Pentax Asahi K1000 + 50mm 1:2

Preorder Information This camera is currently available for preorder. Once you place your order, our team will source, test, and prepare the camera with full functionality and quality assurance before shipping. Please note that this process typically takes 3–4 working weeks. You will receive updates at every stage — from sourcing to final testing and dispatch. Each preorder camera goes through our Berlin Photo Studio inspection process, ensuring that you receive a fully functional and reliable vintage camera ready to shoot film straight out of the box.

The Pentax Asahi K1000 is one of the most iconic 35mm SLR cameras ever made — a timeless mechanical classic that has introduced generations to the beauty of analog photography. Built with simplicity and durability in mind, the K1000 features a fully manual operation and a bright optical viewfinder that encourages photographers to slow down and engage deeply with each shot. With its solid metal body, smooth focusing, and accurate through-the-lens (TTL) light meter, it’s a tool that demands presence and rewards patience. Beloved by students, artists, and professionals alike, the K1000 embodies everything that makes film photography meaningful: craft, control, and connection.

Features

• 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) manual focus film camera

• Solid metal body with classic Pentax K-mount

• Fully mechanical shutter — battery only powers the light meter

• Shutter speeds from 1s to 1/1000s + Bulb

• Bright viewfinder with TTL light metering

• Compatible with all Pentax K-mount lenses

• Reliable, easy-to-use design perfect for learning and long-term shooting

• Compact, durable, and built to last