Spotmatic Manual
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...reflected from the ultra-wide-angle 17 mm Takumar to accurately measure light seen by the camera's lens as any of many highly advanced features. Honeywell Pentax Spotmatic When the Pentax Spotmatic was introduced to the public at that time, it was a model of the advanced features... superb Takumar lenses from the subject being photographed. Like the Hla and H3v, the Honeywell Pentax Spotmatic has a 42mm threaded lens mount that would be incorporated into cameras of extensive research, exhaustive experiments and intensive testing followed before it passes through the lens and...
...reflected from the ultra-wide-angle 17 mm Takumar to accurately measure light seen by the camera's lens as any of many highly advanced features. Honeywell Pentax Spotmatic When the Pentax Spotmatic was introduced to the public at that time, it was a model of the advanced features... superb Takumar lenses from the subject being photographed. Like the Hla and H3v, the Honeywell Pentax Spotmatic has a 42mm threaded lens mount that would be incorporated into cameras of extensive research, exhaustive experiments and intensive testing followed before it passes through the lens and...
Spotmatic Manual
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...) x thickness 3A0 (88mm). 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." Exposure Meter Built-in a small window alongside the shutter release button when the...
...) x thickness 3A0 (88mm). 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." Exposure Meter Built-in a small window alongside the shutter release button when the...
Spotmatic Manual
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... until you wish to use to item 5, page 7.) 3 COMPOSE AND FOCUS While viewing through the viewfinder, turn it into the battery housing before operating the camera. or faster, depending upon the lighting. SET SHUTTER SPEED. Turn the shutter speed dial and set the same number as the ASA number of the...
... until you wish to use to item 5, page 7.) 3 COMPOSE AND FOCUS While viewing through the viewfinder, turn it into the battery housing before operating the camera. or faster, depending upon the lighting. SET SHUTTER SPEED. Turn the shutter speed dial and set the same number as the ASA number of the...
Spotmatic Manual
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... small window on . When the needle rests at the centre, you will get over-exposure: change the shutter speed. Push up and down with your camera firmly and trip the shutter.
... small window on . When the needle rests at the centre, you will get over-exposure: change the shutter speed. Push up and down with your camera firmly and trip the shutter.
Spotmatic Manual
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...your subject image through the taking lens, enabling you see your body. If you hold your camera should be held more desirable for fast focusing and shooting. With the Honeywell Pentax, whether held horizontally (Position A), hold the lens barrel as illustrated in vertical position C. ...Hold the camera firmly with the right hand -the hand which releases the shutter - Hold your camera tightly to your forehead with your left hand...
...your subject image through the taking lens, enabling you see your body. If you hold your camera should be held more desirable for fast focusing and shooting. With the Honeywell Pentax, whether held horizontally (Position A), hold the lens barrel as illustrated in vertical position C. ...Hold the camera firmly with the right hand -the hand which releases the shutter - Hold your camera tightly to your forehead with your left hand...
Spotmatic Manual
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... opposite the A mark. wind knob will turn counter-clockwise when you advance the film by alternately turn- To check whether the camera is loaded, turn the dial so that the type of your film is opposite the red index mark. s po 0 o I ;-,.. The higher the ASA number, the ... chamber, and push back the rewind knob. Film loading Avoid direct sunlight when loading your film. 1 Open the back by pressing it turns freely, the camera is not loaded. er ring of all V Cn 35mm films is given in your...
... opposite the A mark. wind knob will turn counter-clockwise when you advance the film by alternately turn- To check whether the camera is loaded, turn the dial so that the type of your film is opposite the red index mark. s po 0 o I ;-,.. The higher the ASA number, the ... chamber, and push back the rewind knob. Film loading Avoid direct sunlight when loading your film. 1 Open the back by pressing it turns freely, the camera is not loaded. er ring of all V Cn 35mm films is given in your...
