Spotmatic Manual
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...demands of even the most impossible lighting conditions. Like the Hla and H3v, the Honeywell Pentax Spotmatic has a 42mm threaded lens mount that accepts any other quality 35mm camera if special lighting or selective focus effects are desired. graphs without the use of extensive ...at that time, it was introduced to the super-telephoto 1000mm Takumar. 2 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. With its through the viewfinder, you correctly exposed photo- Hidden...
...demands of even the most impossible lighting conditions. Like the Hla and H3v, the Honeywell Pentax Spotmatic has a 42mm threaded lens mount that accepts any other quality 35mm camera if special lighting or selective focus effects are desired. graphs without the use of extensive ...at that time, it was introduced to the super-telephoto 1000mm Takumar. 2 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. With its through the viewfinder, you correctly exposed photo- Hidden...
Spotmatic Manual
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... with a mercury battery. Weight 868 grams (1 lb. 14 oz.) with FP and X flash terminals. "Cocked" Indicator A red disk appears in meter measures the brightness of camera body rotates while film is marked "PANCHRO" (blackand-white), "COLOR" and "EMPTY." Film Advance Ratchet-type rapid wind lever (for speedy film take-up. Film...
... with a mercury battery. Weight 868 grams (1 lb. 14 oz.) with FP and X flash terminals. "Cocked" Indicator A red disk appears in meter measures the brightness of camera body rotates while film is marked "PANCHRO" (blackand-white), "COLOR" and "EMPTY." Film Advance Ratchet-type rapid wind lever (for speedy film take-up. Film...
Spotmatic Manual
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... speed later, when necessary. (Refer to item 5, page 7.) 3 COMPOSE AND FOCUS While viewing through the viewfinder, turn it into the battery housing before operating the camera. For battery insertion, refer to the small red index which appears alongside the figure 1. SET SHUTTER SPEED. Lift the outer ring of the shutter speed...
... speed later, when necessary. (Refer to item 5, page 7.) 3 COMPOSE AND FOCUS While viewing through the viewfinder, turn it into the battery housing before operating the camera. For battery insertion, refer to the small red index which appears alongside the figure 1. SET SHUTTER SPEED. Lift the outer ring of the shutter speed...
Spotmatic Manual
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... lighting conditions, it is released, the meter switch will automatically turn of pictures under -exposure: change the shutter speed. Push up and down with your camera firmly and trip the shutter. If the needle is closer to the (+) mark, you will get correct exposure. When the shutter is not necessary to...
... lighting conditions, it is released, the meter switch will automatically turn of pictures under -exposure: change the shutter speed. Push up and down with your camera firmly and trip the shutter. If the needle is closer to the (+) mark, you will get correct exposure. When the shutter is not necessary to...
Spotmatic Manual
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...rule, your camera should be held vertically or horizontally, you see your subject image through the taking lens, enabling you to compose, focus and shoot with your left hand, raise your right arm and draw your left hand thumb and little finger. With the Honeywell Pentax, whether held ...more desirable for fast focusing and shooting. Hold your camera tightly to your forehead with a minimum of the camera. How to hold your camera with the right hand -the hand which releases the shutter - Very...
...rule, your camera should be held vertically or horizontally, you see your subject image through the taking lens, enabling you to compose, focus and shoot with your left hand, raise your right arm and draw your left hand thumb and little finger. With the Honeywell Pentax, whether held ...more desirable for fast focusing and shooting. Hold your camera tightly to your forehead with a minimum of the camera. How to hold your camera with the right hand -the hand which releases the shutter - Very...
Spotmatic Manual
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..., turn counter-clockwise when you advance the film by pulling out the re- To check whether the camera is given in your film is opposite the red index mark. If it until the ASA number of... film. er ring of the shutter speed dial and rotate it turns freely, the camera is not loaded. Draw out the film leader and crease across one or two perforations back from the.... 2 Place the film cassette into slot of the leader. sheet packed with each roll of your camera. Lift the out- Film loading Avoid direct sunlight when loading your film speed on the shutter speed ...
..., turn counter-clockwise when you advance the film by pulling out the re- To check whether the camera is given in your film is opposite the red index mark. If it until the ASA number of... film. er ring of the shutter speed dial and rotate it turns freely, the camera is not loaded. Draw out the film leader and crease across one or two perforations back from the.... 2 Place the film cassette into slot of the leader. sheet packed with each roll of your camera. Lift the out- Film loading Avoid direct sunlight when loading your film speed on the shutter speed ...
Spotmatic Manual
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... as the leader end of the film slips off the takeup spool. This prevents loosening or warping of the film. 2 The first portions of the camera, or all the way as you stroke it stops. Generally, two blank exposures should be rewound. This indicates that the final picture has been taken...
... as the leader end of the film slips off the takeup spool. This prevents loosening or warping of the film. 2 The first portions of the camera, or all the way as you stroke it stops. Generally, two blank exposures should be rewound. This indicates that the final picture has been taken...
Spotmatic Manual
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It is in focus, the image in manual position; Microprism Honeywell Pentax cameras have a Fresnel lens with a microprism center underneath the ground glass. The microprism is in focus. When your subject is easier, however, to focus with the ...
It is in focus, the image in manual position; Microprism Honeywell Pentax cameras have a Fresnel lens with a microprism center underneath the ground glass. The microprism is in focus. When your subject is easier, however, to focus with the ...
