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HONEYUI'ELL   PENTAX   SL
 The Pentax SL camera is a special adaptation of the world famous
 Spotmatic.

when the Pentax spotmatic was introduced to the public at the 1960
 Photokina, the photographic world's  fair  in cologne, Germany,  it
 attracted immediate and keen attention.  Not available for purchase
 at the time,  it was a model of the advanced features and design that
would be incorporated into cameras of the future.
Four years of extensive research, exhaustive experiments and inten-
sive testing followed before  it became available to serious amateur
and professional photographers in late 1964.
The new Honeywell Pentax SL shares the same design and features
of the Spotmatic except the behind-the-lens exposure meter. The
SL camera has the same heavy-duty focal plane shutter, the same
brilliant viewing system with central micro prism and instant return
mirror  in the same durable, light weight body as the Spotmatic.
Since the sL has no meter, it is the ideal camera for the photogra-
pher who wants the professional features of the Spotmatic, but prefers
to use a separate exposure meter.
The traditional  classic design and simple elegance associated with
earlier models of the famous Pentax have been retained in the SL
despite the incorporation of many highly advanced features. Metic-
ulously constructed by master craftsmen, the pentax cameras remain
the standard of excellenceand precision in the world of 3bmm single-
lens-reflex cameras.

You will find the Honeywell Pentax SL an even more rugged "work-
horse" camera than the famous Pentax H3v.  Its 5bmm f./r.gor 50mm
f/1.4 Super-Takumar lens with completely automatic diaphragm will
satisfy the demands of even the most critical professional. Like the
Hla and H3v, the Honeywell Pentax SL has a 42mm threaded lens
mount that accepts any of the superb Takumar lenses from ultra-
wide-angle 17mm Takumar to the super-telephoto1000mmTakumar.




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         MAJOR WORKING PARTS OF HONEYWELL PENTAX SL

                l. Ratchet-type  Rapid Wind  Lever  advances    15. Film Rewind Crank
             film and cocks shutter                          16. Film Rewind Knob opens back automaticallv
          2. Exposure Counter automatically resets to -2       when pulled uP
         when back is opened                           17. D-ring Lug
          3, Cocked Indicator shows red when shutter is     18. Self-timer Cocking Lever (Release Button  is
          cocked                                          under the lever)
             {. Shutter Release Button threaded for use wtth     19. X Flash Terminal  for  electronic flash syn-
           cable release                                      chronization at l/@sec.
          5. Shutter Speed Dial  Setting  for  Bulb,  Elec-     20. FP Flash Terminal  for flash bulb svnchroni'
            tronic flash,  I  to l/l000sec.                         zatton
          0. Groove forcoupling SLclip-on exposure meter     21. Viewfinder Frame accepts clip-onmeterand
                                                            eyepiece accessories          7. Shutter Speed Index Mark
                                                              22. Film Rewind Shaft         E. Distance Scale in feet and meters
                                                                                  2it. Film Cassette Chamber           9. Focusing Ring / Distance Scale                                                              24. Focal Plane Shutter Curtains of special rub'        10. Diaphraem and Distance Index Mark                                                                berized silk
        11. Depth-of-Field Scale                                                              25. Film  Rail  for  flat  film  travel
        12. Diaphragm Ring with intermediate click stops                                                              26. Film Sprockets              for selecting aperture settings
                                                              22. Takeup Spool         13. Preview  Lever  manually  closes diaphragm
              for checking exact depth of  field                28. Film Pressure Plate
              l{.  Film Type Reminder Dial with ASA  rating     29. Film Rewind Release Button
          window                                           30. Tripod  Mounting  Receptacle

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Specifications


TYPE
35mm single-lensreflex.
FILM AND PICTURESIZE
35mm film (20 or 36 exposures).
24mm x 36mm.

STANDARDLENSES
Super-Takumar 55mm t/1.8 or 50mm
f/1.4 with  fully automatic diaphragm.
Filters and lenshoodsize:49mm. Equip-
ped with diaphragm preview lever which
affords visual check of depth of field.                ffi+f,il             ;*_*
Distance scale: 18' (45cm) to infinity.