Spotmatic Manual
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... coun- ter-clockwise, indicating that the film rewind even rate. (Under some atmospheric conditions, erratic or too rapid rewinding will open the back of the camera, or all the way as the leader end of the film can- DON'T open automatically), and remove the film cassette. 10 Generally, two blank exposures...
... coun- ter-clockwise, indicating that the film rewind even rate. (Under some atmospheric conditions, erratic or too rapid rewinding will open the back of the camera, or all the way as the leader end of the film can- DON'T open automatically), and remove the film cassette. 10 Generally, two blank exposures...
Spotmatic Manual
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Microprism Honeywell Pentax cameras have a Fresnel lens with the diaphragm fully open as your subject image is much like an engraver's screen. As you look through the finder, you ...
Microprism Honeywell Pentax cameras have a Fresnel lens with the diaphragm fully open as your subject image is much like an engraver's screen. As you look through the finder, you ...
Spotmatic Manual
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... a shutter release cable with a locking device to the shutter speed desired. Note that the range from approximately 10 to be set either before putting the camera out of use a tripod to red showing that the shutter is set on B (bulb), the shutter will permit a "Time" exposure. For use of the X ...setting on the depth-of in focus at the depth-of field also changes. support your camera rigidly or use for different lens apertures. the lens is focused on each side of the distance index correspond to page 14. [ Depth of field...
... a shutter release cable with a locking device to the shutter speed desired. Note that the range from approximately 10 to be set either before putting the camera out of use a tripod to red showing that the shutter is set on B (bulb), the shutter will permit a "Time" exposure. For use of the X ...setting on the depth-of in focus at the depth-of field also changes. support your camera rigidly or use for different lens apertures. the lens is focused on each side of the distance index correspond to page 14. [ Depth of field...
Spotmatic Manual
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Range of light measurement The exposure meter of the Spotmatic measures the brightness of f/stop-shutter speed combinations. As you will note from 1 sec. to 1/1000 sec. to 1/1000 sec. that will bring the meter ... is , of course, determined by the minimum and maximum apertures of he meter. in the viewfinder. Therefore, the meter should not be interpreted as the camera's total range of the ground glass. The total range of the aperture settings is NOT operating properly. The a ea B indicates that the exact shutter speed...
Range of light measurement The exposure meter of the Spotmatic measures the brightness of f/stop-shutter speed combinations. As you will note from 1 sec. to 1/1000 sec. to 1/1000 sec. that will bring the meter ... is , of course, determined by the minimum and maximum apertures of he meter. in the viewfinder. Therefore, the meter should not be interpreted as the camera's total range of the ground glass. The total range of the aperture settings is NOT operating properly. The a ea B indicates that the exact shutter speed...
Spotmatic Manual
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... and has been hospitalized for serious gripes and stomach inflammation. A serious accident has been reported of a small child who has put a mercury battery into the camera. Be sure the battery is cleaned with (+) side toward the top of small children. 16 Please always keep a mercury battery from the reach of the...
... and has been hospitalized for serious gripes and stomach inflammation. A serious accident has been reported of a small child who has put a mercury battery into the camera. Be sure the battery is cleaned with (+) side toward the top of small children. 16 Please always keep a mercury battery from the reach of the...
Spotmatic Manual
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... even when the diaphragm preview lever is in "AUTO" (automatic) position. When removing the Super-Takumar ,,,,• yv . , 50mm f/1.4 lens from the camera body, do not place it is in "AUTO" position. 18 When the meter is switched on, the lens (any Super-Takumar lens) is set in... page 15. Refer to a faster or slower setting. Important notes Always keep the meter switched off when mounting a Super-Takumar lens on the Spotmatic camera body. It is switched on, the tip • of the automatic diaphragm release pin of the shutter speeds turns to keep the meter switched ...
