ASAHI Spotmatic II Bedienungsanleitung
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Introduction......................................................................................................................................................1
Major working parts of the ASAHI PENTAX Spotmatic II .........................................................................2
Specifications....................................................................................................................................................4
Short operating course ...................................................................................................................................6
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
Cautions.....................................................................................................................................................13
Depth-of-field guide......................................................................................................................................13
Depth-of-field tables:....................................................................................................................................14
Range of light measurement........................................................................................................................16
Mercury Battery..............................................................................................................................................17
Flash Synchronization ...................................................................................................................................18
Self-Timer........................................................................................................................................................19
Infra-red Photography..................................................................................................................................19
How to make deliberate double exposure.................................................................................................19
Important Notes.............................................................................................................................................20
How to take care of your camera...............................................................................................................22
Interchangeable Lenses................................................................................................................................24
Fixed Focus Setting.......................................................................................................................................24
Super-Multi-Coated (SMC) Takumars........................................................................................................24
DIFFERENCE OF ANGLE OF TAKUMAR LENSES........................................................................................25
SPECIFICATIONS OF TAKUMAR LENSES ...................................................................................................35
Complete System of Asahi Pentax Accessories for Close-Ups, Macrophotography,
Photomicrography, and other Miscellaneous Accessories...................................................................... 37
Super-Lite II Electronic Flash......................................................................................................................43
Spotmeter III..................................................................................................................................................44
ASAHI PENTAX Prism Binoculars.................................................................................................................45
ASAHI PENTAX Telescopes...........................................................................................................................46
GUIDE BOOK FOR ASAHI PENTAX SYSTEM OF PHOTOGRAPHY............................................................47
WARRANTY POLICY........................................................................................................................................49
Reproducers Comments........................................................................................................................................52
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Introduction
Your Asahi Pentax Spotmatic II is the finest photographic instrument on the market. The
Super-Multi-Coating" on the Takumar lens, developed by Pentax and available only on
Spotmatic II Takumars, reduces flare and boosts contrast to a degree far beyond what was
previously possible in optical technology. It is a tougher coating than is available on any
competitive lenses and results in pictures with more detail and richer colors than is possible
with any other system at any price
The Spotmatic II itself is an outgrowth and refinement of the original Spotmatic which
introduced through-the-lens metering to the world of photography. Its stopped-down metering
system is the most accurate method for perfect exposure determination. It also automatically
gives you a depth-of-field preview. It is an averaging system for the easiest and most
dependable exposures in typical picture-taking situations. This metering system has been
refined and improved each year in the Spotmatic to a degree of accuracy unmatched in the
industry.
The original Spotmatic was the most compact 35mm SLR made. The Spotmatic II retains
that same traditional compactness and classic feel. It also is designed for use with the
accessories from the Pentax system, including all of the superb Takumar lenses ranging from
the ultra-wide-angle 17mm Takumar up to the super-telephoto 1000mm Takumar. The Pentax
system can grow with you as your interests develop in any direction.
We are very proud of the Pentax Spotmatic II. We are sure you will be, too.
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Major working parts of the ASAHI PENTAX Spotmatic II
A - Shutter Speed Index G - 'Cocked' indicator
B - Shutter Speed Dial H - D-ring lug
C - Rapid wind lever I - Self-timer cocking lever
D - ASA film speed setting J - Focusing ring
E - Shutter Release K - X flash terminal
F - Automatic reset exposure counter L - FP Flash terminal
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M - Preview lever T - Diaphragm ring
N - Exposure meter switch U - Diaphragm and distance index
O - Film rewind crank V - Distance scale
P - Film rewind knob W - Exposure counter index
Q - Film type reminder dial X - Depth-of-field guide
R - Reminder dial selector Y - Hot shoe
S - PF/X switch rim Z - Hot shoe flash contact
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Specifications
Type
35mm single-lens reflex with built-in light meter.
Film and Picture Size
35mm film (20 or 36 exposures). 24mm x 36mm
Standard Lenses
Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm f/1.4 or 55mm
Super-Multi-Coated Takumar f/1.8 with fully automatic
diaphragm. Distance scale: 0.45m (1.5 feet) to infinity.
