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The Pentax K1000 is a great quality camera sold from 1976 to 1997 and is an excellent choice for learning about film photography. This book is the perfect companion for the K1000 and is specifically tailored to this camera so that you can rapidly increase your photography knowledge, ability and enjoyment. See the gallery for the table of contents. This book is available as both a printed copy (in handy A5 format with lay-flat binding) and as an electronic download (PDF version).

The Pentax KX builds on the lovely Pentax KM by adding in the afeatures: Viewfinder display of selected lens aperture Viewfinder display of selected shutter speed  Meter needle indicates the correct shutter speed Comes with a Pentax 50mm f/1.7 lens. It operates in full manual mode, with the built-in light meter. The viewfinder needle shows you the correct shutter speed alongside your selected shutter speed so that you know if the photo will be correctly exposed. Like the Pentax KM, the KX also has a self-timer, and depth-of-field preview button. Both very useful features. Has very clear and simple controls, so you can focus on composing the image. Very easy to shoot with and will really help you to learn about the fundamentals of photography. Also see our listings for wide-angle and telephoto lenses to expand your Pentax system. Condition Good condition with some minor scuffs Good quality 50mm lens.  All functions are working correctly including the light meter We also stock a selection of Pentax lenses for this camera - click HERE to view and expand your system !

An easy-to-use camera from 1985 - the Pentax P30 has fully automatic exposure control, where the camera sets both the aperture and shutter speed. All you need to do is to focus and shoot. In addition, the camera also offers fully manual exposure, so that you can have full control if you wish. The viewfinder has a nice bright readout telling you which exposure mode you are in (Manual or Automatic), plus the shutter speed. The P30 has a useful depth-of-field preview button, so that you can see how your photos will come out, and the camera comes with a 35-75mm zoom lens that spans from wide angle to light telephoto.  Condition Tested and in full working order Light seals replaced Supplied with batteries and lens cap Lens clear with no mould or scratches We also stock a selection of Pentax lenses for this camera - click HERE to view and expand your system !

Another very compact and easy to use point-and-shoot camera from the legendary Pentax Espio range. Great for beginners, but capable of excellent results.  Has an LCD screen on top displaying the film counter, flash mode and battery status. Automatically loads the film, and winds / rewinds.  Very nice to hold and use. This camera has a powerful and sharp 38-115mm zoom lens to capture action in a variety of situations, plus multi-point autofocus for accuracy. Features: Autofocus / auto film loading / auto film wind and rewind Built-in flash Self-timer Works with standard 35mm film LCD display  Takes a CR123A battery (included) Great for beginners Condition: In full working order. Body and lens in good condition. Some scuffs to the body but nothing major.  

A very compact and simple to use point-and-shoot camera. Great for beginners, but capable of excellent results.  Has an LCD screen on top displaying the film counter, flash mode and battery status. Automatically loads the film, and winds / rewinds. Has multi-point autofocus for greater focusing accuracy, and a powerful 38-140mm zoom lens. Features: Autofocus / auto film loading / auto film wind and rewind Built-in flash Self-timer Works with standard 35mm film LCD display  Takes a CR123A battery (included) Great for beginners   Condition: In full working order. Body and lens in good condition with a few scuffs from usage.  

Small, light, automatic and stylish. One of the easiest SLR cameras to use – perfect for any occasion. With original Pentax zoom lens. The Pentax ME is the easiest to use member of the Pentax ‘M’ series of SLRs (which also includes the ME-Super, MX). All three share the same lightweight and ultra-compact chassis, showcasing great build quality and lovely to use controls. The ME has automatic (aperture-priority) exposure, so is quick and easy to shoot with. You choose the lens aperture (which gives you control of depth-of-field) and the camera automatically sets the correct shutter speed. The clear LED display lets you know the shutter speed warns you of over / under exposure if needed. The 40-80mm Pentax zoom lens is great for street photography and general use. Pentax put some thought into making film loading easy too – when loading film the camera has a special spool with many slots so it is faster more reliable to load film correctly. There is also a little window on the back of the camera with a striped flag that moves when you wind film on to confirm that film is indeed loaded correctly. Simple, yet very useful. The viewfinder is a joy to use – big, clear and bright. Pentax also released a separate flash to go with the ME: the AF200S (we generally have these in stock). This offers auto flash exposure.   Specifications Shutter speeds from 1/2000 – 4s Simple film loading with ‘film loaded’ confirmation window Aperture priority automatic exposure LED viewfinder display: Shutter speed Exposure compensation Over / Under exposure Takes 2x LR44 batteries (supplied)  Condition Body in very good condition with a few light scratches from use Viewfinder is bright and clear Fully tested with all functions in working order including shutter / film winding / meter

