Vintage Pentax Asahi K1000

The Pentax K1000, originally called the Asahi Pentax K1000, is a 35 mm film camera that was manufactured from 1976 to 1997. It's a single-lens reflex (SLR) camera with manual controls and a built-in light meter. It has a microprism spot focusing aid in the center, a built-in TTL light meter, and mechanical shutter speeds from 1/1000 sec to 1 second. The Pentax K1000 is a good camera for learning because it requires deliberate thought about setting framing, focus, and exposure.