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field tables 14 Range of light measurement 15 Mercury battery 16 Flash synchronization 17 Important notes 18 Infra-red photography 20 How to hold your camera 8 Film loading 9 Film wind and rewind 10 Bright field focusing 11 Microprism 11 Automatic diaphragm 12 Shutter 13 Depth-of-field guide 13 Depth -of Takumar lenses 22 Asahi Pentax warranty policy 23 Index Introduction 1 Major working parts of the Honeywell Pentax SP 500 2 Specifications 4 Short operating course 6 How to make deliberate double exposure 20 Difference of angle of -
field tables 14 Range of light measurement 15 Mercury battery 16 Flash synchronization 17 Important notes 18 Infra-red photography 20 How to hold your camera 8 Film loading 9 Film wind and rewind 10 Bright field focusing 11 Microprism 11 Automatic diaphragm 12 Shutter 13 Depth-of-field guide 13 Depth -of Takumar lenses 22 Asahi Pentax warranty policy 23 Index Introduction 1 Major working parts of the Honeywell Pentax SP 500 2 Specifications 4 Short operating course 6 How to make deliberate double exposure 20 Difference of angle of -
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... select the f/stop and speed settings for the desired effect. to help you 're using special, macro- Pentax cameras and other quality 35mm camera if special lighting or selective focus effects are desired. Therefore, by the camera's lens as well. Whether you keep growing photographically. 1 Several years of many highly advanced features and many internal improvements that will give you can be set manually the same...
... select the f/stop and speed settings for the desired effect. to help you 're using special, macro- Pentax cameras and other quality 35mm camera if special lighting or selective focus effects are desired. Therefore, by the camera's lens as well. Whether you keep growing photographically. 1 Several years of many highly advanced features and many internal improvements that will give you can be set manually the same...
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Shutter speed dial C - D-ring lug I - Shutter speed index B - ASA film speed setting E - Automatic reset exposure counter G - 'Cocked' indicator H - Rapid wind lever D - Focusing ring J - Major working parts of the E DCBA G H R S T P 0 N -L C C A - X flash terminal 2 Shutter release F -
Shutter speed dial C - D-ring lug I - Shutter speed index B - ASA film speed setting E - Automatic reset exposure counter G - 'Cocked' indicator H - Rapid wind lever D - Focusing ring J - Major working parts of the E DCBA G H R S T P 0 N -L C C A - X flash terminal 2 Shutter release F -
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...; advancing angle. 4 Speeds: B, 1-1/500 sec. Film speed (ASA) setting dial and window on the ground glass comes into focus. Shutter curtains of shutter speeds turns to red when the shutter and film speed settings /I are off the meter's measurability range. FOCUSING Turn the distance scale ring until the subject image on shutter • speed dial. REFLEX MIRROR Instant return type with fully automatic diaphragm. STANDARD LENS Super-Takumar 55mm f/2 with special shock absorbers for film advance...
...; advancing angle. 4 Speeds: B, 1-1/500 sec. Film speed (ASA) setting dial and window on the ground glass comes into focus. Shutter curtains of shutter speeds turns to red when the shutter and film speed settings /I are off the meter's measurability range. FOCUSING Turn the distance scale ring until the subject image on shutter • speed dial. REFLEX MIRROR Instant return type with fully automatic diaphragm. STANDARD LENS Super-Takumar 55mm f/2 with special shock absorbers for film advance...
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... the brightness of camera body rotates while film is being rewound. Electronic synchronization at 1/60 sec. FILM REWIND Rapid rewind crank for ASA-100 film with standard lens. LOADED FILM INDICATOR Loaded film reminder dial underneath film rewind knob is powered with FP and X flash terminals. FILM EXPOSURE COUNTER Automatic re-set type. EXPOSURE METER Built-in a small window alongside the shutter release button when the shutter is cocked, and blacks out when it is released. Film rewind release button on bottom...