The Pentax K1000 is a great quality camera sold from 1976 to 1997 and is an excellent choice for learning about film photography. This book is the perfect companion for the K1000 and is specifically tailored to this camera so that you can rapidly increase your photography knowledge, ability and enjoyment. See the gallery for the table of contents. This purchase is for the electronic download (you will receive a link to download the PDF file). There is a separate listing for the printed version (in handy A5 format with lay-flat binding).

The Pentax Spotmatic was the forerunner to the legendary Pentax K1000 and is an excellent camera for those keen to learn film photography. This example comes with a large aperture f1.8 Pentax Takumar 55mm lens. The camera operates in full manual mode, with the built-in light meter. The viewfinder has a needle that shows if you are over or underexposed. Just turn the shutter or aperture rings until the needle is in the central position for perfect exposure. Has very clear and simple controls, so you can focus on composing the image. Very easy to shoot with and will really help you to learn about the fundamentals of photography. Comes with original Pentax leather strap, lens cap and meter battery. Condition Very good condition all round - no major marks or scratches. Beautiful clear viewfinder with only a little dust Lens is in very good condition. All functions are working correctly including the light meter  

This enables M42 screwmount lenses to be used on a Pentax K-mount camera (e.g. ME, ME-Super etc).

This is a Pentax 35mm / f2.8 wide angle lens in very condition. Nice clear optics and a lens with no scratches / marks. Fits all Pentax SLRs using Pentax K-mount.  

Original leather case in good condition.

The Pentax Spotmatic was the forerunner to the legendary Pentax K1000 and is an excellent camera for those keen to learn film photography. This example comes with a large aperture f1.8 Pentax Takumar 55mm lens and the original leather case / strap. The camera operates in full manual mode, with the built-in light meter. The viewfinder has a needle that shows if you are over or underexposed. Just turn the shutter or aperture rings until the needle is in the central position for perfect exposure. Has very clear and simple controls, so you can focus on composing the image. Very easy to shoot with and will really help you to learn about the fundamentals of photography. Comes with original Pentax lens cap and meter battery. Condition Good condition all round - some scuffing from camera straps but no dents. Beautiful clear viewfinder with only a little dust Lens is in very good condition. All functions are working correctly including the light meter  

This is a Pentax M 135mm / f3.5 medium telephoto lens in excellent condition. Has excellent optics and little signs of use.  Fits the vast number of cameras using the Pentax K-mount bayonet (including Pentax ME, ME-Super, MX, etc). Comes with lens cap and rear cap. In full working order.

The Pentax K2 was introduced by Pentax in 1975 and at the time was the flagship camera featuring the new lens mount developed in conjunction with Zeiss and which was used by Pentax for many years after. It was more technically advanced than its predecessors and has a great metering system with shutter speed information visible in the viewfinder. It has both automatic and manual exposure modes, giving you the combination of both control and ease of use. It has a wide range of shutter speeds (from 8 seconds to 1/1000s) and also has a mirror lockup function. It takes 2 x LR44 batteries, but it can use shutter speeds from 1/125 to 1/1000s without batteries - handy if you run out while out shooting. It has a beautiful solid metal construction - better build quality than many later cameras. Comes with 55mm f/1.8 Pentax lens. Specifications Takes all 35mm film. Exposure modes Aperture priority auto, manual Shutter speeds: B + 8-1/1000s Batteries:  2 x SR44 Weight:  450g Condition Lens in excellent condition Body in very good condition with a lovely bright finish and no dents Case in great condition - very rare for this era

This is a Tamron 28-80mm / f3.5 zoom lens with a Pentax KAF fitting (for Pentax MZ series and other Pentax Autofocus SLRs. Optically in great condition, but a little scruffy on the exterior.

