Something different - Pentax K100

**grux** · 04-08-2018, 09:21 PM - **1 Like**

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Found this Pentax oddity while searching ebay for film cameras located in Canada - the Pentax K100
It’s on auction from Henry’s Camera in Toronto. Starting bid USD $499.95

I can imagine that stranger things have passed through quality control checks! Henry’s doesn’t explain it nor does google provide any information. Are there any other known Pentax oddities out there?

link:
PENTAX K100 35MM SLR FILM CAMERA W/SMC 50MM F2 LENS/NOT K1000!/USED/VINTAGE | eBay

INCLUDED ITEMS:
Pentax K100 35mm Film SLR Camera Body
SMC Pentax-M 50mm f2 lens
Front Lens Cap

CONDITION:
Here is a rare opportunity to own something rather unusual to say the least! Yes, this body is engraved K100, and NOT K1000.
It is in good used condition with normal light signs of wear. There are a few light scuffs and a bit of finish wear to the exterior. The satin chromed brass covers do seem to have a bit of light pitting in the chrome, but the body still looks good overall. We did notice that the shutter curtains do not open all the way across at the 1/1000 of a second setting, which is quite normal for this type of shutter considering its age. All the other speeds appear to be alright. Otherwise it appears to be in good working order. Due to the vintage nature of the item, we are selling it as is without our usual warranty.
Serial Number range: 62241XX.

cheers
Greg

Attached Images

Adam · 04-08-2018, 09:29 PM

Perhaps related to this, @K David; ?

K1000 -- k100? - PentaxForums.com

**grux** · 04-08-2018, 10:03 PM

Perhaps 2 of a kind?
Too bad the older post doesn’t show its serial number to compare. I see the lens serial numbers are different for the same lens type. One fluke sure, but two?

leekil · 04-08-2018, 10:15 PM

Depending on how the top cover is made, it might be more likely for there to be a repeated error than a single-camera error.

nickthetasmaniac · 04-09-2018, 02:32 AM

It seems very odd that such an error would make it through manufacturing, QC, distribution and retail without being noticed, not to mention the initial purchaser taking one look at their sparkling new 'K1000' and sending it back...

Very interesting!

*edit* Reminds me of a 'Notc Nikkor' that Japan Camera Hunter had listed at one point.

disconnekt · 04-09-2018, 08:48 PM - **2 Likes**

A photographer named David Hancock mentioned in one of his recent videos that one of his rarest cameras is a "K100"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZ2nnBQwEbU

**grux** · 04-10-2018, 07:29 AM

Originally posted by disconnekt

A photographer named David Hancock mentioned in one of his recent videos that one of his rarest cameras is a "K100"

What is your Rarest Camera? - YouTube

Thanks for sharing this link, it appears there are at least two known K100 cameras out there.

The camera is still on auction (for buyers in Canada/US).

Greg

K David · 04-19-2018, 02:25 PM

Originally posted by Adam

K1000 -- k100? - PentaxForums.com

That is exactly like the one that I found. Fascinating!

**Moe49** · 04-19-2018, 03:05 PM

Looks like both known examples will wind up in Northern California

Originally posted by grux

Too bad the older post doesn’t show its serial number to compare

The serial number of the K100 featured in this thread is

s/n 6224124

**grux** · 04-19-2018, 08:23 PM

Sold for the opening bid of US $499.95

K David · 04-19-2018, 10:28 PM

Originally posted by Moe49

Looks like both known examples will wind up in Northern California

If I had known about this, I definitely would have bid on it.

**ChrisPlatt** · 04-20-2018, 02:45 PM - **1 Like**

I can make your camera any model you'd like with my P-Touch label maker.

Chris

**Moe49** · 04-25-2018, 05:50 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

I can make your camera any model you'd like with my P-Touch label maker.

Excellent !
Please make me some of these with your label maker

**ChrisPlatt** · 04-25-2018, 05:31 PM - **1 Like**

A decade ago a seller on eBay offered K1000 bodies painted khaki green.
In hindsight I wish I had bought one.

Chris

**Baard-Einar** · 05-08-2018, 11:23 AM

Originally posted by Moe49

Excellent !
Please make me some of these with your label maker

A chrome K2DMD!?!

