Pentax K1000 User Manual

BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. TURN ON LIGHT METER
Remove the lens cap and the meter circuit is on . The CdS cells
measure the light coming through the lens for correct exposure.
2. SET FILM SPEED
Lift the outer ring of the shutter speed dial and turn it until the
same number as the ASA/ISO number of the film you're using
appears
next to the small orange index alongside the figure 1.
3. SET SHUTTER SPEED
Turn the shutter speed dial and set the speed you wish to use to
the index. Generally, you should use the fastest possible shutter
speed to avoid blurred pictures caused by camera movement. Try
starting with 1/125 sec . outdoors in daylight and 1/60 sec.
indoors .
4. COMPOSE AND FOCUS
While viewing through the viewfinder, turn the focusing ring
until your subject comes into sharp focus.
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Pentax K1000 Specifications

General

ISO Range	20-3200
Lens Mount	Pentax K
Shutter Speed	1/1000s to 1s, Bulb
Metering	Center-weighted
Focus	Manual
Flash	Hot shoe