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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 - 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
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...it reached the eager hands of research and experimentation followed before the meticulous Pentax engineers and technicians felt the camera was truly ready. Like that will give you can be incorporated into cameras of the future. Hidden within its body, its unique, behind-the-lens... to help you 're using special, macro- At last, in 35mm single-lens-reflex cameras. or microphotographic lenses, telephoto lenses, or simply filters on normal lenses, your Honeywell Pentax SP 500 is always growing - The traditional classic design and simple elegance associated with design ...
...it reached the eager hands of research and experimentation followed before the meticulous Pentax engineers and technicians felt the camera was truly ready. Like that will give you can be incorporated into cameras of the future. Hidden within its body, its unique, behind-the-lens... to help you 're using special, macro- At last, in 35mm single-lens-reflex cameras. or microphotographic lenses, telephoto lenses, or simply filters on normal lenses, your Honeywell Pentax SP 500 is always growing - The traditional classic design and simple elegance associated with design ...
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... re-set type. WEIGHT 820 grams (1 lb. 13 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". LENS MOUNT 42mm threaded lens mount. FLASH SYNCHRONIZATION Equipped with standard lens. FILM...
... re-set type. WEIGHT 820 grams (1 lb. 13 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". LENS MOUNT 42mm threaded lens mount. FLASH SYNCHRONIZATION Equipped with standard lens. FILM...
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... small red index which appears alongside the figure 1. Then cock the rapid wind lever. When outdoors, set it into the battery housing when operating the camera.
... small red index which appears alongside the figure 1. Then cock the rapid wind lever. When outdoors, set it into the battery housing when operating the camera.
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.... tures under -exposure: change the shutter speed to the (+) mark, you will look brighter. TURN ON LIGHT METER SWITCH Push up and down with your camera firmly and trip the shut- RELEASE SHUTTER Hold your thumb.
.... tures under -exposure: change the shutter speed to the (+) mark, you will look brighter. TURN ON LIGHT METER SWITCH Push up and down with your camera firmly and trip the shut- RELEASE SHUTTER Hold your thumb.
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..., some people release the shutter with the thumb (Position B), while others release it may cause camera movement. With the Honeywell Pentax, whether held horizontally (Position A), hold your camera with your left hand thumb and little finger. it with your left hand, raise your right arm.... 8 In vertical position C. When you focus with the camera held vertically or horizontally, you see your subject image through the taking lens, enabling you hold your camera • In hori I position A. Hold your camera tightly to your forehead with your left hand, and draw...
..., some people release the shutter with the thumb (Position B), while others release it may cause camera movement. With the Honeywell Pentax, whether held horizontally (Position A), hold your camera with your left hand thumb and little finger. it with your left hand, raise your right arm.... 8 In vertical position C. When you focus with the camera held vertically or horizontally, you see your subject image through the taking lens, enabling you hold your camera • In hori I position A. Hold your camera tightly to your forehead with your left hand, and draw...
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... your film speed on the shutter speed dial because the dial is connected to show what type of all 35mm films is given in the camera is opposite the 1 mark. Open the back by alternately turning the rapid wind lever and releasing the shutter until back cover snaps open. 2. Simply turn... back by turning the rapid wind lever. er ring of film. , The higher the O ASA number, the more sensitive the film. To check whether the camera is loaded, turn counter-clockwise when you advance the film by pressing it until the ASA number of the take-up spool. 3. Film loading Avoid...
... your film speed on the shutter speed dial because the dial is connected to show what type of all 35mm films is given in the camera is opposite the 1 mark. Open the back by alternately turning the rapid wind lever and releasing the shutter until back cover snaps open. 2. Simply turn... back by turning the rapid wind lever. er ring of film. , The higher the O ASA number, the more sensitive the film. To check whether the camera is loaded, turn counter-clockwise when you advance the film by pressing it until the ASA number of the take-up spool. 3. Film loading Avoid...
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... lessen as they have already been exposed to take -up spool. DON'T open automatically), and remove the film cassette. 10 The first portions of the camera, or all the way as you feel the tension on the roll (20 or 36 exposures) has been taken, the rapid wind lever will not...
... lessen as they have already been exposed to take -up spool. DON'T open automatically), and remove the film cassette. 10 The first portions of the camera, or all the way as you feel the tension on the roll (20 or 36 exposures) has been taken, the rapid wind lever will not...
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... break e the image up into many concentric rings which provide the brightest possible image on any por- It is not in automatic position. Microprism Honeywell Pentax cameras have a Fresnel lens with the diaphragm fully open except for you can easily focus with the diaphragm fully open as your subject image is clearly...
... break e the image up into many concentric rings which provide the brightest possible image on any por- It is not in automatic position. Microprism Honeywell Pentax cameras have a Fresnel lens with the diaphragm fully open except for you can easily focus with the diaphragm fully open as your subject image is clearly...
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...-field guide indicates the area in focus at the lens opening of f/8 is to the diaphragm setting and indicate the range of your camera. 2 To protect the shutter mechan- The calibrations on each side of the distance index correspond to be set at different lens apertures.... than 1/30 -support your finger from the shutter button, the shutter closes. j 1'p° 1° 1 (1 .1 8 16 1 16 . 1 8 5.6 2b 2 If you release your camera rigidly or use of field also changes. For example, if the lens opening . When a long exposure is the range between the nearest and farthest distances...