... the brightness of camera body rotates while film is being rewound. Electronic synchronization at 1/60 sec. FILM REWIND Rapid rewind crank for ASA-100 film with standard lens. LOADED FILM INDICATOR Loaded film reminder dial underneath film rewind knob is powered with FP and X flash terminals. FILM EXPOSURE COUNTER Automatic re-set type. EXPOSURE METER Built-in a small window alongside the shutter release button when the shutter is cocked, and blacks out when it is released. Film rewind release button on bottom...
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... AND FOCUS While viewing through the viewfinder, turn the distance scale ring with your subject at the microprism center of the finder. 6 SET SHUTTER SPEED Turn the shutter speed dial and set the speed at 1/30, or in its neighborhood. Short operating course A mercury battery for the light meter is packed separately. Change the shutter speed later, when necessary. (Refer to the index. For battery insertion, refer to page 16. 1 SET FILM SPEED Lift the...
... AND FOCUS While viewing through the viewfinder, turn the distance scale ring with your subject at the microprism center of the finder. 6 SET SHUTTER SPEED Turn the shutter speed dial and set the speed at 1/30, or in its neighborhood. Short operating course A mercury battery for the light meter is packed separately. Change the shutter speed later, when necessary. (Refer to the index. For battery insertion, refer to page 16. 1 SET FILM SPEED Lift the...
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... the rapid wind lever for the • 1. tures under -exposure: change the shutter speed. Be sure to turn off , and the needle will get over-exposure: change the shutter speed to repeat instructions 4 and 5.) 7 If the needle is not necessary to a faster setting. Through the viewfinder, you will observe the movement of the meter's needle on the right side of the ground glass. When...
... the rapid wind lever for the • 1. tures under -exposure: change the shutter speed. Be sure to turn off , and the needle will get over-exposure: change the shutter speed to repeat instructions 4 and 5.) 7 If the needle is not necessary to a faster setting. Through the viewfinder, you will observe the movement of the meter's needle on the right side of the ground glass. When...
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...your body. it with your left arm to your body. 1 As a general rule, your body. Cradle the camera with the index finger (Position C). When holding the camera vertically, some people release the shutter with a minimum of the camera. ...focusing and shooting. When you to compose, focus and shoot with the thumb (Position B), while others release it may cause camera movement. Turn the distance scale ring with the right hand -the hand which are not sharp are due to movement of time and effort. 8 With the Honeywell Pentax, whether held horizontally (Position A), hold the lens...
...your body. it with your left arm to your body. 1 As a general rule, your body. Cradle the camera with the index finger (Position C). When holding the camera vertically, some people release the shutter with a minimum of the camera. ...focusing and shooting. When you to compose, focus and shoot with the thumb (Position B), while others release it may cause camera movement. Turn the distance scale ring with the right hand -the hand which are not sharp are due to movement of time and effort. 8 With the Honeywell Pentax, whether held horizontally (Position A), hold the lens...
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.... If the film is loaded, turn counter-clockwise when you advance the film by pressing it turns freely, the camera is connected to set your film. 1. To check whether the camera is properly loaded, the rewind knob will turn the film rewind knob clockwise. Be sure to the exposure meter system. 9 Open the back by alternately turning the rapid wind lever and releasing the shutter until back cover snaps open. 2. Advance the film by pulling out...
.... If the film is loaded, turn counter-clockwise when you advance the film by pressing it turns freely, the camera is connected to set your film. 1. To check whether the camera is properly loaded, the rewind knob will turn the film rewind knob clockwise. Be sure to the exposure meter system. 9 Open the back by alternately turning the rapid wind lever and releasing the shutter until back cover snaps open. 2. Advance the film by pulling out...
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... used for the first picture; Trip the shutter. 4. Stop rewinding when you load your next film and turn all exposed frames will open the back of the camera, or all the way as they have already been exposed to light. Unfold the film rewind crank. 1. Watch to see that the film rewind knob automatically turns counter-clockwise, indicating that the film must be taken. 2. Depress the film rewind release button. AVOID DIRECT...