Spotmatic Manual
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...field is desired while using the B setting, attach a shutter release cable with a locking device to the shutter speed desired. As you release your camera. 2 To protect the shutter mechan- With the shutter speed dial set at different apertures and distances, refer to prevent movement of the X setting on... a subject 15 feet away. Cautions 1 At slow speeds -slower than 1/30 - support your camera rigidly or use a tripod to page 14. [ Depth of fields at 15 feet .. . For example, if the lens opening . Shutter Turn the ...
...field is desired while using the B setting, attach a shutter release cable with a locking device to the shutter speed desired. As you release your camera. 2 To protect the shutter mechan- With the shutter speed dial set at different apertures and distances, refer to prevent movement of the X setting on... a subject 15 feet away. Cautions 1 At slow speeds -slower than 1/30 - support your camera rigidly or use a tripod to page 14. [ Depth of fields at 15 feet .. . For example, if the lens opening . Shutter Turn the ...
Spotmatic Manual
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... the exact shutter speed requiredis2 seconds. Therefore, the meter should not be interpreted as the camera's total range of the meter's light measurement, and should be used . Range of light measurement The exposure meter of the Spotmatic measures the brightness of he meter. to 1/1000 sec. When the meter needle is , of...
... the exact shutter speed requiredis2 seconds. Therefore, the meter should not be interpreted as the camera's total range of the meter's light measurement, and should be used . Range of light measurement The exposure meter of the Spotmatic measures the brightness of he meter. to 1/1000 sec. When the meter needle is , of...
Spotmatic Manual
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... If the needle rapidly drops, the meter battery has sufficient capacity; if it 1. Handle by skin acids. A serious accident has been reported of the camera. position. It can be damaged by the edges with a coin. Be sure the battery is cleaned with (+) side toward the top of a small ...child who has put a mercury battery into the camera. Insert the battery with the cloth before insertion into his mouth and has been hospitalized for serious gripes and stomach inflammation. Look at the meter...
... If the needle rapidly drops, the meter battery has sufficient capacity; if it 1. Handle by skin acids. A serious accident has been reported of the camera. position. It can be damaged by the edges with a coin. Be sure the battery is cleaned with (+) side toward the top of a small ...child who has put a mercury battery into the camera. Insert the battery with the cloth before insertion into his mouth and has been hospitalized for serious gripes and stomach inflammation. Look at the meter...
Spotmatic Manual
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... the shutter speed setting to page 15. It is also necessary to keep the meter switched off when mounting a Super-Takumar lens on the Spotmatic camera body. When the meter is switched on, the lens (any Super-Takumar lens) is in its manual position even when the diaphragm preview lever...18 When the index of the lens will rapidly exhaust the battery. When removing the Super-Takumar ,,,,• yv . , 50mm f/1.4 lens from the camera body, do not place it is switched off the meter's measurability range. When the meter is set in "AUTO" (automatic) position. Important notes Always...
... the shutter speed setting to page 15. It is also necessary to keep the meter switched off when mounting a Super-Takumar lens on the Spotmatic camera body. When the meter is switched on, the lens (any Super-Takumar lens) is in its manual position even when the diaphragm preview lever...18 When the index of the lens will rapidly exhaust the battery. When removing the Super-Takumar ,,,,• yv . , 50mm f/1.4 lens from the camera body, do not place it is switched off the meter's measurability range. When the meter is set in "AUTO" (automatic) position. Important notes Always...
Spotmatic Manual
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... 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 knob, or you will damage the mechanism. 8 We do not apply to the Spotmatic. and micro-photos, do not guarantee the quality of 3/16" (4....5mm). Do not extend it longer than Takumar lenses and Pentax accessories, such as lens extenders...
... 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 knob, or you will damage the mechanism. 8 We do not apply to the Spotmatic. and micro-photos, do not guarantee the quality of 3/16" (4....5mm). Do not extend it longer than Takumar lenses and Pentax accessories, such as lens extenders...
Spotmatic Manual
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...remaining 99.8% of light to remove. Vibrant reds. tensity so color balance is reflected off the grass surface. Interchangeable Lenses The Honeywell Pentax offers many interchangeable lenses in a wide variety of focal lengths, all of which are absorbed. When interchanging lenses, hold the lens by... pass through the viewfinder larger than 55mm, the subject image is never need for an accessory viewfinder, ordinarily required for rangefinder type cameras. And, no ghosts or flares even when shooting against the sun. So, only true colors are highly respected by the distance ...
...remaining 99.8% of light to remove. Vibrant reds. tensity so color balance is reflected off the grass surface. Interchangeable Lenses The Honeywell Pentax offers many interchangeable lenses in a wide variety of focal lengths, all of which are absorbed. When interchanging lenses, hold the lens by... pass through the viewfinder larger than 55mm, the subject image is never need for an accessory viewfinder, ordinarily required for rangefinder type cameras. And, no ghosts or flares even when shooting against the sun. So, only true colors are highly respected by the distance ...
Spotmatic Manual
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... your request, include your camera should require service, 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 send it to the most convenient factory center listed. ARRANTY POLICY 0 Your new Honeywell Pentax camera is warranted for damages from...
... your request, include your camera should require service, 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 send it to the most convenient factory center listed. ARRANTY POLICY 0 Your new Honeywell Pentax camera is warranted for damages from...
Spotmatic Manual
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.... into fire ... Don't try to measure the short current or to charge the battery, to : Consumer Affairs at the address below: PENTAX 35 Inverness Drive East Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 799-8000 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. Keep the battery out of time. See page 16. CAUTION Mercury Battery The mercury ...
.... into fire ... Don't try to measure the short current or to charge the battery, to : Consumer Affairs at the address below: PENTAX 35 Inverness Drive East Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 799-8000 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. Keep the battery out of time. See page 16. CAUTION Mercury Battery The mercury ...