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Pentax S1a (H1a) Serial Numbers - Specifications
Released in 1962 and was intended to be a budget model of the SV.

Total Serials: 67
S1a (H1a)
Serial / Avoid Owner Description Location / Price  
720443HiddenIn good serviced condition, but no lens or case or light meter included.Pentax Market Forum, USA
USD 85.00
April, 2013
712623HiddenBody only, looks to be functional.eBay
USD 8.15
January, 2018
712069Hidden33/574
Honeywell Pentax H1a
Early Series
Chrome Colour
W/- Macro - Takumar 50mm f4 S/N 3052197
Brisbane
February, 2013
710008HiddenLocation of Purchase:

Purchase Date:

Problems:

Additional Comments:
N/A
N/A
709861Hidden36
Late Series
Chrome Colour
W/- Super Takumar 50mm f1.4 S/N 3539377 Model (ii)
W/- Light Meter S/N 282837 Model(ii)
W/- 1/2 Black Leather Case
Brisbane
February, 2013
698451Hidden12
S1a
Late Series
Chrome
W/- Super Takumar 35mm f3.5 S/N 1181513
Brisbane
February, 2013
695430-HiddenWon bid through ebay. S1a model (red R) and seems in great shape mechanically. Bought without lens. Some cosmetic markings on pentaprism housing that removed easily. No dents or brassing. Looks like new.Vancouver
CAD 8.00
September, 2019
692870Hiddenno dents, dings or scratches, leather intact, minimal signs of use/age. S1a body only with body cap.toronto
CAD 35.00
October, 2017
690331HiddenBlack with no brassingN/A
N/A
687915HiddenNo lens or light meter, good condition , orange 'R' on rewind knob.UK
May, 2011
686599HiddenNo damage still works good.RAF Weathersfield England
USD 40.00
March, 1968
678136HiddenShutterproblem, self-service & repair ;-)
camera in funktion
Purchased on a camera fair in Hamburg-Wilhelmsburg
Hamburg, Germany
EUR 10.00
February, 2017
676207HiddenSilver body model c/w standard Super Takumar 55mm f2 (ser. no. tba) in good condition externally with minor grime and slight markings on corners/strap lugs. Mirror locking up and issue of mis-alignment within viewfinder and or mirror box. Sending away to be overhauled by Eric at www.pentaxs.comEbay, item location Torquay, UK
August, 2011
675596HiddenMarked as Asahi Pentax S1a. Red R series (compatible with 50/1.4 lenses).

Arrived with sticky shutter (second curtain), possibly due to heat exposure in transit; CLA'd locally by PhotoTec Services in St John's NL and now in perfect working order.
Through PF marketplace
June, 2016
675039HiddenBlack model, orange 'R', excellent condition
Eric_Tn CLA & light seals Jan.2012.
Santa Cruz Mtns.
December, 2011
672315HiddenBlack. Not working anymoreFilipstad
August, 1981
671802HiddenBlack model c/w clip on meter and standard Super Takumar 55mm f2 (ser. no. 1698071) in very good condition with minor brassing around prism and corners/strap lugs.Ebay, item location North Wales, UK
July, 2011
665336HiddenDent to pentaprism. Mirror jammed up. Shutter won't close completely. Winder cover loose. Shutter not firing at correct speeds. Piece off viewfinder.Australia
February, 2016
661029HiddenBlack body with fair amount of brassing. No damage as such but a roll of film showed a light leak from the front which I believe was caused by a peeling cover, now fixed, hopefully. Light seals are almost non existant so I will be putting that right, along with the virtually missing mirror damperBerkhamsted, Hertfordshire, UK
January, 2016
660062Hidden13
Asahi Pentax S1a
Early Series
Black Colour
W/- Super-Takumar 135mm f3.5 S/N 2963517 Model I
W/- 1/2 Black Leather Case
Brisbane
February, 2013
657279Hiddenblack body
near mint condition
ebay uk
GBP 55.00
July, 2015
653221HiddenChrome model, orange 'R' in mint condition.
Purchased from dcShooter here at PF.
Eric_Tn CLA & light seals Aug.2011.
Santa Cruz Mtns.
August, 2011
652993HiddenCosmetically, the camera is in beautiful condition, with only marks on the top plate where a clip-on accessory shoe contacted it. Mechanically, the first shutter curtain cocks and fires, but the second curtain doesn't move. The mirror stays in the up position.Orlando, FL
USD 20.00
March, 2020
648383HiddenVery good condition, my first non metered camera, now I finally get to use the old GE Meter setting on my TV stand!Shopgoodwill.com
USD 30.00
November, 2016
6477770HiddenChrome model, fitted with Super-Takumar 55mm f1.8 and Asahi Pentax Meter II. Green R. Slow speeds need adjustment, otherwise working well and in good cosmetic condition.Tasmania
April, 2021
647352Hidden34
S1a
Early Series
Chrome Colour
W/- Auto Takumar 35mm f2.3 S/N 704426
Brisbane
February, 2013
6466830HiddenSerial actually : 646683

Came with a helios 44-2 and somewhat anachronistic Sony NEX strap attatched. Shutter was sticking but after CLA is fuctioning perfectly. Light seals replaced with yarn. Decent conditon otherwise but mirror is scratched and dirty.
Ebay
GBP 5.50
August, 2019
645335HiddenIt came with an early model clip on light meter on which the off/on switch will not work.Napier New Zealand
November, 2015
644978HiddenGoodUnknown
June, 2013
643950HiddenA good example, nearly mint, replaced light seals 2007, no rubbing. Has the unmarked 1/1000th sec position on the speed dial.

Silver version

Came with the original Super-Takumar 55mm f2 S/N 897811
N/A
January, 1975
639054HiddenGood all round condition
With Helios 35mm lens
ebay
GBP 30.00
July, 2015
610852HiddenWell workingSweden
SEK 200.00
November, 2012
596745HiddenChromeTradera
May, 2007
590945HiddenSilver H1a... Hand me down from pops.Chicago, Illinois
June, 1996
550375HiddenOverall good condition and came with a big head case. Chrome and green "R".UK via eBay
December, 2016
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