Pentax K1000 - Best Intro to Shooting Film
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- Опубликовано: 25 июл 2015
- A question that I answer on a weekly basis is "I wanna start shooting film, but what camera should I start with?"
My answer is ALWAYS the Pentax K1000. There are numerous reasons why I consider this the best beginner camera for shooting film and that's what I go over in this video. If you're looking to pick up your first film camera, look no further.
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Thank you! I'm 78 days sober and started going back to my old hobbies. I just got a pentax!
hey! don't know you but happened to see this old comment and was curious how things are with the camera and with sobriety
I hope 3 years later you are still strong stranger and i hope your photos are fire :)
Bought mine in 1979, still going strong.
Oh yeah. It is one of best camera I ever found.
hows the quality when you use newer lense on this cmaera?
No you didn’t
Just found one for $10 at a charity shoo for my partners first film camera. Keep your eyes open for the good deals.
Are they expensice to fix ?? I hear they light meter tends to go put in these
My dad bought a k1000 for his high school photography class and now I'm using it for my college photography class
I am 20, and I am currently working as a videographer, amongst other things. I am also going to school for cinematography, and yesterday evening my father said he had something he wanted to give me. I didn't have a clue as to what it was, but he comes out with an old, but tough case. It was this very camera. Only difference being it is a Honeywell model. He insisted I should have it, and I was happy to do so. I saw how much this meant to him, considering he was given this camera at a young age, and traveled Japan, Korea and the US, during his time in the military. It is because of him that I wanted to pursue filmmaking and that side of creativity, due to him introducing me to movies and pop culture, when I was two.
Just wanted to say this. This camera already means a lot to me, and I hope to find as much use and inspiration out of it, as my father did.
Awesome! My Dad passed me down his Pentax ME which was my very first SLR camera. I remember it being quite the investment for him when he bought it sometime around 1978 if Im not mistaken. I still shoot it on a regular basis until today.
I just got a K1000 in one of those "hey do you want this before I throw it away" exchanges. Looks to be in good shape!
damn man youre lucky. im gonna go ahead and buy it like for a full price. i wish i had one of those exchanges ever. lmao
my first camera in 1984. shot 3 highschool yearbooks with it.
In 2018 it looks like they’re using AR15’s for that
Bought mine on eBay for 25 dollars with a lens, lady had no idea what she was selling
Lucky you
I also got a good deal, it was at an antique shop for only $95 with a standard lens, and a flash module, all with original instructions/warranty info
I wish there were more people like that on eBay lol
Your so lucky man.
Damn! Thats a steal.
my grandad recently gave me his old k1000, probably the best present i've ever received
My uncle recently passed and I was given his k1000. Never knew about it before and I have no previous experience but I’m really excited to start getting into photography. Great video thank you so much for the info
I always love your vids Matt, you never go into the nitty gritty stuff and that's what puts you a cut above the rest for me.
You use the gear and just keep it simple.
Those photos at the end made me smile so much and I love the way you implemented them.
Love your work as always man, hope you're all doing well.
As referenced in the vid, this was the standard High School newspaper camera and was the platform that I learned the basics of photography back in the late 70s. A rugged no frills work of art, still have my original from 1978 with a 135mm lens somewhere in my basement. This video has inspired me to dig it out and run through a couple rolls or T-Max or Ilford.
This is a great video! It really broke down the basics of this camera. Thanks!
Thanks Matt! My k1000 is coming in the mail soon and can't wait to shoot with it!
Thank you so much for this video. My dad has had this camera for 40 years and I found it recently, this video answered some questions I had and now I think I'm ready to go!
Great video, this is what I tell everyone to start with or when I was teaching a film class in college. It's a great camera. And the fact it's so easy to get a hold of as well. I'll be sending this around to some friends!
Just bought this exact camera setup from a peddler mall for $45. I don’t know much about cameras but nearly shit myself when searching it online and saw they go for $130-300. This video is teaching me so much
Aaaaah I just got my first film camera and it is this one! I am so excited to start. Thank you for this video :)
What a great video and very helpful! Now I'm confident when I go out and take some cool pics! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
This was also my first camera that I learned from back in High School. We took pictures of each other and then learned how to develop and print. I miss those days.
Bought one for a photo class at my college. This was a very helpful video, thank you.
These were indeed the go-to beginner cameras in the late 70's/early 80's. I used to see them everywhere!!
