PENTAX Spotmatic 35mm SLR Camera with Pentax Super-Takumar 55mm F1.8, 35mm F3.5, and 135mm F3.5 Lenses All in excellent Conditions

The Spotmatic cameras were introduced by Asahi Optical Company in 1964 and marketed through early 80's. This reliable, solid metal Spotmatic camera was one of the first commercially available 35mm SLRs to include through-the-lens metering.

The camera allowed one to focus the lens at maximum aperture with a bright viewfinder image. After focusing, a switch on the side of the lens mount stopped the lens down and switched on the metering which the camera displayed with a needle located on the side of the viewfinder.

Honeywell was the U.S. importer of the Spotmatic. Cameras officially imported by Honeywell were labeled Honeywell Pentax, instead of Asahi Pentax.

The most outstanding feature of this Vintage Camera is the quality of the optics. You can get prime lenses that are very sharp, all metal and glass. Also the camera itself is very rugged, with no plastic parts. A little heavy compared to newer models but it has to be good to survive from the 1970 to this days. You get the feel of a totally manual camera of the old days. You are in charge; you are on your own using your skills as a photographer.
With this camera you’ll have the opportunity to use a piece of history in your hobby. It's an amazing experience. Nice little features that make it a great full-manual camera, finding a battery couldn't be easier. .

The camera is like a rock and everything have a really nice feel to it.
The Pentax SpotMatic is one of the best m42 cameras you can find!
Great viewfinder, solid as a rock and it just feels great to use. Not too heavy also.
The camera has great viewfinder, it's big and bright

All Pentax Spotmatics used the M42 screw-thread lens mount which was developed by Zeiss. Asahi Optical used the name Takumar for their lenses. These were high-quality, progressively improved lenses.
All three lenses offered in this package are the latest versions of Takumar Series which featured multi-coating and were called Super Takumars.
You can find wide range of old nice lenses for this camera.

MAIN SPECIFICATIONS:
Type SLR
Lens mount M42 screw mountImage sensor type film
Image sensor size 24 x 36 mm
Film format 35 mm
ASA/ISO range 20 - 1600
Film speed detection No
Focus Manual focus
Exposure Manual exposure
Exposure metering Average, through the lens (TTL)
Flash FP or X
Shutter Mechanical
Shutter speed range 1000 - 1 , B
Viewfinder Pentaprism eye-level viewfinder with a microprism focusing screen
Battery PX625, 1.5 V silver oxide batteries can be used due to bridge circuit. Battery is not included in the package due to the USPS
battery mailing prohibition.


By buying this bundle you will have a full professional studio set that includes:
1. Pentax Super-Takumar 35mm F3.5 Prime lens
2. Pentax Super-Takumar 55mm F1.8 Prime Lens
3. Pentax Super-Takumar 135mm F3.5 Tele Portrait Lens
4. Vary-Close-Up Auxiliary Lens that allows you to have an additional zoom from 1X up to 2X
All lenses are in perfect condition with not flaws at all, with all caps, hoods and cases.

All these lenses are a full frame optics, and, with very inexpensive adapter, you can use them on any modern digital cameras.


All lenses and the Camera have genuine Pentax leather cases.


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