Asahi Pentax Pentax K1000 SE
The Pentax K1000 SE is a 35mm film SLR variant of Asahi Pentax's K1000, a manually operated student-market camera that remained in production for decades after its mid-1970s introduction. The SE designation denotes a special edition trim of the standard K1000 body.
Auction data for the K1000 SE specifically is thin: a single UK saleroom result from 2022 hammered at £138, which is the only datapoint available to gauge what the camera is worth at wholesale level today. With so little verified sales history, that figure should be treated as indicative rather than a firm guide to current value or what the model reliably sells for in 2026.
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: August 2026
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| Aug 2026 | USD 120 | £90 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
Title: Vintage Asahi Pentax K1000 SE 35mm SLR Film Camera 50mm f/2 Lens Tested
Description:
This Special Edition variant is distinguished by its textured brown leatherette covering and a split-image focusing screen. The brown leatherette is secure. The viewfinder exhibits minor mirror degradation along the bottom edge. Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States |
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| Aug 2026 | USD 120 | £90 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
Title: Vintage Asahi Pentax K1000 SE 35mm SLR Film Camera 50mm f/2 Lens Tested
Description:
This Special Edition variant is distinguished by its textured brown leatherette covering and a split-image focusing screen. The brown leatherette is secure. The viewfinder exhibits minor mirror degradation along the bottom edge. Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States |
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| Aug 2026 | USD 132 | £99 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
Title: Pentax K1000 SE Silver 35mm SLR Film Camera w/ SMC Pentax 50mm f/2 Lens WORKING
Description:
Small dent, pictured. Does not affect photo quality. Tested and works great! Recent photos attached, taken in early spring of this year. Location: York, PA, United States |
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| Mar 2022 | £138 | £110 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors sale (Lot 661) Title: A Pentax K1000 SE SLR Camera
Description:
special edition, chrome, with Pentax-M f/1.7 50mm lens, body, G, shutter working, lens, VG |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Pentax K1000 SE worth today?
The only verified UK auction hammer result on file is £138 from 2022, so a confident current value cannot be quoted from this dataset alone.
How much does a Pentax K1000 SE sell for at auction?
On the single recorded sale, the price achieved was £138 at hammer, excluding buyer's and seller's commission.
Is the SE different from a standard K1000?
The SE is a special edition trim of the K1000; mechanically it shares the same 35mm SLR platform as the standard model.