This pentax film camera is completely mechanical and. 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. But as i hold it and stare at its blocky asahi pentax logo, i cant help but compare it to another pentax, the sv. Youll find new or used products in pentax k film cameras on ebay. The last model with that marquee rolled down the assembly line in 1997, an amazing 21year production span. This film camera is a singlelens reflex slr camera, which many modern users recognize as the forerunner to the dslr, which is simply a digital slr camera. It is a legend, moreso than many cameras aimed at professionals. The k has earned a reputation as a solid reliable camera with. Best film for the pentax k 35mm slr camera james grundy.
The pentax k 35mm slr is one of photographys greatest, most popular and longestlived cameras. Get the best deal for pentax film cameras from the largest. The pentax k originally marked the asahi pentax k is an interchangeable lens, 35 mm film, singlelens reflex slr camera, manufactured by asahi optical co. Pentax was originally the name of another 35mm slr camera model, introduced in 1957 and successor of the asahiflex.
The pentax me is a classic late 1970s basic 35mm film slr. Jan 07, 2011 asahi optical company is the manufacturer of the cameras and has a very hallowed history. The best pentax film cameras film, 35mm and instant film. Internally, the mx is essentially a smaller, lighter version of the pentax kx, and otherwise has little in common with the rest of the. The camera has a mechanical shutter with speed range from to 1 and bulb. The k s inexpensive simplicity was a great virtue and earned it an unrivaled popularity as a basic. Unlike other slr and dslr cameras, the k is simple and has little to no learning curve. Feel free to use the meter in another camera, or use the pocket light meter on your ipod. Most 35mm cameras expect us to guess if their film is wound or not to the next frame.
It was pentaxs flagship professional slr until the introduction of the pentax lx. 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. Save up to 40% off retail price and get a 180day warranty. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Nov 07, 2016 in fact, as a fan of minimalist mechanical cameras i expected to really fall for the k. Shutter dial operates as it shouldaperture and focus rings operate as they shouldlens ring has small dent see photofilm advance. Asahi pentax k 35mm slr film camera body for parts or repair. Pentax k shooting film this video talks about shooting film in a pentax k, adjusting isoasa, shutter speed and aperture. Buy and sell used pentax film cameras at keh camera. It offers everything a photographer needs to produce highquality images.
Pentax film cameras for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Still, film images are starting to be more popular and that means that film cameras are definitely coming back in vogue. This camera is able to do a lot for its age and still has a low price point. Some photographers think that film photos look much better than digital photos and also enjoy the process of developing the film themselves. The k is popular among photography students and newcoming amateur photographers. The pentax k was released in 1976 by the asahi optical company. The k s extraordinary longevity makes it a historically significant camera. The pentax k is a 35 mm slr film camerafirst released some 30 or so years ago. Pentax k 50 mm lens kit 35mm slr film camera for sale. Shop ebay for great deals on pentax k film cameras. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Jul 26, 2015 a question that i answer on a weekly basis is i wanna start shooting film, but what camera should i start with. It came out with its first slr, the asahiflex i in 1951.
The pentax k is one of photographys greatest cameras. Jun 04, 2018 vintage pentax k 35mm film camera with 50mm lens ebay pentax makes better cameras that sell for less, and yet. One of the most popular cameras for students today first learning photography with film and darkroom methods. The best pentax film cameras film, 35mm and instant film camera. Due to changes in the company and the popularity of the pentax camera, the asahi optical company became pentax in 2002. It has aperturepreferred automatic electronic exposure control. Pentax k 35mm slr film camera with 50 mm lens kit for.
Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. The pentax k is an all mechanical manual 35mm film slr single lens reflex slr. The name comes from the shape of the prism, a pentaprism, used in slr cameras. Aug 03, 2017 experimental infrared film rollei ir 400if you are feeling a little experimental with your photography then you cant go past having a shoot with some infrared film it must be one of the best films for the pentax k to have a play around with. Though more than a decade apart, the sv and the k are essentially the same camera.
Hoh rainforest, washington by jorgerodriguez, shot with a pentax asahi k on kodak 400 film design and hardware. Aug 03, 2015 in this video i go over all of the basics of how to use the pentax k slr film camera. The lightmeter is activated by a lever on the side of the camera, which also stopped down the lens. A 35mm camera will give me more choice i think in terms of results. Schneider 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. Pentax k film cameras for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Vintage pentax spotmatic sp 35mm film slr camera with prime lens bargain. The ks extraordinary longevity makes it a historically significant camera.
Canon ae1 35mm film camera slr manual focus w fd 50mm lens. Before you go shooting, be sure to compare the ks meter to a good light meter. Get the best deals on pentax k film cameras when you shop the largest online selection at. They say asahi pentax, with aoco engraving on the prism. Pentax asahi k slr 35mm film camera film, 35mm and. The pentax k is an interchangeable lens, 35 mm film, singlelens reflex slr camera, manufactured by asahi optical co. The viewfinder is quite bright and easy to see through.
Pentax was one of their 35mm singlelens reflex slr cameras, which debuted in 1957. Jun 05, 2016 the pentax k is a ridiculously simple camera to use and thats why it is one of the favourites of newcomers to the 35mm film realm. Asahi pentax spotmatic slr professional 35mm film camera. Mar 29, 2019 the pentax k is an easy to find and relatively easy to use film slr that was produced from 1976 to 1997. The pentax mx was a 35 mm singlelens reflex camera produced by asahi optical co, later pentax of japan between 1976 and 1985. Pentax is the name of their first slr with a pentaprism pentaprism pentax which came out in 1957. Thats where cameras like the pentax asahi k slr 35mm film camera are starting to pick up again in popularity. In this video i go over all of the basics of how to use the pentax k slr film camera. Home pentax user forum pentax film slr cameras forum what is the best pentax 35mm film slr. Although the pentax k100 is now discontinued, it is still easy to find second hand models and is a great choice for photography students due to its affordability and ease of use. First love, first car, first marriage, first kid, first heartbreak, and first camera. Its got a solidly built body and feels good to hol and has a shutter that looks a lot like the one in my spotmatic made from rubberised silk.
Get answers to your questions in our photography forums. While this slr camera was never marketed as a professionallevel camera, it was nevertheless still used by many professionallevel photographers due to its popularity and ease of use. Because of its incredibly long production run the same duration as the nikon f3 and the numbers of cameras built, the pentax k has carved. With a production run spanning more than two decades 19761997, more than three million of these film.
Page 1 page 2 table of contents page 3 parts list page 4 frontright side view page 5 left side view page 6 specifications page 7 using smc pentaxaf lens page 8 attaching and detaching lens page 9 inserting battery page 10 basic operating instructions page 11 compose and focus page 12. You focus and pick the aperture, and the pentax me picks the shutter speed automatically. This camera, the pentax asahi, is one of the more popular because of the abilities that it had during its first run. Take both color and blackandwhite pictures when you use this pentax k 35mm slr film camera with 50mm lens kit. New listing asahi pentax k 35mm slr film camera 55mm f2 lens new seals rare japan model. Honeywell pentax spotmatic sp, sp, s1, s100 slr professional film camera vintage camera with lens. The k was originally labeled as the asahi k, and is an interchangeable lens, 35mm film camera.
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