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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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...same durable, light weight body as the Spotmatic. Since the SL has no meter, it is a special adaptation of the Spotmatic except the behind-the-lens exposure meter. HONEYWELL PENTAX SL The Pentax SL camera is the ideal camera for purchase at the time, it was introduced to the... The traditional classic design and simple elegance associated with completely automatic diaphragm will find the Honeywell Pentax SL an even more rugged "workhorse" camera than the famous Pentax H3v. When the Pentax Spotmatic was a model of the advanced features and design that accepts any of 35mm singlelens...
...same durable, light weight body as the Spotmatic. Since the SL has no meter, it is a special adaptation of the Spotmatic except the behind-the-lens exposure meter. HONEYWELL PENTAX SL The Pentax SL camera is the ideal camera for purchase at the time, it was introduced to the... The traditional classic design and simple elegance associated with completely automatic diaphragm will find the Honeywell Pentax SL an even more rugged "workhorse" camera than the famous Pentax H3v. When the Pentax Spotmatic was a model of the advanced features and design that accepts any of 35mm singlelens...
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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 ...
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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... window. ing. ter speed later when necessary. PE 6 Change the shut- When outdoors, set it at 1/125 sec. Short operating course LOAD FILM Open the camera back and insert a standard 20- SET FILM SPEED REMINDER Turn ring to the index. or faster, depending upon the light-
... window. ing. ter speed later when necessary. PE 6 Change the shut- When outdoors, set it at 1/125 sec. Short operating course LOAD FILM Open the camera back and insert a standard 20- SET FILM SPEED REMINDER Turn ring to the index. or faster, depending upon the light-
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When the shutter is_ releOed,4 the diaphragm will roop0":ko:f* aperture and the oveliill itii404;ill look bright again. phragm ring. 3eacTs7 L RELEASE SHUTTER Hold your subject at the microprism centre of your camera firmly and trip shutter. bid( the rapid wind lever for the next picture. 7 ROTATE DIAPHRAGM RING Determine the exposure and set the 5. ! , f/stop you get the sharpest image of the finder. 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-
When the shutter is_ releOed,4 the diaphragm will roop0":ko:f* aperture and the oveliill itii404;ill look bright again. phragm ring. 3eacTs7 L RELEASE SHUTTER Hold your subject at the microprism centre of your camera firmly and trip shutter. bid( the rapid wind lever for the next picture. 7 ROTATE DIAPHRAGM RING Determine the exposure and set the 5. ! , f/stop you get the sharpest image of the finder. 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-
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... the shutter with the thumb (Position B), while others release it may cause camera movement. In vertical position B. As a general rule, your left hand thumb and little finger. With the Honeywell Pentax, whether held vertically or horizontally, you see your subject image through the taking... lens, enabling you focus with the camera held more desirable for fast focusing and shooting. it with your thumb ...
... the shutter with the thumb (Position B), while others release it may cause camera movement. In vertical position B. As a general rule, your left hand thumb and little finger. With the Honeywell Pentax, whether held vertically or horizontally, you see your subject image through the taking... lens, enabling you focus with the camera held more desirable for fast focusing and shooting. it with your thumb ...
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... your film, and that the film is ready 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 see that the film rewind knob automatically turns counter-clockwise, indicating that the film... taken on the roll (20 or 36 exposures) has been taken, the rapid wind lever will 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 .
... your film, and that the film is ready 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 see that the film rewind knob automatically turns counter-clockwise, indicating that the film... taken on the roll (20 or 36 exposures) has been taken, the rapid wind lever will 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 .
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4 Unfold the film rewind crank. 5 Depress the film rewind release button. Microprism Honeywell Pentax cameras have a Fresnel lens with a microprism center underneath the ground glass. When your subject is the center portion of many small dots, much like an engraver's ...
4 Unfold the film rewind crank. 5 Depress the film rewind release button. Microprism Honeywell Pentax cameras have a Fresnel lens with a microprism center underneath the ground glass. When your subject is the center portion of many small dots, much like an engraver's ...
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... shutter speed dial, refer to prevent movement of field at 15 feet. The depth-of sharpness in the above photograph. For the depth of your camera. 2 To protect the shutter mechan- For 81 use a tripod to page 15. tr., 3,1 If le cc' to 3 16 81.4 6 8 16 16 11 8 51 8 18 '3 of... trip the shutter button. The indicator window blacks out as you depress the shutter button. With the shutter speed dial set either before putting the camera out of field varies with a locking device to the after cocking the rapid wind lever. This will stay open s as long as you cock the...
... shutter speed dial, refer to prevent movement of field at 15 feet. The depth-of sharpness in the above photograph. For the depth of your camera. 2 To protect the shutter mechan- For 81 use a tripod to page 15. tr., 3,1 If le cc' to 3 16 81.4 6 8 16 16 11 8 51 8 18 '3 of... trip the shutter button. The indicator window blacks out as you depress the shutter button. With the shutter speed dial set either before putting the camera out of field varies with a locking device to the after cocking the rapid wind lever. This will stay open s as long as you cock the...
