The K1000 became a classic both because it was seen as an ideal student
camera with just the basic controls, and none of that fancy stuff, and many
photo teachers recommend it (but I would think they would want DOF preview,
but that's another thread). It also gained a reputation back in it's day
as a quality, dependable, rugged camera while still being cheaper than the
competition. In later years, as it's been pointed out, many of the parts
were changed from metal to plastics, and the quality went down.
Now a days, I think the K1000 is overpriced on the used market, probably
from beginners buying one just because somebody told them too, not
realizing there are better cameras out there for that price. If you like
the K bodies, I would get a KX or a K2 as these were the top of the line.
Or if you want to combine the compact size of the ME with the fully
mechanical and manual K1000, seek out a MX. Of course, if you can get your
K1000 back for 20 quid, I would do that... Always nice to have a second body.
Todd
At 10:05 PM 7/5/01 +0100, you wrote:
>Hi
>Having returned to serious photography after a good few years out.
>
>I am amazed at the prices people are paying for the K1000 and the like.
>
>The K1000 was my first serious camera 20 years ago. Were they really that
>good ?
>
>I always thought they were pretty basic. I had mine a couple of years and
>changed to an OM2 and thought this was a huge leap forward in terms of
>metering lens quality handling etc.
>
>I am currently using an ME which I probably think is superior, although I
>have not picked up a K1000 for many years.
>
>The real question is do I need to call up my mate who bought it off me for
>20 quid 15 years ago and remind him it was just a long term loan and he can
>have his 20 quid back :-)
>
>regards Jez
>
>
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