Ok, so keep in mind that the K1000 is a camera i've never actually used.
If you require the size of the K1000 (large hands, use with gloves, need to break down drawbridges), i would suggest taking a closer look at the KX. K2 if in good shape is also a consideration.
If you're looking for something a little more portable, i will endorse your desire for an MX. It's a beautiful little camera, and you can use the current lenses you have now. Pair it with some M-class lenses, (or what is it, the DA-40mm?) and you'll have a (slightly) more modern camera, with all the features of the K1000 and then some, in a more portable package.
I like my Olympus, but... the MX has most of what I was looking for in that. No A mode though, you'd need to look at some of the other Pentax models for that. In my personal world, i'm pretty sure the MX is going to be my go-to SLR moving forward. Well, until I can get my 6x7 MLU
Only my 5 cents worth of course.
Originally posted by craveone I hear what your saying..
Was hoping for maybe some guidance over where to go next from the k1000.