Honeywell Pentax Spotmatic Operating Manual

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SPOTMATIC
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Major working parts of the
A-Shutter speed index
B-Shutter speed dial
C-Rapid wind lever
D-ASA film speed setting
F-Automatic 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
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Honeywell Pentax Spotmatic
When the Pentax Spotmatic was in-
troduced to the public at the 1960 Photokina, the photographic world's fair in Cologne, Germany, it attract- ed immediate and keen attention_ Not available for purchase at that time, it was a model of the advanced features and design that would be in- corporated into cameras of the future_
Four years of extensive research, exhaustive experiments and intensive testing followed before it became available to serious amateur and pro- fessional photographers in late 1964.
With its unique behind-the-lens ex- posure meter of entirely new design, the Honeywell Pentax Spotmatic is now more than just another camera _.. it is a new concept in photography_
Hidden within the camera body, its through-the-lens meter utilizes two highly sensitive Cadmium Sulfide sensors to accurately measure light seen by the camera's lens as it is re- flected from the subject being photo- graphed. Therefore, by measuring the light as it passes through the lens and matching the exposure needle as seen through the viewfinder, you can be assured of properly exposed pic- tures under all but the most impos- sible lighting conditions. Macro- or microphotography pictures with tele- photo lenses or with filters ... the Honeywell Pentax Spot rnatic will give you correctly exposed photo-
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graphs without the use of external
. meters or the need for cumbersome,
time-consuming calculations!
The Spotmatic may also be set manually the same as any other quality 35mm camera if special light- ing or selective focus effects are de- sired. Just leave the exposure meter switch in its OFF position and select the f/stop and speed settings for the required effects.
The traditional classic design and simple elegance associated with ear- lier models of the famous Pentax have been retained in the Spotmatic despite the incorporation of many highly advanced features. Meticu- lously constructed by master crafts- men, the Pentax cameras remain the standard of excellence and precision in the world of 35mm single-lens- reflex cameras.
You will find the Honeywell Pen- tax Spotmatic even more versatile than the famous Pentax H3v. Its new 50mm f/1.4 and 55mm f/1.8 Super- Takumar lenses with completely au- tomatic diaphragm will satisfy the demands of even the most critical professional. Like the Hla and H3v, the Honeywell Pentax Spotmatic has a 42mm threaded lens mount that
accepts any of the superb Takumar lenses from the ultra-wide-angle 17 mm Takumar to the super-telephoto 1000mm Takumar.
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Specifications
Type
35mm single-lens reflex with built-in light meter.
Film Advance
Ratchet-type rapid wind lever (for film ad- vance and shutter cocking). 10° pre-advanc- ing and 160" advancing angle_
"Cocked" Indicator
A red disk appears in a small window along- side the shutter release button when the shut- ter is cocked, and blacks out when it is released.
Film Exposure Counter
Automatic re-set type.
Lens Mount
42mm threaded lens mount.
Flash Synchronization
Eqµipped with FP and X flash terminals. E(ectronic synchronization at 1/60 sec.
IExposure Meter
Built-in meter measures the brightness of the ground glass, and couples directly to shutter and film speed settings. Film speed (ASA) setting ranges from 20 to 1600 (LVI-18 for ASA-I00 film with standard lens.) Meter is powered with a mercury battery.
Film Rewind
Rapid rewind crank for speedy film take-up. Film rewind release button on bottom of cam- era body rotates while film is being rewound.
Loaded Film Indicator
Loaded film reminder dial underneath film rewind knob is marked "PANCHRO" (black- and-white), "COLOR" and "EMPTY."
Dimension
Width 5.6" (143mm)xheight 3.6" (92mm)
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thickness 3.4" (88mm).
Weight
868 grams(1lb. 14 oz.) with standard lens.
Body alone: 621 grams(1lb. 6 oz_)
Film and Picture Size
35mm film (20 or 36 exposures). 24mmx36mm.
