help ! Pentax 100 help!

casca1 · 06-25-2012, 09:35 PM

UPDATE MODEL # IS K 1000 35MM
greetings,
1st I know absolutely nothing about photography.
When I was a much younger GI , I had a pentax K1000 camera ( not 100% sure correct model number )
I had about 3 or 4 different lenses to fit that camera. ( would- will- able to ) use these lenses on a modern digital camera ?

if so or not please point me in the right direction

Last edited by casca1; 06-25-2012 at 10:54 PM. Reason: update info

**jatrax** · 06-25-2012, 10:57 PM

I do not think there was ever a '100' model. There was a k1000 though. Most likely your lenses will work with modern Pentax cameras within the limitations of the lenses. For example if they are manual focus they will still be manual on a new camera.

List out the full description of the lenses and we can tell you for sure and if they are worth the trouble. They should say something like "Pentax-A 50mm f 1:2" The full description is needed as many models have similar names.

RXrenesis8 · 06-25-2012, 10:58 PM

Originally posted by casca1

( would- will- able to ) use these lenses on a modern digital camera ?

Auto 110 = No

K1000 = Yes

casca1 · 06-26-2012, 03:26 PM

Thanks
I am a moron when it comes to stuff like this, Hell I just figured out how to stop the flasing time on the VCR !
threw it away .

gp1806 · 06-30-2012, 11:17 AM

Your K1000 lenses will work on a modern Pentax DSLR like the K-5, K-R, etc. However they will not be 'AUTOMATIC' lenses ( you will have to set the camera to manual mode and focus the lens yourself and you will have to set the exposure by pressing the green button on the camera ). Depending on what lenses you have, they could be very good. Post back and list what you have. You will get comments about the quality of your lenses.

Tom S. · 06-30-2012, 11:37 AM

Originally posted by casca1

Thanks
I am a moron when it comes to stuff like this, Hell I just figured out how to stop the flasing time on the VCR !
threw it away .

You can't be a moron - after all, you found this site! As posted, the lenses will work fine, in facts lots of us use old lenses and manual mode. Don't be afraid to ask any questions, most of us don't bite and the few who do have had their shots.

06-25-2012, 09:35 PM	#1
casca1 Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 2	help ! Pentax 100 help! UPDATE MODEL # IS K 1000 35MM greetings, 1st I know absolutely nothing about photography. When I was a much younger GI , I had a pentax K1000 camera ( not 100% sure correct model number ) I had about 3 or 4 different lenses to fit that camera. ( would- will- able to ) use these lenses on a modern digital camera ? if so or not please point me in the right direction Last edited by casca1; 06-25-2012 at 10:54 PM. Reason: update info

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06-25-2012, 10:57 PM	#2
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	I do not think there was ever a '100' model. There was a k1000 though. Most likely your lenses will work with modern Pentax cameras within the limitations of the lenses. For example if they are manual focus they will still be manual on a new camera. List out the full description of the lenses and we can tell you for sure and if they are worth the trouble. They should say something like "Pentax-A 50mm f 1:2" The full description is needed as many models have similar names.

06-25-2012, 10:58 PM	#3
RXrenesis8 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orlando, FL (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 523	Originally posted by casca1 ( would- will- able to ) use these lenses on a modern digital camera ? Auto 110 = No K1000 = Yes

06-26-2012, 03:26 PM	#4
casca1 Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 2 Original Poster	Thanks I am a moron when it comes to stuff like this, Hell I just figured out how to stop the flasing time on the VCR ! threw it away .

06-30-2012, 11:17 AM	#5
gp1806 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago suburbs Photos: Albums Posts: 848	Your K1000 lenses will work on a modern Pentax DSLR like the K-5, K-R, etc. However they will not be 'AUTOMATIC' lenses ( you will have to set the camera to manual mode and focus the lens yourself and you will have to set the exposure by pressing the green button on the camera ). Depending on what lenses you have, they could be very good. Post back and list what you have. You will get comments about the quality of your lenses.

06-30-2012, 11:37 AM	#6
Tom S. Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 4,317	Originally posted by casca1 Thanks I am a moron when it comes to stuff like this, Hell I just figured out how to stop the flasing time on the VCR ! threw it away . You can't be a moron - after all, you found this site! As posted, the lenses will work fine, in facts lots of us use old lenses and manual mode. Don't be afraid to ask any questions, most of us don't bite and the few who do have had their shots.