I was given this camera by my aunt in freshman class of photography and i love it i found myself learning so fast and understanding lighting amazingly fast and than got more advance and started to understand lighting around plus using my meter so much better that i could find my perfect exposure in any condition. I got into photos into art shows and yearbook with this camera. I would definitely recommend. now I'm on the search for my next film camera.
Love this camera! Love your channel! I finally found someone who enjoys film photography and old cameras as much as me!
Matt, After subscribing to your channel the urge to shoot film has bitten this old man again. Today 9/6/2015 I picked up a absolute prime k1000 that appears it has never been used. I owned one of these more than 30 years ago a trip coming down memory lane. Thank you for relighting the film flame a break from digital coming up.
Loving your channel Matt, thank you very much!
This is my first and current camera and I have made wonderful stuff with it! After two rolls I understood exposure more than never before and I love the way it feels every time I press the shutter...
If you are starting, GET-THIS-CAMERA
and also it's really inexpensive:)
Great video!! I did not start with this camera when I got into film photography but it is today my go to camera. I really enjoy its simplicity and versatility. Thanks for putting this video.
Thanks for the support! After borrowing this one for the review, I'm convinced I'll buy one just to use from time to time.
This video really helped me decide on if I should get this camera or not! Definitely a must have! I also shoot with a Minolta XG-M (: awesome video! Keep up the good work
really is a great camera! was my first film camera I shot with around a year ago and so pleased I used it, understand exposure and settings so well and is just an all round tank!
Best review I've seen. Helped a lot thank you
Hey man, thanks so much! just starting out and getting this camera tomorrow, your right! trying to learn about aperture and shutter speed and everything is confusing for a beginner like myself! thanks for making this simple!
That was incredibly helpful. My mum just found her Pentax KM, which used to be her dad's camera before hers, and gave it to me as I'm starting to get into photography but didn't want to spend my life savings on a camera to learn on. This video just cleared so much up! Thank you so very much!
The K1000 was a KM with some features (incl the self timer) removed for cheapness. The KM in turn was a 1970 Spotmatic but given a bayonet mount. Not many people realise the KM was a better camera so a KM can be cheaper than a K1000.
loved this review ! thank you!!!!!! all in the info i needed
Just got the same camera. This video is incredibly helpful with learning the basics of film photography. Thank you!!!
Picked up a K1000 with the original manual and straps today at a flea market for $15! It has dents and dings, but it came with the 28mm, 50mm, and 105mm, some filters, a roll of Velvia, a really cheap JCPenny flash and a really nice leather camera bag! The camera had the battery inside so loaded up a roll of HP5 and it works like a charm! So excited! Thanks for the info matt!
I first learnt film photography using this camera I own a fully manual zorki 4, rollei b35 and a few others this is an exceptional video and really helps others get a more understanding of film cameras great work
Awesome video man. Very straight to the point. Thank you!
I've been shooting film with a k1000 for a while now and I plan on keeping. such a fun camera to learn and just go shoot love your Chanel keep it up :)
Very good review mate! you are taking the people through an emotional journey with this video, which is the right way in my opinion to talk about photography and cameras! I myself have a ME super, and I'm also planing on getting a K1000, so i can understand your backwards journey about this camera!. regards!
Nice touch withe shutter sound effects towards the end. I love that sound.
My dad had one of these, it was the first camera I ever used as a kid. But no idea where it ended up. Trying to get one now to bring back those good old memories of film days. Thanks for the video. Very informative.
Another quality video. I swear they get better every time. I love my Pentax k1000. It was my first serious camera and first film camera. I have the brown leatherette version. The Volkswagen Bug of the film camera world; everything you need and nothing else.
I will definitely be forwarding this video to my friends who keep asking me what camera they should get to get started in film. Thanks you for this!
I appreciate the kind words and the support! Really enjoyed doing this video.
I could tell! Probably why it is as good as it is. Just keep doing what you love, man!
As a former owner of both a K1000 and VW Beetles (3 of them), I concur.
Bought mine off a retired couple for $20. Love this camera, still use it all tbe time. Thanks for the great review.
Thank you so much for this video! I just bought a Pentax k1000 I have no photography experience and you really made it easy for me to figure out my camera :)
It's what I began with in the 80's. Great learning tool.
A really solid, reliable camera. I've had one for many years. YMMV with the meter. There are reports of the meters having become inaccurate. Mine has. A user may have more success with the sunny 16 rule or a simple hand-held meter. With an adapter, M-42 screw mount lenses work very well on this frame. The stock lenses were good and had excellent coatings.