Standard Lenses
Super-Takumar 55mm f/1.8 with fully auto- matic diaphragm. Filters and lenshood size: 49mm. Equipped with diaphragm preview lever which affords visual check of depth of field. Distance scale: 45cm (18") to infinity.
Shutter
Focal plane shutter, with single non-rotating dial. Speeds: B, 1-1/1000 sec. Film speed
(ASA) setting dial and window on shutter speed dial. Built-in self-timer releases shut- ter in 5-13 seconds. Shutter curtains of spe· cial rubberized silk.
Warning Signal
The index of shutter speeds turns to red when the shutter and film speed settings are off the meter's measurability range. Refer to page 15.
Finder
Pentaprism finder with microprism Fresnel lens for instant focusing; 0.88x magnification
with 50mm lens and approximately life-size with 55mm lens.
Focusing
Turn the distance scale ring until the subject image on the ground glass comes into focus.
Reflex Mirror
Instant return type with special shock absorb- ers for minimum vibration.
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Short operating course
A mercury battery for the light meter is packed separately. Please be sure to insert it into the battery housing before operating the camera. For battery insertion, refer to page 16_
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SET FILM SPEED.
Lift the outer ring of the shutter speed dial, turn it around and set the same number as the ASA number of the loaded film to the small red index which appears alongside the figure L Then cock the rapid wind lever.
SET SHUTTER SPEED.
Turn the shutter speed dial and set the speed you wish to use to the index. When outdoors, set the speed at 1/125 sec. or faster, depending upon the light- ing. When indoors, set it at 1/30, or in its neighbourhood. Change the shut- ter speed later, when necessary. (Refer
to item 5, page 7.)
COMPOSE AND FOCl,IS
While viewing through the viewfinder, turn the distance scale ring with your thumb and index finger until you get the sharpest image of your subject at the microprism centre of the finder.
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ROTATE DIAPHRAGM RING.
/ The needle moves up and down with the
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turn of the diaphragm ring. When the
/ needle rests at the centre, you will get
correct exposure. If the needle does not come to the centre no matter how far you turn the diaphragm ring, change the shutter speed. When the needle is off centre and close to the
(+)
mark, you will get over-exposure: change the shut- ter speed to a faster setting.
If
the
needle is closer to the (-) mark, you
will get under.exposure: change the shut· ter speed to a slower setting.
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TURN ON LIGHT METER SWITCH.
Push up the switch button with your thumb, and the small window on the switch button will turn to red indicating that the meter is switched on. Through the viewfinder, you will observe the move- ment of the meter's needle on th~ right side of the ground glass. Be sure to turn off the meter's switch when not actually taking readings.
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RELEASE SH UTTER.
Hold your camera firmly and trip the shutter. When the shutter is released, the meter switch will automatically turn off, and the needle will remain fixed off
and underneath the centre. The dia- phragm will reopen to its full aperture and the overall image will look brighter. Cock the rapid wind lever for the next picture. (When taking a series of pic- tures under the same lighting conditions, it is not necessary to repeat instructions 4 and 5.)
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How to hold your camera
In
horizontal position A. Hold the camera firmly with your left hand, and draw your arm close to your body.
In vertical position B. Hold your camera tightly to your fore· head with your left hand, and draw your right arm close to your body.
As a general rule, your camera should be held more firmly by the left hand which does not release the shutter.
If
you hold your camera with the right hand-the hand which releases the shutter - it may cause camera movement. Very often, pictures
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which are not sharp are due to move- ment of the camera. When you focus with the camera held horizontally (Position A), hold the lens barrel as illustrated in photograph. Put the camera on your left hand thumb and little finger. Turn the distance scale ring with your thumb and index finger. When holding the camera vertically, some people release the· shutter with the thumb (Position B), while others release it with the in- dex finger (Position C). Position C is more desirable for fast focusing
and shooting. With the Honeywell Pentax, whether held vertically or horizontally, you see your subject image through the taking lens, ena- bling you to compose, focus and shoot with a minimum of time and effort.
