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Spotmatic Manual - Page 2
Major working parts of the
A-Shutter speed index B-Shutter speed dial C-Rapid wind lever D-ASA film speed setting E-Shutter release F-Automatic reset exposure counter G-'Cocked' indicator H-D-ring lug I -Self-timer cocking lever J -Focusing ring K-X flash terminal L -FP flash terminal M-Preview lever N-Exposure meter switch O-Film type reminder dial P-Rewind knob Q-Rewind crank R-Film type index ...
Spotmatic Manual - Page 4
...immediate and keen attention.
Not available for the required effects. Honeywell Pentax Spotmatic
When the Pentax Spotmatic was a model of the advanced features and design that would be incorporated into cameras of the future. Hidden within the camera body, its OFF position and select the f/stop and speed settings for purchase at the 1960 Photokina, the photographic world's fair...
Spotmatic Manual - Page 7
... release button on bottom of the ground glass, and couples directly to 1600 (LV1-18 for ASA-100 film with a mercury battery. Dimension
Width 5.6" (143mm) x height 3.6" (92mm) x thickness 3A0 (88mm).
Film Exposure Counter
Automatic re-set type. Electronic synchronization at 1/60 sec. Body alone: 621 grams (1 lb. 6 oz.)
100029: S
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Weight
868 grams (1 lb. 14...
Spotmatic Manual - Page 8
... to item 5, page 7.)
3
COMPOSE AND FOCUS While viewing through the viewfinder, turn it around and set it into the battery housing before operating the camera. When indoors, set the same number as the ASA number of the finder.
6 SET FILM SPEED. Change the shutter speed later, when necessary. (Refer to the index. Turn the shutter speed...
Spotmatic Manual - Page 11
... knob will turn - Simply turn the film rewind knob clockwise.
Film type reminder dial
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Use the film type dial to show what type of all
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Cn 35mm films is
given in the camera is opposite the A mark. Setting ASA film speed
The ASA film
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speed rating of film is in your film is opposite the red index
mark...
Spotmatic Manual - Page 13
..., you can easily focus with a microprism center underneath the ground glass. Microprism
Honeywell Pentax cameras have a Fresnel lens with diaphragm closed to f/5.6 or f/8 and still observe ... image in "AUTO" (automatic) position, and the meter is at "OFF", the diaphragm is in manual position; As you look through the finder, you to focus with the diaphragm fully open except for you...
Spotmatic Manual - Page 15
...camera rigidly or
use for different lens apertures. support your camera.
2 To protect the shutter mechan- Note that the shutter is set on B (bulb), the shutter will permit a "Time" exposure. For use of the X setting...indicator window blacks out as the lens apertures change, the effective depth of -field guide
the range on the distance scale ring covered within the figure 8 on a ...
Spotmatic Manual - Page 17
... determined by the minimum and maximum apertures of he meter. The total range of the aperture settings is centered with an ASA100 film, you have focused your pidurefor 2 seconds
15 ASA
20
B
1
1 2
1 4
1...'s light measurement, and should be interpreted as the camera's total range of the ground glass. to the ...Spotmatic measures the brightness of f/stop-shutter speed combinations.
Spotmatic Manual - Page 18
... replace the
mercury battery. If the needle rapidly
drops, the meter battery has sufficient
capacity; if it
1. DANGER! For replacement, use Mallory PX-400 or RM-400-R or equivalent. Set ...sure the battery is cleaned with a dry cloth only. Mercury battery
How to insert it
Open the battery housing cover on "
- Please always keep a mercury battery from the reach of the camera. Push...
Spotmatic Manual - Page 19
... at least 90° or the release button will be combined for maximum lamp efficiency. Do not depress the shutter button ... Flash synchronization
The Honeywell Pentax has two sets of terminals-FP and X. This indicates the highest shutter speed at which flash bulb may be turned down you turn the self-timer cocking...
Spotmatic Manual - Page 20
...Spotmatic
camera body. When the meter is switched on , the tip
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of the automatic diaphragm release pin of the shutter speeds turns to its automatic position when it indicates that the shutter and film speed settings... setting.
Leaving the
meter switched on will rapidly exhaust the
battery. Change the shutter speed setting to page 15. When the meter is switched off manually,...
Spotmatic Manual - Page 21
... than this length when mounting your camera on the film rewind knob, or you will damage the mechanism.
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We do not apply to the Spotmatic.
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..- '5-log 4g "15. The length of the tripod's screw should not exceed the normal length of photographs when brands other Honeywell Pentax model except with filters,
close-ups, macro...
Spotmatic Manual - Page 23
...for an accessory viewfinder, ordinarily required for rangefinder type cameras. And, no ghosts or flares even when shooting..., and the brightest lens possible. Vibrant reds. For your Honeywell Pentax, there is strikingly improved. cus mark.
Brighter blues. When... align with equal in truer colors.
Undesired rays are set properly. So, only true colors are the world's ...
Spotmatic Manual - Page 24
... warranty period, you intend taking your Spotmatic will be repaired or replaced (at our option) and defective parts will not be replaced without cost to you may obtain a Honeywell Pentax international warranty card by writing to instructions. With your request, include your camera should require service, you within the 12-month period, provided the camera has not been abused, altered or...
Spotmatic Manual - Page 26
.... Before inserting it may explode. it . Don't touch it for a lengthy period of the camera's battery housing when you need additional information about your Honeywell Pentax, address your finger unnecessarily. Keep the battery out of time. CAUTION
Mercury Battery
The mercury battery should be kept dry. Don't try to measure the short current or to charge the...
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