SHUTTER
Focal plane shutter, with single non-
rotating dial. Speeds:B, 1 -l/  1000sec.
 Built-in self-timer releasesshutter in 5-
13 seconds. Shutter curtains of special
rubberized silk.

FOCUSlNG
 Turn  the distance scale ring  until  the
 subject image on the ground glass comes
 into focus.

REFLEXMIRROR
 Instant .return type with special shock
 absorbersfor minimum vibration.

FILM ADVANCE
 Ratchet-type rapid wind lever (for film
 advanceand shutter cocking). 10" pre-
 advancing and 160" advancing angle.

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..COCKED''         INDICATOR
 A red disk appears in a small window
 alongside the  shutter release button
 when the shutter is cocked, and blacks
 out when  it  is released.
 FILM EXPOSURECOUNTER
 Automatic re-set type.

LENS MOUNT
 42mm threaded lens mount.

FLASH SYNCHRONIZATION
 Equipped with FP and X flash termi-
 nals.   Electronic synchronization at
 L/00 sec.
FILM REWIND
Rapid rewind crank  for speedy film
take-up. Film rewind releasebutton on
bottom of camera body rotates while
 film  is being rewound.

ASA FILM SPEED REMINDER RING
Turns to set ASA film speedin window.
Red numbers are for colour films; white
numbers are for black-and-whitefilms.
DIMENSION
Width 5.6' (143mm)x height 3.6/(92mm)
x thickness 3.4o(88mm).
WEIGHT
1 lb. l0 oz. (798 grams) with standard
lens. Body alone: 1 lb. 3 oz. (bg8grams.)
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Short operatingcourse





LOAD FILM
Open  the camera  back and  insert  a
standard 20- or 36-exposure 35mm  film
cassette into  the  film  chamber.




SET FILM SPEEDREMINDER
Turn  ring to set the ASA number of
the film you're using in the ASA FILM
window. You can use the red numbers
 for colour films and the white numbers
 for black-and-whitefilms.



SET SHUTTERSPEED
 Turn the shutter speed dial and set the
 speed you wish to use to the index.
 When outdoors, set the speed at 1/I25
 sec.or faster, dependingupon the light-
 ing. When indoors, set  it at I/30, or
 in its neighbourhood. Change the shut-
 ter speed later when necessary.


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COMPOSEAND FOCUS
 While viewing through the viewfinder,
 turn the distance scale ring with your
 thumb and index finger until you get
 the sharpest image of your subject at
 the microprism centre of the finder.




ROTATEDIAPHRAGMRING
 Determine the exposure and set the
 f/stop you want by turning the dia-
 phragm ring.




RELEASESHUTTER
Hold your camera firmly and trip the
shutter. When the shutter is released,
the diaphragm  will  reopen to  its  full
aperture and the overall image will look
bright again. Cock the rapid wind lever
for the next picture.
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How to hold your camera





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     In  horizontal   position  A.
    Hold the camera firmly  with
    your left hand, and draw your
    arnr close to your body.
                                              In vertical  position  B. Hold
                                      your camera  tightly  to your
                                     forehead with your  left hand,
                                   and draw your right arm close
                                              to your body.
                                                                                    your  camera   tightly   to  your
                                                                                 forehead  with  your   left  hand,
                                                                                              raise your   right  arm  and draw
                                                                                       your   left  arm   to  your  body.



   As a general rule, your camera should   which are not sharp are due to move-
   be held more firmly by the left hand   ment of the camera. When you focus
   which does not release the shutter.    with  the camera  held  horizontally
     If you  hold  your  camera  with  the   (Position A),  hold the lens barrel as
    right hand - the hand which releases   illustrated   in  photograph.   Put  the
   the  shutter  -   it may  cause camera   camera on your left hand thumb and
   movement.   Very   often,   pictures     Iittle finger.  Turn  the distance scale
                                                ring  with  your  thumb  and  index
                                                 finger.  When  holding  the  camera
                                                  vertically,  some people release the
                                            shutter with the thumb (Position B),
                                            while  others release it with  the  in-
                                       dex finger (Position  C).  Position C
                                                          is more  desirable  for  fast  focusing
                                      and shooting.  With  the Honeywell
                                         Pentax,  whether  held  vertically  or
                                                  horizontally,   you  see your  subject
                                      image through  the taking  lens, ena-
                                                bling you to compose, focus and shoot
                                             with a minimum  of time and effort.