In
vertical position C. Hold your camera tightly to your fore- head with your left hand, raise your right arm and draw your left arm to your body.
Film type reminder dial
Use the film type dial to show what type of film is in your camera. Sim- ply turn the dial so that the type of film in the camera is opposite the mark. To check whether the cam- era is loaded, turn the film rewind knob clockwise.Ifit turns freely,
the camera is not loaded.
Film loading
Avoid direct sunlight when loading your film.
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Open the back by pulling out the re- wind knob until back cover snaps open.
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Place the film cassette into the cas- sette chamber, and push back the re- wind knob. Draw out the film leader and crease across one or two perfora- tions back from the end of the leader. Insert the creased portion into slot of the take-up spool.
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Advance the film by alternately turn- ing the rapid wind lever and releasing the shutter until both sprockets have properly engaged the film perforations. Close the back by pressing it firmly.
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If
the film is properly loaded, the re- wind knob will turn counter-clockwise when you advance the film by turn- ing the rapid wind lever_
Setting ASA film speed
The ASA film speed rating of all 35mm films is given in the data sheet packed with each roll of film. The higher the ASA number, the more sensitive the
film. Lift the out- er ring of the shutter speed dial and rotate it until the ASA number of your film is opposite the red index mark.
Be sure to set your film speed on the shutter speed dial because the dial is connected to the exposure meter system_
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Film wind and rewind
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Before turning the rapid wind lever, slowly turn the film rewind knob clockwise until a slight resistance is felt. This prevents loosening or warping of the film.
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The first portions of the film can- not be used for picture taking as they have already been exposed to light. Generally, two blank ex- posures should be made before taking your first picture. Cock the rapid wind lever until it stops. Watch to see that the film rewind
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knob automatically turns coun- ter-clockwise, indicating that the film is moving from cassette to take-up spool. Trip the shutter. Cock the rapid wind lever for the first picture; the exposure counter automatically turns to '1', indicating that the first pic- ture is ready to be taken.
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After the final picture on the roll (20 or 36 exposures) has been taken, the rapid wind lever will not turn all the way as you stroke it. This indicates that the final picture has been taken on your film, and that the film must be rewound. DON'T open the back of the camera, or all exposed frames will be ruined.
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Unfold the film rewind crank.
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Depress the film rewind release button. Turn the rewind crank to rewind the film into the film cassette. The film rewind crank permits rewinding at a smooth, even rate. (Under some atmos- pheric conditions, erratic or too rapid rewinding will cause static electricity marks on the film.) You will feel the tension on the rewind crank lessen as the leader end of the film slips off the take- up spool.
Stop rewinding when you feel this happen. AVOID DIRECT SUNLIGHT WHEN UNLOAD- ING YOUR FILM. (The rewind release button will return to normal position as you load your next film and turn the rapid wind lever.)
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Pull out the film rewind knob (the back will open automati-
cally), and remove the film cas- sette.
Bright field focusing
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You can start viewing and focusing before and after cocking the rapid
wind lever. When the preview lever is in "AUTO" (automatic) position,
and the meter is at "OFF", the dia-
phragm is fully open except for the moment of exposure.
2 Turn the distance scale ring until
your subject image is clearly in focus.
It
is not always necessary for you to view and focus with the diaphragm fully open. In bright sunlight, you can easily focus with diaphragm closed to f/5.6 or f/8 and still ob- serve the depth of field. It is easi- er, however, to focus with the dia- phragm fully open as your subject image is much brighter.
When the letters "MAN" appears beside the lever, the lens is in manual position; when "AUTO" appears, it is in automatic position.
Microprism
Honeywell Pentax cameras have a Fresnel lens with a microprism cen- ter underneath the ground glass. As you look through the finder, you will see that the Fresnel lens consists of many concentric rings which provide the brightest possible image on the ground glass.
