Pentax S1a
Out of stock
Sell your Pentax S1a to SDS
We're not stocking this model right now, but we buy them from customers regularly. Get an instant, no-obligation trade-in quote in under a minute.
Get a trade-in quoteNotify me when back in stock
We'll email you the moment a Pentax S1a is back in stock. Sign in or create a free account to get alerts.
Sign in to get notifiedModel Overview
Pentax S1a
A classic, fully manual M42 screw-mount 35mm SLR camera without a built-in meter.
The Pentax S1a is a manual 35mm SLR camera from the early 1960s, utilizing the M42 screw mount. A slightly more affordable version of the SV, it lacks a built-in self-timer but retains the high-quality mechanical build and top shutter speed of 1/500s (though 1/1000s is often accessible). It is a fully manual camera with no internal light meter.
Common issues include sluggish slow shutter speeds due to ageing lubricants and perished light seals. The mirror return mechanism should be checked for 'sticky mirror' syndrome. SDS verifies the shutter curtains are intact and that the film transport system is not slipping under tension.
Have a Pentax S1a? We'll buy it.
Get a free, no-obligation quote in under 60 seconds.