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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 Depth-of-field table: Super-Takumar 50mm lens 14 Depth -of-field table: Super-Takumar 55mm lens 14 Flash synchronization 15 Self -timer 15 Infra-red photography 16 How to make deliberate...
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 Depth-of-field table: Super-Takumar 50mm lens 14 Depth -of-field table: Super-Takumar 55mm lens 14 Flash synchronization 15 Self -timer 15 Infra-red photography 16 How to make deliberate...
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... the Honeywell Pentax SL an even more rugged "workhorse" camera than the famous Pentax H3v. HONEYWELL PENTAX SL The Pentax SL camera is the ideal camera for purchase at the 1960 Photokina, the photographic world's fair in the same durable, light weight body as the Spotmatic. Its 55mm f/1.8 or 50mm f/1.4 Super-Takumar lens with central micro prism and instant return mirror in Cologne, Germany, it was a model of the advanced...
... the Honeywell Pentax SL an even more rugged "workhorse" camera than the famous Pentax H3v. HONEYWELL PENTAX SL The Pentax SL camera is the ideal camera for purchase at the 1960 Photokina, the photographic world's fair in the same durable, light weight body as the Spotmatic. Its 55mm f/1.8 or 50mm f/1.4 Super-Takumar lens with central micro prism and instant return mirror in Cologne, Germany, it was a model of the advanced...
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Self-timer Cocking Lever (Release Button is cocked 4. Film Sprockets 22. Ratchet-type Rapid Wind Lever advances film and cocks shutter 2. Shutter Release Button threaded for use with intermediate click stops for selecting aperture settings 13. Shutter Speed Index Mark IL Distance Scale in feet and meters IL Focusing Ring / Distance Scale 10. Film Rewind Shaft 23. Tripod Mounting Receptacle Shutter Speed Dial Setting for flash bulb synchronization 21. Diaphragm and Distance Index Mark 11. Diaphragm Ring with...
Self-timer Cocking Lever (Release Button is cocked 4. Film Sprockets 22. Ratchet-type Rapid Wind Lever advances film and cocks shutter 2. Shutter Release Button threaded for use with intermediate click stops for selecting aperture settings 13. Shutter Speed Index Mark IL Distance Scale in feet and meters IL Focusing Ring / Distance Scale 10. Film Rewind Shaft 23. Tripod Mounting Receptacle Shutter Speed Dial Setting for flash bulb synchronization 21. Diaphragm and Distance Index Mark 11. Diaphragm Ring with...
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...-in self-timer releases shutter in 5- 13 seconds. Equipped with fully automatic diaphragm. I- STANDARD LENSES Super-Takumar 55mm f/1.8 or 50mm f/1.4 with diaphragm preview lever which affords visual check of depth of special rubberized silk. Filters and lenshood size: 49mm. SHUTTER Focal plane shutter, with special shock absorbers for film advance and shutter cocking). 10° preadvancing and 160° advancing angle. REFLEX MIRROR Instant return type with...
...-in self-timer releases shutter in 5- 13 seconds. Equipped with fully automatic diaphragm. I- STANDARD LENSES Super-Takumar 55mm f/1.8 or 50mm f/1.4 with diaphragm preview lever which affords visual check of depth of special rubberized silk. Filters and lenshood size: 49mm. SHUTTER Focal plane shutter, with special shock absorbers for film advance and shutter cocking). 10° preadvancing and 160° advancing angle. REFLEX MIRROR Instant return type with...
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... is being rewound. FILM REWIND Rapid rewind crank for black-and-white films. DIMENSION Width 5.6"(143mm) x height 3.6"(92mm) x thickness 3.4" (88mm). Body alone: 1 lb. 3 oz. (598 grams.) LENS MOUNT 42Mm threaded lens mount. Red numbers are for speedy film take-up. 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 window. ASA FILM SPEED REMINDER RING Turns to set type. FLASH SYNCHRONIZATION Equipped with standard...
... is being rewound. FILM REWIND Rapid rewind crank for black-and-white films. DIMENSION Width 5.6"(143mm) x height 3.6"(92mm) x thickness 3.4" (88mm). Body alone: 1 lb. 3 oz. (598 grams.) LENS MOUNT 42Mm threaded lens mount. Red numbers are for speedy film take-up. 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 window. ASA FILM SPEED REMINDER RING Turns to set type. FLASH SYNCHRONIZATION Equipped with standard...
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..., set the speed you 're using in its neighbourhood. PE 6 You can use the red numbers for colour films and the white numbers for black-and-white films. SET SHUTTER SPEED Turn the shutter speed dial and set it at 1/125 sec. Change the shut- or faster, depending upon the light- ing. ter speed later when necessary. or 36-exposure 35mm film cassette into the film chamber. Short operating course LOAD FILM Open the camera back and insert...
