It's a basic 35mm SLR along the same lines as a K1000, but with more features, like DOF preview, self timer, mirror lockup. I don't think you can use a power winder with one, because the bottom of the body has no provision for attaching one
Steve,
Here is a great site covering all of the Pentax K bodies: http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/ (http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/)
The K2 was the top of the line before the LX came out, offering an electronic shutter and aperture prio
Jan,
I know about that site, thank you, but it says little about the K2. Top of the line? It looks like a fairly basic SLR. I would have never suspected it were top of the line at one time.
Electronic shutter? Does that mean you can({
Well, I found some data tables on it on that site, thanks.
Mechanical shutter speeds are listed as 1000, X and B. I think that means 1000, 125 and B, not sure, but I think you get only 3 choices of shutter speeds without batteries. Bet
None of the K cameras accept a power winder, except for the special K2-DMD. They are all good, solid cameras, but at 30 years after manufacture I think I might prefer one of the mechanical models, the KX and KM.
The KM is just like a K1
Yes, the K2 was a much higher-end K mount Pentax when introduced. Very busy inside and not easy to work on though well made.
Thank you for the replies.
A lot of old, used cameras come through my hands, since I look for them now. A few years ago I didn't look for them, now I do. I found a K2 with a 55mm 1.8. I already had a few accessories laying around that will
Steve,
For best results I would stick with original Pentax K mount lenses; they are dirt cheap nowadays. As to the screw mount adapter - yes, it can be used, but is a pain. You will lose auto aperture operation, will have focus at full ope
I purchased a used Pentax K2 about 15 years ago now as a backup to my Pentax MX. WOW some backup! The K2 was the flagship of the Pentax K
series lineup. Think of it as a K1000 on steroids. The thing is built like a tank with all the features one woul
Am looking at a K2 for sale out of my state. The seller says he has no lenses for this camera so it was tested without one and no film was loaded either.
He (is not the original owner) says it has two issues:
1. the ASA ring seems to be s
Unless it has been dropped or otherwise abused, I'll bet this camera simply needs a CLA (cleaning/lubrication/adjustment). Back then they were built so well that it should not be worn out.
I have a Pentax K2DMD with a stuck ASA/ISO ring, and