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...extend it on tripod. Use with the Spotmatic and the SL. Important notes No! 18 When removing the Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4 lens from the camera body, do not guarantee the quality of photographs when brands other cameras: the Honeywell Pentax H3v and Hla, with only two other than this length... when mounting your camera on its threaded end without the rear mount cap in ...
...extend it on tripod. Use with the Spotmatic and the SL. Important notes No! 18 When removing the Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4 lens from the camera body, do not guarantee the quality of photographs when brands other cameras: the Honeywell Pentax H3v and Hla, with only two other than this length... when mounting your camera on its threaded end without the rear mount cap in ...
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... Generally, high speed films are grainy and are set by JIS (Japan Industrial Standards). The photographic coverage of the Japan Camera Inspection Institute which are not proper. There are highly respected by skilled optical engineers. Takumar lenses have a fixed focus mark.... on page 20. When testing your exposure and development correctly. Use a shutter release cable to remove. INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES The Honeywell Pentax offers many interchangeable lenses in fixed focus from foreground to infinity. When interchanging lenses, hold the lens by 1pm (lines per...
... Generally, high speed films are grainy and are set by JIS (Japan Industrial Standards). The photographic coverage of the Japan Camera Inspection Institute which are not proper. There are highly respected by skilled optical engineers. Takumar lenses have a fixed focus mark.... on page 20. When testing your exposure and development correctly. Use a shutter release cable to remove. INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES The Honeywell Pentax offers many interchangeable lenses in fixed focus from foreground to infinity. When interchanging lenses, hold the lens by 1pm (lines per...
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perfect for 35mm single-lens reflex cameras. Lens element Minimum aperture Minimum distance Angle of view Weight 8 f/16 1.25 ft. (0.4 m) 62° 8.53 ozs. (242 gr.) Super-Takumar 35mm f/3.5' A medium speed lens ...
perfect for 35mm single-lens reflex cameras. Lens element Minimum aperture Minimum distance Angle of view Weight 8 f/16 1.25 ft. (0.4 m) 62° 8.53 ozs. (242 gr.) Super-Takumar 35mm f/3.5' A medium speed lens ...
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... view Weight 4 f/22 5 ft. (1.5 m) 18° 12.1 ozs. (343 gr.) Super-Takumar 135mm f/2.5 A faster f12.5 lens has joined the superb Taku. Most suitable for handheld camera operation. So compact, so light-weight, it looks like a 135mm lens, yet it is only 7mm longer. Lens element Minimum aperture Minimum distance Angle of...
... view Weight 4 f/22 5 ft. (1.5 m) 18° 12.1 ozs. (343 gr.) Super-Takumar 135mm f/2.5 A faster f12.5 lens has joined the superb Taku. Most suitable for handheld camera operation. So compact, so light-weight, it looks like a 135mm lens, yet it is only 7mm longer. Lens element Minimum aperture Minimum distance Angle of...
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... 50mm f/4 lens is from 1/2 to infinity, but by applying the Auto Extension Tubes, you to shoot such difficult subjects as moving insects, while holding your camera and looking through the viewfinder. Lens element Minimum aperture Minimum distance Angle of view Weight 4 f/22 0.77 ft. (0.234 m) 47° 8.74 ozs. (248 gr...
... 50mm f/4 lens is from 1/2 to infinity, but by applying the Auto Extension Tubes, you to shoot such difficult subjects as moving insects, while holding your camera and looking through the viewfinder. Lens element Minimum aperture Minimum distance Angle of view Weight 4 f/22 0.77 ft. (0.234 m) 47° 8.74 ozs. (248 gr...
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Mounted between an Honeywell Pentax and a 55mm automatic diaphragm lens, this set of the camera's own lens. They may be used simultaneously with the 55mm Super-Takumar lens, the subject is extremely versatile variable extension ring. • BELLOWS ..., and other Miscellaneous Accessories • EXTENSION TUBE SET See A set of 3 rings, #1, p and p of 9.5mm, 19mm and 28.5mm respectively. Complete System of Honeywell Pentax Accessories for reading continuous magnification from 0.62 to 2.45 with e , the standard 55mm Super-Takumar lens. 31 It serves the purposes of the automatic diaphragm...
Mounted between an Honeywell Pentax and a 55mm automatic diaphragm lens, this set of the camera's own lens. They may be used simultaneously with the 55mm Super-Takumar lens, the subject is extremely versatile variable extension ring. • BELLOWS ..., and other Miscellaneous Accessories • EXTENSION TUBE SET See A set of 3 rings, #1, p and p of 9.5mm, 19mm and 28.5mm respectively. Complete System of Honeywell Pentax Accessories for reading continuous magnification from 0.62 to 2.45 with e , the standard 55mm Super-Takumar lens. 31 It serves the purposes of the automatic diaphragm...
