Earlier in the year I posted the following:
“Yep, this is where it all started. The Pentax K-1000 was my first camera, and was the tool I used to learn the basics of photography. I still talk about this camera when somebody asks me how I got started. In my opinion, I wish they came out with a digital version of the K-1000 as most people starting out today, never get the fundamentals of photography.”
Well that was then and this is now. Today I picked up a used K1000 from a friend who was clearing out her closet. I couldn’t resist. Certainly not the most high tech of instruments, but put in a roll of black & white film and away you go. The camera came with 2 lenses and looks to be in pretty good shape. All I need is a new battery for the light meter. On a side note, Michelle has been looking to learn how to work a SLR so I think i’ll hand her the camera, a book, 2 rolls of black & white film and an assignment sheet and send her on her way. Fun!