Thanks for all of your help, guys. This should get me started. Now, to buy some film...

-D

Good information here. Seems like a friendly community. One final question:
Wil any A-series lense work be compatible?

Cool!

Thanks very much for the prompt replies. I will check the battery, and I was going to pick up a book or two as it is.
John, thank you for telling me about the quality of the camera and a touch of history. Your caution for the cable actuator is appreciated.
George, I think those links will be invaluable.

I wonder if anyone has any suggestions if I wanted to pick up another lense or two, for non-specific photography. I think I will try to find some basic filters, as well.

-D

Hi to all. I was just given an old Pentax K1000 when I mentioned to someone that I wanted to get into non-digital photography. It didn't come with much, just a remote trigger (I guess that is what you might call it), and the writing on the lens says SMC Pentax-A 1:2 50mm.

I don't know much of anything about these cameras, or really, cameras at all. I browsed this forum for a while and learned a little, but not much. It's a pretty weighty camera (the metal camera is desirable over the plastic, I understand. Makes sense).

I wonder if someone might take the time to tell me a little about this camera.
Thanks!

-Daniel