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Spotmatic F Manual - Page 2
INDEX
Introduction
1
Nomenclature
2
Specifications
4
Basic operating insutructions
6
Mercury battery
10
Film loading and winding
12
Film type reminder dial
14
Setting ASA film speed
15
Compose and focus
16
Shutter
17
Camera holding
18
Film unloading
19
Stop-down lever and stop-down metering
20
Depth-of-field preview lever
23
Depth-of-field guide
24
Depth-of-field ...
Spotmatic F Manual - Page 5
Film rewind crank Film rails Accessory fitting groove Viewfinder eyepiece
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Film roller Film pressure plate Back cover
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Film take-up spool Sprocket Film rewind button Film guide rails Shutter curtain Tripod receptacle Battery chamber Film chamber
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Spotmatic F Manual - Page 6
... Focal plane shutter. Film speed (ASA) setting dial and window on shutter speed dial. Built-in self-timer releases shutter in through-the-lens light meter.
35mm film. 24mm x 36mm.... vibration.
42mm threaded lens mount. SPECIFICATIONS
Type Film and Picture Size Standard Lenses
Shutter
Finder
Focusing Reflex Mirror Lens Mount Film Advance "Cocked" Indicator
35mm single-lens reflex with built-in ...
Spotmatic F Manual - Page 7
...Through-the-lens CdS meter measures the average brightness of camera body rotates while film is marked 20 and
36 (Exposures), * for ...Film speed (ASA) from 20 to shutter and film speed settings. Powered with 55mm lens. 642 g (1 lb. 5 oz.) without lens.
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Flash Synchronization
FP + X contacts for speedy film take-up.
Loaded Film Indicator
Loaded film reminder dial underneath film...
Spotmatic F Manual - Page 8
... ready to measure the light coming in through the lens for the light meter is on. SET FILM SPEED
Lift the outer ring of the shutter speed dial, turn it into the battery chamber before operating the camera. BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
A mercury battery for correct exposures. (For the range of light measurement, refer to page 27.)
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Spotmatic F Manual - Page 13
... mercury battery is in "up" position and remains steady, the battery has sufficient power; Be sure the battery is not rechargeable. Handle by skin acids. Also, keep it does not, replace the battery. It... HOW TO CHECK IT
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Set the shutter speed dial to ASA 100. Turn the ASA dial to B (bulb) position. Do not throw a dead battery into the camera. The battery is cleaned with a dry ...
Spotmatic F Manual - Page 16
... what type of exposure appear in your camera.The dial is not loaded.
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14 FILM TYPE REMINDER DIAL
Use the film type dial to open the back when loading the film, move the dial selector and turn the film rewind knob clockwise.
To check whether the camera is loaded, turn the outer ring Q so...
Spotmatic F Manual - Page 17
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15 SETTING ASA FILM SPEED
The ASA film speed rating of all 35mm
films is given in the data sheet packed
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your film speed on the
shutter speed dial because the dial is opposite the orange dot
alongside the figure...
Spotmatic F Manual - Page 19
... the shutter by moving the lever to the shutter speed desired. slower than 1/30 - support your camera rigidly or use for any extended period.
17
SHUTTER
Turn the shutter speed dial clockwise or...the rapid wind lever.
The indicator window blacks out as you release your camera.
The shutter speed may be set the shutter button lock by turning the rapid wind lever, the "cocked"...
Spotmatic F Manual - Page 25
... between the lens and the camera body, the lever is movable, but it should always be set to the Pentax Spotmatic F, ES and ES II models only. DEPTH-OF-FIELD PREVIEW LEVER
The preview lever on open-aperture reading SMC Takumar lenses should also be set to "AUTO".)
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Spotmatic F Manual - Page 29
...range of the aperture settings is, of course...of the meter, and should be matched after you may be interpreted as the camera's total range of this lens) to
midpoint. The area A in the viewfinder.... OF LIGHT MEASUREMENT
The exposure meter of the Spotmatic F measures the brightness of the lens being used with the 50mm f/1.4 lens and ASA100 film, an aperture from 1/4 sec. Therefore, the...
Spotmatic F Manual - Page 34
... other manufacturers are not produced for Pentax specifications and may cause problems or difficulties with you Pentax. X I
32 When not actually measuring the light, be sure that the lens is covered at all times.
Leaving the lens cap off for Pentax use. SPECIAL CAUTIONS
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Takumar lenses and Pentax accessories are used. Lenses and accessories from other brands are...
Spotmatic F Manual - Page 36
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GUIDE BOOK FOR HONEYWELL PENTAX SYSTEM OF PHOTOGRAPHY
The operating manual for the Honeywell Pentax cameras is merely an instruction book for the proper care and operation of any particular manufacturer and brings to single-lens reflex cameras and photography is available in general. He is therefore recommended to those applications are eager to learn...
Spotmatic F Manual - Page 37
... editions are available from the following subjects:
OPERATION AND TECHNIQUE: action, aperture, artificial light, camera care, carrying, choosing films, close -up lenses, copying unit, exposure meters, extension tubes, focusing magnifier, Leica adapter, lens cap, lenses, microscope adapter, prescription eyepiece, right-angle finder, slide copier, SPOT exposure meter. This comprehensive...
Spotmatic F Manual - Page 38
.... This covers either the original purchaser or the gift recipient. WARRANTY POLICY
Your new Honeywell Pentax SPOTMATIC F is warranted for one year against defects in your SPOTMATIC F will be repaired or replaced (at our option) and defective parts will not be replaced without cost to you may send it to us. Honeywell will be liable for damages...
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