The microprism is the center por- tion of this diaphragm. When your subject is in focus, the image in the microprism will be sharp and per-
fectly . clear.Ifyour subject is not in focus, the microprism will break the image up into many small dots, much like an engraver's screen. You can focus your subject on any por- tion of the ground glass.
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Automatic diaphragnl
OUT OF FOCUS
IN FOCUS
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When the preview lever is in "AU- TO" (automatic) position, and the exposure meter is turned to "OFF", the fully automatic diaphragm is at its largest aperture at all times, ex- cept for the instant of exposure, no matter what aperture is set on the diaphragm ring. When you release the shutter, the diaphragm automat- ically stops down to the predeter- mined aperture and the shutter cur-
tains start traveling instantly. When the exposure is completed, the dia- phragm reopens to maximum aper- ture completely automatically and you are ready to compose, focus and shoot your next pictures.Ifyou wish to visually check exact depth-of-field before making the exposure, move the preview lever to "MAN" (manual) position. This stops the diaphragm
to the aperture selected and shows you exactly how much depth-of-field will appear in your picture. The pre- view lever may be moved back to "AUTO" (automatic) position before or after making your exposure, or, if you are making pictures in bright sunlight, it may be left in manual position, which permits a constant check of depth of field.
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When the exposure meter switch is turned to the "on" position, the lens diaphragm changes from the auto- matic to manual position even though
the preview lever is in the "AUTO" (automatic) position. When the shut- ter is released, the lens diaphragm
will automatically return to its au-
tomatic position if the lever is set
on "AUTO".
Turn the shutter speed dial clock- wise or counter-clockwise to the shutter speed desired. The shutter
Shutter
speed may be set either before or after cocking the rapid wind lever. As you cock the shutter by turning the rapid wind lever, the "cocked" indicator turns to red showing that the shutter is cocked.
The indicator window blacks out as you trip the shutter button. For use of the X setting on the shutter speed dial, refer to page 17.
With the shutter speed dial set on B (bulb), the shutter will stay open as long as you depress the shutter button. As you release your finger from the shutter button, the shutter closes. When a long exposure is desired while using the B setting, attach a shutter release cable with a locking device to the shutter button_ This will permit a "Time" exposure.
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At slow speeds-slower than 1/30
- support your camera rigidly or use a tri~to prevent movement
of your camer~
Cautions
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To protect the shutter mechan- ism, trip the shutter release' be- fore putting the camera out of use for any extended period.
If
you want to know how great the
depth of field is at a certain aper- ture, look at the depth-of-field guide. In the above photograph, the distance scale is set at 15 feet ... the lens is
. focused on a subject 15 feet away_
The calibrations on each side of the distance index correspond to the diaphragm setting and indicate the
range of in-focus distance for differ-
ent lens apertures_ For example, if the lens opening of f/8 is to be used,
Depth-of-field guide
the range on the distance scale ring covered within the figure 8 on the depth-of-field guide indicates the
area in focus at the lens opening. You will note from the depth-of-field guide in the photograph that the range from approximately 10 to 25
feet is in focus_ Note that as the lens
apertures change, the effective depth
of field also changes. For the depth
of fields at different apertures and
distances, refer to page 14.
