K1000 age
Welcome to the forum.
The K1000 was produced in huge numbers from 1976 up to the 1990s. Unfortunately serial number ranges for Pentax are not very well reported so narrowing it down is difficult, apart from noting that early cameras had metal top plates and I understand that late models were plastic.
Hope that helps!
Best regards, John
I found an early looking example (all metal and Asahi Pentax on the pentaprism) with a serial number 7684766
The original production was in Japan, moved to Hong Kong and then again moved to China (cc1990). The original camera (made in Japan) is all metal , whereas the later model (made in China) has a number of cheaper plastic components.
As far as I am aware the serial numbers are not coded and do not provide much by way of insight into the year and place of manufacture
Steve
You can also advertise it here in the Classifieds section of the forum. A picture and a detailed description of what is included would help.
As for price, then a copy of Amateur Photographer will give you lots of adverts indicating dealer prices and your price for a private sale should be somewhat lower. eBay will also give a good idea of price levels.
Good luck with the sale.
Best regards, John
I believe that only the early cameras have a raised circular dimple in the top panel between the film rewind and the prism housing, mine certainly does. The later cameras (the majority produced) had a smooth top panel.
Incidentally, I seem to remember it costing around £127, including the standard 55mm f2.0 lens and an ever ready case, which was an awful lot of money to me back then!
John
If the Fuji body fails then replacing it with another good one could be more difficult than having the pentax repaired/replaced if you ever needed to.
Best regards, John
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