The k s extraordinary longevity makes it a historically significant camera. For this reason, the pentax k is a great option for beginners wanting to buy a first 35mm film camera. First love, first car, first marriage, first kid, first heartbreak, and first camera. Shutter speeds from 1 to 1second, a builtin light meter, and a fast 50mm f2 lens. The k became very successful and was produced from 1976 to 1997. Make offer pentax k 35mm film slr manual camera with pentax 50mm f1. Pentax k manual focus slr film camera with pentax 50mm lens. Pentax produced the k for 21 years longer than any other model singlelens reflex camera in history. If youre looking for the best film for your pentax k you can rest assured there are plenty of great options. The pentax k is a 35 mm slr film camerafirst released some 30 or so years ago. In the twenty years between something pretty dramatic happened in the world of photography. The best pentax film cameras film, 35mm and instant film camera. We received a large quantity of these from a local university. Its coating works well with the digital camera especially pentax k, the manual ring and focus are very surprised.
Nov 07, 2016 the k was my first camera as a teenager, which i must have sold for the pentax mx. The pentax k was the single most mentioned model for the best film cameras for beginners, suggested by about 1 in 10 photographers. See more ideas about girls with cameras, film camera and camera. Discover a huge range of cameras, lenses, accessories and films to experiment with. Unlike other slr and dslr cameras, the k is simple and has little to no learning curve. The k has earned a reputation as a solid reliable camera with only fully manual functions. In sum, multiple million ks came out of factories in japan, hong kong, and china. The design of the camera is incredibly intuitive, simple, and well thought out. The other day i offered a friend try it out they pressed the shutter to take a photo while pulling the lever back simultaneously. It then went all black for a while until i fooled around with it until it seemed fine.
The ks extraordinary longevity makes it a historically significant camera. While lacking the glitz, glamour, high tech features, and marketing push of its higherpriced pentax siblings, the bare bones k just continued to sell steadily, despite repeated reports of its. But it can be hard to find a good clean working body. As per cameras of its time period, it is considerably heavy and bulky. Oct 04, 2019 finally, press the shutter button and wind film until the film counter is at 0. Jul 26, 2006 remarkably, the k succeeded and endured despite a virtual absence of advertising on the part of pentax a cinderella camera if ever there was one. This pentax film camera is completely mechanical and needs no battery to run, however, you must purchase an a76 cell battery to run the light meter. Jul 21, 2016 the pentax k is a fully mechanical, fully manual 35mm slr with a solid pedigree, and access to a wide variety of excellent lenses and accessories. The pentax k is a bit of a clunker to me it was built to be a student camera, and it shows. Feel free to use the meter in another camera, or use the pocket light meter on your ipod. Now that youve got your k ready to shoot you may be interested in getting additional lenses for your camera. The ks biggest claim to fame may be its spectacular reputation as an excellent camera for beginners and students.
The pentax k is an easy to find and relatively easy to use film slr that was produced from 1976 to 1997. Asahi pentax k 35mm slr film camera body for parts or repair. The k was originally labeled as the asahi k, and is an interchangeable lens, 35mm film camera. The k was my first camera as a teenager, which i must have sold for the pentax mx. Its design descends from the original spotmatic series of screwmount slrs introduced in the 1960s. Take both color and blackandwhite pictures when you use this pentax k 35mm slr film camera with 50mm lens kit. Pentax k film cameras for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Units appear to be well cared for and have been fully cleaned and tested. The best pentax film cameras film, 35mm and instant film. Fast and fun to use and produces incredibly sharp images with beautiful depthoffield. Make offer pentax k 35mm slr film camera w pentaxm 1.
