It's very simular. The KM is a lot closer to the Spotmatic F, as it has a
self timer and DOF preview. To make the K1000 all that Pentax did was
strip down the KM. Internally, they are pretty much the same, but the
K1000 uses plastic in places the Spotmatic F probably uses metal.
Todd
At 05:26 PM 5/14/01 -0700, you wrote:
>A big thank you to those who answered my question (below)
>about the SMC Takumar.
>In addition, you taught me a lot of other very interesting
>things about Spotmatics at the same time.
>
>Now here's a question I'm sure is pretty dumb (but I'm
>willing to admit ignorance if it helps me learn):
>
>QUESTION: Is the Pentax K1000 the same camera as the
>Spotmatic F, except for the lens mount not being a screw
>mount?
>
>Or are there other substantial differences?
>
>Thank you.
>
>
>
>
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