Pentax Spotmatic II Self-Timer, Infra-red Photography, How to make deliberate double exposure

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Self-Timer

Depending on how far down you turn the self-timer cocking lever (1), it will release the shutter in 5 - 13 seconds. When operating the self- timer, always depress the self-timer release button (2) to release the shutter. Do not depress the shutter button … it will immediately release the shutter without delayed action. The self-timer cocking lever should be turned down at least 90° or the release button will not operate.

Infra-red Photography

If you intend to take infra-red photographs, remember to use the small "R" index marked on the depth-of-field guide. Some of the Takumar lenses, however, like the above picture of Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4, do not have the "R" mark. The index is just a short orange line.

First, focus your lens on your subject. Determine the lens to subject distance from the distance scale. Then match your lens to subject distance to the "R" mark my turning the distance scale accordingly. For instance, if your subject is in focus at infinity, turn the distance ring and move the infinity ( ∞ )mark to the "R" index.

The "R" index marking on Takumar lenses is based on the lens setting at infinity.

How to make deliberate double exposure

For deliberate double exposures, make the first exposure in the normal way. Then tighten the film by turning the rewind knob (1), and keep hold of the rewind knob. Depress the film rewind release button (2) and cock the rapid wind lever. This tensions the shutter without advancing the film. Finally, release the shutter to make the second exposure. Then make one blank exposure, before taking the next picture, to avoid overlapping.

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Contents Page Microprism Introduction Major working parts of the Asahi Pentax Spotmatic Preview lever Diaphragm ring Exposure meter switch Focusing Specifications TypeFilm and Picture Size Standard LensesLoaded Film Indicator Cocked IndicatorDimension WeightSET Film Speed Short operating courseSET Shutter Speed Compose and FocusTurn on the Light Meter Switch Rotate Diaphragm RingRelease the Shutter Draw your left arm to Film Loading Film type reminder dial Setting ASA film speedAvoid Direct Sunlight When Film wind and rewindBright field focusing Automatic Diaphragm Depth-of-field guide Depth-of-field table Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 55mm lens Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm lensDepth-of-field table Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm lens 3200 Range of light measurementHow to replace it Mercury Battery How to check it500 250 125 Self-Timer How to make deliberate double exposureInfra-red Photography Important Notes II, the Super-Multi-Coated Takumar Exercise StorageDusty Conditions Running Test Before USELoose Pieces of Film Treating Your Camera TenderlyFixed Focus Setting Interchangeable LensesSuper-Multi-Coated SMC Takumars Difference Angle Takumar Lenses Fish-Eye Takumar 17mm f/4 Super-Takumar 20mm f/4.5Super-Takumar 24mm f/3.5 SMC Takumar 28mm f/3.5 Super-Takumar 35mm f/2SMC Takumar 35mm f/3.5 SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4 SMC Takumar 55mm f/1.8SMC Takumar 85mm f/1.8 SMC Takumar 105mm f/2.8 SMC Takumar 120mm f/2.8SMC Takumar 135mm f/3.5 SMC Takumar 135mm f/2.5 SMC Takumar 150mm f/4SMC Takumar 200mm f/4 SMC Takumar 400mm f/5.6 Super-Takumar 300mm f/4SMC Takumar 1000mm f/8 SMC Takumar 500mm f/4.5SMC Takumar-Zoom 85mm~210mm f/4.5 SMC Macro-Takumar 50mm f/4SMC Bellows-Takumar 100mm f/4 Ultra-Achromatic Takumar 300mm f/5.6 Ultra-Achromatic Takumar 85mm f/4.5Specifications of Takumar Lenses 105mm Takumar ∙ Extension Tube SET ∙ AUTO-EXTENSION Tube SET∙ Helicoid Extension Tube ∙ Auto Bellows & Slide Copier ∙ Bellows Unit∙ Microscope Adapter ∙ Reverse Adapter∙ Copipod ∙ Copy Stand∙ CLOSE-UP Lens ∙ CLIP-ON Magnifier∙ Right Angle Finder ∙ Mirror Adapter∙ Correction Lens Adapter ∙ Accessory Clip∙ Stereo Adapter SET ∙ Film Magazine For bulk film loading∙ Soft Case Jumbo Front ∙ Short Soft Case∙ Gadget BAG ∙ Asahi Mount Adapter∙ The 1/2000 second flash duration Super-Lite II Electronic FlashSpotmeter Asahi Pentax Prism Binoculars Asahi Pentax Telescopes Asahi Pentax WAY by Herbert Keppler Guide Book for Asahi Pentax System of PhotographyBucher Verlag Die SchonenFotografare Ediciones Omega, S.AProcedure During 12-MONTH Warranty Period Warranty PolicyMercury Battery Asahi Optical Europe S.AAsahi Optical America INC Page Reproducers Comments