·       Produced from 1976-1997
·       K-mount lens
·       Shutter speeds 1 to 1/1000 of a second (plus B)
·       Can take one battery for light meter (optional)
·       ASA 20-3200
·       Hotshoe flash mount

The Pentax K1000 is a fully mechanical and manual camera best suited for beginner photographers and those new to 35mm film. It is a very simple camera to use, hence its popularity. The K1000 also has the option to take a 1.5V battery to operate the in-built light meter.