04-08-2018, 09:21 PM - 1 Like	#1
grux Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 1,060	Something different - Pentax K100 Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Found this Pentax oddity while searching ebay for film cameras located in Canada - the Pentax K100 It’s on auction from Henry’s Camera in Toronto. Starting bid USD $499.95 I can imagine that stranger things have passed through quality control checks! Henry’s doesn’t explain it nor does google provide any information. Are there any other known Pentax oddities out there? link: PENTAX K100 35MM SLR FILM CAMERA W/SMC 50MM F2 LENS/NOT K1000!/USED/VINTAGE \| eBay INCLUDED ITEMS: Pentax K100 35mm Film SLR Camera Body SMC Pentax-M 50mm f2 lens Front Lens Cap CONDITION: Here is a rare opportunity to own something rather unusual to say the least! Yes, this body is engraved K100, and NOT K1000. It is in good used condition with normal light signs of wear. There are a few light scuffs and a bit of finish wear to the exterior. The satin chromed brass covers do seem to have a bit of light pitting in the chrome, but the body still looks good overall. We did notice that the shutter curtains do not open all the way across at the 1/1000 of a second setting, which is quite normal for this type of shutter considering its age. All the other speeds appear to be alright. Otherwise it appears to be in good working order. Due to the vintage nature of the item, we are selling it as is without our usual warranty. Serial Number range: 62241XX. cheers Greg Attached Images

04-08-2018, 09:29 PM	#2
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04-09-2018, 02:32 AM	#5
nickthetasmaniac Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,361	It seems very odd that such an error would make it through manufacturing, QC, distribution and retail without being noticed, not to mention the initial purchaser taking one look at their sparkling new 'K1000' and sending it back... Very interesting! edit Reminds me of a 'Notc Nikkor' that Japan Camera Hunter had listed at one point. Last edited by nickthetasmaniac; 04-09-2018 at 02:40 AM.

04-19-2018, 03:05 PM	#9
Moe49 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz Mtns. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 874	Looks like both known examples will wind up in Northern California Originally posted by grux Too bad the older post doesn’t show its serial number to compare The serial number of the K100 featured in this thread is s/n 6224124 Last edited by Moe49; 04-30-2018 at 06:24 AM.

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04-08-2018, 10:03 PM	#3
grux Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 1,060 Original Poster	Perhaps 2 of a kind? Too bad the older post doesn’t show its serial number to compare. I see the lens serial numbers are different for the same lens type. One fluke sure, but two?

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leekil Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,003	Depending on how the top cover is made, it might be more likely for there to be a repeated error than a single-camera error.

04-09-2018, 08:48 PM - 2 Likes	#6
disconnekt Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal/I.E. Photos: Albums Posts: 1,699	A photographer named David Hancock mentioned in one of his recent videos that one of his rarest cameras is a "K100" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZ2nnBQwEbU

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grux Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 1,060 Original Poster	Originally posted by disconnekt A photographer named David Hancock mentioned in one of his recent videos that one of his rarest cameras is a "K100" What is your Rarest Camera? - YouTube Thanks for sharing this link, it appears there are at least two known K100 cameras out there. The camera is still on auction (for buyers in Canada/US). Greg

04-19-2018, 02:25 PM	#8
K David Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,437	Originally posted by Adam K1000 -- k100? - PentaxForums.com That is exactly like the one that I found. Fascinating!

04-19-2018, 08:23 PM	#10
grux Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 1,060 Original Poster	Sold for the opening bid of US $499.95

04-19-2018, 10:28 PM	#11
K David Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,437	Originally posted by Moe49 Looks like both known examples will wind up in Northern California If I had known about this, I definitely would have bid on it.

04-20-2018, 02:45 PM - 1 Like	#12
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,692	I can make your camera any model you'd like with my P-Touch label maker. Chris

04-25-2018, 05:31 PM - 1 Like	#14
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,692	A decade ago a seller on eBay offered K1000 bodies painted khaki green. In hindsight I wish I had bought one. Chris

05-08-2018, 11:23 AM	#15
Baard-Einar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oslo Photos: Gallery Posts: 964	Originally posted by Moe49 Excellent ! Please make me some of these with your label maker A chrome K2DMD!?!

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