Originally posted by drphotolv I just recently bought a k1000 with a lot of nice gear from my boss, who buys storage unit contents.
I'm curious to know how old my k1000 is. The serial number is 8287963. I viewed previous threads that tell you how you can find generally what time period the camera was made in, but for 8xxxxxx serial numbers, I only saw one beginning in 84xxxxx. Nothing with 82xxxxx. It says Asahi Pentax on it.
Check the K1000 to see where it was made, that will narrow it down.
If yours says ASAHI PENTAX on the prism check to see where the s/n is located and if it says MADE IN JAPAN.
Phil.