camera flash triggers the remote flash. No fried electronics. No bricked camera. Glorioski!