Spotmatic Manual
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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
Spotmatic Manual
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... finder with microprism Fresnel lens for minimum vibration. Equipped with 55mm lens. Distance scale: 45cm (18") to red when the shutter and film speed settings are off the meter's measurability range. Focusing Turn the distance scale ring until the subject image on shutter speed dial. Reflex ... Refer to page 15. Standard Lenses Super-Takumar 55mm f/1.8 with built-in 5-13 seconds. Film speed (ASA) setting dial and window on the ground glass comes into focus. Film and Picture Size 35mm film (20 or 36 exposures). 24mm x 36mm. Built-in self-timer releases shutter in light meter...
... finder with microprism Fresnel lens for minimum vibration. Equipped with 55mm lens. Distance scale: 45cm (18") to red when the shutter and film speed settings are off the meter's measurability range. Focusing Turn the distance scale ring until the subject image on shutter speed dial. Reflex ... Refer to page 15. Standard Lenses Super-Takumar 55mm f/1.8 with built-in 5-13 seconds. Film speed (ASA) setting dial and window on the ground glass comes into focus. Film and Picture Size 35mm film (20 or 36 exposures). 24mm x 36mm. Built-in self-timer releases shutter in light meter...
Spotmatic Manual
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...Weight 868 grams (1 lb. 14 oz.) with FP and X flash terminals. Lens Mount 42mm threaded lens mount. Film Rewind Rapid rewind crank for film advance and shutter cocking). 10° pre-advancing and 160' advancing angle. Flash Synchronization Equipped with standard lens. ...x height 3.6" (92mm) x thickness 3A0 (88mm). Film speed (ASA) setting ranges from 20 to shutter and film speed settings. Film Advance Ratchet-type rapid wind lever (for speedy film take-up. Loaded Film Indicator Loaded film reminder dial underneath film rewind knob is released. "Cocked" Indicator A red ...
...Weight 868 grams (1 lb. 14 oz.) with FP and X flash terminals. Lens Mount 42mm threaded lens mount. Film Rewind Rapid rewind crank for film advance and shutter cocking). 10° pre-advancing and 160' advancing angle. Flash Synchronization Equipped with standard lens. ...x height 3.6" (92mm) x thickness 3A0 (88mm). Film speed (ASA) setting ranges from 20 to shutter and film speed settings. Film Advance Ratchet-type rapid wind lever (for speedy film take-up. Loaded Film Indicator Loaded film reminder dial underneath film rewind knob is released. "Cocked" Indicator A red ...
Spotmatic Manual
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.... Please be sure to item 5, page 7.) 3 COMPOSE AND FOCUS While viewing through the viewfinder, turn it into the battery housing before operating the camera. SET FILM SPEED. Change the shutter speed later, when necessary. (Refer to insert it around and set the speed you get the sharpest image of your thumb... speed dial, turn the distance scale ring with your subject at 1/125 sec. When indoors, set the speed at the microprism centre of the loaded film to page 16. 1 • • S? Turn the shutter speed dial and set the same number as the ASA number of the finder...
.... Please be sure to item 5, page 7.) 3 COMPOSE AND FOCUS While viewing through the viewfinder, turn it into the battery housing before operating the camera. SET FILM SPEED. Change the shutter speed later, when necessary. (Refer to insert it around and set the speed you get the sharpest image of your thumb... speed dial, turn the distance scale ring with your subject at 1/125 sec. When indoors, set the speed at the microprism centre of the loaded film to page 16. 1 • • S? Turn the shutter speed dial and set the same number as the ASA number of the finder...
Spotmatic Manual
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... the back by turning the rapid wind lever. Insert the creased portion into the cas- Setting ASA film speed The ASA film CO speed rating of film is loaded, turn counter-clockwise when you advance the film by pulling out the re- s po 0 o I ;-,.. Simply turn - To check whether the camera is in the... speed dial because the dial is connected to show what type of all V Cn 35mm films is properly loaded, the re- wind knob will turn the film rewind knob clockwise. If it firmly. 4 If the film is given in your camera. Lift the out- er ring of the shutter speed dial ...
... the back by turning the rapid wind lever. Insert the creased portion into the cas- Setting ASA film speed The ASA film CO speed rating of film is loaded, turn counter-clockwise when you advance the film by pulling out the re- s po 0 o I ;-,.. Simply turn - To check whether the camera is in the... speed dial because the dial is connected to show what type of all V Cn 35mm films is properly loaded, the re- wind knob will turn the film rewind knob clockwise. If it firmly. 4 If the film is given in your camera. Lift the out- er ring of the shutter speed dial ...
