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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
07-12-2009, 04:34 PM
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Model: K1000
Color of faux leather: Black
Serial number: 8420355
Location of serial number: Bottom plate stamped
Asahi Optical logo on prism housing: No
Asahi name above Pentax name on prism housing: No
Asahi Opt. Co. engraved on back side of top cover: Yes
"Bump" on top plate near revind crank: No
Top plate: Metal
Bottom plate: Metal
Battery cover: Threads
Manufactured/assembled in: No information
Location of manufacturing/assembling information: None
Focusing screen: Microprism
Weight (without batteries and body cap) (if you know):
Year of original purchase (if you know): 1989
Notes: This camera is an indestructible brick. I purchased it new in 1989. The top and bottom plates are "pot metal." Both exhibit magnetic attraction, although the bottom exhibits much more than the top. The flash shoe brackets are made from the same material. Someone might conclude the top plate is plastic, but it's metal and responds to ambient temperature fluctuations.
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