Pentax Spotmatic II manual Microprism

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Introduction	1
Major working parts of the ASAHI PENTAX Spotmatic II	2
Specifications	4
Short operating course	6
How to hold your camera	8
Film Loading	9
Film wind and rewind	10
Bright field focusing	11
Microprism	11
Automatic Diaphragm*	12
Shutter	13
Cautions	13
Depth-of-field guide	13
Depth-of-field tables:	14
Range of light measurement	16
Mercury Battery	17
Flash Synchronization	18
Self-Timer	19
Infra-red Photography	19
How to make deliberate double exposure	19
Important Notes	20
How to take care of your camera	22
Interchangeable Lenses	24
Fixed Focus Setting	24
Super-Multi-Coated (SMC) Takumars	24
DIFFERENCE OF ANGLE OF TAKUMAR LENSES	25
SPECIFICATIONS OF TAKUMAR LENSES	35
Complete System of Asahi Pentax Accessories for Close-Ups, Macrophotography,
Photomicrography, and other Miscellaneous Accessories	37
Super-Lite II Electronic Flash	43
Spotmeter III	44
ASAHI PENTAX Prism Binoculars	45
ASAHI PENTAX Telescopes	46
GUIDE BOOK FOR ASAHI PENTAX SYSTEM OF PHOTOGRAPHY	47
WARRANTY POLICY	49
Reproducers Comments	52

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Contents Page Microprism Introduction Major working parts of the Asahi Pentax Spotmatic Preview lever Diaphragm ring Exposure meter switch Film and Picture Size Specifications TypeFocusing Standard LensesDimension Cocked IndicatorLoaded Film Indicator WeightSET Shutter Speed Short operating courseSET Film Speed Compose and FocusRelease the Shutter Turn on the Light Meter SwitchRotate Diaphragm Ring Draw your left arm to Setting ASA film speed Film Loading Film type reminder dialFilm wind and rewind Avoid Direct Sunlight WhenBright field focusing Automatic Diaphragm Depth-of-field guide Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm lens Depth-of-field table Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 55mm lensDepth-of-field table Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm lens Range of light measurement 3200Mercury Battery How to check it How to replace it500 250 125 Infra-red Photography Self-TimerHow to make deliberate double exposure Important Notes II, the Super-Multi-Coated Takumar Storage ExerciseLoose Pieces of Film Running Test Before USEDusty Conditions Treating Your Camera TenderlySuper-Multi-Coated SMC Takumars Fixed Focus SettingInterchangeable Lenses Difference Angle Takumar Lenses Super-Takumar 24mm f/3.5 Fish-Eye Takumar 17mm f/4Super-Takumar 20mm f/4.5 SMC Takumar 35mm f/3.5 SMC Takumar 28mm f/3.5Super-Takumar 35mm f/2 SMC Takumar 85mm f/1.8 SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4SMC Takumar 55mm f/1.8 SMC Takumar 135mm f/3.5 SMC Takumar 105mm f/2.8SMC Takumar 120mm f/2.8 SMC Takumar 200mm f/4 SMC Takumar 135mm f/2.5SMC Takumar 150mm f/4 Super-Takumar 300mm f/4 SMC Takumar 400mm f/5.6SMC Takumar 500mm f/4.5 SMC Takumar 1000mm f/8SMC Bellows-Takumar 100mm f/4 SMC Takumar-Zoom 85mm~210mm f/4.5SMC Macro-Takumar 50mm f/4 Ultra-Achromatic Takumar 85mm f/4.5 Ultra-Achromatic Takumar 300mm f/5.6Specifications of Takumar Lenses 105mm Takumar ∙ Helicoid Extension Tube ∙ Extension Tube SET∙ AUTO-EXTENSION Tube SET ∙ Bellows Unit ∙ Auto Bellows & Slide Copier∙ Copipod ∙ Reverse Adapter∙ Microscope Adapter ∙ Copy Stand∙ Right Angle Finder ∙ CLIP-ON Magnifier∙ CLOSE-UP Lens ∙ Mirror Adapter∙ Stereo Adapter SET ∙ Accessory Clip∙ Correction Lens Adapter ∙ Film Magazine For bulk film loading∙ Gadget BAG ∙ Short Soft Case∙ Soft Case Jumbo Front ∙ Asahi Mount AdapterSuper-Lite II Electronic Flash ∙ The 1/2000 second flash durationSpotmeter Asahi Pentax Prism Binoculars Asahi Pentax Telescopes Guide Book for Asahi Pentax System of Photography Asahi Pentax WAY by Herbert KepplerFotografare Verlag Die SchonenBucher Ediciones Omega, S.AWarranty Policy Procedure During 12-MONTH Warranty PeriodAsahi Optical America INC Mercury BatteryAsahi Optical Europe S.A Page Reproducers Comments