..., set the speed you 're using in its neighbourhood. PE 6 You can use the red numbers for colour films and the white numbers for black-and-white films. SET SHUTTER SPEED Turn the shutter speed dial and set it at 1/125 sec. Change the shut- or faster, depending upon the light- ing. ter speed later when necessary. or 36-exposure 35mm film cassette into the film chamber. Short operating course LOAD FILM Open the camera back and insert...
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... release the shutter. Turn the distance scale ring with the index finger (Position C). Position C is more firmly by the left hand thumb and little finger. it with your body. Hold your camera tightly to your forehead with the camera held vertically or horizontally, you see your subject image through the taking lens, enabling you to compose, focus and shoot...
... release the shutter. Turn the distance scale ring with the index finger (Position C). Position C is more firmly by the left hand thumb and little finger. it with your body. Hold your camera tightly to your forehead with the camera held vertically or horizontally, you see your subject image through the taking lens, enabling you to compose, focus and shoot...
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... words ASA and FILM. Turn the film type reminder ring until the ASA number of your film. 1 Open the back by alternately turn - Use the red numbers for colour and the white numbers for black-and- Draw out the film leader and crease across one or two perfora- Setting ASA film type reminder The ASA film speed rating of all 35mm film is properly loaded, the re- Insert the creased portion...
... words ASA and FILM. Turn the film type reminder ring until the ASA number of your film. 1 Open the back by alternately turn - Use the red numbers for colour and the white numbers for black-and- Draw out the film leader and crease across one or two perfora- Setting ASA film type reminder The ASA film speed rating of all 35mm film is properly loaded, the re- Insert the creased portion...
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AVOID DIRECT SUNLIGHT WHEN UNLOADING YOUR FILM. (The rewind release button will open automatically), and remove the film cassette. When your next film and turn the rapid wind lever.) 6 Pull out the film rewind knob (the back will return to rewind the film into many concentric rings which provide the brightest possible image on the film.) You will break the image up spool. The microprism is...
AVOID DIRECT SUNLIGHT WHEN UNLOADING YOUR FILM. (The rewind release button will open automatically), and remove the film cassette. When your next film and turn the rapid wind lever.) 6 Pull out the film rewind knob (the back will return to rewind the film into many concentric rings which provide the brightest possible image on the film.) You will break the image up spool. The microprism is...
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... lever is in the "AUTO" (automatic) position. If you wish to the predetermined aperture and the shutter curtains start traveling instantly. This stops the 12 IN FOCUS diaphragm to the aperture selected and shows you exactly how much depth -of depthof-field. * When the exposure meter switch is turned to compose, focus, and shoot your picture. When the shutter is released, the lens diaphragm will appear in...
... lever is in the "AUTO" (automatic) position. If you wish to the predetermined aperture and the shutter curtains start traveling instantly. This stops the 12 IN FOCUS diaphragm to the aperture selected and shows you exactly how much depth -of depthof-field. * When the exposure meter switch is turned to compose, focus, and shoot your picture. When the shutter is released, the lens diaphragm will appear in...
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... the shutter release before or wise or counter-clockwise to the shutter button. Depth of field Depth of field is the range of acceptable sharpness that extends in front of and behind a point that the shutter is focused at the two lens aperture indicators on B (bulb), the shutter will permit a "Time" exposure. 4 Cautions 1 At slow speeds - Shutter Turn the shutter speed dial clock- With the shutter speed dial set either...
... the shutter release before or wise or counter-clockwise to the shutter button. Depth of field Depth of field is the range of acceptable sharpness that extends in front of and behind a point that the shutter is focused at the two lens aperture indicators on B (bulb), the shutter will permit a "Time" exposure. 4 Cautions 1 At slow speeds - Shutter Turn the shutter speed dial clock- With the shutter speed dial set either...
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... the shutter button ... Note the "X" setting is exactly at which flash bulb may be turned down you turn the self-timer cocking lever (:), it will not operate. 15 When operating the self-timer, always depress the self-timer release button (2) to release the shutter. Unless these combinations are rigidly followed, there will release the shutter in flash synchronization. Flash synchronization The Honeywell Pentax has two sets of terminals -FP and X. The selftimer cocking lever should be used. SHUTTER SPEED 1 1 1 1 1 FLASH...
... the shutter button ... Note the "X" setting is exactly at which flash bulb may be turned down you turn the self-timer cocking lever (:), it will not operate. 15 When operating the self-timer, always depress the self-timer release button (2) to release the shutter. Unless these combinations are rigidly followed, there will release the shutter in flash synchronization. Flash synchronization The Honeywell Pentax has two sets of terminals -FP and X. The selftimer cocking lever should be used. SHUTTER SPEED 1 1 1 1 1 FLASH...
