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Pentax K1000

Advantages: Unlimited use
Disadvantages: Need to buy a flash separate

...simple things such as the Pentax K1000 camera. The fully manual 35mm SLR obviously requires complete user control but for the photographer who doesn’t want to be limited by a camera’s ability, this is the one for you. The only power needed is for the exposure meter from a small battery which is activated when the lens cap is removed. The built-in through-the-lens meter measures the average brightness of the ground glass at full aperture ...
...settings. The shutter mechanism is completely manual meaning that the camera can still be used even when the battery is exhausted, with a little guess work for the exposure. The focal plane shutter extends from speeds B, 1 second to 1/1000 of a second. The B shutter is perfect for night photography shots providing a steady hand is in use or a cable release. The K1000 has an X terminal to the left of the lens fitting to attach a flash for flash synchronisation ...

hakkved 09.03.2001 (07.03.2001) · Read full review
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pentax k1000- beginners luck

Advantages: creative possibilities, durability and pricing
Disadvantages: replacement of old parts would be pricey

...are well aquainted with the Pentax K1000 as it has been used as a value for money SLR for many years now. The choice of schools and Universities to buy this camera, alone emphasises its reliability and ease of use for a beginner. For those who have surpassed the beginners' stage, this camera provides an excellent and very compatible base for extras to be added. For instance larger lenses can be added which will magnify and allow greater scope for ...
...joy of having an old Pentax K1000 SLR is the complete control you have over everything in this camera. From changing the aperture to over expose or under expose to changing the shutter speed which can keep the shutter open fo longer allowing moving objects to be snapped in motion! From changing the depth of field, or toggling with infra-red views, to taking multiple exposures by forcing the film to stay put whilst you take photos one on top of the ...

pauline5ive 13.06.2004 · Read full review
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photography. The amazing power of this lens gives
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design, this is a mirror lens that is ideally
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