Customer Reviews

Promaster 2500PK Super SLR with 50mm Lens

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(0)
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This is a good solid camera to learn how to shoot with. It does exactly what is advertised...which is that is is manual in every way. I bought this particular camera at a local shop because I was leery of buying a Pentax K100 SE (which is what I really wanted) though an online auction. As I need the camera for class, I like having a manufactures warranty in case the camera does break. I have run one roll of film through the camera, and I am more than pleased with the results. The double exposure button is a next extra as well.

My only concern is in the construction of the camera itself. Older 35mm SLRs have held up for so long because they were constructed from durable materials' mainly metal. This camera has lots of plastic on it. It does make the camera lighter and easier to hold, a definite plus, but I wonder how it will hold up under years of use.

Bottom line: a great student camera, especially for the price (I paid almost as much for a used Nikon that I sold in order to get the Promatser).

I bought this camera a few years ago for a photography class I was taking. I wanted an all manual camera to really get a hold on photography. This camera was fantastic-it was easy to use and I learned everything very quickly. The split focus is really easy to see and shots come out terrific every time. I was able to do a lot of really creative things with this camera. Its definitely a great buy, especially for the price.

well i was more than happy with this camera, tho i was kinda bummed out that that huge lens on the picture wasnt included "Pentax Lens" well back to the review,
it is the best and easiest manual for beginner such as myself, this camera is 100% manual in every aspect.
Quiet remarkably lightweight, it arrived quiet quickly and the instructions are really good and quiet detailed.

This is such an amazing product. I got it right when they said I would. And the camera is great!