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Depth of field is the range between the ]
nearest an·d farthest distances which are in focus at different lens apertures_
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Depth.of.field table: Super. Takumar 50mm lens
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Scale
l' 6"
2'
3' 5'
10'
15'
30'
00
f
Setting
f/1.4
l' 6.12"
·1'11.8" 2'11.5"
4'10.4"
9' 5.6" 13' 9.7"
25' 6.6" 169' 9.2"
l' 6.13"
2' 0.2" 3' 0.6"
5' 1.7"
10' 7.2" 16' 4.9"
36' 4.2"
00
f/2
l' 5.9" 1'11.6"
2' 11.3"
4' 9.8"
9' 3.1" 13' 4.3" 24' 0.2"
118' 3.5"
l' 6.1" 2' 0.4" 3' 0.8"
5' 2.4"
10'10.6"
17' 1.2" 39'11.8"
00
f/2.8
l' 5.8"
1'11.5"
2'10.9"
4' 9"
8' 11.9" 12' 9.6"
22' 3"
84'11.6"
l' 6.2" 2' 0.5"
3' 1.1"
5' 3.4"
11' 3.2"
18' 1.4"
46' 1.4"
00
f/4
l' 5.6" 1'11.4" 2'10.6"
4' 7.7"
8' 7.4"
12' 0.6"
20' 0.4"
59' 6.4"
l' 6.4"
2' 0.6"
3' 1.7"
5' 5"
11' 11.2" 19'11 "
59'11.6"
00
f/5.6
l' 5.5"
l' 11.2"
2'10"
4' 6.2"
8' 1.9"
11' 2" 17' 8.3" 42' 6.8"
l' 6.5"
2' 1"
3' 2.3"
5' 7.2"
12' 11.2" 22' 10.7"
100' 1.3"
00
f/8
l' 5.4"
1'10.8"
2' 9.1"
4' 4.1"
7' 6.8"
10' I"
15' 0.7" 29'10.2"
l' 6.6" 2' 1.3"
3' 3.4"
5'10.9"
14' 9.5"
29' 7.2"
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fill
l' 5.2" 1'10.4"
2' 8.2"
4' 1.6"
6' 11.3" 8'11.8"
12' 8.4"
21' 9"
l' 7"
2' 1.9"
3' 4.8"
6' 4.2"
18' 0.6" 46' 9.7"
00
00
f/16
l' 4.8" l' 9.7"
2' 6.7"
3'10"
6' 1.2" 7' 7.2" 10' I" 15'
l' 7.3"
2' 2.9"
3' 7.6"
7' 3"
28' 7.6"
00
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Depth.of.field table: Super. Takumar 55mm lens
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Scale
1'6" 2'
3' 5'
10' 15' 30'
00
f
Setting
f/1.8
I' 5.9"
1'11.8"
2'11.5"
4'10.4" 9' 5.6"
13' 9.7" 25' 6.4"
168' 2.4"
l' 6.1"
2' 0.2" 3' 0.6"
5' 1.7"
10' 7.2"
16' 5" 36' 4.7"
00
f/2
l' 5.9"
l' 11.8"
2'11.4" 4'10.3"
9' 4.9"
13' 8.3"
25' 1.3"
151' 4.8"
l' 6.1"
2' 0.2"
3' 0.6"
5' 1.8"
10' 8"
16' 7.1"
37' 3.2"
00
f/2.8
l' 5.9"
l' 11.6"
2'11.2" 4' 9.6"
9' 2.3" 13' 2.8"
23' 7"
108' 2.3"
l' 6.1"
2' 0.4" 3' 0.8"
5' 2.6"
10'11.5"
17' 4"
41' 3.4"
00
f/4
l' 5.8"
l' 11.5"
2'10.8"
4' 8.6"
8'10.7" 12' 7.1"
21' 7.2"
75' 9.5"
l' 6.2"
2' 0.5"
3' 1.2"
5' 3.8"
11' 5.3"
18' 6.7"
49' 2.8"
00
f/5.6
l' 5.6"
1'11.4"
2'10.4"
4' 7.4"
8' 6.1" 11'10.1"
19' 5.2"
54' 2.3"
l' 6.4"
2' 0.7" 3' 1.8"
5' 5.4"
12' 1.7" 20' 6.2"
66' 3.4"
00
f/8
l' 5.5"
I'll"
2' 9.8" 4' 5.6"
8'
10'10.3"
16'10.7"
37'11.9"
l' 6.5"
2' 1
II
3' 2.5" 5' 8.2"
13' 4.4"
24' 4.6" 138' 2.8"
00
fill
l' 5.4"
1'10.8"
2' 9"
4' 3.6"
7' 5.4"
9'10.1 "
14' 6.2"
27' 8.2"
l' 6.7"
2' 1.3" 3' 3.6"
5'11.8"
15' 3.7"
31'10.8"
00.
