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Recommended By. Page 1 of 3. Review Date: November 1, A friend gave me two of these, both in need of some TLC. He had used these since high school and for various photo assignments over the years. I have gotten one working again and am very pleased with the results.

The version I'm using is a made in Japan model. The other non-functioning model is a Made in Hong Kong version. To start, these are rugged, heavy cameras that if maintained, will last. Much like its predecessor the Spotmatic, the K has the match needle metering. In fact it feels identical in my hands.

The only complaint other than no Dof preview or no split prism is the meter system on this one underexposes slightly is i need to keep this in mind. If I'm setting up a shot, I use a separate meter to get it spot-on. They also take the old M lenses with a simple adapter. Though you will have to use them stopped down, the results are equally pleasing as the K mount bayonet lenses! I've already blown through several rolls of film and have no complaints. This camera is a joy to use if you like old cameras like I do.

Its simple and makes sense as it was designed to be the entry level model. One point I'm surprised about is how expensive these cameras are for what you get. There is defiantly a cult following around them.

But if a Dof preview and split prism are a deal breaker, them you can pick up a KM for a very reasonable amount and have all the experience with a little more convenience and affordability. All said and done, I rated this camera the way I did because it is fun to use, feels substantial in the hand and yields hassle-free good results. I can't ask for more than that! Review Date: January 12, Too trendy so too expensive for what it is.

I love this camera because it's as lovely as what came before it in Pentax design and manufacturing history. It's gorgeous, but it is ridiculously expensive to buy. Superb solid Spotmatic SPstyle camera that is fully mechanical - except for the metering system - just as the cameras that preceded it.

It is no more sensational than those cameras, though. In Europe people are very keen to pay even more. I have no idea why this happens, but it does have a very fashionably trendy following in countries like the UK. Light metering tends to vary - or fail with time - and you can find many K's with a tendency to over-expose by a stop or two.

Because the light meter is a needle-type, it can be difficult to see in dark conditions. They tend to be very clunky and loud cameras. Don't believe what people say about replacing the mirror buffer to reduce the "clunk" as this does nothing to buffer what is basically a loud mechanical system.

More up-to-date versions were made in China with a tough and flexible impact-resistant ABS plastic top and bottom. These do not have "Asahi" wording and the logo on the prism case. Some people hate that plastic "invasion" of a previously metal design so the value is less, but ABS is strong. It also stops awful dents in the top cover, although you can get cracks if you are a total butterfingers. Biking and motorbike helmets are made of ABS plastic and all modern cameras from the 's to date use it.

But if you are a bit touchy about that and you want the "all metal" ideology to rule, then pay about twice or three times more cash for what is otherwise exactly the same camera inside. Because they are newer, the Chinese versions can be in better condition, and with better working light meters; although that will vary depending on previous owners.

Great for people with big hands, and it is heavy. If you want a smaller and lighter bayonet mount camera by Pentax - that is fully mechanical - then think about an MX. If you want a better camera overall, and you are not bothered about mechanical cameras, look at the ME Super. If you want to enjoy the beauty of M42 screw mount lenses and a much cheaper form of film photography with as good - if not better - quality of photography then read around the SP or the SP or think about the Spotmatic camera.

But if you really want the mechanical K, then the KX or KM are exactly the same thing with added extras. I can't recommend the K2, though. Review Date: September 10, Robust, quality build, straightfoward, battery-less operation, range of lenses.

Very vanilla, no self-timer, sluggish metering, manual only, no speed or aperture info in viewfinder, silly prices. A strange one. Out of date when introduced yet made for over 20 years; touted as a "family camera" yet lacking a self-timer; out-sold the superb professional-grade manual-only MX even when they were the same price or close.

The first two were new, but the KM was basically the old Spotmatic F with its M42 lens mount replaced by the K bayonet. But fashions quickly changed to smaller lighter bodies so the original Ks were replaced within a year or two by the smaller M series.

So they used the facility to re-launch the KM, stripped of all "superflous" features, as the cheapest SLR on the market - this was the K Among the "superflous" features removed were the self-timer and depth of field preview. Nevertheles its popularity was and still is of almost cult intensity. One reason was that during its time it was invariably recommended as the camera for students starting art courses. To others, its stark solid simplicity appealed; it is the VW Beetle of the camera world.

It was produced until to a design which in pedigree was a Spotmatic of the early s. There is no doubt that, once the exposure and focus are set correctly, the K can take pictures as good as any Pentax 35mm film camera ever made, even the mighty LX. It uses the same lenses and was made with the same precision - except for the later years when manufacture was outsourced to China with increased use of plastic. People keep recommending it for beginners on the basis that it forces you to learn about exposure, and their assumption that it is inexpensive.

It was indeed inexpensive originally, but since about K prices been inflated due to having a cult or nostalgic appeal. There are other manual-only cameras for much less money, and most auto cameras have a manual mode too - you could probably buy two or three of them for the price of one K Review Date: October 24, Robustness, simplicity, low cost and fully mechanical.

A split-image focussing aid would have helped. Okay, what do I mean by robustness? I mean a strength and reliability that made it suitable for teenagers The simplicity and low price made it very suitable for absolute beginners. Good condition. Works perfectly. Pentax K 35mm with a 1: 4.

Results Pagination - Page 1 1 2 3 4 5 6. Shop now. You May Also Like. Leica Film Cameras. Vintage TLR Cameras. 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. What Are the Basics of the K?

While this SLR camera was never marketed as a professional-level camera, it was nevertheless still used by many professional-level photographers due to its popularity and ease of use. This camera was manufactured from to , making it an incredibly long-running camera model that solidly earned it a place in film photography history. In terms of SLR cameras, this particular Asahi model is about the simplest available. While this may seem like a limitation, it was actually a breath of fresh air to many aspiring photographers, who now had an easy-to-use and accessible camera that they could use when beginning with photography.

The speed of the shutter and the aperture are two key components when it comes to properly exposing the shot. A TTL light meter is built into the camera and is also incredibly simple to use.

This light meter makes exposure even easier to balance. What Are the Specifications of the K? Many film photographers are curious as to whats "under the hood" of this Pentax camera.

Help Blogs New pictures New articles. Explore Wikis Community Central. Register Don't have an account? Pentax K Edit source History Talk 0. Versions [ ] Original made in Japan, produced between —78, metal body Bodies assembled in Japan and Hong Kong between —90, slightly modified, metal body assembled in in China, between —97, lid and bottom plate made of plastic Asahi Pentax K original version image by Alfred Sigaro Image rights Specifications [ ] Data of the camera shown on the right.