{"product_id":"pentax-asahi-spotmatic-spf-35mm-slr-camera-55mm-f1-8-takumar-lens","title":"Pentax Asahi Spotmatic F SPF 35mm SLR Camera 55mm f1.8 Takumar Lens","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePentax Asahi Spotmatic F SPF 35mm SLR Camera 55mm f1.8 Takumar Lens\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn offer today we have a lovely working example of this well rated Pentax Asahi Spotmatic F SPF 35mm SLR Camera 55mm f1.8 Takumar Lens. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral variants of the 'Spotmatic' were available from 1964 to 1976. This is the 1973 Spotmatic F chrome and black version. The SPF \u003cspan\u003ewas the first match-needle Spotmatic to offer open-aperture light metering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only are these great performers but superb legacy cameras. This example, camera and lens, is in very good condition with no sign of fungus. It has a few surface scuffs\/ blemishes commensurate with age and use. Comes complete with manufacturer's 55mm f1.8 Takumar lens, a black ever ready case,  and a genuine Asahi Pentax 49mm lens cap. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Asahi Optical Co. 4782440\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e SLR body\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e: Pentax Asahi Spotmatic SP F (Honeywell in North America)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eYear of launch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e: 1973\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens System\u003c\/strong\u003e \n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM42 screw fit Super-Multi- Coated (SMC) Takumar Lens\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ef1.8 55mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilms\u003c\/strong\u003e: 35mm, ASA range 20-3200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViewfinder\u003c\/strong\u003e: pentaprism eye-level viewfinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens Mount\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pentax\/Praktica screwmount (M42)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShutter\u003c\/strong\u003e: Focal plane shutter, speeds 1 - 1\/1000 second, flash sync 1\/60 second\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetering\u003c\/strong\u003e: CdS TTL average metering EV 1.7 ~ 20 (ISO 100) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlash synchronisation: \u003c\/strong\u003eX only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCompatibility: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePentax M42\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpotmatic \u003c\/em\u003eis derived from Pentax's intended use of spot metering but, just prior to launch, the design was changed to average metering and it was too late to change the accompanying marketing material!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following link for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/vintage-cameras-photographic-and-imaging-equipment-accessories\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003evintage cameras \/ equipment.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Asahi Pentax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55161121276279,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/files\/DSC02207.jpg?v=1745842169","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/pentax-asahi-spotmatic-spf-35mm-slr-camera-55mm-f1-8-takumar-lens","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}