Our pals over at dive deep into the nuts and bolts of this classic camera. A fantastic camera for a photographer at any skill level. The camera has not been used for a long time and the shutter keeps on sticking. The pentax k is a fantastic camera that brings you back to or to the world where photography and making photographs was a simple pleasurebefore megapixels, before blogs, before online arguments about video codex before all of the noise that the digital photography world dumped on us and that now keeps some of us in front of our computers or staring at lens test targets instead of going out to make pictures. Remarkably, the k succeeded and endured despite a virtual absence of advertising on the part of pentax a cinderella camera if ever there was one. Become part of our fun community, share your fantastic photos with friends and read the latest photography tips, news and features. This film camera is a singlelens reflex slr camera, which many modern users recognize as the forerunner to the dslr, which is simply a digital slr camera. An affordable camera for the amateur photographer, it was a fully mechanical, manual camera designed without any program modes. Page 1 page 2 table of contents page 3 parts list page 4 frontright side view page 5 left side view page 6 specifications page 7 using smc pentax af lens page 8 attaching and detaching lens page 9 inserting battery page 10 basic operating instructions page 11 compose and focus page 12. Pentax k slr film cameras for sale shop with afterpay. Nov 21, 2018 the pentax k was the single most mentioned model for the best film cameras for beginners, suggested by about 1 in 10 photographers. The iconic pentax k was pentax s classic intro level film slr, which gained a very high popularity among photography students due to its rugged build and low price. Outdated when released, the pentax k is a manual focus 35mm film slr.
With a production run spanning more than two decades 19761997, more than three million of these film. Pentax k is the camera youre looking for probably duration. Pentax k 35mm slr film camera with 50 mm lens kit for. Mar 29, 2019 the pentax k is an easy to find and relatively easy to use film slr that was produced from 1976 to 1997. I come from the world of digital photography and when i first picked up the pentax k it was refreshing. Hoh rainforest, washington by jorgerodriguez, shot with a pentax asahi k on kodak 400 film design and hardware. The no frills design means the user must figure out what the. Before you go shooting, be sure to compare the ks meter to a good light meter. Special features ensure less time spent on setup and more chances to get that important photo opportunity. The k is popular among photography students and newcoming amateur photographers. K is a 35mm film slr camera made by pentax and produced between 197697.
The olympus om12 are great cameras, that is what i shoot with. The camera sold well because it was popular for beginner film photography students. When you use the film advance lever, you should see the rewind knob spin. Also pentax made some great cameras before and after the k, i mention the spotmatic, the lx and the mx. The pentax k is an all mechanical manual 35mm film slr single lens reflex slr. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Jun 05, 2016 the pentax k is a ridiculously simple camera to use and thats why it is one of the favourites of newcomers to the 35mm film realm. Finding the right option for you is all about realizing what kind of photography style you want to shoot. Best film for the pentax k 35mm slr camera james grundy. Page 1 page 2 table of contents page 3 parts list page 4 frontright side view page 5 left side view page 6 specifications page 7 using smc pentaxaf lens page 8 attaching and detaching lens page 9 inserting battery page 10 basic operating instructions page 11 compose and focus page 12. It offers everything a photographer needs to produce highquality images.
The pentax k originally marked the asahi pentax k is an interchangeable lens, 35 mm film, singlelens reflex slr camera, manufactured by asahi optical co. The k has earned a reputation as a solid reliable camera with. With a 21year production run, some changes occurred. The pentax k is a fully mechanical, fully manual 35mm slr with a solid pedigree, and access to a wide variety of excellent lenses and accessories. The best thing about its design is thatit has a full metal body which gives it a pleasantly reassuring weight andsubstance, and durability.
Aging a k presents a challenge, but telltale manufacturing marks help identify the age. It survived much longer than originally intended and became the archetypal students. Make offer pentax k 35mm slr film camera w pentax m 1. Film photographers abandoned their kit and its price plummeted.
Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. For many photographers of my generation, earlier generations, and younger generations, there are legions who can say that their first real camera was the pentax k. Finally, press the shutter button and wind film until the film counter is at 0. Pentax k manual focus slr film camera with pentax 50mm lens 3. The pentax k is the first film camera i bought and i learned everything i know about film photography from this camera. Aug 03, 2017 experimental infrared film rollei ir 400if you are feeling a little experimental with your photography then you cant go past having a shoot with some infrared film it must be one of the best films for the pentax k to have a play around with. It skips out on all the other bells and whistles that dont add so much utility to a newbie learning the ropes of a film camera. Pentax k pentax manual focus film slrs pentax camera. Because of its incredibly long production run the same duration as the nikon f3 and the numbers of cameras built, the pentax k has carved. The pentax k is an interchangeable lens, 35 mm film, singlelens reflex slr camera, manufactured by asahi optical co. Pentax k camera with 50mm lens asahi model previously used item in stock and in very good condition. The pentax k 35mm slr is one of photographys greatest, most popular and longestlived cameras. The iconic pentax k was pentaxs classic intro level film slr, which gained a very high popularity among photography students due to its rugged build and low price.
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