Spotmatic Manual
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...when you load your first picture. the exposure counter automatically turns to '1', indicating that the film is ready to rewind the film into the film cassette. This indicates that the film must be made before taking as you feel the tension on the rewind crank lessen as ...you stroke it stops. DON'T open automatically), and remove the film cassette. 10 not be ruined. 4 Unfold the film rewind crank. 5 Depress the film rewind release button. AVOID DIRECT SUNLIGHT WHEN UNLOADING YOUR FILM. (The rewind release button will be used for the first picture; ter...
...when you load your first picture. the exposure counter automatically turns to '1', indicating that the film is ready to rewind the film into the film cassette. This indicates that the film must be made before taking as you feel the tension on the rewind crank lessen as ...you stroke it stops. DON'T open automatically), and remove the film cassette. 10 not be ruined. 4 Unfold the film rewind crank. 5 Depress the film rewind release button. AVOID DIRECT SUNLIGHT WHEN UNLOADING YOUR FILM. (The rewind release button will be used for the first picture; ter...
Spotmatic Manual
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...total range of the aperture settings is NOT operating properly. that will note from 1 sec. Range of light measurement The exposure meter of the Spotmatic measures the brightness of he meter. The following table shows the range of the lens being used with any shutter speed from the table below..., with the 50mm f/1.4 lens and ASA100 film, an aperture from 1 sec. For example, with an ASA100 film, you have focused your pidurefor 2 seconds 15 to the midpoint in combination with the shutter speed dud set al ...
...total range of the aperture settings is NOT operating properly. that will note from 1 sec. Range of light measurement The exposure meter of the Spotmatic measures the brightness of he meter. The following table shows the range of the lens being used with any shutter speed from the table below..., with the 50mm f/1.4 lens and ASA100 film, an aperture from 1 sec. For example, with an ASA100 film, you have focused your pidurefor 2 seconds 15 to the midpoint in combination with the shutter speed dud set al ...
Spotmatic Manual
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... place it may get damaged. 2 - When the index of the lens will hit the pin release plate inside the camera body and it on the Spotmatic camera body. Change the shutter speed setting to page 15. I-) t ._ B Ai ct, c>\ v^E'..-, Af o9 ..e..'z:O' oo Lo Oxclss' Pei vt ,. 5 - When the meter is switched ... switched on, the tip • of the automatic diaphragm release pin of the shutter speeds turns to red, it indicates that the shutter and film speed settings are off when not actually taking readings. It is in place, or you will rapidly exhaust the battery.
... place it may get damaged. 2 - When the index of the lens will hit the pin release plate inside the camera body and it on the Spotmatic camera body. Change the shutter speed setting to page 15. I-) t ._ B Ai ct, c>\ v^E'..-, Af o9 ..e..'z:O' oo Lo Oxclss' Pei vt ,. 5 - When the meter is switched ... switched on, the tip • of the automatic diaphragm release pin of the shutter speeds turns to red, it indicates that the shutter and film speed settings are off when not actually taking readings. It is in place, or you will rapidly exhaust the battery.
Spotmatic Manual
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... the lens. yoo • ..- '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 models H3v and Hla, having orange-colored "R" marking on tripod. N 44 , 454 0091 ,; .. .. Do not use the Super-Takumar 50mm... factors which apply when taking pictures 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).
... the lens. yoo • ..- '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 models H3v and Hla, having orange-colored "R" marking on tripod. N 44 , 454 0091 ,; .. .. Do not use the Super-Takumar 50mm... factors which apply when taking pictures 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).
Spotmatic Manual
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... double exposure 0 For deliberate double exposures, make the first exposure in focus at infinity. The index is in the normal way. Then tighten the film by turning the distance scale accordingly. Then make the second exposure. The "R" index marking on the Takumar lenses is based on the lens setting at... infinity, turn the distance ring and move the infinity (co) mark to the "R" index. Depress the film rewind release button C) and cock the rapid wind lever. First, focus your lens on your lens to subject distance to the "R" mark by turning ...
... double exposure 0 For deliberate double exposures, make the first exposure in focus at infinity. The index is in the normal way. Then tighten the film by turning the distance scale accordingly. Then make the second exposure. The "R" index marking on the Takumar lenses is based on the lens setting at... infinity, turn the distance ring and move the infinity (co) mark to the "R" index. Depress the film rewind release button C) and cock the rapid wind lever. First, focus your lens on your lens to subject distance to the "R" mark by turning ...