Pentax Spotmatic
Second Section
Mercury battery
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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 meters needle through the viewfinder. If the needle rapidly drops, the meter battery has sufficient capacity; if it does not, replace the mercury battery. |
How to replace it Open the battery housing cover on the bottom cover plate with a coin. Remove old battery and insert new battery with (+) side toward the top of the camera. For replacement, use Mallory PX-400 or RM-400-R or equivalent.
CAUTION: The mercury battery is like a phonograph record. It can 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.4www.butkus.org
DANGER: A serious accident has been reported d of a small child who ho has put a mercury battery into his mouth and has been hospitalized for serious gripes and stomach inflammation. Please always keep a battery from the reach of small children
Flash synchronization
| The Honeywell Pentax has two sets of terminals --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 synchronization. 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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| Self-timer
Depending upon how far down you turn the self-timer cocking lever 1, it will release the shutter in 5-13 seconds. When operating the self-timer, always depress the self-timer release button 2 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 90° or the release button will not operate.4www.butkus.org |
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Important notes
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1 A spare mercury battery for the light meter is in the small pocket located in the inside upper portion of the camera case.
2 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. If it 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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3 When removing the Super-Ta kumar 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.
4.When the index of the shutter speeds turns to red, it indicates that the shutter and film speed settings are off the meters measurability range. Change the shutter speed setting to a faster or slower setting. Refer to page 15.4www.butkus.org
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5 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 "A" (automatic) 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 "A" position.
6 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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7 Do not use the new 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.
8 The length of the tripods screw should not exceed the normal length of 3/16" 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. NO!
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INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES
The Honeywell Pentax offers many interchangeable
lenses in a wide variety 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 21. With focal length longer
than 55mm, the subject image is seen through the
viewfinder larger than its life size.
Regardless of the lens selected for your Honeywell Pentax, there is never need for an accessory viewfinder, ordinarily required for rangefinder type cameras. When interchanging lenses, hold the lens by the distance scale ring. When attaching a lens, filter, or lens hood, do not screw it too tightly, as you may find it difficult to remove.4www.butkus.org
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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 convenience, the Super-Takumar lenses shown on page 22 have a fixed focus mark. Just align with the index 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. |
| Resolving Power of Takumar
Lenses Resolving power of all Takumar lenses is factory-tested by skilled optical engineers. There are three types of tests: microscopic aerial test, projection test and photographed film test. Resolving power of a lens shown by LPM (lines per mm) varies depending upon the method of resolution test. Takumar lenses have been tested for resolving power to conform to Asahi Optical Company standards which are higher than those set by JIS (Japan Industrial Standards). All Takumar lenses bear the seal of the Japan Camera Inspection Institute which insures the highest standards of performance When testing your lens performance . . .Use a slow-speed fine grain film. Generally, high speed films are grainy and are not suitable for resolution test. Support your camera on a good tripod. Use a shutter release cable to prevent camera movement. The definition of the picture on the negative film may decrease if exposure and developing time are not proper. Time your exposure and development correctly.4www.butkus.org If you do your own developing and enlarging, see that your enlarger uses a fine quality enlarger lens. If it is not of a fine quality, your pictures can never be sharp no matter what superb lenses are mounted on your camera. Usually, the diaphragm of the enlarger should be closed down to f/8 or f/11.
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COMPLETE SYSTEM OF SUPERB TAKUMAR LENSES
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By inserting any or all of the extension tubes between the camera body and the Takumar lens, subjects as close as 3 35/64 inches from the front of 55mm lens may be photographed. By adding more extension tubes, close-ups as close as the focal length of the lens may be easily and simply photographed. The extension tube set consists of 3 rings: #1, #2 and #3; 9.5mm, 19.0mm and 28.5mm respectively. These rings may be used in combination as desired. Ring #1 is suited for moderate close-up work as in copying documents. When all extension tubes are used simultaneously with the 55mm lens, the subject may be enlarged on the film to a magnification of 1.04 of the life size. Such extreme close-up photography is a special advantage of the single lens reflex camera because there is no parallax problem and you do not need an accessory viewfinder as is ordinarily required for rangefinder type cameras.
