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INDEX Introduction 1 Major working parts of the HONEYWELL PENTAX SL 2 Specifications 4 Short operating course 6 How to hold your camera 8 Film loading 9 Setting ASA film type reminder 9 Film wind and rewind 10 M icroprism 11 Automatic diaphragm 12 Shutter 13 :Depth of field 13... 19 Difference of angle of Takumar lenses 20 Descriptions of each Takumar lens 21 Specifications of Takumar lenses 30 Complete System of Honeywell Pentax Accessories for Close-Ups, Macrophotography, Photomicrography, and other Miscellaneous Accessories 31 Memo 38 Warranty policy 40
INDEX Introduction 1 Major working parts of the HONEYWELL PENTAX SL 2 Specifications 4 Short operating course 6 How to hold your camera 8 Film loading 9 Setting ASA film type reminder 9 Film wind and rewind 10 M icroprism 11 Automatic diaphragm 12 Shutter 13 :Depth of field 13... 19 Difference of angle of Takumar lenses 20 Descriptions of each Takumar lens 21 Specifications of Takumar lenses 30 Complete System of Honeywell Pentax Accessories for Close-Ups, Macrophotography, Photomicrography, and other Miscellaneous Accessories 31 Memo 38 Warranty policy 40
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...completely automatic diaphragm will find the Honeywell Pentax SL an even more rugged "workhorse" camera than the famous Pentax H3v. Its 55mm f/1.8 or 50mm f/1.4 Super-Takumar lens with earlier models of the famous Pentax have been retained in the SL despite the incorporation of extensive research,...fair in Cologne, Germany, it attracted immediate and keen attention. HONEYWELL PENTAX SL The Pentax SL camera is the ideal camera for purchase at the time, it was introduced to the super-telephoto 1000mm Takumar. When the Pentax Spotmatic was a model of the advanced features and design that...
...completely automatic diaphragm will find the Honeywell Pentax SL an even more rugged "workhorse" camera than the famous Pentax H3v. Its 55mm f/1.8 or 50mm f/1.4 Super-Takumar lens with earlier models of the famous Pentax have been retained in the SL despite the incorporation of extensive research,...fair in Cologne, Germany, it attracted immediate and keen attention. HONEYWELL PENTAX SL The Pentax SL camera is the ideal camera for purchase at the time, it was introduced to the super-telephoto 1000mm Takumar. When the Pentax Spotmatic was a model of the advanced features and design that...
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.... (798 grams) with FP and X flash terminals. Electronic synchronization at 1/60 sec. LENS MOUNT 42Mm threaded lens mount. Film rewind release button on bottom of camera body rotates while film is released. 7, FILM EXPOSURE COUNTER Automatic re-set ASA film speed in : a small window alongside the shuti4 release button when the...
.... (798 grams) with FP and X flash terminals. Electronic synchronization at 1/60 sec. LENS MOUNT 42Mm threaded lens mount. Film rewind release button on bottom of camera body rotates while film is released. 7, FILM EXPOSURE COUNTER Automatic re-set ASA film speed in : a small window alongside the shuti4 release button when the...
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..., depending upon the light- When indoors, set the speed you 're using in its neighbourhood. Change the shut- Short operating course LOAD FILM Open the camera back and insert a standard 20- SET FILM SPEED REMINDER Turn ring to set the ASA number of the film you wish to the index. PE...
..., depending upon the light- When indoors, set the speed you 're using in its neighbourhood. Change the shut- Short operating course LOAD FILM Open the camera back and insert a standard 20- SET FILM SPEED REMINDER Turn ring to set the ASA number of the film you wish to the index. PE...
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phragm ring. 3eacTs7 L RELEASE SHUTTER Hold your subject at the microprism centre of the finder. When the shutter is_ releOed,4 the diaphragm will roop0":ko:f* aperture and the oveliill itii404;ill look bright again. COMPOSE AND FOCUS While viewing through the viewfinder, turn the distance scale ring with your thumb and index finger until you want by turning the dia- ROTATE DIAPHRAGM RING Determine the exposure and set the 5. ! , f/stop you get the sharpest image of your camera firmly and trip shutter. bid( the rapid wind lever for the next picture. 7
phragm ring. 3eacTs7 L RELEASE SHUTTER Hold your subject at the microprism centre of the finder. When the shutter is_ releOed,4 the diaphragm will roop0":ko:f* aperture and the oveliill itii404;ill look bright again. COMPOSE AND FOCUS While viewing through the viewfinder, turn the distance scale ring with your thumb and index finger until you want by turning the dia- ROTATE DIAPHRAGM RING Determine the exposure and set the 5. ! , f/stop you get the sharpest image of your camera firmly and trip shutter. bid( the rapid wind lever for the next picture. 7
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... forehead with your left hand which releases the shutter - Position C is more firmly by the left hand, and draw your camera In horizontal position A. Put the camera on your body. With the Honeywell Pentax, whether held more desirable for fast focusing and shooting. Turn the distance scale ring with the right hand -the hand...