Filter size: 49mm. With depth-of-field scale. 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 (dial
rotates to select shutter speed but remains stationary
when exposure is made - this is a reference to earlier
cameras that had shutter speed dials that rotated when
the exposure was made). Speeds: B, 1-1/1000 sec.
Film speed (ASA) setting dial and window on shutter
speed dial. Built-in self-timer releases shutter in 5-13
seconds. Shutter curtains of special rubberized silk.
Warning Signal
The index of shutter speeds turns red when the
shutter and film speed settings are off the meter's
measurability range.
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 in
the viewfinder comes into sharp focus. Minimum focus
distance: 0.45m (1.5 feet) (With 50/55mm lenses)
Reflex Mirror
Instant Return Type with special shock absorbers for
minimum vibration.
Lens Mount
42mm threaded lens mount (Pentax-mount)
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Film Advance
Ratchet type rapid wind lever (for film
advance and shutter cocking). 10° pre-
advance and 160° advancing angle.
"Cocked" Indicator
A red disk appears in a small window along-
side the shutter release button when the
shutter is cocked, and blacks out when it is
released.
Film Exposure Counter
Automatic re-set type.
Flash Synchronization
FP & X contacts for conventional flash cord
connection. Electronic synchronization at
1/60 sec. Hot shoe with selectable sync (X or
FP)
Exposure Meter
Built-in meter measures the brightness of
the ground glass, and couples directly to the
shutter and film speed settings. Film speed
(ASA) setting ranges from 20 to 3200 (LV1-
18 for ASA 100 film with standard lens.)
Meter is powered with a mercury battery.
Film Rewind
Rapid rewind crank for speedy film take-up.
Film rewind button on base of camera body
releases film from take-up spool for rewind
and rotates while film is being rewound.
Loaded Film Indicator
Loaded film reminder dial underneath film
rewind knob is marked "20" or "36" in green
(for color; tungsten type), in white (black and
white), in orange (for color, daylight type)
and "EMP" (empty).
Dimension
width 143mm (5.6") x height 93mm (3.66")
x thickness 88mm (3.4")
Weight
853g (1 lb. 11 oz.) with 50mm f/1.4 lens.
Body alone: 622 grams (1 lb, 4 oz.)
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Short operating course
A mercury battery for the light meter is packed separately. Be sure to insert it into the
battery housing when operating the camera. For battery insertion, refer to page 17.
1. 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 1. Then cock the
rapid wind lever.
2. SET SHUTTER SPEED
Turn the shutter speed dial and set the
speed you wish to use to the index.
When outdoors, set the speed to 1/125
sec., or faster, depending upon the
lighting. When indoors, set it at 1/30, or
in its neighborhood. Change the shutter
speed later, when necessary. (Refer to 5
on next page.)
3. COMPOSE AND FOCUS
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 center of the finder
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4. TURN ON THE LIGHT METER
SWITCH
Push up the switch button with your
thumb. Through the viewfinder, you will
observe the movement of the meter's
needle on the right side of the ground
glass. Be sure to turn off the meter's
switch when not actually taking readings.
5. ROTATE DIAPHRAGM RING
The needle moves up and down with the
turn of the diaphragm ring. When the
needle rests at the center, you will get
correct exposure. If the needle does not
come to the center no matter how far you
turn the diaphragm ring, change the
shutter speed. When the needle is off
center and close to the (+) mark, you will
get over-exposure: change the shutter
speed to a faster setting. If the needle is
closer to the (-) mark, you will get under-
exposure: change the shutter speed to a
slower setting.
6. RELEASE THE SHUTTER
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 center. The
diaphragm 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 pictures
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 forehead with your left
hand, and drawn your right
arm close to your body.
In vertical position C.
Hold your camera tightly to
your forehead with your left
hand, raise your right arm
and draw your left arm 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 which are not sharp are due to
movement of the camera. When you focus with the camera held horizontally (Position A), hold
the lens barrel as illustrated. Cradle the camera with 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 index finger (Position C). Position C is more desirable for fast focusing and shooting.
With the Asahi Pentax, whether held vertically or horizontally, you see your subject image
through the taking lens, enabling you to compose, focus and shoot with a minimum of time and
effort.
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