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It'll make you feel better, won't it? ff you usePay Pal or wish to useyour credit card, click on the securesite on my main page. www.orphancameras.com ASAHI PENTAX SPOTMATIC II W I I lndex il { Introduction 1 I Major working parts of the Asahi Pentax Spotmatic II z Specifications 4 Short operating course 6 ilil;:fiT:::::-::a.............. Film wind and rewind 10 Bright field focusing 1t. Microprism LL I Automatic diaphragm l? Shutter 13 Depth-of-field guide 13 Depth-of-fieldtables :.... 14 Range of light measurement 16 Mercury battery ., 17 Flash synchronization 18 Self-timer Infra,red photography How to make deliberate double exposure 19 Important notes ...:. How to take care of your camera Zz Differenceof angle of Takumar lenses ..... ... Zs Takumar interchangeablelenses .. 26 Specificationsof Takumar lenses 35 complete system of Asahi Pentax accessories for close-ups,macrophotography, photomicrography and other miscellaneousaccessories 36 Super-Lite electronic flash 42 Spot exposure meter III 43 Clip-on meter SL 43 Asahi Pentax prism binoculars 44 Asahi Pentax telescopes 45 Guide book for Asahi Pentax system of photography 46 Asahi Pentax warranty policy 48 www.orphancameras.com ASAHIPENTAX SPOTMATIC II Your Asahi Pentax Spotmatic II is the finest photographic instru- ment "Super-Multi-Coating" on the market. The on the Takunrar lens, developed by Pentax and available only on Spotmatic II Takumars, reduces flare and boosts contrast to a degree far beyond rvhat was previously possible in optical technology. It is a tougher coating than is available on any competitive lenses and results in pictures rvith more detail and richer colours than is possible with any other system at any price. The Spotmatic II itself is an outgrowth and refinement of the orig- inal Spotmatic which introduced through-the-lens metering to the world photography. of 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 Spot- matic 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 lens ranging frorri the ultra-wide-angle 17mm Takumar up to the super-telephoto l000mm 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. Maior working parts of the ASAHI c Y F G H 'Cocked' A - Shutter speed index G- 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 2 \ www.orphancameras.com PENTAX SPOTMATIC II R (-' F (-oFI FI P .Fl a w o \af, G o v! d E. rt' *4' t- H,)-, M s T t F U x B v J M - Preview lever T - Diaphragm ring N - Exposure meter switch U - Diaphragm and distanceindex O - Film rewind crank V - Distancescale 'W P - Film rewind knob - Exposure counter index a - Film type reminder dial X - Depth-of-fieldguide R - Reminder dial selector Y - Hot shoe S - FP/X switch rim Z - Hot shoe flash contact Specifications Type 35mm single-lens reflex with built-in light meter. Film and Picture Size 35mm film (20or 36 exposures). 24mm x 36mm. Standard Lenses Super-Multi-CoatedTakumar 50mm f./L.4 or 55mm f 1I.8 with fully automatic 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, 1-111000sec. Film speed (ASA) setting dial and window on shutter speed dial. Built-in self-timer releasesshut- ter in 5-13seconds. Shutter curtains of spe- cial rubberized silk . Warning Signal The index of shutter speedsturns to red when the shutter and film speed settings are off the - meter's measurability rp: -,ferto page 16. Finder Pentaprism finder with micropl ^srrt 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 specialshock absorb- ers for minimum vibration. Lens Mount 42mm threaded lens mount. 4 L www.orphancameras.com 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 ExposureGounter Automatic re-set type. FlashSynchronization FP + X Lontacts for conventional flash cord connection. Separate FP/X contact on hot shoe for convenient flash cordless connection. ExposureMeter Built-in meter measuresthe brightnessof the ground glass, and couples directly to shutter and film speedsettings. Film speed(ASA) set- ting ranges from 20 to 3200(LV1-18 for ASA- 100film with standardlens.) Meter is powered with a mercury battery. Film Rewind Rapid rewind crank:r'forspeedy film take-up. 'utton Film rewind releas on bottom of cam- era body rotates v, ^i film is being rewound. LoadedFilm Indicator Loaded film reminder dial underneathfilm re- wind knob is marked EMP. (empty), Z0 and 36 (exposures) in green (for colour; tungsten FT type), in white (black o and white) and in orange FT F{ .Fl (for colour; daylight type). r-do Dimension Width 143mm(5.6') Bo x height 93mm (3.66,) x ,t) thickness 88mm (3.4,). )F. J4 Weight *,r{ I 853grams (1 lb. tI oz.) with 50mm f /I.4 lens. ,. Body alone: 622grams (1 lb. 4 oz.) B B Short operatingcourse A mercury battery for the light meter is packed separately. Be sure to insert it into the batterl' housing ivhen operating the camera. For bat- tery insertion, refer to Page 17. 1.,SETFILM SPEED Lift the outer ring of the shutter speeddial, turn it around and set the same number as the ASA number of the loaded film to the small red index which appears alongsidethe figure 1. Then cock the rapid wind lever. 2. SET SHUTTER SPEED Turn the shutter speeddial and set the speed you wish to use to the index. When outdoors, set the speedat l/125 sec.or faster, depend- ing upon the lighting. When indoors,set it at L/30, or in its neighbourhood. Change the shutter speed later, when necessary. (Refer to 5 on the next page.) 3. COMPOSEAND FOCUS While viewing through the viewfinder, turn the distancescale ring with your thumb and index finger until you get the sharpest image of your subject at the microprism centreof the finder. 6 www.orphancameras.com 4. TURN ON LIGHT METER SWITCH Push up the srvitch button with vortr thurnb. Through the viewfinder,you wili obsbrvethe movementof the meter's needleon 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 needlemoves up and down with the turn . of the d,iaphragmring. When the needlerests at the centre, you will get correct exposure. If the needledoes not cometo the centre no matter how far you turn the diaphragm ring, change the shutter speed. When the needleis off centre and closeto the (t ) mark, you will get over-exposure:change the shutter speed to a faster setting. If the needleis closerto the (-) mark, you will get under-exposure: change the shutter speedto a slower setting. 6. RELEASE SHUTTER Hold your camera,firmly and trip the shut- ter. When the shutter is released,the meter switch will automatically turn off, and the needlewill remain fixed off and underneath the centre. The diaphragmwill reopento its full aperture and the overali image will look brighter. Cock the rapid wind leyer for the next picture. (When taking a seriesof pic_ tures under the same iighting conditions,it is not necessaryto repeat instructions4 and5.) Howto holdyourcamera In horizontal position A. Hold In vertical position B. Hold In vertical position C. Hold the camera firmly with your your camera tightly to your fore- your camera tightly to your fore- left hand, and draw your arm head with your left hand, and head with your left hand, raise close to your body. draw your right arm close to your right arm and draw your your body.