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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 mark S-Diaphragm ring T-Diaphragm and distance index mark U-Distance scale V -Exposure counter index mark W-Depth-of-field guide
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 mark S-Diaphragm ring T-Diaphragm and distance index mark U-Distance scale V -Exposure counter index mark W-Depth-of-field guide
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... photographic world's fair in its unique behind-the-lens exposure meter of 35mm single-lensreflex cameras. With its OFF position and select the f/stop and speed settings for cumbersome, time-consuming calculations! the Honeywell Pentax Spotmatic will satisfy the demands of properly exposed pictures under all but the most critical professional. The Spotmatic may also be assured of even the most impossible lighting conditions.
... photographic world's fair in its unique behind-the-lens exposure meter of 35mm single-lensreflex cameras. With its OFF position and select the f/stop and speed settings for cumbersome, time-consuming calculations! the Honeywell Pentax Spotmatic will satisfy the demands of properly exposed pictures under all but the most critical professional. The Spotmatic may also be assured of even the most impossible lighting conditions.
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... Mirror Instant return type with special shock absorbers for instant focusing; 0.88x magnification with 50mm lens and approximately life-size with diaphragm preview lever which affords visual check of depth of special rubberized silk. Warning Signal The index of shutter speeds turns to page 15. Film and Picture Size 35mm film (20 or 36 exposures). 24mm x 36mm. Built-in self-timer releases shutter in light meter. Distance scale: 45cm (18") to infinity. Shutter...
... Mirror Instant return type with special shock absorbers for instant focusing; 0.88x magnification with 50mm lens and approximately life-size with diaphragm preview lever which affords visual check of depth of special rubberized silk. Warning Signal The index of shutter speeds turns to page 15. Film and Picture Size 35mm film (20 or 36 exposures). 24mm x 36mm. Built-in self-timer releases shutter in light meter. Distance scale: 45cm (18") to infinity. Shutter...
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... camera body rotates while film is being rewound. Film speed (ASA) setting ranges from 20 to shutter and film speed settings. Dimension Width 5.6" (143mm) x height 3.6" (92mm) x thickness 3A0 (88mm). Lens Mount 42mm threaded lens mount. Flash Synchronization Equipped with standard lens. Film Rewind Rapid rewind crank for speedy film take-up. Loaded Film Indicator Loaded film reminder dial underneath film rewind knob is released. Film Exposure Counter Automatic re-set type. Exposure Meter Built-in a small window alongside the shutter release button when the shutter...
... camera body rotates while film is being rewound. Film speed (ASA) setting ranges from 20 to shutter and film speed settings. Dimension Width 5.6" (143mm) x height 3.6" (92mm) x thickness 3A0 (88mm). Lens Mount 42mm threaded lens mount. Flash Synchronization Equipped with standard lens. Film Rewind Rapid rewind crank for speedy film take-up. Loaded Film Indicator Loaded film reminder dial underneath film rewind knob is released. Film Exposure Counter Automatic re-set type. Exposure Meter Built-in a small window alongside the shutter release button when the shutter...
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SET SHUTTER SPEED. or faster, depending upon the lighting. Change the shutter speed later, when necessary. (Refer to insert it at 1/30, or in its neighbourhood. Short operating course A mercury battery for the light meter is packed separately. Please be sure 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. Lift the outer ring of the shutter speed dial...
SET SHUTTER SPEED. or faster, depending upon the lighting. Change the shutter speed later, when necessary. (Refer to insert it at 1/30, or in its neighbourhood. Short operating course A mercury battery for the light meter is packed separately. Please be sure 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. Lift the outer ring of the shutter speed dial...
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... sure to repeat instructions 4 and 5.) 7 4 TURN ON LIGHT METER SWITCH. Through the viewfinder, you turn the diaphragm ring, change the shutter speed. If the needle does not come to a slower setting. 6 RELEASE SHUTTER. When the shutter is closer to a faster setting. When the needle rests at the centre, you will get under the same lighting conditions, it is switched on the switch button will look brighter. If the needle is released...
... sure to repeat instructions 4 and 5.) 7 4 TURN ON LIGHT METER SWITCH. Through the viewfinder, you turn the diaphragm ring, change the shutter speed. If the needle does not come to a slower setting. 6 RELEASE SHUTTER. When the shutter is closer to a faster setting. When the needle rests at the centre, you will get under the same lighting conditions, it is switched on the switch button will look brighter. If the needle is released...
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... releases the shutter - With the Honeywell Pentax, whether held vertically or horizontally, you to compose, focus and shoot with a minimum of the camera. Hold the camera firmly with your left hand, raise your right arm and draw your left hand, and draw your arm close to your subject image through the taking lens, enabling you see your body. Hold your camera...
... releases the shutter - With the Honeywell Pentax, whether held vertically or horizontally, you to compose, focus and shoot with a minimum of the camera. Hold the camera firmly with your left hand, raise your right arm and draw your left hand, and draw your arm close to your subject image through the taking lens, enabling you see your body. Hold your camera...
