Older all mechanical Pentax SLRs are indestructible to a point. Since
the K1000 has only been out of production for 4 years and still available
new in some markets, it still is a viable option. I found 2 over the last 2
months including a pristine all metal 1977 model and a "like new" Hong Kong
edition for less than 100 US. I kept the 77 model and traded the other
straight across for a equally pristine MX. The dealer did not know what he
had Either of these cameras will outlast MZ-M/ZX-M cameras IMHO.
As a member of the "old school" (my kids say "real old school) and
having had both the SFX-1n and PZ-1p. I still prefer a old mechanical SLR.
Bob Rapp
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From: "Collin Brendemuehl" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2001 10:52 PM
Subject: Re: Wanted K1000/MX
> Tom,
> They're ok to begin with, but they're old.
> EBay aside, even a good one has a number of
> years on it. That's hard to justify, in
> my mind. Better a newer ZX-M. Decent build
> and same character -- manual focus and classic
> manual exposure. Plus Av, Tv, Program, and
> DOF Preview to boot.
>
> And often cheaper than a K1000 or MX!
>
> If you're set on one of those bodies,
> Midwest Photo has a decent MX (black with some
> brassing), a couple of K1000 bodies, and a
> KM that looks pretty decent.
> www.mpex.com Ask for Abdi.
>
> Collin
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