Wanted - Acquired: Asahi Pentax 'K' original User Guide

**monochrome** · 03-07-2016, 03:48 PM

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Not a photocopy or scan / PDF please. I'm looking for an original booklet.

Last edited by monochrome; 03-07-2016 at 07:01 PM.

**17dew** · 03-07-2016, 04:40 PM

Like this one ? Pentax Asahi SV S1A Camera Operating Instruction Manual Original | eBay

**fwwidall** · 03-07-2016, 05:39 PM

There are some readable PDFs for both cameras here - Pentax Manuals

They might serve your purpose.

Fred.

**monochrome** · 03-07-2016, 06:50 PM

Originally posted by 17dew

Like this one ? Pentax Asahi SV S1A Camera Operating Instruction Manual Original | eBay

Huh. I could wear I looked.

Thanks!

**monochrome** · 03-07-2016, 06:57 PM

Originally posted by fwwidall

There are some readable PDFs for both cameras here - Pentax Manuals

They might serve your purpose.

Fred.

Robin has the best scans around and that is my backup if I can't find an original. The K is much harder than the SV.

Thanks for the link.

**sentinel** · 03-15-2016, 12:15 PM

I have a K 5- K5 iis guide in excellent condition. Does this meet your criteria?

Thanks.

Sentinel

Wild Mark · 03-15-2016, 08:39 PM

Sentinel

I think Monochrome is after something much older and incredibly uncommon - The 'K' SLR film camera produced in the late 1950's

Regards

denik · 03-15-2016, 10:00 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Not a photocopy or scan / PDF please. I'm looking for an original booklet.

I'll check my boxes of manuals tomorrow. I do have a Spotmatic manual.

**monochrome** · 03-15-2016, 10:03 PM

Originally posted by denik

I'll check my boxes of manuals tomorrow. I do have a Spotmatic manual.

Thanks!

I have the SV/S1a. Looking for the 'K' (very old - 1958) which is nearly impossible to find.

Audi 5 cyl · 03-16-2016, 07:14 AM

Hope this helps.

Maybe this as well.

**monochrome** · 03-16-2016, 07:54 AM

Originally posted by Audi 5 cyl

Hope this helps.

Maybe this as well.

Thank you. I'll need to call about the user guide to be sure. The Lenses and Accessories brochure is probably a mid-70's SMC Pentax full line sales piece.

Audi 5 cyl · 03-16-2016, 07:59 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

Thank you. I'll need to call about the user guide to be sure. The Lenses and Accessories brochure is probably a mid-70's SMC Pentax full line sales piece.

You're welcome. I hope you get your guide.

Regards

denik · 03-16-2016, 08:18 AM

Originally posted by denik

I'll check my boxes of manuals tomorrow. I do have a Spotmatic manual.

Stuck out. But found an LX & other later Pentax booklets.

**monochrome** · 03-16-2016, 08:52 AM

Originally posted by denik

Stuck out. But found an LX & other later Pentax booklets.

Tracking down the rare one now . . .

denik · 03-16-2016, 10:28 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

Tracking down the rare one now . . .

Any interest in microfiche? Have 12 covering from SP to MX (no LX) & 6X7 & lenses.

03-07-2016, 03:48 PM	#1
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Posts: 26,276 Feedback Score: 159 (99%)	Asahi Pentax 'K' original User Guide Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Not a photocopy or scan / PDF please. I'm looking for an original booklet. Last edited by monochrome; 03-07-2016 at 07:01 PM.

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sentinel Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: IL Posts: 90 Feedback Score: 5 (100%)	K User Guide I have a K 5- K5 iis guide in excellent condition. Does this meet your criteria? Thanks. Sentinel

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fwwidall Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Posts: 276 Feedback Score: 1 (100%)	There are some readable PDFs for both cameras here - Pentax Manuals They might serve your purpose. Fred.

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Posts: 26,276 Feedback Score: 159 (99%) Original Poster	Originally posted by 17dew Like this one ? Pentax Asahi SV S1A Camera Operating Instruction Manual Original \| eBay Huh. I could wear I looked. Thanks!

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Posts: 26,276 Feedback Score: 159 (99%) Original Poster	Originally posted by fwwidall There are some readable PDFs for both cameras here - Pentax Manuals They might serve your purpose. Fred. Robin has the best scans around and that is my backup if I can't find an original. The K is much harder than the SV. Thanks for the link.

03-15-2016, 08:39 PM	#7
Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Posts: 1,954 Feedback Score: 8 (100%)	Sentinel I think Monochrome is after something much older and incredibly uncommon - The 'K' SLR film camera produced in the late 1950's Regards

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denik Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Temple PA Posts: 107 Feedback Score: 5 (100%)	Originally posted by monochrome Not a photocopy or scan / PDF please. I'm looking for an original booklet. I'll check my boxes of manuals tomorrow. I do have a Spotmatic manual.

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Posts: 26,276 Feedback Score: 159 (99%) Original Poster	Originally posted by denik I'll check my boxes of manuals tomorrow. I do have a Spotmatic manual. Thanks! I have the SV/S1a. Looking for the 'K' (very old - 1958) which is nearly impossible to find.

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Audi 5 cyl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: France Posts: 363 Feedback Score: 0 (0%)	Hope this helps. Maybe this as well.

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Posts: 26,276 Feedback Score: 159 (99%) Original Poster	Originally posted by Audi 5 cyl Hope this helps. Maybe this as well. Thank you. I'll need to call about the user guide to be sure. The Lenses and Accessories brochure is probably a mid-70's SMC Pentax full line sales piece.

03-16-2016, 07:59 AM	#12
Audi 5 cyl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: France Posts: 363 Feedback Score: 0 (0%)	Originally posted by monochrome Thank you. I'll need to call about the user guide to be sure. The Lenses and Accessories brochure is probably a mid-70's SMC Pentax full line sales piece. You're welcome. I hope you get your guide. Regards

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03-16-2016, 08:18 AM	#13
denik Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Temple PA Posts: 107 Feedback Score: 5 (100%)	Originally posted by denik I'll check my boxes of manuals tomorrow. I do have a Spotmatic manual. Stuck out. But found an LX & other later Pentax booklets.

03-16-2016, 08:52 AM	#14
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Posts: 26,276 Feedback Score: 159 (99%) Original Poster	Originally posted by denik Stuck out. But found an LX & other later Pentax booklets. Tracking down the rare one now . . .

03-16-2016, 10:28 AM	#15
denik Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Temple PA Posts: 107 Feedback Score: 5 (100%)	Originally posted by monochrome Tracking down the rare one now . . . Any interest in microfiche? Have 12 covering from SP to MX (no LX) & 6X7 & lenses.