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... film perforations. Setting ASA film speed The ASA film CO speed rating of the take-up spool. 3 Advance the film by turning the rapid wind lever. Lift the out- Simply turn the film rewind knob clockwise. The higher the ASA number, the more sensitive the film. Film type reminder dial r or' 7 q Use the film type dial to the exposure meter system. 9 Be sure to set your film is loaded, turn the dial so that the type of film...
... film perforations. Setting ASA film speed The ASA film CO speed rating of the take-up spool. 3 Advance the film by turning the rapid wind lever. Lift the out- Simply turn the film rewind knob clockwise. The higher the ASA number, the more sensitive the film. Film type reminder dial r or' 7 q Use the film type dial to the exposure meter system. 9 Be sure to set your film is loaded, turn the dial so that the type of film...
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... stroke it stops. DON'T open automatically), and remove the film cassette. 10 Trip the shutter. Turn the rewind crank I to normal position as they have already been exposed to see that the film must be used for the first picture; not be rewound. AVOID DIRECT SUNLIGHT WHEN UNLOADING YOUR FILM. (The rewind release button will open the back of the film can- Film wind and rewind knob automatically turns coun...
... stroke it stops. DON'T open automatically), and remove the film cassette. 10 Trip the shutter. Turn the rewind crank I to normal position as they have already been exposed to see that the film must be used for the first picture; not be rewound. AVOID DIRECT SUNLIGHT WHEN UNLOADING YOUR FILM. (The rewind release button will open the back of the film can- Film wind and rewind knob automatically turns coun...
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... shutter is turned to "MAN" (manual) position. OUT OF FOCUS 4Il M W, When the preview lever is in "AUTO" (automatic) position, and the exposure meter is released, the lens diaphragm will appear in manual position, which permits a constant check of depth of -field will automatically return to compose, focus and shoot your picture. This stops the diaphragm to the predetermined aperture and the shutter curtains start traveling instantly...
... shutter is turned to "MAN" (manual) position. OUT OF FOCUS 4Il M W, When the preview lever is in "AUTO" (automatic) position, and the exposure meter is released, the lens diaphragm will appear in manual position, which permits a constant check of depth of -field will automatically return to compose, focus and shoot your picture. This stops the diaphragm to the predetermined aperture and the shutter curtains start traveling instantly...
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... lens opening . support your camera. 2 To protect the shutter mechan- If you depress the shutter button. In the above photograph, the distance scale is to be set at different apertures and distances, refer to 25 feet is focused on the depth-of your camera rigidly or use for different lens apertures. The calibrations on the shutter speed dial, refer to the diaphragm setting and indicate the range of -field guide...
... lens opening . support your camera. 2 To protect the shutter mechan- If you depress the shutter button. In the above photograph, the distance scale is to be set at different apertures and distances, refer to 25 feet is focused on the depth-of your camera rigidly or use for different lens apertures. The calibrations on the shutter speed dial, refer to the diaphragm setting and indicate the range of -field guide...
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... minimum aperture) may use any shutter speed from f/1.4 (the maximum aperture of f/stop-shutter speed combinations. that although the shutter speed index is black and the meter needle moves, the meter is NOT operating properly. Range of light measurement The exposure meter of the Spotmatic measures the brightness of he meter. For example, with any shutter speed from 1 sec. The following table shows the range of the meter's light measurement, and should be turned...
... minimum aperture) may use any shutter speed from f/1.4 (the maximum aperture of f/stop-shutter speed combinations. that although the shutter speed index is black and the meter needle moves, the meter is NOT operating properly. Range of light measurement The exposure meter of the Spotmatic measures the brightness of he meter. For example, with any shutter speed from 1 sec. The following table shows the range of the meter's light measurement, and should be turned...
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... a mercury battery from the reach of a small child who has put a mercury battery into the camera. Look at the meter's needle through the viewfinder. Turn the ASA dial to insert it does not, replace the mercury battery. The battery is like a phonograph record. Handle by skin acids. For replacement, use Mallory PX-400 or RM-400-R or equivalent. Set the shutter speed dial to B (bulb) position...
... a mercury battery from the reach of a small child who has put a mercury battery into the camera. Look at the meter's needle through the viewfinder. Turn the ASA dial to insert it does not, replace the mercury battery. The battery is like a phonograph record. Handle by skin acids. For replacement, use Mallory PX-400 or RM-400-R or equivalent. Set the shutter speed dial to B (bulb) position...
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... Honeywell Strobonars or other electronic flash units may be a failure in 5-13 seconds. Unless these combinations are rigidly followed, there will release the shutter in flash synchronization. The selftimer cocking lever should be used. This indicates the highest shutter speed at which flash bulb may be turned down you turn the self-timer cocking lever 0, it will not operate. 17 Do not depress the shutter button ... SHUTTER SPEED 1 11 FLASH...
