what have I missed to 40 years ? K1000 to ME Super

Ronald Oakes · 08-07-2019, 02:20 PM

Since I was 16 all I have really known was the K1000. Ive had several and never was interested in using anything else.

However the other day I scored a ME Super with 4 lenses in mint condition at an auction for $25. Rather than re-donating it to someone or selling it on Etsy I started looking at it closer.
I decided to read through the User Manual , popped in a couple batteries...…..And now Im completely hooked !

Over the last decade Ive probably had no less than 10 of them go through my hands in quest of various lenses , but never bothered to try one or even give it 2 seconds thought.....Wow....What have I been missing ?

Now Im relegating my (2) K1000 keepers to the storage drawer , selling the 2 others I have , and looking for a second ME Super !

pschlute · 08-07-2019, 02:31 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

Now Im relegating my (2) K1000 keepers to the storage drawer , selling the 2 others I have , and looking for a second ME Super !

Well, if you are hooked on the ME series, why not get one of these.......

**boriscleto** · 08-07-2019, 02:49 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pschlute

Well, if you are hooked on the ME series, why not get one of these.......

Got one...

2 ME Supers, 2 ME Chrome, ME Black, ME SE...

No 35-70/2.8 though

Ronald Oakes · 08-07-2019, 02:50 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pschlute

Well, if you are hooked on the ME series, why not get one of these.......

Oh My....I never knew this existed until Your corruption …...lol.

---------- Post added 08-07-19 at 14:52 ----------

Originally posted by boriscleto

Got one...

2 ME Supers, 2 ME Chrome, ME Black, ME SE...

No 35-70/2.8 though

ME SE ???? Whats that ?

**boriscleto** · 08-07-2019, 03:02 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

ME SE ???? Whats that ?

Brown leatherette and SE engraved on the front...

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**gofour3** · 08-07-2019, 06:17 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

and looking for a second ME Super

If you like the ME Super then I would suggest a "Super A" next.

Phil.

**boriscleto** · 08-07-2019, 06:40 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by gofour3

If you like the ME Super then I would suggest a "Super A" next.

Phil.

Super Program here in the States.

**gofour3** · 08-07-2019, 06:49 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

Super Program here in the States.

Yep same here in Canada and all of North America.

I have both the Super A & Program, the Super A is all black so looks a bit more stylish to me. Also mine is a special "1983 European Camera" of the edition, so a little extra bling...

Phil.

**boriscleto** · 08-07-2019, 06:55 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by gofour3

Yep same here in Canada and all of North America.

I have both the Super A & Program, the Super A is all black so looks a bit more stylish to me. Also mine is a special "1983 European Camera" of the edition, so a little extra bling...

Phil.

Same

**monochrome** · 08-07-2019, 07:13 PM

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

Oh My....I never knew this existed until Your corruption …...lol.

---------- Post added 08-07-19 at 14:52 ----------

ME SE ???? Whats that ?

GAS tempter post follows:
You also need to try

KX
K1000SE
MX
LX
MZ-S

In black as well as chrome.

**boriscleto** · 08-07-2019, 07:23 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by monochrome

GAS tempter post follows:
K1000SE[/B]

MiJ K1000 SE with black diamond leatherette

Bonus points if it still has the SE sticker (not engraved at that point)

Ronald Oakes · 08-07-2019, 08:22 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

MiJ K1000 SE with black diamond leatherette

Bonus points if it still has the SE sticker (not engraved at that point)

I had that ! Arent they quite RARE ?

**monochrome** · 08-07-2019, 08:25 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

MiJ K1000 SE with black diamond leatherette

Bonus points if it still has the SE sticker (not engraved at that point)

Would be nice to find one wth a K55/2 and provenance.

**monochrome** · 08-07-2019, 08:29 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

I had that ! Arent they quite RARE ?

Yep. IIRC they were a transition camera just before the move to HK. Apparently Pentax shipped a stock of parts to HK and some HK K1000SE’s had black leatherette also. There’s a serial number table that actually seems authoritative around here somewhere but I can’t find it.

Ronald Oakes · 08-07-2019, 08:39 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Yep. IIRC they were a transition camera just before the move to HK. Apparently Pentax shipped a stock of parts to HK and some HK K1000SE’s had black leatherette also. There’s a serial number table that actually seems authoritative around here somewhere but I can’t find it.

I posted on here somewhere about this very thing. The Black Diamond grip is what throws everyone off. This was the camera that I bought in high school about 1981 IIRC. Mine was purchased directly through the photography class and all the regular K1000's were gone....This little ugly thing was all that was left and I ended up with it...….lol I have a very fond Soft Spot in my heart for it.
I ran into one years later and Sold it on Ebay for $200 !
The Black diamond SE version was actually the First SE models made before the standard Leatherette ones came out in Appx 1978......I got one of the 2500 New ones that probably was a leftover item about 1981 from some dealer my HS dealt with out of New York.
Serial # were pre 780xxx or so.

