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03-22-2021, 06:34 PM   #1
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K1000 SE confusion

I have a K1000 with brown leather. From the description in the Cameras section of this forum, it looks as if ALL brown leather models are actually SE versions, whether or not "SE" is engraved on the front. My camera has a split screen with a microprism ring around the center split for focusing. Can anyone clarify whether I have an SE model? This is a mystery for me!

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There's a good thread about it here: Pentax K1000 vs. K1000 SE - PentaxForums.com
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If it has a split image/microprism screen, it is an SE. Brown leather also only came on SE cameras. Admittedly the nicer screen could be purchased separately and installed, but I don't imagine someone would add the brown leather.
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Mark, thanks for forum link - great info. And, Pentaxus - you answered my question and assumption perfectly.
My s/n is 7873658. From Moe49's info in the forum, this was a transitional camera run of Series 3. Brown leather, split prism, screw on top (no bump), serial number on the bottom plate, all metal knobs. It must have once had an SE sticker that was removed. In fact, I just now looked closely at the reflection of that area and can see a very faint "sticker-shaped" shadow. This camera is clean and working perfectly. It's very nice to know that I don't need to think about trading up!

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