Old Pentax DSLR price?

[Rawfa]

I'm not sure if this is where I should be posting but since there is no Pentax dedicated thread I've figured I should just try it here. My mother just gave like 5 Pentax K prime lenses and I want to put them to action. To be entirely honest I have never followed Pentax's trajectory (even though I know it’s classic reputation) like I did with Canon and Nikon, so I really don’t know much. That’s why I was wondering about a cheap Pentax DSLR to go with these lenses. I’m really not looking into spending much and I don’t care if it’s an older model (actually I’m looking for something really cheap). I would like (if possible) the smallest DSLR they have. Anyway, I’m open for advices.

 

[nostatic]

The current K2000/Km is a nice camera and reasonably cheap, but not dirt cheap. *ist D cams are small but I don't know the difference between models (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentax_*ist_D). The K20d is a great camera and can be found for reasonable prices.

 

[Lili]

Rawfa, to make the best use of the old lenses the K100D, K100D Super and the K2000/K-M may be your best bets. ALL the Pentaxc DSLR's will allow use of the K mounts lenses. The K100's are the oldest with Sensor Based IS that works with ANY lens! With a manual lens mounted when one turns on the camera it will ask the focal length.
I have not used any other than the K100D and the K100D Super. They are same save the super has dust removal and also will operate SDM lenses.
I got the Super on close out at WOlf for under $200 body only.
You ought to be able to find these for quite decent prices.
E mail/PM if you've any questions

 

[affoche09]

Old Pentax DSLR price

Is there any practical/useful way to dispose of them?
I have a set from 1990 that Id like to get rid of and dont want to unload them on Goodwill to dispose of, but hate to toss em for landfill.

Thoughts?