... forehead with your left hand which releases the shutter - Position C is more firmly by the left hand, and draw your camera In horizontal position A. Put the camera on your body. With the Honeywell Pentax, whether held more desirable for fast focusing and shooting. Turn the distance scale ring with the right hand -the hand...
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... lever will be used for the first picture; DON'T open the back of the film cannot be ruined. 1O Film wind and rewind 4 4IIIMM4 $ sues SL a F 1 Before turning the rapid wind lever, slowly turn all exposed frames will not turn the film rewind knob clockwise until it . Cock the rapid wind... film, and that the film is felt. Watch to take-up spool. This prevents loosening or warping of the film. 2 The first portions of the camera, or all the way as they have already been exposed to be rewound. Generally, two blank exposures should be made before taking as you stroke...
... lever will be used for the first picture; DON'T open the back of the film cannot be ruined. 1O Film wind and rewind 4 4IIIMM4 $ sues SL a F 1 Before turning the rapid wind lever, slowly turn all exposed frames will not turn the film rewind knob clockwise until it . Cock the rapid wind... film, and that the film is felt. Watch to take-up spool. This prevents loosening or warping of the film. 2 The first portions of the camera, or all the way as they have already been exposed to be rewound. Generally, two blank exposures should be made before taking as you stroke...
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.... If your next film and turn the rapid wind lever.) 6 Pull out the film rewind knob (the back will break the image up spool. Microprism Honeywell Pentax cameras have a Fresnel lens with a microprism center underneath the ground glass. You can focus your subject is not in the microprism will feel this diaphragm. 4 Unfold...
.... If your next film and turn the rapid wind lever.) 6 Pull out the film rewind knob (the back will break the image up spool. Microprism Honeywell Pentax cameras have a Fresnel lens with a microprism center underneath the ground glass. You can focus your subject is not in the microprism will feel this diaphragm. 4 Unfold...
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...to prevent movement of the lens. With the shutter speed dial set either before putting the camera out of use a tripod to the after cocking the rapid wind lever. slower than 1/30 -support your camera. 2 To protect the shutter mechan- The depth-of the red diamond marked on the lens... that the lens is desired while using the B setting, attach a shutter release cable with (1) focal length, (2) subject distance, and (3) aperture setting of your camera rigidly or use for any extended period. In this case, the depth, of field or zone of field at the two lens aperture indicators on...
...to prevent movement of the lens. With the shutter speed dial set either before putting the camera out of use a tripod to the after cocking the rapid wind lever. slower than 1/30 -support your camera. 2 To protect the shutter mechan- The depth-of the red diamond marked on the lens... that the lens is desired while using the B setting, attach a shutter release cable with (1) focal length, (2) subject distance, and (3) aperture setting of your camera rigidly or use for any extended period. In this case, the depth, of field or zone of field at the two lens aperture indicators on...
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... socket of 3/16' (4.5mm). We do not place it longer than Takumar lenses and Pentax accessories, such as lens extenders, are used with only two other cameras: the Honeywell Pentax H3v and Hla, with any other camera will damage the rear element of the lens. Use with an orange-coloured "R" marking on... the film rewind knob. The Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4 lens is made for use with the Spotmatic and the SL. Do not extend ...
... socket of 3/16' (4.5mm). We do not place it longer than Takumar lenses and Pentax accessories, such as lens extenders, are used with only two other cameras: the Honeywell Pentax H3v and Hla, with any other camera will damage the rear element of the lens. Use with an orange-coloured "R" marking on... the film rewind knob. The Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4 lens is made for use with the Spotmatic and the SL. Do not extend ...
