Pentax
K1000 35mm Manual Film Camera Body
Why we picked it
Made 1976-1997 - 40+ year track record
Warranty: Used - varies by sellerMade in: JapanSatisfaction: 92%
Pentax made the K1000 from 1976-1997 - the most durable film camera ever made. Fully manual, no electronics needed except for the light meter. Photography schools still recommend it for learning. Used cameras typically work flawlessly 40+ years later.
Used - varies by seller Made in Japan
$269.00
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Community & Review Summary
4.6/ 5
5,000 Amazon reviews
92%
Reddit satisfaction score
200
Total mentions (180 positive)
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Pros & Cons from Reviews
Pros
- +Made 1976-1997 - 40+ year track record
- +Fully manual - works without batteries (except meter)
- +Tank-tough metal body
- +Pentax K-mount still active today
Cons
- -Used market only (discontinued 1997)
- -Light meter needs LR44 batteries