PENTAX SV + Super-Takumar 55mm F1.8 – serviced, shutter speeds measured on a tester. • Shutter speeds measured on a shutter tester – results below. • Serviced before listing: lens cleaned internally, viewfinder cleaned internally, light seals (foam) replaced. • Condition: Excellent – no known issues. About this camera The Asahi Pentax SV of 1962 is the last and most refined of the pre-Spotmatic Pentax SLRs, adding a self-timer and an automatic-reset frame counter to the S3's fully coupled auto-diaphragm design. Its single-stroke lever wind, instant-return mirror and bright pentaprism made Asahi's cameras the model that much of the industry followed, and the M42 screw mount opened the door to a vast range of lenses. The Super-Takumar 55mm f/1.8 fitted here is a classic of its era — smooth-focusing, sharp and gently rendering, and still much loved for adaptation to digital bodies. Together they make a compact, all-mechanical outfit from the golden age of Japanese camera making. Measured Performance - 1 s — measured 1/1.3 s (approx. 0.4 stop fast) - 1/60 — measured 1/53 s (approx. 0.2 stop slow) - 1/1000 — measured 1/722 s (approx. 0.5 stop slow) The shutter fires at all speeds (this model has no built-in meter). Shutter mechanism cleaned and lubricated. Servicing - Lens cleaned internally - Viewfinder cleaned internally - Light seals (foam) replaced Condition Appearance: scuffs and scratches from normal use. Please check the photos for details. Lens: clear (cleaned inside) Viewfinder: clean (cleaned inside) Included: only what is shown in the photos. As a used item, minor imperfections may exist that are not individually described. Shipping: FedEx or Japan Post (ePacket) to your registered address, within 3 business days of payment. Taxes: EU (up to EUR 150) and UK (up to GBP 135) are collected at checkout – nothing to pay on delivery, except a possible small customs fee (around EUR 3) in some countries. Other orders may owe import tax on delivery. We never under-declare values or mark items as gifts. Returns follow Catawiki's Seller Terms. Questions are welcome before bidding.