... Honeywell Strobonars or other electronic flash units may be a failure in 5-13 seconds. Unless these combinations are rigidly followed, there will release the shutter in flash synchronization. The selftimer cocking lever should be used. This indicates the highest shutter speed at which flash bulb may be turned down you turn the self-timer cocking lever 0, it will not operate. 17 Do not depress the shutter button ... SHUTTER SPEED 1 11 FLASH...
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It is also necessary to keep the meter switched off the meter's measurability range. Change the shutter speed setting to page 15. When the meter is in "AUTO" position. 18 When removing the Super-Takumar ,,,,• yv . , 50mm f/1.4 lens from the camera body, do not place it is set in "AUTO" (automatic) position. If it on the Spotmatic camera body. I-) t ._ B Ai ct, c>\ v^E'..-, Af o9 ..e..'z:O' oo Lo Oxclss' Pei vt ,. 5 - Important...
It is also necessary to keep the meter switched off the meter's measurability range. Change the shutter speed setting to page 15. When the meter is in "AUTO" position. 18 When removing the Super-Takumar ,,,,• yv . , 50mm f/1.4 lens from the camera body, do not place it is set in "AUTO" (automatic) position. If it on the Spotmatic camera body. I-) t ._ B Ai ct, c>\ v^E'..-, Af o9 ..e..'z:O' oo Lo Oxclss' Pei vt ,. 5 - Important...
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....46 Exposure increase factors which apply when taking pictures with models H3v and Hla, having orange-colored "R" marking on tripod. 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- yoo • ..- '5-log 4g "15. No ! Forcing longer screws into the tripod socket of the lens. Do not use the Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4 lens with any other camera or any other than this length when mounting your camera on the film rewind...
....46 Exposure increase factors which apply when taking pictures with models H3v and Hla, having orange-colored "R" marking on tripod. 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- yoo • ..- '5-log 4g "15. No ! Forcing longer screws into the tripod socket of the lens. Do not use the Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4 lens with any other camera or any other than this length when mounting your camera on the film rewind...
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... take infra -red photographs, remember to use the small "R" index marked on the depth-of Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4, do not have the "R" mark. First, focus your lens on your lens to subject distance to subject distance from the distance scale. Some of the Takumar lenses, however, like the above picture of -field guide. This tensions the shutter without advancing the film.
... take infra -red photographs, remember to use the small "R" index marked on the depth-of Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4, do not have the "R" mark. First, focus your lens on your lens to subject distance to subject distance from the distance scale. Some of the Takumar lenses, however, like the above picture of -field guide. This tensions the shutter without advancing the film.
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... reduced to 0.2% allowing the remaining 99.8% of light to pass through the viewfinder larger than its life size. Vibrant reds. And, no ghosts or flares even when shooting against the sun. Undesired rays are absorbed. When interchanging lenses, hold the lens by both professional and amateur photographers for rangefinder type cameras. Fixed Focusing Setting Because of the considerable depth of field...
... reduced to 0.2% allowing the remaining 99.8% of light to pass through the viewfinder larger than its life size. Vibrant reds. And, no ghosts or flares even when shooting against the sun. Undesired rays are absorbed. When interchanging lenses, hold the lens by both professional and amateur photographers for rangefinder type cameras. Fixed Focusing Setting Because of the considerable depth of field...
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... defective parts will not be replaced without cost to you may obtain a Honeywell Pentax international warranty card by writing to us. PENTAX INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY If you may send it to instructions. With your request, include your Pentax abroad during the warranty period, you intend taking your name, address, camera and lens serial numbers, dealer's name and address, and date purchased. 22 ARRANTY POLICY 0 Your new Honeywell Pentax camera...
... defective parts will not be replaced without cost to you may obtain a Honeywell Pentax international warranty card by writing to us. PENTAX INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY If you may send it to instructions. With your request, include your Pentax abroad during the warranty period, you intend taking your name, address, camera and lens serial numbers, dealer's name and address, and date purchased. 22 ARRANTY POLICY 0 Your new Honeywell Pentax camera...
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...or to charge the battery, to use it with a dry piece of cloth. Keep the battery out of time. Don't throw a used battery into its housing, wipe its surface completely with your questions to: Consumer Affairs at the address below: PENTAX 35 Inverness Drive ... do not intend to prevent rapid deterioration. it . Before inserting it may explode. 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. CAUTION Mercury Battery The mercury battery should be kept dry.
...or to charge the battery, to use it with a dry piece of cloth. Keep the battery out of time. Don't throw a used battery into its housing, wipe its surface completely with your questions to: Consumer Affairs at the address below: PENTAX 35 Inverness Drive ... do not intend to prevent rapid deterioration. it . Before inserting it may explode. 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. CAUTION Mercury Battery The mercury battery should be kept dry.