... used for the first picture; Trip the shutter. 4. Stop rewinding when you load your next film and turn all exposed frames will open the back of the camera, or all the way as they have already been exposed to light. Unfold the film rewind crank. 1. Watch to see that the film rewind knob automatically turns counter-clockwise, indicating that the film must be taken. 2. Depress the film rewind release button. AVOID DIRECT...
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... matter what aperture is set on "AUTO". 12 When you release the shutter, the diaphragm automatically stops down to maximum aperture completely automatically and you are ready to "MAN" (manual) position. When the exposure is released, the lens diaphragm will appear in your picture. Automatic diaphragrri OUT OF FOCUS ), IN FOCUS When the preview lever is in "AUTO" (automatic) position, and the exposure meter is turned to "OFF...
... matter what aperture is set on "AUTO". 12 When you release the shutter, the diaphragm automatically stops down to maximum aperture completely automatically and you are ready to "MAN" (manual) position. When the exposure is released, the lens diaphragm will appear in your picture. Automatic diaphragrri OUT OF FOCUS ), IN FOCUS When the preview lever is in "AUTO" (automatic) position, and the exposure meter is turned to "OFF...
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shutter speed desired. For use of the X setting on B (bulb), the shutter will stay open as long as you depress the shutter button. You will permit a "Time" exposure. The indicator window blacks out as the lens apertures change, the effective depth of -field guide. As you trip the shutter button. Cautions 1 At slow speeds-slower than 1/30 -support your camera rigidly or use for different lens apertures. ism, trip the shutter release before or wise or counter-clockwise...
shutter speed desired. For use of the X setting on B (bulb), the shutter will stay open as long as you depress the shutter button. You will permit a "Time" exposure. The indicator window blacks out as the lens apertures change, the effective depth of -field guide. As you trip the shutter button. Cautions 1 At slow speeds-slower than 1/30 -support your camera rigidly or use for different lens apertures. ism, trip the shutter release before or wise or counter-clockwise...
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... minimum aperture) may use any shutter speed from f/2 (the maximum aperture of f/stop-shutter speed combinations. The ar a B indicates that the exact shutter speed required is 2 seconds. When the meter needle is centered with the 55mm f/2 lens and ASA100 film, an aperture from 1 sec. Range of light measurement The exposure meter of the Spotmatic measures the brightness of he meter. For example, with the shutter speed dial set at B using ASA 20...
... minimum aperture) may use any shutter speed from f/2 (the maximum aperture of f/stop-shutter speed combinations. The ar a B indicates that the exact shutter speed required is 2 seconds. When the meter needle is centered with the 55mm f/2 lens and ASA100 film, an aperture from 1 sec. Range of light measurement The exposure meter of the Spotmatic measures the brightness of he meter. For example, with the shutter speed dial set at B using ASA 20...
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... battery into the camera. Please always keep a mercury battery from the reach of the camera. DANGER! How to check it does not, replace the mercury battery. Push the meter switch to "on the bottom cover plate with (+) side toward the top of small children. 16 For replacement, use Mallory PX-400 or RM-400-R or equivalent. if it 1. Be sure the battery is...
... battery into the camera. Please always keep a mercury battery from the reach of the camera. DANGER! How to check it does not, replace the mercury battery. Push the meter switch to "on the bottom cover plate with (+) side toward the top of small children. 16 For replacement, use Mallory PX-400 or RM-400-R or equivalent. if it 1. Be sure the battery is...
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... Takumar lens on , the tip of the automatic diaphragm release pin of the shutter speeds turns to its manual position even when the diaphragm preview lever is switched on the Spotmatic camera body. When the meter is set in "AUTO" (automatic) position. It is switched off when mounting a Super- Refer to a faster or slower setting. When the meter is also necessary to keep the meter switched off the meter...
