Pentax K1000
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The Pentax K1000 is an interchangeable lens, 35 mm film, single-lens reflex camera, manufactured by Asahi Optical Co., Ltd. from 1976 to 1997, originally in Japan. The K1000's extraordinary longevity
Pentax K1000
Without lens, showing the K mount and mirror.
Top view, showing the controls.
A Pentax K1000 SE with an SMC 50 mm f/2 lens
Pentax Spotmatic
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The Pentax Spotmatic, originally marked the Asahi Pentax Spotmatic, refers to a family of 35mm single-lens reflex cameras manufactured by the Asahi Optical Co. Ltd., later known as Pentax Corporation,
Pentax K1000
…1000" in the K1000's name was a reflection of the camera's fastest shutter speed. This follows from the naming of the previous Spotmatic cameras, the SP1000 and SP500, which had top speeds of 1/1000 and 1/500 respectively. Production continued until 1997 when manufacturing costs of its older design and…
Asahi Pentax Spotmatic
Honeywell Spotmatic SP face view
Honeywell Spotmatic SP top view
Honeywell Spotmatic SP side view