Pentax K1000 + smc-M 2,8/28mm owned by Bill Zygmant

Pentax K1000 35mm SLR + SMC Pentax-M 28mm f/2.8 – Bill Zygmant Provenance A classic Pentax K1000 35mm SLR, fitted with an SMC Pentax-M 28mm f/2.8 wide-angle lens, with exceptional personal provenance from British press and entertainment photographer Bill Zygmant. Direct provenance – Bill Zygmant Serial numbers Pentax K1000 body: 0948023 SMC Pentax-M 28mm f/2.8 lens: 7569027 This camera was given to me by Bill Zygmant, and I can personally guarantee its provenance. I can also confirm that this was one of Bill’s working cameras, which he used when he was “out and about” photographing during his career. Bill built a remarkable career photographing British and international music, film and television personalities. His portfolio includes The Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono, Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Bee Gees, Marc Bolan, T. Rex, Rod Stewart, Suzi Quatro, Marianne Faithfull, Mary Hopkin, Lulu, Status Quo, Madness, Bananarama, Toyah, Captain Sensible, Oliver Reed, Patrick Macnee, Diana Rigg, Joanna Lumley, Barbara Windsor, Peter Davison, Tony Blackburn and Arnold Schwarzenegger, among many others. Bill also became involved in the management of Imagination, having originally worked with the group as a photojournalist. The Camera The Pentax K1000 is one of the most recognisable and enduring 35mm SLR cameras ever produced. Its simple mechanical design, manual focusing and straightforward controls made it particularly popular with photographers who wanted a reliable, uncomplicated camera. This example is fitted with the SMC Pentax-M 28mm f/2.8, a compact manual-focus wide-angle lens well suited to documentary, street and press photography. Specification Pentax K1000 35mm SLR SMC Pentax-M 28mm f/2.8 lens Pentax K-mount Manual focus Mechanical shutter Built-in light meter Shutter speeds up to 1/1000 sec Pentax lens cap Original camera strap Condition The camera shows substantial cosmetic wear, scratches and paint loss consistent with extensive use. It is offered untested. The shutter, light meter, film transport, lens and other functions have not been fully checked. Buyers should study all photographs carefully. Included Pentax K1000 camera body SMC Pentax-M 28mm f/2.8 lens Pentax lens cap Camera strap Photographs of the camera Photographs of myself with Bill Zygmant as additional supporting provenance A camera with a remarkable history — personally given to me by Bill Zygmant and confirmed by me as one of the cameras he used while working out and about.

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