Compatible with all Pentax Manual and Automatic K-mount SLRs, this is a nice example of a popular zoom lens. Comes with lens cap and rear cap. Condition No lens mould / fungus / scratches or marks.  Exterior of lens body has a few scuffs and marks but generally good Focusing ring and aperture operate smoothly In full working order.

Combining the electronic functionality of an SLR with the superb quality of medium format photography, the Pentax 645 was a groundbreaking camera. Specifications: Takes 120 roll film with 15 shots per film Complete with 75 mm f/2.8 Pentax lens Shutter speeds of 15 seconds - 1/1000s + B Shutter release button on built-in hand grip Motorised film drive (single or continuous modes) Multiple exposure-control modes: Shutter speed priority automatic Aperture priority automatic Programmed automatic Manual TTL metered flash Programmed automatic flash Fixed prism viewfinder with telescopic eyepiece and built-in dioptre adjustment. Interchangeable focusing screens LED indication of shutter speed and aperture  Depth-of-field preview In excellent condition - a few minor scuffs on the body, but lens in superb condition. In full working order.

We have put together the essentials to kick-start your film camera photography journey. This kit includes: Pentax ME-Super with 50mm lens Guide to film photography (specifically using the ME-Super) Camera Film Strap One of the smallest and lightest SLR cameras yet has a fully metal body, large bright viewfinder and simple controls for automatic / manual operation. Reasons why your parents probably owned one ! The ME-Super is the all-rounder member of the Pentax ‘M’ series of SLRs (which also includes the ME, MX). All three share the same lightweight and ultra-compact chassis, showcasing great build quality and lovely to use controls. The ME-Super has both automatic (aperture-priority) and manual exposure modes to cope with a wide range of situations. In aperture priority you can choose the lens aperture (which gives you control of depth-of-field) and the camera automatically sets the correct shutter speed. The clear LED display lets you know the shutter speed warns you of over / under exposure if needed. If using manual mode there are two buttons on the top of the camera for you to select shutter speed and again the viewfinder tells you when exposure is correct. Pentax put some thought into making film loading easy too – when loading film the camera has a special spool with many slots so it is faster more reliable to load film correctly. There is also a little window on the back of the camera with a striped flag that moves when you wind film on to confirm that film is indeed loaded correctly. Simple, yet very useful. The viewfinder is a joy to use – big, clear and bright. Pentax also released a separate flash to go with the ME-Super: the AF200S (we generally have these in stock). This offers auto flash exposure and also syncs with the ‘flash ready’ LED in the ME-Super viewfinder which is a nice touch. Specifications Shutter speeds from 1/2000 – 4s Simple film loading with ‘film loaded’ confirmation window Aperture priority automatic / manual exposure modes LED viewfinder display: Shutter speed Exposure compensation Over / Under exposure Flash ready indicator 50mm lens  Takes 2x LR44 batteries (supplied)  Condition Body in very good condition with a few light scratches from use Viewfinder is bright and clear, with a little dust as expected Fully tested with all functions in working order including shutter / film winding / exposure meter

A very compact and simple to use point-and-shoot camera. Great for beginners, but capable of excellent results.  Has an LCD screen on top displaying the film counter, flash mode and battery status. Automatically loads the film, and winds / rewinds. Has multi-point autofocus for greater focusing accuracy, and a very powerful 38-170mm zoom lens. Features: Autofocus / auto film loading / auto film wind and rewind Built-in flash Self-timer Works with standard 35mm film LCD display  Takes a CR2 battery (included) Great for beginners Condition: In full working order. Body and lens in very good condition.  

This is a Pentax 135mm / f3.5 medium telephoto lens in superb condition. No external wear and great optics. Virtually as-new condition. Fits M42 screw mount SLRs (e.g. the Pentax Spotmatic). Comes with original metal lens hood.