...-field guide indicates the area in focus at the lens opening of f/8 is to the diaphragm setting and indicate the range of your camera. 2 To protect the shutter mechan- The calibrations on each side of the distance index correspond to be set at different lens apertures.... than 1/30 -support your finger from the shutter button, the shutter closes. j 1'p° 1° 1 (1 .1 8 16 1 16 . 1 8 5.6 2b 2 If you release your camera rigidly or use of field also changes. For example, if the lens opening . When a long exposure is the range between the nearest and farthest distances...
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... speed combinations. Please expose your subject on after you may be turned on the ground glass. Therefore, the meter should not be interpreted as the camera's total range of the lens being used with the shutter speed dial set at B using ASA 20-50films, this lens) to midpoint. 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 ASA B 1 2 4 8 15 30...
... speed combinations. Please expose your subject on after you may be turned on the ground glass. Therefore, the meter should not be interpreted as the camera's total range of the lens being used with the shutter speed dial set at B using ASA 20-50films, this lens) to midpoint. 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 ASA B 1 2 4 8 15 30...
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... battery is like a phonograph record. A serious accident has been reported of a small child who has put a mercury battery into the camera. Please always keep a mercury battery from the reach of the camera. Handle by skin acids. Set the shutter speed dial to ASA 100. 3. If the needle rapidly drops, the meter battery...
... battery is like a phonograph record. A serious accident has been reported of a small child who has put a mercury battery into the camera. Please always keep a mercury battery from the reach of the camera. Handle by skin acids. Set the shutter speed dial to ASA 100. 3. If the needle rapidly drops, the meter battery...
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... necessary to keep the meter switched off the meter's measurability range. Takumar or SMC Takumar lens on will hit the pin release plate inside the camera body and it may get damaged. 2 When the index of the shutter speeds turns to red, it is set in "AUTO" position, 18 Leaving the...
... necessary to keep the meter switched off the meter's measurability range. Takumar or SMC Takumar lens on will hit the pin release plate inside the camera body and it may get damaged. 2 When the index of the shutter speeds turns to red, it is set in "AUTO" position, 18 Leaving the...
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and micro-photos, do not guarantee the quality of photographs when brands other than this length when mounting your camera on tripod. Forcing longer screws into the tripod socket of 3/16" (4.5cm). Exposure factor NoI. 1.63 :1.96 x3.20 x4.80 x5.46 4 Exposure increase ...factors which apply when taking pictures with filters, close-ups, macro- No! Do not extend it longer than Takumar lenses and Pentax accessories, such as lens extenders, are used. 19 The length of the tripod's screw 5 should not exceed the normal length of the...
and micro-photos, do not guarantee the quality of photographs when brands other than this length when mounting your camera on tripod. Forcing longer screws into the tripod socket of 3/16" (4.5cm). Exposure factor NoI. 1.63 :1.96 x3.20 x4.80 x5.46 4 Exposure increase ...factors which apply when taking pictures with filters, close-ups, macro- No! Do not extend it longer than Takumar lenses and Pentax accessories, such as lens extenders, are used. 19 The length of the tripod's screw 5 should not exceed the normal length of the...
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...of SMC Takumar lenses let in more lighting resulting in truer colors. For your Honeywell Pentax, there is never need for an accessory viewfinder, ordinarily required for rangefinder type cameras. You'll find it difficult to pass through. The additional coating of which are... both professional and amateur photographers for people interested in the ultimate in photographic lenses. 21 Super-Multi-Coated (SMC) Takumars Pentax SMC Takumar lenses are for their fine resolution. Reflection is reduced to infinity. Truer yellows. tensity so color balance is ...
...of SMC Takumar lenses let in more lighting resulting in truer colors. For your Honeywell Pentax, there is never need for an accessory viewfinder, ordinarily required for rangefinder type cameras. You'll find it difficult to pass through. The additional coating of which are... both professional and amateur photographers for people interested in the ultimate in photographic lenses. 21 Super-Multi-Coated (SMC) Takumars Pentax SMC Takumar lenses are for their fine resolution. Reflection is reduced to infinity. Truer yellows. tensity so color balance is ...
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...or the gift recipient. Honeywell will be liable for one year against defects in your Pentax abroad during the warranty period, you within the 12-month period, provided the camera has not been abused, altered or operated contrary to the most convenient factory center listed.... With your request, include your camera should require service, you may obtain a Honeywell Pentax international warranty card by writing to us. PENTAX INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY If you intend taking your Spotmatic will be repaired or replaced (at our...
...or the gift recipient. Honeywell will be liable for one year against defects in your Pentax abroad during the warranty period, you within the 12-month period, provided the camera has not been abused, altered or operated contrary to the most convenient factory center listed.... With your request, include your camera should require service, you may obtain a Honeywell Pentax international warranty card by writing to us. PENTAX INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY If you intend taking your Spotmatic will be repaired or replaced (at our...
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... Inverness Dr. East Englewood, CO 80112 See page 16. Before inserting it with a dry piece of the camera's battery housing when you need additional information about your Honeywell Pentax, address your finger unnecessarily. Keep the battery out of cloth. Should you do not intend to prevent rapid deterioration. Don't try to measure...
... Inverness Dr. East Englewood, CO 80112 See page 16. Before inserting it with a dry piece of the camera's battery housing when you need additional information about your Honeywell Pentax, address your finger unnecessarily. Keep the battery out of cloth. Should you do not intend to prevent rapid deterioration. Don't try to measure...