Is the Pentax k1000 the perfect film camera?

Question: Is the Pentax k1000 the perfect film camera!?

I have a canon ae1!. However, theres this ad for the Pentax k1000 in my area on craigslist for $50!. Is this a deal!? I've heard it is a great student camera!. Would it be worth it to have 2 manual film cameras!?Www@QuestionHome@Com

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IMO, having 2 35mm film cameras only makes sense if they both use the same lenses!.

Now if the K1000 comes with a couple of lenses and you plan to eventually buy a DSLR then the K1000 would be a good deal!. Why!? Because the Pentax K20D and K200D DSLRs can still use the older manual focus K-mount lenses from the K1000!.

Of course, you could keep black & white film in the Pentax and color film in the AE1!. Or ISO 100 film in one and ISO 400 film in the other!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

in my opinion all SLRs are perfect, they take a lens at the frount and move film from one side to the other!.!.!.!.!.!.

the k1000 and AE1 are fabulous cameras, i would keep the AE1 and maybe spend $50 on another canon lens, you will out grow these cams after your studenting

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ive used pentax film cameras and i love them, so yesWww@QuestionHome@Com