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Film loading

 Avoid direct sunlight when loading your
  film.
  I Open the back by pulling  out the re-
   wind knob until back cover snaps open.
 2 Place the  film  cassette into the cas-
   sette chamber, and push back the re_
   wind knob.  Draw out the film leader
   and crease across one or two  perfora_
   tions back from the end of the leader.
   Insert  the creased portion  into  slot
   of the take-up spool.
3 Advance the film by alternately turn_
   ing the rapid wind lever and releasing
  the shutter until both sprockets have
   I)roperly         the film perforations.          "ngaged  Close the back by pressing  it  firmly.
 4lt  the film  is properly loaded, the re-
  wind knob will turn counter-clockwise
  when you advance the  film  by turn_
  ing the rapid wind  lever.

SettingASA film type reminder



                                    The ASA  film  speed rating  of
                                                         all 35mm  film  is listed  in  the
                                         data sheet packaged with  each
                                                        roll of film.  Turn  the film  type
                                       reminder  ring  until  the ASA
                                    number of your  film appears in
                                           the window between the words
                               ASA  and F ILM.  Use the red
                                    numbers   for  colour  and  the
                                         white  numbers  for  black-and-
                                          white  films.

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Film wind and rewind





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       Before  turning  the raPid wind         from cassette to take-up spool.  1        lever, slowly  turn  the  film  re-          Trip the shutter. Cock the rapid
       wind  knob  clockwise  until  a        wind lever for the first picture;
         slight  resistance  is  felt.  This          the exposure counter automati-
       prevents  loosening or warPing           cally turns to  " 1", indicating
         of the  film.                              that the first picture is ready
                                                    to be taken.
      The  first  portions  of  the  film  2       cannot be used for Picture  tak-      ?'   After the final picture on the
        ing as they have alreadY been            roll  (20 or 36           has
       exposed to light.  Generally, two        been taken, the rapid"*po.,,tres)wind lever
        blank exposures should be made           will not turn all the way as you
        before taking your  first Picture.         stroke it.  This indicates that
      Cock the rapid wind lever until         the final picture has been taken
              it stops. Watch  to see that the        on your film, and that the film
         film rewind knob automaticallY        must be rewound. DON'T open
        turns  counter-clockwise,  indi-         the back of the camera, or all
        cating  that  the  film  is moving        exposed frames will be ruined.

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Unfold  the  film  rewind  crank.           Stop rewinding when you feel4
                                               this happen. AVOID DIRECT
5   Depress the film rewind release       SUNLIGHT WHEN UNLOAD.
   button.  Turn  the rewind crank                                 ING YOUR FILM.  (The  re-    to rewind the film  into the film
                                      wind releasebutton will return   cassette. The film rewind crank
   permits rewinding  at a smooth,           to normal position as you load
   even rate.  (Under some atmos-         your next  film and turn the
   pheric conditions, erratic or too          rapid wind lever.)
   rapid rewinding  will cause static
    electricity            marks                                    film.                   on the                                                       )                                            Pull out the film rewind knob                     6   You will feel                 the tension                         on                                the                                           (the back will open automati-
   rewind crank lessen as the lead-                                               cally), and remove the  film   er end of the  film  slips off the
                                          cassette.   take-up spool.


Microprism

                                    Honeywell  Pentax  cameras have a
                                     Fresnel lens with a microprism  cen-
                                               ter underneath the ground glass. As
                                   you look through the finder, you will
                                   see that the Fresnel lens consists of
                               many concentric rings which provide
                                        the brightest  possible image on the
                                   ground  glass.
                                   The  microprism  is the center por-
                                             tion  of this diaphragm.  When  your
                                        subject  is in focus, the image in the
                                     microprism   will  be sharp and  per-
                                             fectly  clear.    If your  subject  is not
                                                in focus, the microprism   will  break
                                       the image up into many small dots,
                               much like an engraver's screen. You
                                   can focus your  subject on any por-
                                             tion  of the ground  glass.