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BELLOWS UNIT 11
| Double-track, De Luxe model bellows unit for extreme magnification. Mounted between your camera body and standard lens, you can obtain the maximum magnification of more than 3 times the life size. -> |
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SLIDE COPIER
| Use this with the Bellows II for duplicating your color slides. |
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HONEYWELL REPRONAR
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An extremely versatile accessory for the Honeywell Pentax owner who specializes in color transparencies, the Repronar incorporates a specially modified Honeywell Pentax camera with a precision 50mm f/4 Takumar lens and a Strobonar electronic flash light source. It enables the user to duplicate original transparencies, correct for exposure errors and color balance, crop and enlarge portions of original transparencies, create special effects, and perform many other processes in color or black and white. Focusing and composition are quick and easy, and a built-in exposure scale takes the guesswork out of camera settings. Complete with filters, slide holders, lens cap and dust cover.4www.butkus.org |
HONEYWELL PENTAX COPIPOD
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This new portable copying stand fits all models of the Honeywell Pentax and can be used anywhere for copying documents, artwork, photographs, stamps, etc. The Copipod consists of a lens board complete with adapter rings for 46mm and 49mm sizes, and four calibrated telescoping legs. It can be set up in seconds, and when disassembled, fits neatly into a pouch-type case which occupies very little space. Lightweight, yet extremely rigid, the Copipod is a practical accessory which will fill a need for many Honeywell Pentax owners. |
FILTERS AND LENSHOODS
| Honeywell Pentax lenshoods are recommended for use whenever possible to guard against off-angle light which will cause flare in your pictures. (All Takumar lenses from 85mm up to 1000mm are supplied with a special lenshood.) Improve your picture quality by using the Honeywell Pentax filters that are precision-ground, polished and coated for your Honeywell Pentax. |
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MICROSCOPE
ADAPTER By inserting this adapter between the camera body and the micro scope tube, photomicrography can be easily and simply accomplished with the optics of the microscope. |
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REVERSE
ADAPTER
Screwed into the front thread of a Takumar lens which accepts 49mm~size filters and with the other end threaded into extension tubes or bellows mounted on an Honeywell Pentax, this adapter gives optimum performance in macrophotography of more than a life-size magnification. |
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LEICA MOUNT ADAPTER
ADAPTER "B" - For use of Takumar lenses on Leica mount camera bodies. Primarily for use with Leica lens mount enlargers. |
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LENS MOUNT CAP For use with all Takumar lenses. When your Takumar lens is not on the camera body, use this cap to avoid dust. BODY CAP Use this body mount cap when you do not have a lens on your camera body. |
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LENS LEATHER CASE for standard lenses When using an accessory lens on your camera body, put your standard lens in this leather case for protection.4www.butkus.org
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FILM MAGAZINE For use in loading bulk film. |
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90°
FINDER
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ACCESSORY CLIP
MAGNIFIER
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CABLE RELEASE
Use a cable release to prevent camera movement
CLOSE UP LENS
With this lens on a Super-Takumar lens, you can operate the diaphragm fully automatically, without manipulation for exposure increase. |
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WARRANTY POLICY All Honeywell Pentax camera equipment and accessories sold in the United States and Mexico are unconditionally guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase. Service will be rendered and defective parts will be replaced 'without cost to you within that period, provided the equipment has not been abused, altered, or operated contrary to instructions. Because the tolerances, quality, and design compatibility of lenses other than Pentax-Takumar lenses are beyond our control, damage caused by use of such lenses will not be covered by this warranty policy. Honeywell shall not be liable for any repair or alterations except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential damages of any kind, whether caused by defective material or workmanship or otherwise; and it is expressly agreed that Honeywell's liability under all guarantees or warranties, whether expressed or implied, is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided. In order to validate your warranty, the warranty card must be filled in COMPLETELY and mailed to the factory within ten days of purchase. PROCEDURE DURING 12-MONTH WARRANTY PERIOD Any equipment which proves defective during the 12-month warranty period should be returned to your Honeywell Pentax dealer. The dealer will forward the equipment to the Honeywell factory or nearest Honeywell repair station. If the equipment is covered by warranty, repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge, and the equipment returned prepaid to your dealer. If the equipment is not covered by warranty, Honeywell's regular charges will apply. All models, prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. |
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Mercury Battery The mercury battery should be kept dry. Don't touch it with your finger unnecessarily. Before inserting it into 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 explode. 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 information about your Honeywell Pentax, address your questions to: Customer Service at the address below:Honeywell Inc., Photographic Products Division 4800 East Dry Creek Road, Denver, Colorado 80217 |
