Pentax Spotmatic II manual Reproducers Comments

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Reproducers Comments

This manual was recreated by hand-entering all text and by scanning all graphics found in the original manual. Every attempt was made to lay out this reproduction manual as it appears in the original. Except for cases that could not be ignored, all text is exactly as it appears in the July 1972 copy of this manual (including errors in spelling, grammar, etc.)

It should be noted that this manual could be reliably used to operate earlier Spotmatic cameras except for some points:

1.The Spotmatic Meter range is slightly different

2.The Spotmatic does not have a hot shoe, or hot shoe switch.

3.The Spotmatic does not have Super-Multi-Coated Takumar lenses (as standard equipment)

The primary goal in producing this manual is to provide a quality document that can be used by Spotmatic owners to learn more about their camera. It also serves to illustrate the state of the art in camera documentation of the early 1970's

Version Notes:

∙The second section of the depth-of-field tables (feet) was left incomplete due to the volume of technical data to enter and the time required to verify it.

∙The data about binoculars was left incomplete due to the volume of technical data to enter and the time required to verify it. I felt that this information was not directly related to the operation of Spotmatic cameras and was not essential

∙There are three graphics missing that show how to hold the camera (Page 8). This oversight will be corrected in a later version

Paul M. Provencher

August 31, 2000

http://whitemetal.com

ppro@whitemetal.com

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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 FocusTurn on the Light Meter Switch Rotate Diaphragm RingRelease the Shutter 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 Self-Timer How to make deliberate double exposureInfra-red Photography Important Notes II, the Super-Multi-Coated Takumar Storage ExerciseLoose Pieces of Film Running Test Before USEDusty Conditions 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 Super-Takumar 300mm f/4 SMC Takumar 400mm f/5.6SMC Takumar 500mm f/4.5 SMC Takumar 1000mm f/8SMC Takumar-Zoom 85mm~210mm f/4.5 SMC Macro-Takumar 50mm f/4SMC Bellows-Takumar 100mm f/4 Ultra-Achromatic Takumar 85mm f/4.5 Ultra-Achromatic Takumar 300mm f/5.6Specifications of Takumar Lenses 105mm Takumar ∙ Extension Tube SET ∙ AUTO-EXTENSION Tube SET∙ Helicoid Extension Tube ∙ 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 PeriodMercury Battery Asahi Optical Europe S.AAsahi Optical America INC Page Reproducers Comments