Japan stamped Pentax K1000 w/original K55 f2 on Ebay

Japan stamped Pentax K1000 w/original K55 f2 on Ebay · 06:17 PM

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Japan stamped Pentax K1000 w/original K55 f2 on Ebay.Not affiliated in any way.

Pentax K1000 35mm SLR Film Camera with Two Lenses 27075045002 | eBay

Ronald Oakes · 03-31-2018, 09:40 PM

Originally posted by 17dew

Japan stamped Pentax K1000 w/original K55 f2 on Ebay.Not affiliated in any way.

Pentax K1000 35mm SLR Film Camera with Two Lenses 27075045002 | eBay

I'm not getting it here ? I see lots of Japan Stamped K1000's for sale in various places.

builttospill · 03-31-2018, 10:46 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

I'm not getting it here ? I see lots of Japan Stamped K1000's for sale in various places.

It's not the camera making this special, but the uncommon 55mm f/2 lens.

Kozlok · 04-01-2018, 03:11 AM - **1 Like**

The 55/2 is super common with M42 mount, though. Is it a pain to shoot M42 on a Kmount film camera?

**sergysergy** · 04-01-2018, 04:18 AM - **2 Likes**

I think this was posted because that version of the K1000 is supposed to be one of the best models. K55 f2 is not uncommon.

**monochrome** · 04-01-2018, 05:34 AM - **1 Like**

Top plate with the bump makes this an early-run camera. The bump covers the battery check pin location on a KX. Early K1000’s were essentially a KM internally (KM also has the bump on the top plate). They were more robust cameras than the Hong Kong and China versions.

It was common Pentax practice on budget versions of premium cameras to disable a feature that actually remained in the camera, e.g. 1/1000 shutter speed on Spotmatic SP500 was available but not printed on the dial. You could actually turn the dial past 1/500 and achieve 1/1000 shutter speed.

The seller also has a black Nikon FM and NIKKOR AI 50/1.8 listed.

**17dew** · 04-01-2018, 05:49 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

I'm not getting it here ? I see lots of Japan Stamped K1000's for sale in various places.

It's the least common K1000 combo.Body stamped with Japan on the rear and the 55 f2.Even more uncommon if it had the original 1st issue manual.

stevebrot · 04-01-2018, 08:53 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by 17dew

It's the least common K1000 combo.

If indeed, it came from the factory that way. The K 55/2 is not particularly common, but hardly rare.

The auction ended at $89.75, which is an reasonable price for a K1000 in decent condition in the Portland market. Body-only in a shop would be over $140.

Originally posted by monochrome

The seller also has a black Nikon FM and NIKKOR AI 50/1.8 listed.

Seller also has a Chinon 45mm pancake in K-mount, UW-Nikkor 15/2.8 (w/finder), and several other interesting cameras/lenses. (Nikon is gone

)

Steve

**monochrome** · 04-01-2018, 09:06 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by stevebrot

If indeed, it came from the factory that way. The K 55/2 is not particularly common, but hardly rare.

The auction ended at $89.75, which is an reasonable price for a K1000 in decent condition in the Portland market. Body-only in a shop would be over $140.

Seller also has a Chinon 45mm pancake in K-mount, UW-Nikkor 15/2.8 (w/finder), and several other interesting cameras/lenses. (Nikon is gone

)

Steve

I know where the K1000 went but I don’t know about the Nikon..

EDIT @stevebrot The Nikon FM combo is still there if you are interested, but pricey at $179.xx

**boriscleto** · 04-01-2018, 09:25 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Seller also has a Chinon 45mm pancake in K-mount, UW-Nikkor 15/2.8 (w/finder), and several other interesting cameras/lenses. (Nikon is gone

)

Steve

If I hadn't just spent $40 in a stupid game on my phone

stevebrot · 04-01-2018, 09:28 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by monochrome

EDIT @stevebrot The Nikon FM combo is still there if you are interested, but pricey at $179.xx

The price is a little high, even with lens. I am very wary of cameras with spot corrosion on hot-shoe and small brightwork and that listing raised my suspicions.

Steve

Ronald Oakes · 04-01-2018, 10:32 AM

Thanks everyone..... I consider myself "Schooled" now on this issue....lol.

builttospill · 04-01-2018, 11:38 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

I know where the K1000 went

Congratulations!

I'm taking a couple K1000s loaded and ready camping with me this week.

**monochrome** · 04-01-2018, 12:09 PM

Originally posted by builttospill

Congratulations!

I'm taking a couple K1000s loaded and ready camping with me this week.

I actually don't have a K1000. I figured a Japan body was worth adding and the K55/2 will come in handy.

Kinda chilly to be camping in your part of the woods isn’t it? (Doesn’t affect a manual film camera, of course),

Ranchu · 04-01-2018, 12:40 PM

Seems like a fair price to me, these are the best ones.

