Pentax Spotmatic SP + SMC Takumar 1,8/55mm | Analogue camera

PENTAX Spotmatic SP + SMC Takumar 55mm F1.8, tested and working.

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The Asahi Pentax Spotmatic of 1964 is one of the pivotal cameras in SLR history: among the first to put a through-the-lens exposure meter into a mass-produced body, it made accurate metering effortless and sold in the millions worldwide. Its M42 screw mount became a universal standard, and the Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 55mm f/1.8 fitted here is a legend in its own right — SMC coating set the industry benchmark for flare control, and this lens's smooth focus and gentle rendering keep it a favourite for adaptation to digital cameras today. A beautifully made piece of 1960s engineering that still shoots wonderfully.

Important — please read carefully:
The top shutter speed runs slow and the meter reads about 1 stop dark. Please review the photos and consider this before bidding.

Condition: Used — Good
Pre-owned, heavy signs of use, or minor optical flaws

Serial Number
Please check the photo.

Appearance
Scuffs and scratches from normal use. Please check the photos for details.

Optical Condition
Finder: Usable.
Lens: Clear — no haze, fungus or scratches.

Functional
Power, light meter and shutter work. The meter reads about 1 stop dark (-1.3 EV at EV12, -1.0 EV at EV15).
Shutter measured: 1 s = 1.1 s, 1/60 = 1/47, 1/1000 = 1/625 — the top speed runs about 2/3 stop slow. See Known Issues.

Measured Performance
We check these cameras on a shutter tester rather than by ear, and we publish what we measured:
- 1 s — measured 1/1.1 s (approx. 0.1 stop fast)
- 1/60 — measured 1/47 s (approx. 0.4 stop slow)
- 1/1000 — measured 1/625 s (approx. 0.7 stop slow)
- Light meter accuracy — EV12: 1.3 UNDER / EV15: 1.0 UNDER
Negative film has enough latitude to absorb deviations of this size, but the figures are here so you can judge for yourself.

Known Issues
1. The 1/1000 speed runs about 2/3 stop slow (measured about 1/625) and 1/60 slightly slow (about 1/47). The meter reads about 1 stop dark. Compensate accordingly.

Bundled Items
Camera body, SMC Takumar 55mm f/1.8 and lens cap, as pictured.

Important Notes for Used Items
As this is a used item, subtle imperfections may exist that are not individually described.

Shipping
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