Spotmatic F Manual
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... guarantee you superb photographic results for clear focusing once the f-stop has been selected. The Spotmatic F is built to Pentax ultra-high standards of 24 Super-Multi-Coated (SMC) Takumar lenses which can grow with the aperture wide open , the image in the Spotmatic F concern the metering system - It also retains compatibility with ordinary...
... guarantee you superb photographic results for clear focusing once the f-stop has been selected. The Spotmatic F is built to Pentax ultra-high standards of 24 Super-Multi-Coated (SMC) Takumar lenses which can grow with the aperture wide open , the image in the Spotmatic F concern the metering system - It also retains compatibility with ordinary...
Spotmatic F Manual
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... lever (for film advance and shutter cocking). 10*pre-advancing and 160 °advancing angle. Focal plane shutter. SPECIFICATIONS Type Film and Picture Size Standard Lenses Shutter Finder Focusing Reflex Mirror Lens Mount Film Advance "Cocked" Indicator 35mm single-lens reflex with special shock absorbers for minimum vibration. 42mm threaded lens...
... lever (for film advance and shutter cocking). 10*pre-advancing and 160 °advancing angle. Focal plane shutter. SPECIFICATIONS Type Film and Picture Size Standard Lenses Shutter Finder Focusing Reflex Mirror Lens Mount Film Advance "Cocked" Indicator 35mm single-lens reflex with special shock absorbers for minimum vibration. 42mm threaded lens...
Spotmatic F Manual
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The "down" position is used only when: 1) checking the depth of the current SMC Takumar lenses: SMC Takumar 400mm f/5.6 SMC Takumar 500mm f/4.5 SMC Takumar 1000mm f/8 SMC Takumar Zoom 85 - 210mm f/4.5 I 20 which are inserted between the camera body and the open-...aperture reading lens. 3) using four of field. 2) using close-up " position for interchanging lenses. The "up accessories such as Bellows Unit, Extension Tubes, etc. STOP-DOWN LEVER AND STOP-DOWN METERING The "down" position is normal for the stop...
The "down" position is used only when: 1) checking the depth of the current SMC Takumar lenses: SMC Takumar 400mm f/5.6 SMC Takumar 500mm f/4.5 SMC Takumar 1000mm f/8 SMC Takumar Zoom 85 - 210mm f/4.5 I 20 which are inserted between the camera body and the open-...aperture reading lens. 3) using four of field. 2) using close-up " position for interchanging lenses. The "up accessories such as Bellows Unit, Extension Tubes, etc. STOP-DOWN LEVER AND STOP-DOWN METERING The "down" position is normal for the stop...
Spotmatic F Manual
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Then, push up the stop-down lever and center the meter needle by turning the diaphragm ring or the shutter speed dial. You are stop-down metering lenses.) When making a stop-down metering with your Spotmatic F, first focus the lens with the diaphragm fully open -aperture metering lenses. 21 Note that the stop-down metering lenses do not have the diaphragm coupling lever 0 seen on the back of all open . 4) using any stop-down metering lenses. (Takumar lenses called just "Takumar", Auto-Takumar, Tele-Takumar and Super-Takumar are ready to release the shutter.
Then, push up the stop-down lever and center the meter needle by turning the diaphragm ring or the shutter speed dial. You are stop-down metering lenses.) When making a stop-down metering with your Spotmatic F, first focus the lens with the diaphragm fully open -aperture metering lenses. 21 Note that the stop-down metering lenses do not have the diaphragm coupling lever 0 seen on the back of all open . 4) using any stop-down metering lenses. (Takumar lenses called just "Takumar", Auto-Takumar, Tele-Takumar and Super-Takumar are ready to release the shutter.
Spotmatic F Manual
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When the lens is mounted on the Spotmatic F. DEPTH-OF-FIELD PREVIEW LEVER The preview lever on open-aperture reading SMC Takumar lenses should also be set to "AUTO".) 6 z8 z ,i)TO I • This instruction applies to "AUTO" when the lens is used on any other Pentax model, the preview lever will operate normally. 23...
When the lens is mounted on the Spotmatic F. DEPTH-OF-FIELD PREVIEW LEVER The preview lever on open-aperture reading SMC Takumar lenses should also be set to "AUTO".) 6 z8 z ,i)TO I • This instruction applies to "AUTO" when the lens is used on any other Pentax model, the preview lever will operate normally. 23...
Spotmatic F Manual
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When not actually measuring the light, be sure that the lens is covered at all times. Leaving the lens cap off for Pentax use. SPECIAL CAUTIONS 1 2 Takumar lenses and Pentax accessories are engineered and meticulously produced for an extended period will exhaust the mercury battery. 4 E TA. We cannot assume any liability if other manufacturers are used. Lenses and accessories from other brands are not produced for Pentax specifications and may cause problems or difficulties with you Pentax. X I 32
When not actually measuring the light, be sure that the lens is covered at all times. Leaving the lens cap off for Pentax use. SPECIAL CAUTIONS 1 2 Takumar lenses and Pentax accessories are engineered and meticulously produced for an extended period will exhaust the mercury battery. 4 E TA. We cannot assume any liability if other manufacturers are used. Lenses and accessories from other brands are not produced for Pentax specifications and may cause problems or difficulties with you Pentax. X I 32
Spotmatic F Manual
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...focal length, focusing, holding, lighting, loading, long-range work, monocular, multiple flash, perspective, printing, shooting, slide projection, Spotmatic operation, storing negatives, telescope, tripod, unloading, viewing. FINDING DATA: close-up exposure, color temperature, depth of field, ...carrying, choosing films, close -up lenses, copying unit, exposure meters, extension tubes, focusing magnifier, Leica adapter, lens cap, lenses, microscope adapter, prescription eyepiece, right-angle finder, slide copier, SPOT exposure meter. HONEYWELL PENTAX SUBJECTS: animals, architecture, birds, candid...
...focal length, focusing, holding, lighting, loading, long-range work, monocular, multiple flash, perspective, printing, shooting, slide projection, Spotmatic operation, storing negatives, telescope, tripod, unloading, viewing. FINDING DATA: close-up exposure, color temperature, depth of field, ...carrying, choosing films, close -up lenses, copying unit, exposure meters, extension tubes, focusing magnifier, Leica adapter, lens cap, lenses, microscope adapter, prescription eyepiece, right-angle finder, slide copier, SPOT exposure meter. HONEYWELL PENTAX SUBJECTS: animals, architecture, birds, candid...