There are numerous reasons why i consider this the best beginner camera for shooting film and thats what i go. Make offer pentax asahi sv 35mm slr camera w takumar 55mm f1. I can service many of the classic manual focus slrs that no longer have factory parts available, and many cameras that other repair shops say are unrepairable. If youre looking for the best film for your pentax k you can rest assured there are plenty of great options.
Shop ebay for great deals on pentax k film cameras. Pentax film cameras for sale shop with afterpay ebay. These cameras build on the pentax slr design experience. Make offer pentax k 35mm slr film camera with pentaxm 50mm f2 lens going back to classic film when many people think of the golden days of film photography, the name pentax k immediately pops into their heads. An affordable camera for the amateur photographer, it was a fully mechanical, manual camera designed without any program modes. It has aperturepreferred automatic electronic exposure control. Pentax maybe a joke in the current world of digital photography, but nikon and canons slr 35mm cameras were a joke compared to the pentax slrs of the past, the lx blew any slr away at the time and if pentax rumors are true and they plan on releasing a new ff mount based on the design of the lx with interchangeable view finders its gonna. Youll find new or used products in pentax k film cameras on ebay. As per cameras of its time period, it is considerably heavy and bulky. K is a 35mm film slr camera made by pentax and produced between 197697. This film camera is a single lens reflex slr camera, which many modern users recognize as the forerunner to the dslr, which is simply a digital slr camera. The pentax me is a classic late 1970s basic 35mm film slr. Having used a k longer ago than i care to admit it was after all the overwhelming choice for photography classes as well as school yearbook cameras, i recall its advantages as being 1 the cheapest slr available new, 2 a camera that did offer metering, and 3 a mechanical camera that still worked even if the batteries crapped out.
You focus and pick the aperture, and the pentax me picks the shutter speed automatically. Make offer pentax mx 35mm slr film camera with pentaxm smc 50mm f1. The pentax k 35mm slr is one of photographys greatest, most popular and longestlived cameras. Asahi pentax k 35mm slr camera lense flash manuals case. Pentax manual focus slr film cameras for sale shop with. Feel free to use the meter in another camera, or use the pocket light meter on your ipod. The last model with that marquee rolled down the assembly line in 1997, an amazing 21year production span. Its easily the most refined film camera by the brand, and today it continues to be an incredible performer due in large part to its assumption that the photographer knows what hes doing. We received a large quantity of these from a local university.
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. Pentax k manual focus slr film camera with pentax 50mm lens. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Finding the right option for you is all about realizing what kind of photography style you want to shoot. The pentax k is an all mechanical manual 35mm film slr single lens reflex slr. Nikon f6 af 35mm film slr camera body only minolta x700 film camera and a 50mm f1. Hoh rainforest, washington by jorgerodriguez, shot with a pentax asahi k on kodak 400 film design and hardware. Unlike other slr and dslr cameras, the k is simple and has little to no learning curve. The k was originally labeled as the asahi k, and is an interchangeable lens, 35mm film camera. Shutter button works, but missing the top of the button. Pentax k 35mm slr student camera with 50mm lens no light meter sunny 16 used. 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. The k became very successful and was produced from 1976 to 1997. The k is popular among photography students and newcoming amateur photographers.
At acr i specialize in mail order camera restoration of classic manual focus 35mm film cameras dating from 1960 to 1990. Olympus om10 om10 35mm manual focus film camera and lens combo. 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. View and download pentax k instruction manual online. First love, first car, first marriage, first kid, first heartbreak, and first camera. My fist slr camera this will date me was an east german made praktica super tl. The no frills design means the user must figure out what the. The no frills design means the user must figure out what they are doing if they dont already know. Save up to 40% off retail price and get a 180day warranty.
The pentax k was released in 1976 by the asahi optical company. The ks biggest claim to fame may be its spectacular reputation as an excellent camera for beginners and students. I found the performance of the k about equal to the praktica mechanically, the lenses available from pentax were extremely good value and great. Dan ks top 10 manual film slrs japan camera hunter. 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. By contrast, the pentax 645 resembles other mediumformat cameras by makers such as mamiya and bronica, which tend to be cubeshaped. Produced between 1976 to 1997, the k is one of the worldwide bestselling film cameras ever made, and for good reason.
Before you go shooting, be sure to compare the ks meter to a good light meter. Pentax k camera with 50mm lens asahi model previously used item in stock and in very good condition. The quintessential fully manual, mechanically controlled slr camera with light meter. Its design descends from the original spotmatic series of screwmount slrs introduced in the 1960s. Units appear to be well cared for and have been fully cleaned and tested. Best film for the pentax k 35mm slr camera james grundy. The best pentax film cameras film, 35mm and instant film. The k has earned a reputation as a solid reliable camera with only fully manual functions. The shape of the pentax 67 is broadly similar to a 35 mm slr camera. With a production run spanning more than two decades 19761997, more than three million of these film.
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