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10-20-2015, 09:05 AM   #1
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how old is my k1000?

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.

10-20-2015, 09:14 AM   #2
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I own 5 K1000s. The newest has a 80xxxxx serial number and that one is from around 1987. 82xxxxx numbers should be in the same time frame.

The old K1000 thread got combined with the Serial # Database.

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10-20-2015, 09:47 AM   #3
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QuoteOriginally posted by drphotolv Quote
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.
Take a photo, and go to this site, it tells you the exact date of manufacture of your camera.

Check Shutter Count & Camera Manufacture Date Online - EXIF Reader
10-20-2015, 09:52 AM   #4
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QuoteOriginally posted by drphotolv Quote
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.

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QuoteOriginally posted by csa Quote
Take a photo, and go to this site, it tells you the exact date of manufacture of your camera.

Check Shutter Count & Camera Manufacture Date Online - EXIF Reader
And how it's going to read EXIF from 35mm film?
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QuoteOriginally posted by gfurm Quote
QuoteOriginally posted by csa Quote
Take a photo, and go to this site, it tells you the exact date of manufacture of your camera.

Check Shutter Count & Camera Manufacture Date Online - EXIF Reader
And how it's going to read EXIF from 35mm film?
I was thinking the same thing
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Uhhh, ya got me!

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QuoteOriginally posted by drphotolv Quote
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.
78xx xxx to 84xx xxx is 84 to 89 about
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Confirmed dates

If it was made HK/Japan has nothing to do with dating. Assembly of the K1000 in HK started within the first year of production.
Pentax were assembling in HK long before the K1000 was released.
Serial number location is only relevant to series I bodies.

K1000 serial number range 828XXXXX is from late half of 1988. It is a late series III body.

Series IV bodies started at around 84XXXXX. (later half of 1989).
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QuoteOriginally posted by Tool_Horder Quote
If it was made HK/Japan has nothing to do with dating. Assembly of the K1000 in HK started within the first year of production.
Pentax were assembling in HK long before the K1000 was released.
Serial number location is only relevant to series I bodies.

K1000 serial number range 828XXXXX is from late half of 1988. It is a late series III body.

Series IV bodies started at around 84XXXXX. (later half of 1989).
The rabbit hole is opening....


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(...happens every time K1000 production/manufacturing details are discussed...)
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QuoteOriginally posted by stevebrot Quote
The rabbit hole is opening....


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(...happens every time K1000 production/manufacturing details are discussed...)
Spoil sport?
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QuoteOriginally posted by Tool_Horder Quote
If it was made HK/Japan has nothing to do with dating. Assembly of the K1000 in HK started within the first year of production.
Pentax were assembling in HK long before the K1000 was released.
Serial number location is only relevant to series I bodies.

K1000 serial number range 828XXXXX is from late half of 1988. It is a late series III body.

Series IV bodies started at around 84XXXXX. (later half of 1989).
This is something I suspected because as far as I remember the SP1000 was already assembled in HK, and it makes sense that the K1000 replaced it in the production line, however the parts must be imported from Japan as the top cover is the same as the KX.
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Lowest confirmed serial number in first series body for HK assembly I have is 7501113. You are correct about parts originating in Japan.
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QuoteOriginally posted by Tool_Horder Quote
Lowest confirmed serial number in first series body for HK assembly I have is 7501113. You are correct about parts originating in Japan.
Just found a k1000 in a box of junk left by a former tenant. Serial # 7338. Any ideas on age?
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I'd LOVE to see some nice detailed pics from all angles of a K1000 with a S/N THAT low!
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