My literature teacher just gifted me her Pentax k1000 and I’m so excited to use it! Thank you for the help!
Loved this and the pictures were absolutely beautiful
Wow, thanks. Really informative and you just made me start to think about getting one!
I started out with a point and shoot camera about 8 years ago and although I later found my dad's old film camera and it seemed fascinating I didn't have the inspiration to put in a roll and try it out...
All this time I learned the basics and last year I bought myself a DSLR and was quite happy stepping up a level.
Last Christmas I received a Praktica MTL 5 (simple 35mm SLR) from a friend along with a roll of Fujifilm, so I had no more excuses not to give it a try :)
I've been hooked ever since and film made me discover a whole new world of photography, starting with the classics, aestheticism, photo books...
Now, my DSLR stays home most of the time.
Oh, and lots of great photos on a single roll of film. I really like the portrait.
Perfect review Matt! you just earned a sub :D
This video is amazing! I’m receiving my k1000 this week I’m so so excited!
Great video Matt! I've just started my own channel and you have been a wonderful inspiration.
Just picked one up for 12.50 with a 50mm f2 and flash. Excited to start taking some photos! Thanks for the rundown
I just got one of these babies as a tip from a client. Thanks for the information. Pictures are very good!
I started with a k1000 30 years ago, and just now returned to it because it's the best.
Good stuff.....I just got one and this really helped....Thanks Matt!
The most informative video! Thanks so much
Thanks so much for this video. Super useful
Hey Matt.
I've got both the K-1000, and an AE-1 Program. Both great cameras but i personally prefer the K-1000, (Less electronics perhaps?). It just feels right when shooting. I'd also like to say that it's truly great to see your black and white work, i've learnt so much about pushing and pulling film, developing etc from your channel. A fantastic approach to educating and getting the information back out there, thankyou.
Amazing video man! Gonna go out and try to find one for myself to add to the collection!
Got one ordered! Can't wait it to arrive and use it with my Chinon 50mm f1.7
wow thank you so much for this video 🙌🏻
Good morning, Matt. I really enjoyed your video on the Pentax K1000. I am just getting back into shooting film again, and dug out my old K1000 and lenses the other day. You are right, it truly is a pleasure any very easy to shoot with. A friend of mine is also getting back into film photography as well. She has a Pentax, too, but it is an ME Super SLR. I also agree that lenses are dirt cheap, compared to other lenses. Years ago, I would haunt the pawn shops, finding many good lenses for next to nothing. So keep up the good work, and keep shooting.
had a pentax k1000 when I took a photography class at Houston Community College a few years ago. I used it for Black and White photos.. Class was good and so was the camera! I miss the camera.
My great grandpa gave me his if you yours back before he passed away and I never figured out how to work it but this video with everything now can't wait to defeat to Venice this weekend 💕💕
Terrific - simple, straightforward, thanks : )
This was my first camera recomended by my bass player on the cruise ships in the Carribean 1979, bought in St Thomas US virgin islands...a brilliant camera, I now no longer have .. had an MX and still have an ME Super..All brilliant cameras.. On the K1000 I learnt all my basics and got some great pics.....great camera to learn all the fundamentals.
My first camera was a pentax spotmatic. Basically the same camera but a decade or so older. It looks pretty much the same, but it has a m42 screw lens, no hot shoe on top, and an insane build quality. I think you could probably use it to nail nails into the wall and it would still work. But since it is older (and it is a bit harder to find lenses for it) you can often get them for even less money.
Super helpful man! Just started shooting and using this camera!
Great video , you earned my sub and now i'm gonna pick up a k1000
I've had mine for over a year and the light meter is broken but I still take great shots with it! Highly recommend it!
Great video! Thanks , Matt! I started with the Minolta SR-T 201.
Thanks for watching! That's a solid camera!
Just picked this camera up at a garage sale for $10 this video was super helpful I stopped half way to order film. Can't wait to shoot!
Hey matt, yes the Pentax K1000 is a great little camera and i started out with one of those way back in the day. I have just started getting back into film again and have just purchased 2 Practikas and a Nikon em, also i just picked up one of my favourite cameras a Exakta RTL1000 with a Zeiss 50mm for a steal on ebay..
Great vid
keep up the great work = Respect from the UK
Great and encouraging video as I find the technicalities a bit over whelming too - looking forward to taking pictures!!
