Pentax K1000 35mm SLRs
Pentax K1000 35mm SLRs
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[Oct 30, 1999]
Richard Saylor
Expert
Model Reviewed:
K1000
Strength:
Easy to operate. Total manual control. Very good selection of optics.
Weakness:
No problems. Solid, dependable, basic SLR. The original K1000 with the all-metal shell seems to be better than the later model, which uses plastic for the top-plate. I use mine mostly with a wide-angle to medium-telephoto macro zoom. Although it has all-manual operation, it is astonishingly easy and natural to use. I'm not certain that it is the best SLR for the beginner. Customer Service N/A Similar Products Used: Yashica 124-G. Leica M6. |
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[Oct 29, 1999]
John Baker
Expert
Model Reviewed:
K1000
Strength:
Takes a licking and keeps on ticking. You can't kill this thing.
Weakness:
No DOF preview, no provision for motor drive or winder, no self-timer. My first SLR was a K-1000. Even though I now have more gear than I can carry, mostly Nikon, I still have the old K-1000, and I still use it. Customer Service Never required Similar Products Used: Nikon FE2, Nikon FM2n, Pentax ME Super |
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[Oct 26, 1999]
Chris K
Casual
Model Reviewed:
K1000
Strength:
This camera has provided bulletproof
Weakness:
Have never masteredloading the film Should be every beginners first camera as its manual operation develops skills, its Customer Service Nearly any shoppe can service it when Similar Products Used: None |
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[Oct 21, 1999]
AJ
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
K1000
Strength:
Bulletproof reliability.
Weakness:
None The Honda Civic of 35 mm cameras. No frills, affordable, yet reliable and of high quality. Similar Products Used: None |
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[Oct 16, 1999]
Philip Ayers
Expert
Model Reviewed:
K1000
Strength:
Basic mechanical camera metal body. I do mostly slides of flat art work. It's one of the few inexpensive fully mechanical cameras still available. Takes good pictures dependending on the lens and there are --Many lens available for this camera.
Weakness:
Hate the way it loads film. The only weakness. Good price and it works. Customer Service ? Similar Products Used: Olympus slr, Minolta SLR, and Canon slr. |
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[Oct 05, 1999]
Eric Allen
Professional
Model Reviewed:
K1000
Strength:
Bullet proof camera! Takes a little time, but gives excelent, crisp photos.
Weakness:
nope Great camera if you are not in a big hurry to take a picture. I shoot with a cannon eos3, sigma sa-5, nikon f3, up to a hassleblad 500 cm. for my personal shots, I grab the k-1000, and also use it for professional work. I always bring it as a spare. There are a ton of used lens for this camera at a great price. Customer Service n/a Similar Products Used: none in this catagory |
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[Sep 17, 1999]
Richard Sidwell
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
K1000
Strength:
A high quality, all mechanical camera.
Weakness:
The Pentax range of lenses isn't very full. Their high quality lenses are more expensive (due to low production) than thos of Canon and Nikon. Possibly the best learner camera on the market, though I'd go for a Nikon FM2, cost no object. Customer Service unknown Similar Products Used: Nikon, Canon |
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[Aug 24, 1999]
Mike Cushing
Casual
Model Reviewed:
K1000
Strength:
Just the basics
Weakness:
None This is a foolproof manual camera. I learned to shoot on this camera in a high school photo class and loved it. The perfect beginner's camera. Customer Service N/A Similar Products Used: Cannon AE-1 |
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[Aug 12, 1999]
Nancy Bennett
Casual
Model Reviewed:
K1000
Strength:
The quality of the photos are excellent--the focusing mechanism is extremely helpful.
Weakness:
no I have enjoyed this camera because it is easy to use and produces excellent results. The focusing mechanism is reliable. The lenses are easy to attach and overall I would recommend it to anyone. Customer Service No experience Similar Products Used: None |
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[Aug 05, 1999]
Brian Armao
Expert
Model Reviewed:
K1000
Strength:
None
Weakness:
None The K1000 is a good deal for new photographer. I made a lot of good photo with this. Similar Products Used: None |