K1000 on the way!

LightMeter · 11-02-2011, 07:52 PM

Today at work I was talking to a co worker about photography. I knew he had a K1000 and Nikon FE but never asked if he wanted to sell. I mentioned I would be looking for a Pentax body in the near future, maybe a ME Super. He asked if I wanted the K1000 for 20usd. I said "Bring it tomorrow, and don't forget." I told him if it is in good working condition he could get much more for it. He said it's in excellent condition and works and he just wants to pass it on to someone who will get some good use out of it and get a few bucks-he just shoots digital now. A few minutes later he mentioned it comes with a lens! I didn't ask which lens, just said "Don't forget to bring it tomorrow!!!" I WANT to go to work in the morning!

RioRico · 11-02-2011, 08:00 PM

Originally posted by LightMeter

A few minutes later he mentioned it comes with a lens! I didn't ask which lens, just said "Don't forget to bring it tomorrow!!!" I WANT to go to work in the morning!

And tomorrow you'll tell us that the 'lens' is a K50/1.2 and that you've taken the rest of the day off from work. We eagerly await the news!

LightMeter · 11-02-2011, 08:09 PM

Originally posted by RioRico

And tomorrow you'll tell us that the 'lens' is a K50/1.2

I wish.

Looking forward to seeing how the 30 something year old Pentax performs. Co worker said he bought it in the late '70s.

**gofour3** · 11-02-2011, 08:42 PM

Originally posted by RioRico

And tomorrow you'll tell us that the 'lens' is a K50/1.2 and that you've taken the rest of the day off from work. We eagerly await the news!

Maybe a K28/2.0!

Phil.

Mattco26 · 11-02-2011, 09:57 PM

You might think about buying the Nikon FE from him as well, it's probably my favorite film camera that I own.

LightMeter · 11-03-2011, 04:53 AM

Originally posted by Mattco26

You might think about buying the Nikon FE from him as well, it's probably my favorite film camera that I own.

Yes that's what I was thinking. Maybe for $20

GhoSStrider · 11-03-2011, 06:48 AM

Congratulations. I love my digital Pentaxs, but there is nothing that comes close to the satisfaction of using a camera as simple as the K1000. The sound of the mechanical shutter going off is an acoustical dream, too! Have fun!

cwebsterlusk · 11-03-2011, 09:13 AM

If it is in great condition with a good lens you're lucky. I picked mine up with the Pentax M 50mm f2, and an off-brand 28mm that wasn't too bad, for $4 at a Goodwill last year. Its in pretty darn good condition. Me and my girlfriend have both shot with it a good bit and it yields great images. I'm finding the need to sell it now though because of the price of film/developing. That and i need the money for some good DA* lenses

stevebrot · 11-03-2011, 03:25 PM

Originally posted by Mattco26

You might think about buying the Nikon FE from him as well, it's probably my favorite film camera that I own.

That is what I was thinking...

Steve

séamuis · 11-03-2011, 04:04 PM

I very much dislike the K1000 and make no attempts to hide the fact. enjoy!

RioRico · 11-03-2011, 05:45 PM

Originally posted by séamuis

I very much dislike the K1000 and make no attempts to hide the fact.

What did a poor innocent little K1000 ever do to you?

[/me glances at K1000+M50/2 staring down at me...]

cwebsterlusk · 11-03-2011, 06:01 PM

Originally posted by RioRico

What did a poor innocent little K1000 ever do to you?

I was about to ask that. I was planning on selling mine but I cant bring myself to part with it. Sturdy build, reliable, all manual (which to me is one of the best features).

LightMeter · 11-03-2011, 07:38 PM

The lens is a 50 f/2. Shutter speeds seem to work and sync terminal and hot shoe fire flash. I need to get a battery and load up with film.

cwebsterlusk · 11-03-2011, 08:28 PM

Same camera and lens that I have. You definitely won't be disappointed.

twitch · 11-03-2011, 08:35 PM

Beautiful combo, and it looks like it's in very tidy condition.