00
f/16
l' 5.2"
1'10.3"
2' 7.8"
4' 0.6"
6' 8.2"
8' 6.2"
11' 9.4"
19' 1"
l' 7"
2' 2"
3' 5.5"
6' 6.8"
20' 3" 66' 9.2"
00
00
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any aperture that will bring the meter needle to the midpoint in the viewfinder. The total range of the aperture settings is, of course, de- termined by the minimum and max- imum apertures of the lens being used. For example, with the 50mm f/1.4 lens and ASAlOOfilm, an aper- ture from f/l.4 (the maximum aper- ture of this lens) to f/16 (the mini- mum aperture) may be used with any shutter speed from 1 sec. to 1/1000 sec. that will bring the meter needle to midpoint.
Range of light measurement
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B
1
1 1 1 1
1 1
1
1 1 1
2
4
8
15
30 60
125 250 500 1000
20
(25)
32
(40)
(50)
64
(80)
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100
(125)
(160)
.
200
(250)
(320)
400
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(500) ,
iG,
(640)
800
Xi
(1000)
i;
D
;'i
(1250)
'(is;)
'"
1600
The area A indicates the reading range of the meter. The area B indicates that although the
shutter speed index is black and the meter needle moves, the meter is NOT operating properly.
When Ihe mele, needle;s centered with Ihe shutler speed dIal sel al Busing ASA 20-50
films,
Ihis
indicates thai llu Uilct shutler speed required;s2seconds. Please exposeyou' pidure for2seconds
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The exposure meter of the Spotma- tic measures the brightness of the ground glass. Therefore, the meter should be turned on
after
you have focused your subject on the ground glass. The following table shows the range of the meter's light measure- ment, and should not be interpret- ed as the camera's total range of
f/stop-shutter speed combinations. As you will note from the table be- low, with an ASAlOO film, you may use any shutter speed from 1 sec. to 1/1000 sec. in combination with
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Mercury battery
How to insert it
Open the battery housing cover on the bottom cover plate with a coin. Insert the battery with (+)side toward the top of the camera. For replacement, use Mallory PX-400 or RM-400-R or equivalent.
How to check it
1.
Set the shutter speed dial to B (bulb) position.
2.
Turn the ASA dial to ASA 100.
3.
Push the meter switch to "on" position.
Look at the meter's needle through
the viewfinder: If the needle rapidly drops, the meter battery has sufficient capacity; if it does not, replace the
mercury battery.
CAUTION:
The mercury battery is
like a phonograph record.Itcan be
damaged by skin acids. Handle by the edges with a dry cloth only. Be sure the battery is cleaned with the cloth before insertion into the camera. The battery is not rechargeable.
DANGER! A serious accident has been reported of a small child who has put a mercury baitery into his mouth and has been hospitalized for serious gripes and stomach inflamma· tion. Please always keep a mercury battery from the reach of small children.
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Flash synchronization
The Honeywell Pentax has two sets of termi- nals-FP and X. The table below shows which flash contact, which shutter speed and which flash bulb may be combined for maximum lamp efficiency. Unless these combinations are rigidly followed, there will be a failure in flash syn- chronization. Note the "X" setting is exactly at the 60 marked on the speed dial. This indicates the highest shutter speed at which Honeywell Strobonars or other electronic flash units may be used.