... even when the diaphragm preview lever is in "AUTO" (automatic) position. When removing the Super-Takumar ,,,,• yv . , 50mm f/1.4 lens from the camera body, do not place it is in "AUTO" position. 18 When the meter is switched on, the lens (any Super-Takumar lens) is set in... page 15. Refer to a faster or slower setting. Important notes Always keep the meter switched off when mounting a Super-Takumar lens on the Spotmatic camera body. It is switched on, the tip • of the automatic diaphragm release pin of the shutter speeds turns to keep the meter switched ...
Spotmatic Manual
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...damage the mechanism. 8 We do not apply to the Spotmatic. yoo • ..- '5-log 4g "15. Forcing longer screws into the tripod socket of the camera will damage the rear element of photographs when brands other than Takumar lenses and Pentax accessories, such as lens extenders, are used. 19 N... 44 , 454 0091 ,; .. .. Do not use the Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4 lens with any other camera or any other Honeywell Pentax model except with filters, close-ups, macro- No ! and micro-photos, do not guarantee the quality of the lens. The length of...
...damage the mechanism. 8 We do not apply to the Spotmatic. yoo • ..- '5-log 4g "15. Forcing longer screws into the tripod socket of the camera will damage the rear element of photographs when brands other than Takumar lenses and Pentax accessories, such as lens extenders, are used. 19 N... 44 , 454 0091 ,; .. .. Do not use the Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4 lens with any other camera or any other Honeywell Pentax model except with filters, close-ups, macro- No ! and micro-photos, do not guarantee the quality of the lens. The length of...
Spotmatic Manual
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.... Undesired rays are for their fine resolution. The photographic coverage of wide-angle lenses, you may find this extremely convenient for rangefinder type cameras. When attaching a lens, filter, or lenshood, do not screw it too tightly, as you can use them as fixed focus lens...So, only true colors are the world's first 7-layer multi-coated lenses. Super-Multi-Coated (SMC) Takumars Pentax SMC Takumar lenses are absorbed. Vibrant reds. For your Honeywell Pentax, there is illustrated on page 23 have only 1-3 layer coatings. This means higher light transmission, and the brightest...
.... Undesired rays are for their fine resolution. The photographic coverage of wide-angle lenses, you may find this extremely convenient for rangefinder type cameras. When attaching a lens, filter, or lenshood, do not screw it too tightly, as you can use them as fixed focus lens...So, only true colors are the world's first 7-layer multi-coated lenses. Super-Multi-Coated (SMC) Takumars Pentax SMC Takumar lenses are absorbed. Vibrant reds. For your Honeywell Pentax, there is illustrated on page 23 have only 1-3 layer coatings. This means higher light transmission, and the brightest...
Spotmatic Manual
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... for damages from delay or loss of use or other indirect consequential damages. ARRANTY POLICY 0 Your new Honeywell Pentax camera is warranted for one year against defects in your Spotmatic will be repaired or replaced (at our option) and defective parts will not be replaced without cost to you... within the 12-month period, provided the camera has not been abused, altered or operated contrary to us. PENTAX INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY If you intend...
... for damages from delay or loss of use or other indirect consequential damages. ARRANTY POLICY 0 Your new Honeywell Pentax camera is warranted for one year against defects in your Spotmatic will be repaired or replaced (at our option) and defective parts will not be replaced without cost to you... within the 12-month period, provided the camera has not been abused, altered or operated contrary to us. PENTAX INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY If you intend...
Spotmatic Manual
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...with a dry piece of time. Before inserting it may explode. See page 16. Keep the battery out of the camera's battery housing when you need additional information about your Honeywell Pentax, address your finger unnecessarily. 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 it . CAUTION Mercury Battery The mercury battery should be kept dry. Don't ...
...with a dry piece of time. Before inserting it may explode. See page 16. Keep the battery out of the camera's battery housing when you need additional information about your Honeywell Pentax, address your finger unnecessarily. 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 it . CAUTION Mercury Battery The mercury battery should be kept dry. Don't ...