11-02-2011, 07:52 PM	#1
LightMeter Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Houston, Republic of Texas Posts: 158	K1000 on the way! Today at work I was talking to a co worker about photography. I knew he had a K1000 and Nikon FE but never asked if he wanted to sell. I mentioned I would be looking for a Pentax body in the near future, maybe a ME Super. He asked if I wanted the K1000 for 20usd. I said "Bring it tomorrow, and don't forget." I told him if it is in good working condition he could get much more for it. He said it's in excellent condition and works and he just wants to pass it on to someone who will get some good use out of it and get a few bucks-he just shoots digital now. A few minutes later he mentioned it comes with a lens! I didn't ask which lens, just said "Don't forget to bring it tomorrow!!!" I WANT to go to work in the morning!

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11-02-2011, 08:00 PM	#2
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Originally posted by LightMeter A few minutes later he mentioned it comes with a lens! I didn't ask which lens, just said "Don't forget to bring it tomorrow!!!" I WANT to go to work in the morning! And tomorrow you'll tell us that the 'lens' is a K50/1.2 and that you've taken the rest of the day off from work. We eagerly await the news!

11-02-2011, 08:09 PM	#3
LightMeter Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Houston, Republic of Texas Posts: 158 Original Poster	Originally posted by RioRico And tomorrow you'll tell us that the 'lens' is a K50/1.2 I wish. Looking forward to seeing how the 30 something year old Pentax performs. Co worker said he bought it in the late '70s.

11-02-2011, 08:42 PM	#4
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,090	Originally posted by RioRico And tomorrow you'll tell us that the 'lens' is a K50/1.2 and that you've taken the rest of the day off from work. We eagerly await the news! Maybe a K28/2.0! Phil.

11-02-2011, 09:57 PM	#5
Mattco26 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 118	You might think about buying the Nikon FE from him as well, it's probably my favorite film camera that I own.

11-03-2011, 04:53 AM	#6
LightMeter Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Houston, Republic of Texas Posts: 158 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mattco26 You might think about buying the Nikon FE from him as well, it's probably my favorite film camera that I own. Yes that's what I was thinking. Maybe for $20

11-03-2011, 06:48 AM	#7
GhoSStrider Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: 14er Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 323	Congratulations. I love my digital Pentaxs, but there is nothing that comes close to the satisfaction of using a camera as simple as the K1000. The sound of the mechanical shutter going off is an acoustical dream, too! Have fun!

11-03-2011, 09:13 AM	#8
cwebsterlusk Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Belton, SC Photos: Albums Posts: 33	If it is in great condition with a good lens you're lucky. I picked mine up with the Pentax M 50mm f2, and an off-brand 28mm that wasn't too bad, for $4 at a Goodwill last year. Its in pretty darn good condition. Me and my girlfriend have both shot with it a good bit and it yields great images. I'm finding the need to sell it now though because of the price of film/developing. That and i need the money for some good DA* lenses

11-03-2011, 03:25 PM	#9
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Mattco26 You might think about buying the Nikon FE from him as well, it's probably my favorite film camera that I own. That is what I was thinking... Steve

11-03-2011, 04:04 PM	#10
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	I very much dislike the K1000 and make no attempts to hide the fact. enjoy!

11-03-2011, 05:45 PM	#11
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Originally posted by séamuis I very much dislike the K1000 and make no attempts to hide the fact. What did a poor innocent little K1000 ever do to you? [/me glances at K1000+M50/2 staring down at me...]

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11-03-2011, 06:01 PM	#12
cwebsterlusk Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Belton, SC Photos: Albums Posts: 33	Originally posted by RioRico What did a poor innocent little K1000 ever do to you? I was about to ask that. I was planning on selling mine but I cant bring myself to part with it. Sturdy build, reliable, all manual (which to me is one of the best features).

11-03-2011, 07:38 PM	#13
LightMeter Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Houston, Republic of Texas Posts: 158 Original Poster	The lens is a 50 f/2. Shutter speeds seem to work and sync terminal and hot shoe fire flash. I need to get a battery and load up with film.

11-03-2011, 08:28 PM	#14
cwebsterlusk Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Belton, SC Photos: Albums Posts: 33	Same camera and lens that I have. You definitely won't be disappointed.

11-03-2011, 08:35 PM	#15
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	Beautiful combo, and it looks like it's in very tidy condition.