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SPEED
1
1 1 1
1
1 1
1 1 1
FLASH
1000 500 250
125
60
30
15
8
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1
TERMINAL
X
FP
FP Class (Screw Basel
FP Class {Bayonet Basel
F Class
X
MClass &MF Class
Electronic Flash
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Self-timer
Depending upon how far down you turn the self-timer cocking lever
(1),
it will re- lease the shutter in 5-13 seconds. When operating the self-timer, always depress the self-timer release button®to release the shutter. Do not depress the shutter button ... it will immediately release the shutter without delayed action_ The self· timer cocking lever should be turned down at least 900or the release button will not operate.
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Important notes
Always keep the meter switched off when not actually taking readings. Leaving the meter switched on will rapidly exhaust the battery. It is also necessary to keep the meter switched off when mounting a
Super-Takumar lens on the Spotmatic camera body.Ifit is switched on, the tip of the automatic diaphragm release pin of the lens will hit the pin release plate inside the camera body and it may get damaged.
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When removing the Super-Takumar
50mm f/1.4 lens from the camera
body, do not place it on its
threaded end without the rear
mount cap in place, or you will
scratch its rear element lens.
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4
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When the index of the shutter speeds turns to red, it indicates that the shutter and film speed settings are off the meter's measurability range. Change the shutter speed setting to a faster or slower setting. Refer to page 15.
When the meter is switched on, the lens (any Super-Takumar lens) is in its manual position even when the diaphragm preview lever is in "AUTO" (aufomatic) position. When the meter is switched off manually, or automatically after shutter release, the lens returns to its automatic position when it is set in "AUTO" position.
No!
Exposure
factor
x1.63
x1.96
X3.20
x.4.80
X5.46
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Exposure increase factors which apply
when taking pictures with filters, close-ups, macro- and micro-photos, do not apply to the Spotmatic.
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Do not use the Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4 lens with any other camera or any other Honeywell Pentax model except with models H3v and H1a, having orange-colored "R" marking on the film rewind knob, or you will damage the rear element of the lens_
No!
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The length of the tripod's screw should not exceed the normal length of
3/16/1
(4.5mm). Do not extend it longer than this length when mounting your camera on tripod. Forcing longer screws into the tripod socket of the camera will damage the mechanism.
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We do not guarantee the quality of photographs when brands other than Takumar lenses and Pentax accessories, such as lens extenders, are used.
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Infra-red photography
50mm
f/1.4
55mm
f/l.8
If
you intend to take infra-red photographs, remember to use the small "R" index marked on the depth-of-field guide. Some of the Takumar lenses, however, like the above picture of Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4, do not have the "R" mark. The index is just a short orange line.
First, focus your lens on your subject. Determine the lens to subject distance from the distance scale. Then match your lens to subject dis- tance to the "R" mark by turning the distance scale accordingly. For instance, if your subject is in focus at infinity, turn the distance ring and move the infinity
Coo)
mark to the "R" index.
The "R" index marking on the Takumar lenses is based on the lens setting at infinity.
How to make deliberate double exposure
For deliberate double exposures, make the first exposure in th~ normal way. Then tighten the film by turning the rewind knob CD,and keep hold of the rewind knob. Depress the film rewind release button @ and cock the rapid wind lever. This tensions the shutter without advancing the film. Finally, release the shutter to make the second exposure. Then make one blank exposure, before taking the next picture, to avoid overlapping.
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Regardless of the lens selected for your Honeywell Pentax, there is never need for an accessory view- finder, ordinarily required for range- finder type cameras.
Interchangeable Lenses
Fixed Focusing Setting
Because of the considerable depth of field of wide-angle lenses, you can use them as fixed focus lens if the diaphragm and distance scales are set properly. For your con- venience::\he Super-Takumar lenses ,hown on \ge 23 hove a fixed fo-
Super-Multi-Coated (SMC) Takumars
The Honeywell Pentax offers many interchangeable lenses in a wide var- iety of focal lengths, all of which are highly respected by both professional and amateur photographers for their fine resolution. The photographic coverage of the various Takumar lenses is illustrated on page 22. With focal length longer than 55mm, the subject image is seen through the viewfinder larger than its life size.