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*  Automaticdiaphragm





         OUT OF FOCUS                     IN FOCUS


     When the preview lever is in au-       diaphragm  to  the  aperture  se-
       tomatic position (AUTO marked        lected and shows you  exactly
      on the lens completely visible),      how  much  depth-of -field   will
       the  fully  automatic  diaphragm       appear  in  your   picture.  The
         is at  its  largest aperture at  all       preview  lever may  be moved
       times, except for the instant of       back  to AUTO   position  before
      exposure, no matter what  aper-        or after making  your exposure,
       ture is set on the diaphragm ring.         or, if you are making pictures in
     When  you release the  shutter,        bright  sunlight,   it may be  left
       the  diaphragm   automatically          in manual  position, which  per-
       stops down to the predetermined        mits a constant check of depth-
      aperture and the shutter curtains         of -f ield.
        start traveling  instantly.  When
       the exposure is completed, the
      diaphragm reopens to maximum            ,r When the exposure meter switch
      aperture  completely  automati-           is turned to the "on"  position, the
       cally and you are ready to com-        lens diaphragln  changes from  the
      pose, focus, and shoot your next        automatic to manual position euen
       pictures.   If you wish to visually        though the preuiew leuer is in the
      check exact depth-of-field before            " AUTO"     ( automatic) position.
      making  the exposure, move the      When  the shutter  is released, the
      preview lever to Manual position        lens diaphragm  will automatical-
     (MAN  marked on the lens com-          ly return to its automatic position
       pletely visible). This stops the              if the leuer is set ort  " AUTO".

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Shutter
 Turn  the shutter speed dial clock-  speed may be set either before or
 wlse  or  counter-clockwise to  the   after cocking the rapid wind lever.
 shutter speed desired. The shutter  As you cock the shutter by turning
                                       the rapid wind  lever, the ,,cockedi
                                        indicator turns to red showing that
                                      the shutter is cocked
                                 The indicator window blacks out
                                  as you trip the shutter button. For
                                 use of the X setting on the shutter
                                speed dial, refer to page 15.
                                     With the shutter speeddial set on
                             B (bulb), the shutter will stay open
                                  as long as you depress the shutter
                                        button. As you release your finger
                                   from the shutter button, the shutter
                                       closes. When a long exposure is
                                    desired while using the B setting,
                                     attach a shutter releasecable with a
                                      locking device to the shutter button.
                                     This will permit a "Time"  exposure.

1 At slow speeds-  slower than | /30   2 To protect the shutter mechan-
   -  support your camera rigidly or      ism, trip the shutter release be-
  use a tripod to prevent movement      fore putting  the camera out of
  of your camera.                   use for any extended period.
Depth of field
 Depth  of  field  is the range  of
 acceptable sharpness  that  ex-
 tends  in  front  of and behind a
 point that the lens is focused on.
 The  depth of  field  varies with           of-field  limits  at  the  two  lens
 (1) focal length, (Z) subject dis-        aperture indicators on each side
 tance, and  (3) aperture  setting          of the red diamond marked on
 of the lens. The  depth-of-field        the lens.   If your  selected lens
 scale engraved on the lens barrel         aperture is f /8, read the distance
 lets you determine the near and        opposite the  figure  8.  In  this
 far  limits  of sharpness in your         case, the depth  of  field  or zone
 picture. Look  at the engraving          of sharp focus  is from  about 10
on the lens in the above photo-          to 25 feet.  For the depth of field
graph.  The  lens  is focused at          at  different  apertures  and  dis-
15 feet. You can read the depth-         tances, refer  to page 14.

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Flashsynchronization

The  Honeywell  Pentax has two  sets of termi-
nals - FP and X.  The table below shows which
f lash contact, which  shutter speed and which
flash bulb may be combined for maximum  lamp
efficiency. Unless these combinations are rigidly
followed, there  will  be a  failure  in  flash syn-                                 .il
                               rtx"chroni zation  Note the      setting  is exactly at
the 60 marked on the speed dial.  This  indicates
the highest  shutter speed at which  Honeywell
Strobonars or other  electronic  flash  units may
be used.