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INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES The Honeywell Pentax offers many interchangeable lenses in fixed focus from foreground to infinity. Regardless of which are set by skilled optical engineers. When attaching a lens, filter, or ... picture on page 20. FIXED FOCUSING SETTING Because of the considerable depth of field of a fine quality, your camera. Takumar lenses have a fixed focus mark. When testing your exposure and development correctly. For your Honeywell Pentax, there is factory-tested by JIS (Japan Industrial Standards). Time your lens performance.. . If it difficult to...
INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES The Honeywell Pentax offers many interchangeable lenses in fixed focus from foreground to infinity. Regardless of which are set by skilled optical engineers. When attaching a lens, filter, or ... picture on page 20. FIXED FOCUSING SETTING Because of the considerable depth of field of a fine quality, your camera. Takumar lenses have a fixed focus mark. When testing your exposure and development correctly. For your Honeywell Pentax, there is factory-tested by JIS (Japan Industrial Standards). Time your lens performance.. . If it difficult to...
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... 35mm f/3.5' A medium speed lens with extremely high resolving power, this is an excellent general purpose wide-angle optic extremely useful for 35mm single-lens reflex cameras.
... 35mm f/3.5' A medium speed lens with extremely high resolving power, this is an excellent general purpose wide-angle optic extremely useful for 35mm single-lens reflex cameras.
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... photographing subjects requiring an intermediate angle between the 135mm and 200mm lenses. Equipped with special lenshood. New-type, allpurpose telephoto lens . . . Most suitable for handheld camera operation. supplied with fully automatic diaphragm; Super-Takumar 135mm f/3.5 Produces a brilliant image in weight.
... photographing subjects requiring an intermediate angle between the 135mm and 200mm lenses. Equipped with special lenshood. New-type, allpurpose telephoto lens . . . Most suitable for handheld camera operation. supplied with fully automatic diaphragm; Super-Takumar 135mm f/3.5 Produces a brilliant image in weight.
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...;, tlii• • 4 • So • 4 Macro-Takumar 50mm f/4 For photography from life size to shoot such difficult subjects as moving insects, while holding your camera and looking through the viewfinder. The magnification range is equipped with the standard Bellows Unit, this shortbarrel lens enables you can shoot from life size...
...;, tlii• • 4 • So • 4 Macro-Takumar 50mm f/4 For photography from life size to shoot such difficult subjects as moving insects, while holding your camera and looking through the viewfinder. The magnification range is equipped with the standard Bellows Unit, this shortbarrel lens enables you can shoot from life size...
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...of 3 rings, #1, p and p of 3 rings, 9.5mm.(#1), 19mm (#2) and 28.5mm (#3), with coupled automatic diaphragm release pins. Mounted between an Honeywell Pentax and a 55mm automatic diaphragm lens, this set of 9.5mm, 19mm and 28.5mm respectively. Provided with a special precision-calibrated gear shaft for ultra-close-...BELLOWS UNIT I Extremely flexible for reading continuous magnification from 0.30x to 30.6mm. It serves the purposes of the camera's own lens. Mounted singly or in combination as desired. They may be used simultaneously with e , the standard 55mm Super-Takumar lens....
...of 3 rings, #1, p and p of 3 rings, 9.5mm.(#1), 19mm (#2) and 28.5mm (#3), with coupled automatic diaphragm release pins. Mounted between an Honeywell Pentax and a 55mm automatic diaphragm lens, this set of 9.5mm, 19mm and 28.5mm respectively. Provided with a special precision-calibrated gear shaft for ultra-close-...BELLOWS UNIT I Extremely flexible for reading continuous magnification from 0.30x to 30.6mm. It serves the purposes of the camera's own lens. Mounted singly or in combination as desired. They may be used simultaneously with e , the standard 55mm Super-Takumar lens....
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...55min Super-Takumar lens. • SLIDE COPIER Here is meticulously engineered with Bellows Unit II. • AUTO-BELLOWS & SLIDE COPIER The Honeywell Pentax Auto-Bellows is more versatile. You easily obtain high magni fication with the Auto Bellows, you release the shutter and activate the automatic diaphragm... you can use a fully-automatic diaphragm lens. The freely movable tripod seat underneath the rail rod maintains the whole equipment on the camera body and lens sides for easy duplication of bellows shuts out all light between the slide and the lens, preventing lens flare from...
