Pentax SL + Super-Takumar 1,8/55mm - CLA´d | Analogue camera
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The Pentax SL with Super-Takumar 55mm f/1.8 lens has been serviced and tested, works at all shutter speeds, and squeaks at 1/15 s.
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PENTAX SL + Super-Takumar 55mm F1.8 – serviced, shutter speeds measured on a tester.
• Shutter speeds measured on a shutter tester – results below.
• Serviced before listing: light seals (foam) replaced, viewfinder cleaned internally.
• Condition: Good – 1 issue, fully disclosed under Known Issues.
About this camera
The Asahi Pentax SL (1968) is the meterless version of the celebrated Spotmatic — mechanically identical but without the TTL metering circuitry, making it lighter, simpler and entirely battery-free. Beautifully built with the same smooth operation as the Spotmatic, it uses the universal M42 screw mount. Offered here with the Super-Takumar 55mm f/1.8 standard lens.
Measured Performance
- 1 s — measured 1/0.8 s (approx. 0.3 stop slow)
- 1/60 — measured 1/47 s (approx. 0.4 stop slow)
- 1/1000 — measured 1/821 s (approx. 0.3 stop slow)
Shutter works at all speeds.
The pentaprism has been replaced; the viewfinder is clear.
Checked and working
- Shutter fires at all speeds
- Mirror returns properly after each exposure
- Lens aperture stops down correctly when the shutter is released
- Film advance, frame counter and rewind work
Servicing
- Light seals (foam) replaced
- Viewfinder cleaned internally
Condition
Appearance: nice overall condition, with scuffs and scratches from normal use. Please check the photos for details.
Lens: clear – no haze, fungus, scratches or separation
Viewfinder: clean and bright (cleaned internally). Even after cleaning, a few tiny specks of dust can work their way back in from slight vibration or blower use; they do not affect your photos.
Serial number: 3091123
Known Issues
1. The shutter makes a squeaking noise at 1/15 s (it fires correctly).
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 & duties: for EU orders up to EUR 150, VAT is collected at checkout and we pay the import duty and customs fees ourselves – nothing to pay on delivery. UK orders up to GBP 135: VAT is collected at checkout. 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.
Seller's Story
Welcome to TORCH Camera Works!
We are a vintage camera shop in Hokkaido, Japan, specializing in Japanese film cameras and manual focus lenses – Olympus PEN / OM, Nikon, Canon, Minolta, Pentax and more.
Every camera is inspected, cleaned and tested by our own staff before listing. We measure shutter speeds and light meter accuracy (EV) with a tester and state the results, and we describe all known flaws honestly in "Known Issues".
All items are packed carefully and shipped with tracking.
Won more than one lot? Send us a message and we will ship them together. Shipping is charged per lot at checkout; once your parcel is packed and measured, we refund the difference in shipping cost.
Thank you for visiting, and happy shooting!
PENTAX SL + Super-Takumar 55mm F1.8 – serviced, shutter speeds measured on a tester.
• Shutter speeds measured on a shutter tester – results below.
• Serviced before listing: light seals (foam) replaced, viewfinder cleaned internally.
• Condition: Good – 1 issue, fully disclosed under Known Issues.
About this camera
The Asahi Pentax SL (1968) is the meterless version of the celebrated Spotmatic — mechanically identical but without the TTL metering circuitry, making it lighter, simpler and entirely battery-free. Beautifully built with the same smooth operation as the Spotmatic, it uses the universal M42 screw mount. Offered here with the Super-Takumar 55mm f/1.8 standard lens.
Measured Performance
- 1 s — measured 1/0.8 s (approx. 0.3 stop slow)
- 1/60 — measured 1/47 s (approx. 0.4 stop slow)
- 1/1000 — measured 1/821 s (approx. 0.3 stop slow)
Shutter works at all speeds.
The pentaprism has been replaced; the viewfinder is clear.
Checked and working
- Shutter fires at all speeds
- Mirror returns properly after each exposure
- Lens aperture stops down correctly when the shutter is released
- Film advance, frame counter and rewind work
Servicing
- Light seals (foam) replaced
- Viewfinder cleaned internally
Condition
Appearance: nice overall condition, with scuffs and scratches from normal use. Please check the photos for details.
Lens: clear – no haze, fungus, scratches or separation
Viewfinder: clean and bright (cleaned internally). Even after cleaning, a few tiny specks of dust can work their way back in from slight vibration or blower use; they do not affect your photos.
Serial number: 3091123
Known Issues
1. The shutter makes a squeaking noise at 1/15 s (it fires correctly).
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 & duties: for EU orders up to EUR 150, VAT is collected at checkout and we pay the import duty and customs fees ourselves – nothing to pay on delivery. UK orders up to GBP 135: VAT is collected at checkout. 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.
Seller's Story
Welcome to TORCH Camera Works!
We are a vintage camera shop in Hokkaido, Japan, specializing in Japanese film cameras and manual focus lenses – Olympus PEN / OM, Nikon, Canon, Minolta, Pentax and more.
Every camera is inspected, cleaned and tested by our own staff before listing. We measure shutter speeds and light meter accuracy (EV) with a tester and state the results, and we describe all known flaws honestly in "Known Issues".
All items are packed carefully and shipped with tracking.
Won more than one lot? Send us a message and we will ship them together. Shipping is charged per lot at checkout; once your parcel is packed and measured, we refund the difference in shipping cost.
Thank you for visiting, and happy shooting!
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Pentax
Model/type nr
SL + Super-Takumar 1,8/55mm - CLA´d |
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Designer/artist/maker
Asahi Optical
Serial number
3091123
Estimated period
1960-1970
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