Pentax Asahi Spotmatic F SPF 35mm SLR Camera 55mm f1.8 Takumar Lens

On 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. 

Several variants of the 'Spotmatic' were available from 1964 to 1976. This is the 1973 Spotmatic F chrome and black version. The SPF was the first match-needle Spotmatic to offer open-aperture light metering.

Not 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. 

Specification:

• Manufacturer: Asahi Optical Co. 4782440
• Type SLR body
• Product Line: Pentax Asahi Spotmatic SP F (Honeywell in North America)
• Year of launch: 1973
• Lens System 
  • M42 screw fit Super-Multi- Coated (SMC) Takumar Lens
    
  • f1.8 55mm
• Films: 35mm, ASA range 20-3200
• Viewfinder: pentaprism eye-level viewfinder
• Lens Mount: Pentax/Praktica screwmount (M42)
• Shutter: Focal plane shutter, speeds 1 - 1/1000 second, flash sync 1/60 second
• Metering: CdS TTL average metering EV 1.7 ~ 20 (ISO 100) 
• Flash synchronisation: X only
• Compatibility: Pentax M42

Spotmatic is 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!

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