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Pentax Spotmatic User manual
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ASAHIPENTAX
SPOTMATIC II
Your Asahi Pentax Spotmatic II is the finest photographic instru-
ment on the market. The "Super-Multi-Coating" on the Takunrar lens,
developed by Pentax and available only on Spotmatic II Takumars,
reduces flare and boosts contrast to a degree far beyond rvhat was
previously possible in optical technology. It is a tougher coating than
is available on any competitive lenses and results in pictures rvith more
detail and richer colours than is possible with any other system at
any price.
The Spotmatic II itself is an outgrowth and refinement of the orig-
inal Spotmatic which introduced through-the-lens metering to the world
of photography. Its stopped-down metering system is the most accurate
method for perfect exposure determination. It also automatically gives
you a depth-of-field preview. It is an averaging system for the easiest
and most dependable exposures in typical picture-taking situations. This
metering system has been refined and improved each year in the Spot-
matic to a degree of accuracy unmatched in the industry.
The original Spotmatic was the most compact 35mm SLR made.
The Spotmatic II retains that same traditional compactness and classic
feel. It also is designed for use with the accessories from the Pentax
system, including all of the superb Takumar lens ranging frorri the
ultra-wide-angle 17mm Takumar up to the super-telephoto l000mm
Takumar. The Pentax system can grow with you as your interests
develop in any direction.
We are very proud of the Pentax Spotmatic II. We are sure you
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Specifications
Type
35mm single-lens reflex with built-in light
meter.
Film and Picture Size
35mm film (20or 36 exposures). 24mm x 36mm.
Standard Lenses
Super-Multi-CoatedTakumar 50mm f./L.4 or
55mm f 1I.8 with fully automatic diaphragm.
Filters and lenshood size: 49mm. Equipped
with diaphragm preview lever which affords
visual check of depth of field. Distance scale:
45cm (18'/) to infinity.
Shutter !
Focal plane shutter, with single non-rotating
dial. Speeds:B, 1-111000sec. Film speed
(ASA) setting dial and window on shutter
speed dial. Built-in self-timer releases shut-
ter in 5-13seconds. Shutter curtains of spe-
cial rubber ized silk .
Warning Signal
The index of shutter speedsturns to red when
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Finder
Pentaprism finder with micropl ^srrt Fresnel
lens for instant focusing; 0.88x magnification
with 50mm lens and approximately life-size
with 55mm lens.
Focusing
Turn the distance scale ring until the subject
image on the ground glass comes into focus.
Reflex Mirror
Instant return type with special shock absorb-
ers for minimum vibration.
Lens Mount
42mm threaded lens mount.
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Film Advance
Ratchet-type rapid wind lever (for film ad-
vance and shutter cocking). 10' pre-advanc- " ing and 160 advancing angle.
"Cocked" Indicator
A red disk appears in a small window along-
side the shutter release button when the shut-
ter is cocked, and blacks out when it is released.
Film ExposureGounter
Automatic re-set type.
Flash Synchronization
FP + X Lontacts for conventional flash cord
connection. Separate FP/X contact on hot shoe
for convenient flash cordless connection.
ExposureMeter
Built-in meter measuresthe brightnessof the
ground glass, and couples directly to shutter
and film speedsettings. Film speed(ASA) set-
ting ranges from 20 to 3200(LV1-18 for ASA-
100 film with standard lens.) Meter is powered
with a mercury battery.
Film Rewind
Rapid rewind crank:r'forspeedy film take-up. 'utton Film rewind releas on bottom of cam-
era body rotates v, ^i film is being rewound.
Loaded Film Indicator
Loaded film reminder dial underneathfilm re-
wind knob is marked EMP. (empty), Z0 and
36 (exposures) in green (for colour; tungsten
type), in white (black and white) and in orange FTo
FTF{ . F l (for colour; daylight type).
Dimension
Width 143mm (5.6') x height 93mm (3.66,) x r-doBo ,t) thickness 88mm (3.4,). F.)J4*,r{ Weight
853grams (1 lb. tI oz.) with 50mm f /I.4 lens.I,. Body alone: 622grams (1 lb. 4 oz.)
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Short operatingcourse
A mercury battery for the light meter is packed separately. Be sure to
insert it into the batterl' housing ivhen operating the camera. For bat-
tery insertion, refer to Page 17.
1.,SETFILM SPEED
Lift the outer ring of the shutter speeddial,
turn it around and set the same number as
the ASA number of the loaded film to the
small red index which appears alongsidethe
figure 1. Then cock the rapid wind lever.
2. SET SHUTTER SPEED
Turn the shutter speeddial and set the speed
you wish to use to the index. When outdoors,
set the speedat l/125 sec.or faster, depend-
ing upon the lighting. When indoors,set it at
L/30, or in its neighbourhood. Change the
shutter speed later, when necessary. (Refer
to 5 on the next page.)
3. COMPOSEAND FOCUS
While viewing through the viewfinder, turn
the distance scalering with your thumb and
index finger until you get the sharpest image
of your subject at the microprism centre of
the finder.
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4. TURN ON LIGHT METER SWITCH
Push up the srvitch button with vortr thurnb.
Through the viewfinder, you wili obsbrvethe
movement of the meter's needleon the right
side of the ground glass. Be sure to turn off
the meter's switch when not actually taking
readings.
5. ROTATE DIAPHRAGM RING
The needlemovesup and down with the turn
. of the d,iaphragmring. When the needlerests
at the centre, you will get correct exposure.
