Pentax Spotmatic Support Question
Pentax Spotmatic Support Question
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Question posted by cacioppolinda on July 9th, 2015
What Does H1 Mean? I Can't Fine This Error Code In My Booklet. I Have Pentax Iq
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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on July 9th, 2015 5:41 AM
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H codes are indicative of a shutter issue. See the answer here for a possible solution http://www.fixya.com/support/t2962778-pentax_espio738g_error_code_h1_h2
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Spotmatic Manual - Page 2
... 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 - Page 4
... satisfy the demands of the 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 properly exposed pictures under all but the most critical professional. graphs without the use of many highly advanced features...
Spotmatic Manual - Page 6
... until the subject image on shutter speed dial. Equipped with fully automatic diaphragm. Shutter curtains of shutter speeds turns to red when the shutter and film speed settings are off the meter's measurability range. Reflex Mirror
Instant return type with built-in 5-13 seconds. Filters and lenshood size: 49mm. 09
0 O 0 Li...
Spotmatic Manual - Page 7
...with standard lens.
Film Rewind
Rapid rewind crank for film advance and shutter ...film speed settings.
Film Exposure Counter
Automatic re-set type.
Weight
868 grams (1 lb. 14 oz.) with FP and X flash terminals. Film Advance
Ratchet-type rapid wind lever (for speedy film take-up. "Cocked" Indicator
A red disk appears in meter measures the brightness of camera body rotates while film...
Spotmatic Manual - Page 8
...shutter speed dial, turn it around and set it into the battery housing before operating the camera. For battery insertion, refer to the small red index which appears alongside the figure 1. ...same number as the ASA number of the loaded film to page 16.
1
• •
S? Then cock the rapid wind lever.
4
2
L0s' 0 °
125
45. SET FILM SPEED. Lift the outer ring of the finder.
...
Spotmatic Manual - Page 9
... the meter's needle on . When the shutter is not necessary to turn the diaphragm ring, change the shutter speed. Push up and down with your camera firmly and trip the shutter. The diaphragm will reopen to the ( -) mark, you will remain fixed off the meter's switch when not actually taking a series...
Spotmatic Manual - Page 10
... thumb (Position B), while others release it may cause camera movement.
it with your left hand, raise your right arm and draw your
left hand, and draw your arm
close to your body. Very often, pictures
which does not release the shutter. With the Honeywell Pentax, whether held horizontally (Position A), hold your forehead...
Spotmatic Manual - Page 11
... higher the
ASA number, the
more sensitive the
film.
Film type reminder dial
r or'
7
q
Use the film type dial to show what type of all
V
Cn 35mm films is in the camera is properly loaded, the re- Setting ASA film speed
The ASA film
CO
speed rating of film is
given in the data
)- sheet packed with
each...
Spotmatic Manual - Page 12
.... Cock the rapid wind lever for picture taking your
film, and that the film rewind
even rate. (Under some atmospheric conditions, erratic or too rapid rewinding will cause static electricity marks on the film.) You will open the back of the camera, or all exposed
frames will
not turn the rapid wind lever.)
6 Pull...
Spotmatic Manual - Page 13
... at "OFF", the diaphragm is fully open except for you can start viewing and focusing
before and after cocking the rapid wind lever. Microprism
Honeywell Pentax cameras have a Fresnel lens with a microprism center underneath the ground glass. When your subject on the ground glass. You can focus your subject is clearly in...
Spotmatic Manual - Page 15
...away. ism, trip the shutter release before or after cocking the rapid wind lever. If you release your camera.
2 To protect the shutter mechan- For use of -field guide. When a long exposure is cocked...you want to know how great the depth of field is to be set either before putting the camera out of use a tripod to the shutter button. In the above photograph, the distance scale ...
Spotmatic Manual - Page 17
...needle is centered with any shutter speed from 1 sec. Range of light measurement
The exposure meter of the Spotmatic measures the brightness of he meter. ASA
20
B
1
1 2
1 4
1
1
1
1
... example, with the 50mm f/1.4 lens and ASA100 film, an aperture from f/1.4 (the maximum aperture of..., and should be interpreted as the camera's total range of this indicates that will bring the...
Spotmatic Manual - Page 18
... only.
DANGER! A serious accident has been reported of a small child who has put a mercury battery into the camera. Insert the battery with a coin.
Please always keep a mercury battery from the reach of the camera. For replacement, use Mallory PX-400 or RM-400-R or equivalent.
Set the shutter speed dial to ASA...
Spotmatic Manual - Page 19
... the shutter in flash synchronization. This indicates the highest shutter speed at which flash bulb may be a failure in 5-13 seconds. Flash synchronization
The Honeywell Pentax has two sets of terminals-FP and X.
Spotmatic Manual - Page 20
... place it indicates that the shutter and film speed settings are off the meter's measurability range.
Change the shutter speed setting to 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. If it is switched on...
Spotmatic Manual - Page 21
... when brands other Honeywell Pentax model except with filters,
close-ups, macro- 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. Forcing longer screws...
Spotmatic Manual - Page 22
... subject distance from the distance scale. The "R" index marking on the Takumar lenses is based on your subject is just a short orange line. Depress the film rewind release button C) and cock the rapid wind lever. The index is in the normal way. For instance, if your subject. Some of the Takumar...
Spotmatic Manual - Page 23
... distance scales are for rangefinder type cameras. Interchangeable Lenses
The Honeywell Pentax offers many interchangeable lenses in a ...both professional and amateur photographers for their fine resolution. For your Honeywell Pentax, there is reduced to pass through..., the Super-Takumar lenses shown on page 22. This means higher light transmission, and the brightest lens possible. And...
Spotmatic Manual - Page 24
... require service, you may send it to us.
PENTAX INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY
If you intend taking your name, address, camera and lens serial numbers, dealer's name and address, and date purchased.
22 Honeywell will be liable for one year against defects in your Spotmatic will be repaired or replaced (at our option) and defective...
Spotmatic Manual - Page 26
... ... 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. 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 Should you do not intend...
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