Pentax K1000
The Pentax K1000 is a robust, fully mechanical 35mm SLR film camera renowned for its simplicity and reliability. It features a manual focus system with a bright viewfinder and a split-image focusing screen. The camera offers manual exposure control with shutter speeds ranging from 1/1000s to 1s, plus Bulb mode. A built-in light meter assists with exposure, powered by a single battery. Its K mount accepts a wide range of lenses. The K1000 is a classic, user-friendly camera ideal for learning photography.
Files
The factory service manual for the K1000. Many mechanical Pentax cameras shared the same mechanisms, so a useful reference.
Other Resources
This is a fantastic in-depth overhaul of a K1000 from Sam's Camera bench on Youtube. Also very relevant to repairing other similar Pentaxes such as the Spotmatics and the KM or KX