                    1    1    1    1    1    1    1    1   1    1                                                               1                  1000  500  250  125  60   30   1 5      I    4    2
                                        x
  FP     FPFPClossCloss(Boyonet(ScrewBosr                                      Bosel-

                                     M Closs& MF Closs  X
                                                           Electronic Flosh


                Self-timer

                           Depending upon how far down you turn
                               the self-timer cocking lever O,  it  will re-
                              lease the shutter in 5-13seconds. When
                               operating the self -timer, always depress
                                the self-timer release button @ to release
                                the shutter. Do not depress the shutter
                               button . . . it  will immediately release the
                                 shutter without delayed action. The self'
                                 timer cocking lever should be turned down
                                    at least 90o or the release button will not
                                operate.

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lntra-redphotography


    55mm                5Omm
            t /I.g                            t/1.4



                                                                           *R"        If you intend to take infra-red photographs, remember to use the small
     index marked on the depth-of-field  guide.  Some of the Takumar  lenses,
    however,  like the above picture  of Super-Takumar 50mm   f /I.4, do not
              *R"    have the      mark.  The  index  is iust a short orange line.
      First,  focus your  lens on your  subject.  Determine  the  lens to subject
     distance from  the distance scale.  Then  match  your  lens to subject dis-
                ??R"     tance to the     mark  by turning  the distance scale accordingly.  For
     instance,  if your  subject  is in focus at  infinity,  turn  the distance ring
    and move the  infinity  (-)  mark  to the "R"  index.
           rrR"    The      index  marking  on the Takumar  lenses is based on the  lens
     setting  at  infinity.

 How to make deliberatedoubleexposure





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    For deliberate double exposures, make the first exposure in the normal way.
   Then tighten the film by turning the rewind knob O, and keep hold of the
    rewind knob.  Depress the film rewind release button @ and eock the rapid
    wind lever.  This tensions the shutter without advancing the film.   Finally,
    release the shutter  to make the second exposure. Then make one blank
    exposure, beibre taking  the next picture, to avoid overlapping.

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INTERCHANGEABLELENSES
 The Honeywell Pentax offers many   Regardless of the lens selected for
 interchangeablelensesin a wide var-   your  Honeywell  Pentax,  there  is
 iety of focal lengths, all of which are   never need for an accessory view-
 highly respectedby both professional   finder, ordinarily required for range-
and amateur photographers for their    finder type cameras.
 fine resolution. The  photographic
coverage of  the  various Takumar   When interchanging lenses, hold the
lensesis illustrated on page 20. With    lens by the distance scalering. When
focal length longer than 55mm, the   attaching a lens, filter, or lenshood,
subject image  is seen through the   do not screw  it too tightly, ?S you
viewfinder larger than its life size.   may find  it  difficult  to remove.

FIXED FOGUSINGSETTING
Because of the considerable depth   focus mark.  Just  align  with  the
of  field  of wide-angle lenses, you   index the orange-coloured figures of
can use them as fixed focus lens if    the diaphagm and distance scales,
the diaphragm and distance scales  and the lens will be in fixed focus
are set properly.  For your conven-   from foreground to infinity.   You'll
ience, the Super-Takumar lenses{'   find  this extremely convenient for
shown on page 2L-22 have a fixed    fast shooting.

RESOLVINGPOWER OF TAKUMAR LENSES
Resolving power  of  all  Takumar   Use a slow-speed fine  grain  film.
lensesis factory-testedby skilled op-   Generally, high speedfilms are grainy
tical engineers. There are three types   and are not suitable for resolution
of tests: microscopic aerial test, pro-    test. Support your camera on a good
jection test and photographed film    tripod.  Use a shutter release cable
test. Resolving power of a lens shown    to prevent camera movement. The
by lpm (lines per mm) varies depend-   definition of the picture on the nega-
ing upon the method of resolution    tive  film may decrease if exposure
test. Takumar lenseshave been tested  and developing time are not proper.
for resolving power to conform to   Time  your  exposure and develop-
Asahi  Optical Company standards  ment correctly.
which are higher than those set by                                                                If you do your own developing andJIS (Japan Industrial Standards). All                                        enlarging, see that your enlarger usesTakumar lenses bear the seal of the                                   a fine quality enlarger lens.   If  it isJapan Camera Inspection Institute                                       not of a fine quality, your pictureswhich insures the highest standards
                                  can never be sharp no matter whatof performance.
                                   superb lenses are mounted on your
                                  camera.  Usually, the diaphragm of
When  testing  your  lens perform-   the enlarger should be closed down
a n c g . . .                                  to f/8 or t/LL.

