Pentax K1000
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The Asahi Pentax K1000 was introduced in 1976 as part of the line of cameras such as the Kx, K2, and KM which heralded change from M42 to K-mount. The K1000 was the most affordable camera of the line, aimed at the amateur photographer . It survived much longer than originally intended, with production running until 1997, and due to its ruggedness, and simplicity it became the archetypal students' camera. More than 3 million copies were sold, and production was moved from Japan to Hong Kong (19