The camera that bridges the past, present & future: Pentax K1000

[@reynaldohernandez1425]

“Era of distraction” facts.

[@dflf]

When my millennial aged daugter wanted to get into film photography some 10 odd years ago. This is the camera a bought for her.

[@Seele2015au]

In a very real sense, Pentax did not even plan to build the K1000. The original K-series debut with three models: the electronic K2, the mechanical KX with full viewfinder information, and the mechanical KM which was simplified to match the feature of the Spotmatic F. Soon after, the KX and KM got phased out, with K2 and the motorized K2DMD partnering the new compact MX and ME. Pentax had the habit of producing "run out special" models for the purpose of using up the stock of parts for discontinued models, so the K1000 was created purely for using up KX and KM parts. But the market fell in love with it: it's like a stripped-down hot-rod, where you get all that was needed to take pictures and little more, so much so that it carried on being made for much much longer than Pentax ever wanted. It also got that reputation of being "the camera to get", which kept the market price higher than what it should be, to the point that KX and KM, with higher specifications, change hands almost invariably at significantly lower prices than the K1000.

[@ShutterKnack]

It used to be this way but the KX, especially the KX, is going up in price. It is much rarer too but has the durability and genes of the Spotmatic.

[@MrCheeesy]

It was literally yesterday with my best friends, we had a fun time exploring another part of Singapore we rarely go to

[@joelp2419]

In 1976, I bought my first "24x36" camera with my own money - nobody was talking of "full frame" camera by then, because all cameras were full frame ;-) It was the Pentax KM, a slightly better camera than the K1000, and a great camera I still regret because it means the beginning of my photography journey as well as my own life (I was 22). I miss it.

[@theconstantaperture]

My first camera, 1985!

[@markgoostree6334]

I bought one from a friend. Then my brother in law gave me a second one. I agree with the consensus... the K-1000 is a good camera. It is fun to use. It does make the photographer slow down and make the decisions. I think that is exactly why we like it.

[@louhautdavid6451]

Yes, the shooting experience matters. I never owned a Pentax K1000 but the Olympus OM1 offered me the same experience. Same specs and a compact and beautiful design.

[@dereknovaes4217]

I learned how to shoot on the K1000….its now tattooed on my arm! Love my Pentax!

[@zoltankaparthy9095]

Had a K1000 from '81 until last year. They are rugged. They were popular in photography schools for that reason. A good camera that could take a beating. Looks a lot like winter there in Calgary.

[@zoltankaparthy9095]

@@lexlayabout5757 They were stone axes that could take photos. Slap a good lens on it and it was as good as any camera. The sensors came from Kodak in 24 and 36 exposure strips. ;o)

[@larrymccready5636]

Just got one. So cool. Solid, with a very accurate meter. Love shooting it!

[@uboyelig_ulv]

Awesome video Jorge, as always! Love your channel, bought X-Pro2 thanks to your videos, love that camera. Also bought month ago my first analog Yashica MG-1, so I'm really looking forward to see the photo results 😁.

[@gergnotsloh]

You've got a really nice looking one there. Very good condition. Hope you continue to enjoy it.

[@ChacoOutdoorsman]

Beautiful!

[@snappy8k]

What do you think of the Sony ZV-1 for street photography and every day carry? I mean, for street you don’t need a large aperture and so on. A pocketable camera with video abilities sounds nice, but how does it compare to Fuji or Ricoh?

[@boradoesphoto]

Awesome video as always Jorge

[@Bratzybarbiee]

Awesome video !

[@martinthurkowitsch227]

Love your videos!

[@GS-vb3zn]

Great video. And I gotta say, your camera bag (7:31) is dope. I know because I have the same ;)

[@readspear6419]

Wish I’d never sold mine.

[@markkasick]

And yet in this whole video the most impressive photography is of the camera itself.

[@gordonbrown5901]

I owned this camera while it was still in production, but for me it had a fatal flaw, no DoF preview.

[@feyyazogunc1868]

If you fınd someone who sells fılm rolls --.

[@jasongold6751]

Sadly the K1000 looked on as a beginner camera! IT was my main pro camera always! Name it, I snapped it! Oh! My Pentax gear never needed, reqd. services. Yup Spotmatics the meters dead! Used them 30~40 years longer than my Leica MR Meter! Enjoy!

[@carlosobando3211]

Great video! 🎉