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Super-TakumarFish-Eye17mm t /4*
The  world's  most  ef ficient   f ish-eye lens with
maximum  brightness of   f 14. Covers an angle
of vision of about 180".  Enables you  to view
and focus through the viewfinder without keep-
ing the  reflex  mirror  flipped  up.

Lens element ....           l1 (including 3 filters)
Minimum aperture.                                               f 122
Minimum  distance ...           0.66 ft. (0.2 m)
Angle of view                  180" (diagonal)
Weight                        7.98 ozs. (288 gr.)


                                    *Super-Takumar 24mm t /3.5

The Super-Takumar 24mm   t 13.5 is an  ultra-
wide-angle lens that increases even further the
versatility of your Honeywell Pentax. Compact
in size and light in weight, it enables you to view
and focus at an 84" angle of vision. A wonder-
ful lens to create pictures with dramatic impact.

I-ens element .. ..                             9
Minimum aperture                                                f 116
Minimum  clistance               0.8 ft. (0.25m)
Angle of view                              84"
Weight                          8.7 ozs. (247 gr.)


Super-Takumar28mm t /3.5"

A new super-wide-angle lens of 7 elements, de-
signed and produced to meet the most exacting
of the professional requirements, this is the lens
you professionals and advanced amateurs need
to shoot more  artistic photographs.  Equipped
with fully automatic diaphragm; ideal for archi-
tecture, fast-action and  artistic photography-

L e n s e l e m e n t . . . .                                                  . . . . . 7
Minimum aperture                                ... t I 16
Minimum  distance ...                 . .. 1.3 ft. (40 cm )
Angle  of view                                        ... 75"
Weight                         ...7.6 ozs. (218 gr.)

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Super-Takumar35mm t /2"

        One of the fastest wide-angle lenses for 35mm
           single-lens reflex cameras.  Edge-to-edge sharp
           resolution  at  full  aperture;  unique  lens design
           without  distortion;  perfect  for  pictures of large
           groups, buildings, sports events, and other large
           spectacles.

           L e n s e l e m e n t . . . .                                       . o . . . . . . . . . 8
          Minimumaperture.                                  tll6
         Minimum  distance  ...            L.25 ft. (0.4 m)
          Angle of view                                       ...... 62"
          Weight                         8.53 ozs. (%2  gr.)
       +m(H
          Super-Takumar35mm t /3.5*

         A  medium  speed  lens  with  extremely  high
           resolving  power,  this  is an  excellent  general
          purpose  wide-angle  optic extremely  useful  for
           scenic, industrial,  and  architectural  photogra-
           phy.  Compact and  light  in weight.

         Lens element ... .                                    ..... 5
         Minimum  aperture                                   ... t/16
         Minimum  distance ...             ... 1.5 ft. (45 cm)
          Angle  of  view                                          ... 63"
          Weight                                     ... 5.4 ozs.(L52 gr.)


           Super-Takumar5omm  t /L.4
         Newest  high-speed 7-element  lens,  utilizing
             latest  optical  glass advances.  High  resolving
          power  combines  with  outstanding  brightness
              for easiest focusing.  An  ideal all-around  lens.
          Equipped with  fully automatic diaphragm.

         Lens element ....                             7
         Minimum   aperture                                              t ILG
         Minimum  distance ...            1.5 ft. (45 cm)
           Angle  of view                               46"
           Weight                           8.1 ozs. (230 gr.)              ffiH
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Super-Takumar l35mm   t /g.s
      Produces a brilliant image in  all corners of the
      prcture  ever\ with  the diaphragm  fully  open.
      Indispensable for  distant  subject matter  and
        for  portrait.   Ideal  for close-ups of animals  or
      plants even  at a distance.  Recommended as
      the  ideal  long  telephoto  lens  for  handhetd
     camera  operation.  Equipped  with  fully  auto_
      matic  diaphragm;  supplied  with  special lens-
      hood.
      L e n s e l e m e n t . . . .                                                  . . . . . 4
     Minimum  aperture                                  ... t l2Z
     Minimum   distance ...           S ft. (1.5 m)
     Angle  of  view                                         ... lgo
     Weight                            Iz.L ozs. (343 gr.)

