Re: [APML]: Pentax K1000

[Cameron Tully-Smith <cameron@zippy.sonoma.edu>]

On Thu, 31 Oct 1996 LDodge@swri.edu wrote:

> 
> I'm sure I've seen a least one person on the list writing about using a 
> Pentax K1000 for astrophotography, but I can not remember who.  I saw a 
> used one advertised recently.  I assume it is a 35-mm single lens reflex.  
> Does that camera have a replaceable focusing screen?  How about a lock-up 
> mirror?  Fully mechanical bulb exposure?  

I just recently bought a K1000.  It doesn't have a replaceable focusing
screen.  No mirror lock-up.  It does have a fully mechanical bulb exposure
(it takes batteries, but those just run the light meter).  I'm happy with
it so far.  I've been using it with the top-hat method to avoid problems
that could result from mirror slam.

Cameron Tully-Smith
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