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04-01-2018, 05:34 AM - 1 Like	#6
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Top plate with the bump makes this an early-run camera. The bump covers the battery check pin location on a KX. Early K1000’s were essentially a KM internally (KM also has the bump on the top plate). They were more robust cameras than the Hong Kong and China versions. It was common Pentax practice on budget versions of premium cameras to disable a feature that actually remained in the camera, e.g. 1/1000 shutter speed on Spotmatic SP500 was available but not printed on the dial. You could actually turn the dial past 1/500 and achieve 1/1000 shutter speed. The seller also has a black Nikon FM and NIKKOR AI 50/1.8 listed. Last edited by monochrome; 04-01-2018 at 03:30 PM.

04-01-2018, 09:06 AM - 1 Like	#9
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by stevebrot If indeed, it came from the factory that way. The K 55/2 is not particularly common, but hardly rare. The auction ended at $89.75, which is an reasonable price for a K1000 in decent condition in the Portland market. Body-only in a shop would be over $140. Seller also has a Chinon 45mm pancake in K-mount, UW-Nikkor 15/2.8 (w/finder), and several other interesting cameras/lenses. (Nikon is gone ) Steve I know where the K1000 went but I don’t know about the Nikon.. EDIT @stevebrot The Nikon FM combo is still there if you are interested, but pricey at $179.xx Last edited by monochrome; 04-01-2018 at 09:16 AM.

04-01-2018, 12:09 PM	#14
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by builttospill Congratulations! I'm taking a couple K1000s loaded and ready camping with me this week. I actually don't have a K1000. I figured a Japan body was worth adding and the K55/2 will come in handy. Kinda chilly to be camping in your part of the woods isn’t it? (Doesn’t affect a manual film camera, of course), Last edited by monochrome; 04-01-2018 at 12:57 PM.

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03-31-2018, 09:40 PM	#2
Ronald Oakes Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,582	Originally posted by 17dew Japan stamped Pentax K1000 w/original K55 f2 on Ebay.Not affiliated in any way. Pentax K1000 35mm SLR Film Camera with Two Lenses 27075045002 \| eBay I'm not getting it here ? I see lots of Japan Stamped K1000's for sale in various places.

03-31-2018, 10:46 PM - 1 Like	#3
builttospill Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,398	Originally posted by Ronald Oakes I'm not getting it here ? I see lots of Japan Stamped K1000's for sale in various places. It's not the camera making this special, but the uncommon 55mm f/2 lens.

04-01-2018, 03:11 AM - 1 Like	#4
Kozlok Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Albuquerque Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,148	The 55/2 is super common with M42 mount, though. Is it a pain to shoot M42 on a Kmount film camera?

04-01-2018, 04:18 AM - 2 Likes	#5
sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,170	I think this was posted because that version of the K1000 is supposed to be one of the best models. K55 f2 is not uncommon.

04-01-2018, 05:49 AM - 2 Likes	#7
17dew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ohio Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,822 Original Poster	Originally posted by Ronald Oakes I'm not getting it here ? I see lots of Japan Stamped K1000's for sale in various places. It's the least common K1000 combo.Body stamped with Japan on the rear and the 55 f2.Even more uncommon if it had the original 1st issue manual.

04-01-2018, 08:53 AM - 1 Like	#8
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by 17dew It's the least common K1000 combo. If indeed, it came from the factory that way. The K 55/2 is not particularly common, but hardly rare. The auction ended at $89.75, which is an reasonable price for a K1000 in decent condition in the Portland market. Body-only in a shop would be over $140. Originally posted by monochrome The seller also has a black Nikon FM and NIKKOR AI 50/1.8 listed. Seller also has a Chinon 45mm pancake in K-mount, UW-Nikkor 15/2.8 (w/finder), and several other interesting cameras/lenses. (Nikon is gone ) Steve

04-01-2018, 09:25 AM	#10
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by stevebrot Seller also has a Chinon 45mm pancake in K-mount, UW-Nikkor 15/2.8 (w/finder), and several other interesting cameras/lenses. (Nikon is gone ) Steve If I hadn't just spent $40 in a stupid game on my phone

04-01-2018, 09:28 AM - 1 Like	#11
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by monochrome EDIT @stevebrot The Nikon FM combo is still there if you are interested, but pricey at $179.xx The price is a little high, even with lens. I am very wary of cameras with spot corrosion on hot-shoe and small brightwork and that listing raised my suspicions. Steve

04-01-2018, 10:32 AM	#12
Ronald Oakes Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,582	Thanks everyone..... I consider myself "Schooled" now on this issue....lol.

04-01-2018, 11:38 AM	#13
builttospill Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,398	Originally posted by monochrome I know where the K1000 went Congratulations! I'm taking a couple K1000s loaded and ready camping with me this week.

04-01-2018, 12:40 PM	#15
Ranchu Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 151	Seems like a fair price to me, these are the best ones.