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... the depth-of Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4, do not have the "R" mark. Then match your subject. Determine the lens to make the second exposure. Finally, release the shutter to subject distance from the distance scale. Depress the film rewind release button (t) and cock the rapid wind lever. Some of the Takumar lenses, however, like the above picture of -field guide. For instance, if...
... the depth-of Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4, do not have the "R" mark. Then match your subject. Determine the lens to make the second exposure. Finally, release the shutter to subject distance from the distance scale. Depress the film rewind release button (t) and cock the rapid wind lever. Some of the Takumar lenses, however, like the above picture of -field guide. For instance, if...
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...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 than this length when mounting your camera on tripod. Forcing longer screws into the tripod socket of the lens. Use with ...an orange-coloured "R" marking on its rear element lens. It can be used . Do not extend it on the film rewind knob. The Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4 lens is made for 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...
...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 than this length when mounting your camera on tripod. Forcing longer screws into the tripod socket of the lens. Use with ...an orange-coloured "R" marking on its rear element lens. It can be used . Do not extend it on the film rewind knob. The Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4 lens is made for 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...
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... film test. If it difficult to remove. Resolving power of a lens shown by skilled optical engineers. All Takumar lenses bear the seal of the Japan Camera Inspection Institute which are not proper. If you may decrease if exposure and developing time are highly respected by the distance scale ring. INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES The Honeywell Pentax offers many interchangeable lenses in fixed focus from foreground to infinity...
... film test. If it difficult to remove. Resolving power of a lens shown by skilled optical engineers. All Takumar lenses bear the seal of the Japan Camera Inspection Institute which are not proper. If you may decrease if exposure and developing time are highly respected by the distance scale ring. INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES The Honeywell Pentax offers many interchangeable lenses in fixed focus from foreground to infinity...
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... lenshood. mar 135mm lens family. Lens element Minimum aperture Minimum distance Angle of view Weight 5 f/22 5 ft. (1.5 m) 18° 15.5 ozs. (444 gr.) Super-Takumar 150mm f/4 This new fully automatic 150mm Super-Takumar with the diaphragm fully open. Ideal for handheld camera operation. New-type, allpurpose telephoto lens . . . Well balanced, its total length is rather short so it is light in all corners of...
... lenshood. mar 135mm lens family. Lens element Minimum aperture Minimum distance Angle of view Weight 5 f/22 5 ft. (1.5 m) 18° 15.5 ozs. (444 gr.) Super-Takumar 150mm f/4 This new fully automatic 150mm Super-Takumar with the diaphragm fully open. Ideal for handheld camera operation. New-type, allpurpose telephoto lens . . . Well balanced, its total length is rather short so it is light in all corners of...
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Sets up and macro works. • REVERSE ADAPTER This allows 50mm or 55mm Takumar lenses 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. The Honeywell Pentax Auto:Bellows is...
Sets up and macro works. • REVERSE ADAPTER This allows 50mm or 55mm Takumar lenses 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. The Honeywell Pentax Auto:Bellows is...
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... and enlarge portions of camera settings. It enables the user to the strap of your camera for carrying convenience. • FILM MAGAZINE For bulk film loading. 35 Complete with filters, slide holders, lens cap and dust cover. • 3-FILTER CASE A special leather case with a precision 50mm f/4 Takumar lens and a Strobonar electronic flash light source. • HONEYWELL REPRONAR An extremely versatile accessory for the Honeywell Pentax owner who specializes in...
... and enlarge portions of camera settings. It enables the user to the strap of your camera for carrying convenience. • FILM MAGAZINE For bulk film loading. 35 Complete with filters, slide holders, lens cap and dust cover. • 3-FILTER CASE A special leather case with a precision 50mm f/4 Takumar lens and a Strobonar electronic flash light source. • HONEYWELL REPRONAR An extremely versatile accessory for the Honeywell Pentax owner who specializes in...
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... camera case to take pictures with the camera in the case for quieter 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 screw for the lens...
... camera case to take pictures with the camera in the case for quieter 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 screw for the lens...
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... Honeywell repair station. The dealer will apply. All models, prices and specifications are beyond our control, damage caused by use or from date of purchase. Honeywell shall not be replaced without notice. .14/ '9)ARRANTY POLICY All Honeywell Pentax camera equipment and accessories sold in COMPLETELY and mailed to the factory within that Honeywell's liability under all guarantees or warranties, whether expressed or implied, is not covered...
... Honeywell repair station. The dealer will apply. All models, prices and specifications are beyond our control, damage caused by use or from date of purchase. Honeywell shall not be replaced without notice. .14/ '9)ARRANTY POLICY All Honeywell Pentax camera equipment and accessories sold in COMPLETELY and mailed to the factory within that Honeywell's liability under all guarantees or warranties, whether expressed or implied, is not covered...