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...copying ease for precise bellows extension. You easily obtain high magni fication with Bellows Unit II. • AUTO-BELLOWS & SLIDE COPIER The Honeywell Pentax Auto-Bellows is a high ly flexible close-up and macro-photographic in reversed position for easy duplication of focus ing. 3.2 < magnification... Used with a 28mm to infinity (OO). The freely movable tripod seat underneath the rail rod maintains the whole equipment on the camera body and lens sides for duplicating slides. The geared rail of bellows shuts out all light between the slide and the lens, ...
...copying ease for precise bellows extension. You easily obtain high magni fication with Bellows Unit II. • AUTO-BELLOWS & SLIDE COPIER The Honeywell Pentax Auto-Bellows is a high ly flexible close-up and macro-photographic in reversed position for easy duplication of focus ing. 3.2 < magnification... Used with a 28mm to infinity (OO). The freely movable tripod seat underneath the rail rod maintains the whole equipment on the camera body and lens sides for duplicating slides. The geared rail of bellows shuts out all light between the slide and the lens, ...
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...to the front or back of the Auto-Bellows, you can be used anywhere for copying documents, artwork, stamps, etc. The Honeywell Pentax Auto:Bellows is quickly disassembled. It may be used with adapter rings for 46mm and 49mm lenses, and four calibrated telescoping legs.... Supplied in small black pouch for better macrophotographic results. • MICROSCOPE ADAPTER Fitting between the Honeywell Pentax camera body and the microscope tube, this adapter permits utilization of the camera's lens. Sets up easily in seconds and is a precisely designed close-up and macro equipment for...
...to the front or back of the Auto-Bellows, you can be used anywhere for copying documents, artwork, stamps, etc. The Honeywell Pentax Auto:Bellows is quickly disassembled. It may be used with adapter rings for 46mm and 49mm lenses, and four calibrated telescoping legs.... Supplied in small black pouch for better macrophotographic results. • MICROSCOPE ADAPTER Fitting between the Honeywell Pentax camera body and the microscope tube, this adapter permits utilization of the camera's lens. Sets up easily in seconds and is a precisely designed close-up and macro equipment for...
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...-photography, etc. Fits the Takumar 200mm f/3.5, Super-Takumar 200mm 1/4 and Tele-Takumar 300mm f/6.3 lenses only. • FILTERS AND LENSHOODS Honeywell Pentax lenshoods are recommended for use whenever possible to guard against off -angle light which will cause flare in your pictures. (Most Takumar lenses including...0.15 with special lenshood.) Improve your picture quality by NOT pointing your camera and lens to your subjects. This can be easily attached to the slotted frame of the viewfinder of your Honeywell Pentax and enlarges your viewing image 2x. • CLOSE-UP LENS Ground ...
...-photography, etc. Fits the Takumar 200mm f/3.5, Super-Takumar 200mm 1/4 and Tele-Takumar 300mm f/6.3 lenses only. • FILTERS AND LENSHOODS Honeywell Pentax lenshoods are recommended for use whenever possible to guard against off -angle light which will cause flare in your pictures. (Most Takumar lenses including...0.15 with special lenshood.) Improve your picture quality by NOT pointing your camera and lens to your subjects. This can be easily attached to the slotted frame of the viewfinder of your Honeywell Pentax and enlarges your viewing image 2x. • CLOSE-UP LENS Ground ...
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... enlarge portions of original transparencies, create spe- Focusing and composition are quick and easy, and a built-in color or black and white. • 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 three filters.
... enlarge portions of original transparencies, create spe- Focusing and composition are quick and easy, and a built-in color or black and white. • 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 three filters.
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...85mm telephoto lens. • LEATHER CASE FOR STANDARD LENSES When the standard Takumar lens is removed from your Honeywell Pentax camera body, protect it in the case for quieter operation. -For use with the camera in this leather case, available as a separate accessory. • 4; • • CABLE RELEASE...thread mounting and locking screw for the lens. and II la only- • SOFT CASE JUMBO FRONT Jumbo-size front for the soft camera case to take pictures with 113i. • SHORT SOFT CASE Especially designed soft case without a nose for time exposure. • MISCELLANEOUS...
...85mm telephoto lens. • LEATHER CASE FOR STANDARD LENSES When the standard Takumar lens is removed from your Honeywell Pentax camera body, protect it in the case for quieter operation. -For use with the camera in this leather case, available as a separate accessory. • 4; • • CABLE RELEASE...thread mounting and locking screw for the lens. and II la only- • SOFT CASE JUMBO FRONT Jumbo-size front for the soft camera case to take pictures with 113i. • SHORT SOFT CASE Especially designed soft case without a nose for time exposure. • MISCELLANEOUS...