Have you seen the Pentax Serial Number Database? Use it to keep track of your serials, prevent theft, and see if the item you're about to buy is. Nov 9, 2018 - Welcome to the Pentax Serial Number Database at test. This database contains an ever-evolving listing of serial numbers for every kind of.
Good evening, As may have been noted in 'Leads to Deals' I have just receive a Pentax 18-135WR which is claimed to be a genuine, not grey, import. Is there anyway/anywhere I can check if the serial number in question denotes a genuine import but I might want to consider returning the lens under the 7 day period of the Distance Selling Regs if it is not? (Note: have already sent an email to Johnsons, but am not sure if I will get a response in time - not that I particularly want to send it back as it is in 'new condition' and reasonably sharp in the few tests done yesterday) K-3 II, K-3 and K-30 (now running the Hacked K-50 f/w, so it thinks it is one of those ), & some Sigma and Pentax lenses (and a lot of old 35mm gear!) - and now a K-70 from SRS. John Thanks - but it is difficult to tell exactly how good/poor the lens actually is from the few shots made so far. The seller claims it is covered by the Pentax 2yr European Warrantee, but no warrantee card came with it - and if it were to be a grey import to the EU then, should it be 'problematic' within those 2yrs, then I might be a bit 'stuck'. That's why checking the S/N seems like a 'good idea'. John A K-3 II, K-3 and K-30 (now running the Hacked K-50 f/w, so it thinks it is one of those ), & some Sigma and Pentax lenses (and a lot of old 35mm gear!) - and now a K-70 from SRS.
JohnX wrote: The seller is/was Cardiff Camera Centre, a long established Pentax Pro dealer. I would very much doubt they would risk their reputation selling grey imports. Thanks - didn't realise that Cardiff Camera Centre is a Pentax Pro Dealer until you pointed that out! (confirmed via the Pentax UK website). So everything should be fine. K-3 II, K-3 and K-30 (now running the Hacked K-50 f/w, so it thinks it is one of those ), & some Sigma and Pentax lenses (and a lot of old 35mm gear!) - and now a K-70 from SRS.
Update: serial number should now be posted here- The guidelines below still apply, but the above is a dedicated database for serial numbers. There appears to be quite some interest in how the K1000 model developed over time. If all owners chime in we should be able to figure this out once and for all. Please post the information about your K1000 as a reply to this thread. 
Feel free to suggest additional data points: Model: K1000 / K1000 SE Color of faux leather: Black / Brown Serial number: Location of serial number: Top plate engraved / Bottom plate stamped / Bottom plate sticker / Bottom plate insert Asahi Optical logo on prism housing: Yes / No Asahi name above Pentax name on prism housing: Yes / No Asahi Opt. Engraved on back side of top cover: Yes / No 'Bump' on top plate near revind crank: Yes / No Top plate: Metal / Plastic Bottom plate: Metal / Plastic Battery cover: Threads / Bayonet Manufactured/assembled in: Japan, Hong Kong, China, No information Location of manufacturing/assembling information: Top plate engraved next to Asahi Opt. Model: K1000 Color of faux leather: Black Serial number: 6103236 Location of serial number: Bottom plate stamped Asahi Optical logo on prism housing: Yes Asahi name above Pentax name on prism housing: Yes Asahi Opt.
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Engraved on back side of top cover: Yes Top plate: Metal Bottom plate: Metal Battery cover: Threads Manufactured/assembled in: Hong Kong (as far as I recall) Location of manufacturing/assembling information: Sticker on Bottom plate (lost) Focusing screen: Microprism Weight (without batteries and body cap) (if you know): Year of original purchase (if you know): 197x. Model: K1000 SE Color of faux leather: Brown Serial number: 6469233 Location of serial number: Bottom plate stamped Asahi Optical logo on prism housing: Yes Asahi name above Pentax name on prism housing: Yes Asahi Opt. Engraved on back side of top cover: Yes Top plate: Metal Bottom plate: Metal Battery cover: Threads Manufactured/assembled in: No information Location of manufacturing/assembling information: None Focusing screen: Split screen with microprism collar Weight (without batteries and body cap) (if you know): Don't know Year of original purchase (if you know): Don't know. Model: K1000 Color of faux leather: Black Serial number: 7060008 Location of serial number: Bottom plate stamped Asahi Optical logo on prism housing: Yes Asahi name above Pentax name on prism housing: Yes Asahi Opt. Engraved on back side of top cover: Yes Top plate: Metal Bottom plate: Metal Battery cover: Threads Manufactured/assembled in: No information Location of manufacturing/assembling information: None Focusing screen: Microprism Weight (without batteries and body cap) (if you know): Don't know Year of original purchase (if you know): Don't know. Model: K1000 SE Color of faux leather: Brown Serial number: 6494452 Location: Bottom plate stamped/engraved Asahi Optical logo: yes Asahi name on prism: yes Asahi name on back of top cover: yes Top plate: metal Bottom plate: metal Battery cover: threaded Assembled in Hong Kong (stickered on bottom plate) Focussing screen: Split prism with microprism collar Weight: Unknown Date of purchase: Unknown, but likely the early 1980s If it helps, this camera came with SMC P-M 1:2 50 mm (early version) serial number 4467036.