       Super-Takumarl35mm  t /2.s
     A faster  t 12.5 lens has joined the superb Taku-
     mar 135mm lens family.  well balanced, its total
      length  is rather short so  it  is light  in weight.
     Most suitable for shooting night scenes, stage,
      indoors, sports and snap portraits.  An
       lent lens also for colour photography.    "*."1-
     Lens element ... .                              5
     Minimum   aperture                          tlzT
    M i n i m u m d i s t a n c e . . .            5 f t . ( 1 . 5 m )
     Angle  of view                             18"
     Weight                       15.5 ozs. (444gr.)

       Super-Takumar l5omm  t/4
     This new  fully  automatic l50mm Super-Taku-
     mar  with  a focal  length  three  times as long
     as the standard  lens has been designed and
     produced  to suit the purpose of photographing
     subjects  requiring  an  intermediate  angle be-
     tween the l35mm  and 200mm lenses. So com-
      pact, so  light-weight,   it  looks  like  a 135mm
      lens, yet  it is only 7mm  longer.  New-type,  all-
     purpose telephoto lens  . . . for  telephoto snaps,
     scenerles,  sports,  news  events,  stage  photo-
     graphs, nature  life, etc.
     L e n s e l e m e n t . . . .                                                  . . . . . s
    Minimum aperture                                 ... f lZz
    Minimum  distance ...             6 ft. (1.8 m)
     Angle of view                                          ... lO.S"
     Weight                       11.3 ozs. (324 gr.)

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Super-Takumar 2OOmm t /4

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A new member  to  the superb Takumar    Lens element ...                        5
telephoto  lens  family.  Equipped  with  a   Minimum  aperture...                 fl22
fully automatic diaphragm. Compact, light,   Minimum  distance,...        8.2 ft. (2.5 m)
and  elegantly  designed  for  fast  handle-    Angle  of  view                         12.5"
ability.                                     Weight                    19.3 ozs. (550 gr.)


 Tefe-Takumar 2OOmm t /5.6





 Small, compact and light-weight   . . . that's    diaphragm; supplied with special lenshood.
 the new Tele-Takumar  200mm   f 15.6 lens.
  It weighs only  slightly more than  Super-   Lens element ....                       5
                                     Minimum  aperture ...                               t 122 Takumar  135mm.   Still   it produces  pro-                                      Minimum  distance .           9 ft. (2.5 m)
 fessional quality  resolution  in hand-held                                              Angle  of view                           12"
 telephotography.   Equipped  with  pre-set    Weight                   13.1 ozs. (370 gr.)

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Super-Takumar3OOmmt /4





     Light enough  for hand-held  picture  tak-     with  special lenshood.
      i.g,  this lens is the most  ideal for specta-
     cular telephotographic  effects.  Even with
    the diaphragm  fully open, the aberrations    Lens element ....                       5
    are corrected  to the greatest  extent  pos-    Minimum  aperture                    f.122
     sible.  Gives  needle-sharp  resolution  to    Minimum   distance ...       18 ft. (5.5m)
    every  corner  of  the  picture.   Equipped     Angle  of view                            8"
    with  fully automatic  diaphragm;  supplied    Weight                  33.1 ozs. (946 gr.)


  Tele-Takumar3OOmmt /6.3





    More compact and much  lighter  than the      tile telephoto  lens.  Equipped with  pre-set
         f 14, this  lens  is extremely  suitable  for    diaphragm.
    hand-held outdoortelephotography.   Fea-
     tures smooth helicoidal focusing and built-    L e n s e l e m e n t . . . .                                 . . . . . . . .5
    on lenshood.  Also  represents an excep-   Minimum   aperture ...                    ... f 122
     tional value in long-focus lenses and is the    Minimum   distance ...       ... 18 ft. (5.5 m)
    choice of many professionals and advanced    Angle of view                                ...... 8o
    amateurs who require an extremely  versa-    Weight                   ?5.7 ozs. (729 gr.)

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