Pentax SMC Takumar lenses are the world's first 7-layer multi-coated
lenses. A truly remarkable optical achievement. Conventional lenses have only 1·3 layer coatings. The additional coating of SMC Takumar
lenses let in more lighting resulting in truer corors. Reflection is re- duced to 0.2% allowing the remain-
ing 99.8% of light to pass through. This means higher light transmis- sion, and the brightest lens possible. Colors pass through with equal in-
When interchanging lenses, hold the lens by the distance scale ring. When attaching a lens, filter, or lenshood, do not screw it too tightly, as you may find it difficult to remove.
cus mark. Just align with the in- dex the orange-colored figures of the diaphragm and distance scales, and the lens will be in fixed focus from foreground to infinity. You'll find this extremely convenient for
fast shooting.
tensity so color balance is strikingly improved. Brighter blues. Vibrant reds. Truer yellows. SMC Taku- mar lenses make it possible. And, no ghosts or flares even when shoot- ing against the sun. Ultra -violet light is reflected off the grass sur- face. So, only true colors are ab- sorbed. Undesired rays are kept out. SMC Takumar lenses are for people interested in the ultimate in photo-
graphic lenses.
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'P~ARRANTY
POLICY
Your new Honeywell Pentax camera is warranted for one year against defects in material or workmanship. This covers either the original purchaser or the gift recipient. Any defect in your Spotmatic will be repaired or replaced (at our option) and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within the 12-month period, provided the camera has not been abused, altered or operated contrary to instructions. Honey- well will not be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or other indirect consequential damages.
If
your camera should require service, you may send it to the most con-
venient factory center listed.
PENTAX INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY
If
you intend taking your Pentax abroad during the warranty period, you may obtain a Honeywell Pentax international warranty card by writing to us. With your request, include your name, address, camera and lens serial numbers, dealer's name and address, and date purchased.
HONEYWELL REGIONAL SERVICE CENTERS:
HONEYWELL INC. 5200 East Evans Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80222 (303) 756-8336
HONEYWELL INC. 24-30 Skillman Ave., Long Island City, New York 11101 (212) 392-4300
HONEYWELL INC. 128 Newbury, Boston, Massachusetts 02116 (617) 262-2146
HONEYWELL INC. 1150 17th Street, N.w., Washington, D.C. 20036 (202) 659-8980
HONEYWELL INC. 4275 Wendell Drive S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30336 (404) 691-5900
HONEYWELL INC. No. 141 The Old Arcade, Cleveland, Ohio 44114
(216) 696-2216
HONEYWELL INC. 3201 Old Glenview Road, Wilmette, Illinois 60091
HONEYWELL INC. 6620 Telegraph Road, Los Angeles, California 90040
HONEYWELL INC. 554 Mission Street, San Francisco, California 94105
HONEYWELL INC. 45 South Ninth Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
(312) 256-6161
(213) 723-6611
(415) 398-4640
(612) 333-7293
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HOW TO REMOVE THE FRONT COVER
As you see from the above photographs, the rear side of the
front cover has a half-moon convex clip and the body side
has a half-moon concave clip. which accepts the convex clip_
When removing the front cover, turn it 180°. Do not try to
remove it with force without turning it 180°.
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, CAUTION '
Mercury Battery
The mercury battery should be kept dry. Don't
touch it with your finger unnecessarily. Before insertingitinto its housing, wipe its surface completely with a dry piece of cloth. Don't try to measure the short current or to charge the battery, to prevent rapid deterioration. Don't throw a used battery into fire ... it may ex- plode. Keep the battery out of the camera's battery housing when you do not intend to use it for a lengthy period of time. See page 16.
Should you need additional informalion about your Honeywell Penta>jJJddress your questions to: Consumer Affairs at the address
beltJU):
Honeywell
P. O. Box 22083
Denver, Colorado 80222
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