... Takumar lens on , the tip of the automatic diaphragm release pin of the shutter speeds turns to its manual position even when the diaphragm preview lever is switched on the Spotmatic camera body. When the meter is set in "AUTO" (automatic) position. It is switched off when mounting a Super- Refer to a faster or slower setting. When the meter is also necessary to keep the meter switched off the meter...
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.... Do not extend it longer than Takumar lenses and Pentax accessories, such as lens extenders, are used. 19 Forcing longer screws into the tripod socket of the camera will damage the mechanism. 6 We do not apply to the Spotmatic. -' -,...; and micro-photos, do not guarantee the quality of 3/16" (4.5cm). Exposure factor NoI. 1.63 :1.96 x3.20 x4...
.... Do not extend it longer than Takumar lenses and Pentax accessories, such as lens extenders, are used. 19 Forcing longer screws into the tripod socket of the camera will damage the mechanism. 6 We do not apply to the Spotmatic. -' -,...; and micro-photos, do not guarantee the quality of 3/16" (4.5cm). Exposure factor NoI. 1.63 :1.96 x3.20 x4...
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... exposure. This tensions the shutter without advancing the film. Depress the film rewind release button C) and cock the rapid wind lever. First, focus your subject is in the normal way. Determine the lens to make the first exposure in focus at infinity, turn the distance ring and move the infinity (co ) mark to the "R" mark by turning the rewind knob 0, and keep hold of -field guide. Finally, release the shutter...
... exposure. This tensions the shutter without advancing the film. Depress the film rewind release button C) and cock the rapid wind lever. First, focus your subject is in the normal way. Determine the lens to make the first exposure in focus at infinity, turn the distance ring and move the infinity (co ) mark to the "R" mark by turning the rewind knob 0, and keep hold of -field guide. Finally, release the shutter...
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... light is strikingly improved. When interchanging lenses, hold the lens by both professional and amateur photographers for fast shooting. A truly remarkable optical achievement. So, only true colors are absorbed. Conventional lenses have a fixed focus mark. Colors pass through the viewfinder larger than 55mm, the subject image is never need for an accessory viewfinder, ordinarily required for rangefinder type cameras. Ultra- Interchangeable Lenses The Honeywell Pentax offers...
... light is strikingly improved. When interchanging lenses, hold the lens by both professional and amateur photographers for fast shooting. A truly remarkable optical achievement. So, only true colors are absorbed. Conventional lenses have a fixed focus mark. Colors pass through the viewfinder larger than 55mm, the subject image is never need for an accessory viewfinder, ordinarily required for rangefinder type cameras. Ultra- Interchangeable Lenses The Honeywell Pentax offers...
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... replaced without cost to you may obtain a Honeywell Pentax international warranty card by writing to instructions. Any defect in material or workmanship. With your request, include your camera should require service, you within the 12-month period, provided the camera has not been abused, altered or operated contrary to us. If your name, address, camera and lens serial numbers, dealer's name and address, and date...
... replaced without cost to you may obtain a Honeywell Pentax international warranty card by writing to instructions. Any defect in material or workmanship. With your request, include your camera should require service, you within the 12-month period, provided the camera has not been abused, altered or operated contrary to us. If your name, address, camera and lens serial numbers, dealer's name and address, and date...
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... the battery, to : Customer Service at the address below: PENTAX 35 Inverness Dr. East Englewood, CO 80112 Should you do not intend to use it with a dry piece of time. Don't touch it for a lengthy period of cloth. Before inserting it may explode. it into fire ... Keep the battery out of the camera's battery housing when you need additional information about your Honeywell Pentax...
... the battery, to : Customer Service at the address below: PENTAX 35 Inverness Dr. East Englewood, CO 80112 Should you do not intend to use it with a dry piece of time. Don't touch it for a lengthy period of cloth. Before inserting it may explode. it into fire ... Keep the battery out of the camera's battery housing when you need additional information about your Honeywell Pentax...