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Rent NowPentax K1000 SE 35mm Film Camera with SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.7 Lens
The Iconic Student Workhorse in Special Edition Trim
The Pentax K1000 SE (Special Edition) is a legendary, completely mechanical 35mm SLR camera celebrated for its tank-like durability and stripped-down simplicity. Long considered the definitive teaching tool for film photography students and enthusiasts, the K1000 requires no battery to operate its shutter, relying solely on a cell to power its intuitive needle exposure meter. This Special Edition (SE) variant distinguishes itself from the standard model by utilizing a more textured, premium leatherette skin and an upgraded, easier-to-focus split-image microprism focusing screen. Bundled with the exceptionally sharp, fast SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.7 normal prime lens, this classic analog kit offers a purely tactile, rewarding photography experience.
Key Features & Engineering
Completely Manual Analogue Experience: Features a fully mechanical shutter design that fires across all speeds (1/1000 sec down to 1 second, plus Bulb) without requiring battery power, ensuring total functionality in extreme temperatures.
Upgraded SE Focusing Screen: The Special Edition chassis features a clear split-image matte screen surrounded by a microprism collar, making manual focus target acquisition significantly quicker and more precise than the standard K1000 matte screen.
Classic Pentax K-Mount System: Built around the rugged, universally supported Pentax K bayonet mount, offering immediate native access to hundreds of premium vintage SMC Pentax, Takumar, and high-quality third-party optics.
Intuitive Needle Metering: Features a reliable, center-weighted Through-The-Lens (TTL) CdS light meter. It displays a simple, highly visible needle indicator inside the optical viewfinder to guide users toward perfect exposure balance.
Fast f/1.7 Normal Prime Lens: The included 50mm f/1.7 lens provides a natural, human-eye perspective. Its bright f/1.7 aperture makes it an outstanding choice for low-light indoor shooting, street snapshots, and producing beautiful shallow depth of field.
Item Condition & Notes
Cosmetic Condition (Body): Good condition overall. The camera body shows honest signs of vintage character, with scattered light scratches and finish wear located primarily around the base plate, top prism edges, and camera back. The leatherette skin remains fully intact and firmly adhered.
Optical Condition (Lens): The glass contains some scattered internal dust particles and a few light, superficial cleaning scratches on the front/rear elements. These minor imperfections are typical for a vintage lens of this era and will not affect image contrast, color rendering, or final photograph clarity under standard shooting conditions.
Mechanical & Electronic State: Fully tested and functional. The mechanical shutter curtains fire accurately at all speeds, the film advance lever cycles smoothly, the film compartment latches securely, and the internal viewfinder meter responds perfectly to light changes.
Technical Specifications
Camera Classification: 35mm Mechanical Single-Lens Reflex (SLR)
Lens Mount Type: Pentax K-Mount
Shutter Mechanism: Focal-plane shutter (1/1000 to 1 sec; plus Bulb mode)
Flash Synchronization: X-sync hot shoe and PC socket terminal at 1/60 sec
Exposure Metering: TTL center-weighted CdS needle indicator (powered by 1x LR44/A76 battery)
Viewfinder Magnification: Bright pentaprism with 0.91x magnification and 93% coverage
Lens Profile: SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.7 Prime
Filter Thread Size (Lens): 49 mm