I went to an antique store a couple years ago and came across a backpack with this camera in it (in excellent condition) with two 50mm lenses and one 200mm lens, as well as other accessories. $70. Seller’s only request was that I would use it and care for it.
This was the first film camera I used when I was in high school!
Love my K1000. I bought a couple of other film SLRs and the K1000 is still my favorite.
im at the beginning-most stage of photography and currently own a nikon d3500 that i got for my 16th birthday and i was interested in shooting in film, and my grandfather just gave me his pentax k1000 today, with a couple lenses and everything i could need to start, so i'm glad to hear this is such a good beginner camera(: i hope i can give him some good photos to add to his collection from this camera!
My first and for 18 years only SLR, I still use, love and recommend it. One small thing though - keep a lenscap on if you don't use it, the light meter in this camera is always active and will drain the battery whenever light falls into the lens.
Recently I purchased another camera that might rival the K1000 as the perfect beginners camera though - the East German Praktica MTL 5 by Pentacon Dresden (or similar models, in the West it was sold as "Revue") is as simple, dirt cheap, built to last forever and has one advantage - the depth of field preview button which also activates the light meter so it's not always active. Also, they feature a quick loading mechanism for film and a metal shutter. The Prakticas might even have inspired the Japanese cameras, they introduced the M42 standard which was adapted by Pentax too and were the first European cameras with TTL metering. Otherwise they are quite similar, simple needle for metering and absolutely easy to use. The Pentacon lenses are really great too and glass for this camera - or any M42 - is probably even cheaper than Pentax K lenses (which are already dirt cheap).
I literally love this thing. My mom bought it before I was born. 26 yrs old now. Besides gear lube was the only thing I've had to do to it. Used this all throught high school and now using the same camera for weddings!
Thanks for sharing, very interesting camera for its simplicity.
Great video! I have my dads old Minolta srt-100 but I was thinking about getting the K1000 because of its simplicity. Hopefully I'll be able to find one at a good price. Also I can't wait for your X100T review I've read a lot about that camera and its is absolutely awesome!
I'm sure you'll find one at a good price.
I appreciate the support! The X100T review will be a fun one.
Super helpful thank you!
This was so great to find. I shoot digital and am starting to find it unsatisfying in some respects. I picked up the K1000 with 3 lenses, bag and 2 flashes. at a thrift store for $30. It looks brand new. The lenses are a 135/3.5, 50/2 and a 70-200/4.5 zoom. I can't wait to put my first roll of film through this camera.
great video, thanks ! Just bought one of these and waiting for it to arrive. I own a full frame Sony A7IV but wanted to learn to use a film camera. This was recommended to me.
I bought the SE version of the K1000 and I love it!
Very nice video. My beginner camera was the Minolta SRT.
Thanks! I have a soft spot for Minoltas.
great video matt, i shoot with pentax k1000 and just love the simplicity of the thing keep on the good job on the channel
Thanks for the support!
But how can I get photo that I have shoot ? I mean it don't have memory or anything ?
I am a beginner your video really helped!! I do have questions about using it... I am also hands on learner so it's quite difficult for me having to learn when I don't have someone in front of me showing me
so cool review !!!! you're awesome thanks
Picked this camera up today! Can’t wait to use it!
How much its cost?
@@davitan2610 mine was around £250
Bought a Sony a6000 mirror-less recently, but upon a trip to a thrift store while on vacation I found this camera with an Asahi 50mm 1.7, an Albinar 135mm 2.8, "remote" shutter cable, and one heck of a psychedelic camera strap; it even came with some old Albinar lens tissue paper lol. Really inspired by the old technology. Definitely looking more into this hobby. Great video thanks
My first camera at 12 yrs old. Man, was I excited!
Still one of my favorite cameras to shoot with. Still prefer it over an AE-1, it's still my go-to!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
Thanks for this video! I've been thinking about shooting with a film SLR camera and saw a lot of cheap ones online but I wasn't sure with what to start with. Thanks for the help! Hoping to get a Pentax K1000 in the future.
Excellent video! I'm ready to start shooting
Great advice. I learned on one in 1987 and after going back to film and having used most manual cameras, Ive just gone back to the K1000. Anything else is not needed in term of features. The needle on the K1000 and KM is my favourite. So simoke. I mean on my first day in college our tutor explained the basics. All automation just complicates matters