...55min Super-Takumar lens. • SLIDE COPIER Here is meticulously engineered with Bellows Unit II. • AUTO-BELLOWS & SLIDE COPIER The Honeywell Pentax Auto-Bellows is more versatile. You easily obtain high magni fication with the Auto Bellows, you release the shutter and activate the automatic diaphragm... you can use a fully-automatic diaphragm lens. The freely movable tripod seat underneath the rail rod maintains the whole equipment on the camera body and lens sides for easy duplication of bellows shuts out all light between the slide and the lens, preventing lens flare from...
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... copying stand fits all models of the Honeywell Pentax and can reach 10x to be used on bellows or extension tubes in reverse position for better macrophotographic results. • MICROSCOPE ADAPTER Fitting between the Honeywell Pentax camera body and the microscope tube, this adapter... permits utilization of the microscope's optics in place of the camera's lens. Complete set consists of an adapter tube, fastening knob, and...
... copying stand fits all models of the Honeywell Pentax and can reach 10x to be used on bellows or extension tubes in reverse position for better macrophotographic results. • MICROSCOPE ADAPTER Fitting between the Honeywell Pentax camera body and the microscope tube, this adapter... permits utilization of the microscope's optics in place of the camera's lens. Complete set consists of an adapter tube, fastening knob, and...
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..., etc. • MIRROR ADAPTER An interesting adapter for detective photographers, this allows you to take photographs by using the Honeywell Pentax filters that are precision -ground, polished and coated for your viewing image 2x. • CLOSE-UP LENS Ground and ... lenses only. • FILTERS AND LENSHOODS Honeywell Pentax lenshoods are recommended for lenses of your Honeywell Pentax and enlarges your Honeywell Pentax. 34 Magnification of 0.32 to 0.15 with special lenshood.) Improve your picture quality by NOT pointing your camera and lens to guard against off -angle...
..., etc. • MIRROR ADAPTER An interesting adapter for detective photographers, this allows you to take photographs by using the Honeywell Pentax filters that are precision -ground, polished and coated for your viewing image 2x. • CLOSE-UP LENS Ground and ... lenses only. • FILTERS AND LENSHOODS Honeywell Pentax lenshoods are recommended for lenses of your Honeywell Pentax and enlarges your Honeywell Pentax. 34 Magnification of 0.32 to 0.15 with special lenshood.) Improve your picture quality by NOT pointing your camera and lens to guard against off -angle...
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...For bulk film loading. 35 cial effects, and perform many other processes in exposure scale takes the guesswork out of camera settings. Focusing and composition are quick and easy, and a built-in color or black and white. It can ... color balance, crop and enlarge portions of three filters. • HONEYWELL REPRONAR An extremely versatile accessory for the Honeywell Pentax owner who specializes in color transparencies, the Repronar incorporates a specially modified Honeywell Pentax camera F with plastic compartments to contain a combination of original transparencies, create...
...For bulk film loading. 35 cial effects, and perform many other processes in exposure scale takes the guesswork out of camera settings. Focusing and composition are quick and easy, and a built-in color or black and white. It can ... color balance, crop and enlarge portions of three filters. • HONEYWELL REPRONAR An extremely versatile accessory for the Honeywell Pentax owner who specializes in color transparencies, the Repronar incorporates a specially modified Honeywell Pentax camera F with plastic compartments to contain a combination of original transparencies, create...
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... operation. -For use with a 135mm, 105mm or 85mm telephoto lens. • LEATHER CASE FOR STANDARD LENSES When the standard Takumar lens is removed from your Honeywell Pentax camera body, protect it in this leather case, available as a separate accessory. • 4; • • CABLE RELEASE With floating collar, thread mounting and locking ...the lens. • SHORT SOFT CASE Especially designed soft case without a nose for time exposure. • MISCELLANEOUS CAPS Front and rear lens caps, and Honeywell Pen tax body mount cap are also available. 36 This allows you to contain an...
... operation. -For use with a 135mm, 105mm or 85mm telephoto lens. • LEATHER CASE FOR STANDARD LENSES When the standard Takumar lens is removed from your Honeywell Pentax camera body, protect it in this leather case, available as a separate accessory. • 4; • • CABLE RELEASE With floating collar, thread mounting and locking ...the lens. • SHORT SOFT CASE Especially designed soft case without a nose for time exposure. • MISCELLANEOUS CAPS Front and rear lens caps, and Honeywell Pen tax body mount cap are also available. 36 This allows you to contain an...