08-07-2019, 02:20 PM	#1
Ronald Oakes Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,582	what have I missed to 40 years ? K1000 to ME Super Since I was 16 all I have really known was the K1000. Ive had several and never was interested in using anything else. However the other day I scored a ME Super with 4 lenses in mint condition at an auction for $25. Rather than re-donating it to someone or selling it on Etsy I started looking at it closer. I decided to read through the User Manual , popped in a couple batteries...…..And now Im completely hooked ! Over the last decade Ive probably had no less than 10 of them go through my hands in quest of various lenses , but never bothered to try one or even give it 2 seconds thought.....Wow....What have I been missing ? Now Im relegating my (2) K1000 keepers to the storage drawer , selling the 2 others I have , and looking for a second ME Super !

08-07-2019, 07:13 PM	#10
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Ronald Oakes Oh My....I never knew this existed until Your corruption …...lol. ---------- Post added 08-07-19 at 14:52 ---------- ME SE ???? Whats that ? GAS tempter post follows: You also need to try KX *K1000SE* MX LX MZ-S In black as well as chrome.

08-07-2019, 08:39 PM	#15
Ronald Oakes Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,582 Original Poster	Originally posted by monochrome Yep. IIRC they were a transition camera just before the move to HK. Apparently Pentax shipped a stock of parts to HK and some HK K1000SE’s had black leatherette also. There’s a serial number table that actually seems authoritative around here somewhere but I can’t find it. I posted on here somewhere about this very thing. The Black Diamond grip is what throws everyone off. This was the camera that I bought in high school about 1981 IIRC. Mine was purchased directly through the photography class and all the regular K1000's were gone....This little ugly thing was all that was left and I ended up with it...….lol I have a very fond Soft Spot in my heart for it. I ran into one years later and Sold it on Ebay for $200 ! The Black diamond SE version was actually the First SE models made before the standard Leatherette ones came out in Appx 1978......I got one of the 2500 New ones that probably was a leftover item about 1981 from some dealer my HS dealt with out of New York. Serial # were pre 780xxx or so. Last edited by Ronald Oakes; 08-07-2019 at 08:46 PM.

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08-07-2019, 02:31 PM - 4 Likes	#2
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,202	Originally posted by Ronald Oakes Now Im relegating my (2) K1000 keepers to the storage drawer , selling the 2 others I have , and looking for a second ME Super ! Well, if you are hooked on the ME series, why not get one of these.......

08-07-2019, 02:49 PM - 1 Like	#3
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by pschlute Well, if you are hooked on the ME series, why not get one of these....... Got one... 2 ME Supers, 2 ME Chrome, ME Black, ME SE... No 35-70/2.8 though

08-07-2019, 02:50 PM - 1 Like	#4
Ronald Oakes Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,582 Original Poster	Originally posted by pschlute Well, if you are hooked on the ME series, why not get one of these....... Oh My....I never knew this existed until Your corruption …...lol. ---------- Post added 08-07-19 at 14:52 ---------- Originally posted by boriscleto Got one... 2 ME Supers, 2 ME Chrome, ME Black, ME SE... No 35-70/2.8 though ME SE ???? Whats that ?

08-07-2019, 03:02 PM - 1 Like	#5
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by Ronald Oakes ME SE ???? Whats that ? Brown leatherette and SE engraved on the front...

08-07-2019, 06:17 PM - 1 Like	#6
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,091	Originally posted by Ronald Oakes and looking for a second ME Super If you like the ME Super then I would suggest a "Super A" next. Phil.

08-07-2019, 06:40 PM - 1 Like	#7
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by gofour3 If you like the ME Super then I would suggest a "Super A" next. Phil. Super Program here in the States.

08-07-2019, 06:49 PM	#8
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,091	Originally posted by boriscleto Super Program here in the States. Yep same here in Canada and all of North America. I have both the Super A & Program, the Super A is all black so looks a bit more stylish to me. Also mine is a special "1983 European Camera" of the edition, so a little extra bling... Phil.

08-07-2019, 06:55 PM - 1 Like	#9
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by gofour3 Yep same here in Canada and all of North America. I have both the Super A & Program, the Super A is all black so looks a bit more stylish to me. Also mine is a special "1983 European Camera" of the edition, so a little extra bling... Phil. Same

08-07-2019, 07:23 PM - 1 Like	#11
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by monochrome GAS tempter post follows: K1000SE[/B] MiJ K1000 SE with black diamond leatherette Bonus points if it still has the SE sticker (not engraved at that point)

08-07-2019, 08:22 PM	#12
Ronald Oakes Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,582 Original Poster	Originally posted by boriscleto MiJ K1000 SE with black diamond leatherette Bonus points if it still has the SE sticker (not engraved at that point) I had that ! Arent they quite RARE ?

08-07-2019, 08:25 PM	#13
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by boriscleto MiJ K1000 SE with black diamond leatherette Bonus points if it still has the SE sticker (not engraved at that point) Would be nice to find one wth a K55/2 and provenance.

08-07-2019, 08:29 PM - 1 Like	#14
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Ronald Oakes I had that ! Arent they quite RARE ? Yep. IIRC they were a transition camera just before the move to HK. Apparently Pentax shipped a stock of parts to HK and some HK K1000SE’s had black leatherette also. There’s a serial number table that actually seems authoritative around here somewhere but I can’t find it.