PENTAX Electro Spotmatic ES + SMC Takumar 55mm f/1.8, tested and working. Hello from Japan! We provide high-quality cameras and lenses to the world. The Asahi Pentax Electro Spotmatic of 1971 holds a genuine place in camera history: it was the first M42 screw-mount SLR with aperture-priority automatic exposure, and one of the first anywhere to use an electronically timed shutter for stepless speeds. Sold under the Electro Spotmatic name in Japan and as the Spotmatic ES elsewhere, it meters at full aperture with SMC Takumar lenses and will choose any speed from 1/1000 down to a full eight seconds on its own. It is markedly less common than the mechanical Spotmatics, and the SMC Takumar 55mm f/1.8 supplied with it is among the most admired standard lenses ever made, still widely adapted to digital cameras today. Important — please read carefully: The pentaprism has been replaced during servicing, and automatic exposure runs bright in strong light. Please review the photos and consider this before bidding. Condition: Used — Good Pre-owned, distinct signs of use or minor optical flaws Serial Number Please check the photo. Appearance Clean for its age with only light marks from use. Please check the photos. Optical Condition Finder: Clear and bright — the pentaprism has been replaced. Lens / Sensor: Cleaned internally — clear. Functional The camera operates properly — see the measured shutter figures below (1/48 at 1/60 and 1/1030 at 1/1000). Aperture-priority automatic exposure works: the electronically timed shutter selects speeds steplessly. A battery is required for automatic mode. Metering measured about +0.8 EV at EV12 and +2.3 EV at EV15, so exposure runs bright in high light levels. The pentaprism has been replaced with a clean one, the lens cleaned internally and the light seals replaced. Measured Performance We check these cameras on a shutter tester rather than by ear, and we publish what we measured: - 1/60 — measured 1/48 s (approx. 0.3 stop slow) - 1/1000 — measured 1/1030 s (on the mark) - Light meter accuracy — EV12: 0.8 OVER / EV15: 2.3 OVER Negative film has enough latitude to absorb deviations of this size, but the figures are here so you can judge for yourself. Servicing This camera was serviced by us before listing: - Lens cleaned internally - Light seals (foam) replaced - Pentaprism replaced Known Issues 1. The pentaprism has been replaced during our servicing, so that part is not the one the camera left the factory with. The viewfinder is clean and bright as a result. 2. Automatic exposure runs bright in strong light (about +2.3 EV at EV15). Set the film speed higher to compensate in bright conditions, or use the mechanical speeds. Bundled Items Only what you can see in the pictures will be included in the package. Important Notes for Used Items As this is a used item, subtle imperfections may exist that are not individually described. Shipping We ship via either FedEx or Japan Post (ePacket), whichever suits the destination and the parcel. With Japan Post your package is handed over to the local postal carrier in your country for final delivery. We only ship to registered addresses. We ship within 3 business days after payment. Customs and Taxes Parcels are shipped DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid): import VAT and any customs duties are collected by customs or the carrier on delivery, in accordance with the rules of the destination country. Where import taxes have already been collected at checkout — for example under the EU IOSS scheme for orders up to EUR 150 — there is nothing further to pay on delivery. Import charges vary from country to country, so please check the rules that apply where you live. We do not under-declare item values or mark items as "gifts." Returns and Buyer Protection Handled in accordance with Catawiki's Seller Terms. If you have any questions, please contact us before bidding. Thank you for visiting our listing. Japan has one of the world's largest used-camera markets. We appreciate your interest.