If the needle does not come to the centre no
matter how far you turn the diaphragm ring,
change the shutter speed. When the needleis
off centre and closeto the (t ) mark, you will
get over-exposure:change the shutter speed
to a faster setting. If the needleis closer to
the (-) mark, you will get under-exposure:
change the shutter speedto a slower setting.
6. RELEASE SHUTTER
Hold your camera,firmly and trip the shut-
ter. When the shutter is released,the meter
switch will automatically turn off, and the
needle will remain fixed off and underneath
the centre. The diaphragmwill reopento its
full aperture and the overali image will look
brighter. Cock the rapid wind leyer for the
next picture. (When taking a series of pic_
tures under the same iighting conditions, it
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Howto holdyourcamera
In horizontal position A. Hold In vertical position B. Hold In vertical position C. Hold
the camera firmly with your your camera tightly to your fore- your camera tightly to your fore-
left hand, and draw your arm head with your left hand, and head with your left hand, raise
close to your body. draw your right arm close to your right arm and draw your
your body. left arm to your body.
which are not sharp are due to move-
ment of the camera. When you focus
with the camera held horizontally
(Position A), hold the lens barrel as
illustrated. Cradle the camera with
your left hand thumb and little fin-
ger. Turn the diitance 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
releaseit with the index finger (Posi-
tion C). Position C is more desirable
As a generalrule, your camerashould for fast focusing and shooting. With
be held more firmly by the left hand the Asahi Pentax, whether held ver-
which does not release the shutter. tically or horizontally, you see your
If you hold your camera with the subject image through the taking
right hand -- the hand which releases lens, enabling you to compose, focus
the shutter - it may cause camera and shoot with a minimum of time
movement. Very often, pictures and effort.
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Film loading
Avoid direct sunlight when loading your
film.
l. Open the back by pulling out the
rewind knob until back cover snaps
open.
2. Place the film cassette into the cas-
sette chamber, and push back the re- /,x. wind knob. Draw out the film leader
and insert it into slot of the take-uo
spool.
3. Advance the film by alternately turn-
ing the rapid wind lever and releas-
ing the shutter until both sprockets
have properly engaged the film per-
n forations. Close the back by pressing it firmly.
4. If the film is properly loaded, the re-
wind knob will turn counter-clock-
wise when you advance the film by
turning the rapid wind lever.
Film type reminder dial Setting ASA film speed
The ASA film
speedrating of all
35mm films is
Use the film given in the data
type dial to sheet packed with D show what each roll of film.
cf type of film The higher the
l 0 { is in your ASA number, the
camera. more sensitivethe
When you film. Lift the out-
have pulled out the rewind knob to er ring of the shutter speeddial and
open the back when loading the rotate it until the ASA number of
film, turn the dial selector so that your film is opposite the red index
the type of film appearsin the win- mark.
dow. To check whether the camera Be sure to set your film speed on
is loaded,turn the film rewind knob the shutter speed dial because the
clockwise. If it turns freely. the dial is connected to the exposure
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Film wind and rewind
Cock the rapid wind lever for
the first picture; the exposure
counter automatically turns to '1', indicating that the first pic-
ture is ready to be taken.
2 After the final picture on the
roll (20 or 36 exposures)has been
taken, the rapid wind lever will
not turn all the way as you stroke
it. This indicatesthat the final
picture has been taken on your
film, and that the film must be
rewound. DON'T open the back
of the camera, or all exposed
frames will be ruined.
3 Unfold the film rewind crank.
Depress the film rewind release
button. Turn the rewind crank
to rewind the film into the film
cassette. The film rewind crank
permits rewinding at a smooth,
even rate. (Under some atmos-
pheric conditions, erratic or too
rapid rewinding will cause static
electricity marks,on the film.)
You will feel the tension on the
rewind crank lessenas the leader
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up spool.
1 The first portions of the film can- Stop rewinding when you feel
not be used for picture taking as this happen. AVOID DIREC'f
they have already been exposed SUNLIGHT WHEN UNLOAD.
to light. Generally, two blank ex- ING YOUR FILM. (The rewind
posures should be made before release button will return to
taking your first picture. Cock normal position as you load your
the rapid wind lever until it stops. next film and turn the rapid
Watch to seethat the film rewind wind lever.)
knob automatically turns coun- Pull out the film rewind knob
ter-clockwise, indicating that the (the back will open automati-
film is moving from cassetteto cally), and remove the film cas-
take-up spool. Trip the shutter. sette.
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Brightfield focusing
1 You can start viewing and focusing
before and after cocking' the rapiA
wind lever. When the preview lever "AUTO" is in (automatic) position,
"OFF", and the meter is at the dia-
exceptforthe *ffift':i:g;ffl
2 Turn the distance scale ring until
your subject image is clearly in focus.
It is not always necessary for you to
view and focus with the diaphragm
fully open. In bright sunlight, you
can easily focus with diaphragm
closed to f/5.6 or f/8 and still ob-
serve the depth of field. It is easi-
€r, however, to focus with the dia-
phragm fully open as your subject
image is much brighter.
"MAN" When the letters appears
besidethe lever, the lens is in manual "AUTO" position; when appears, it
is in automatic position.
Microprism
Asahi Pentax camerashave a Fresnel
lens with a microprism centre under-
neath 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 centre por-
tion of this diagram. 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 engraver's screen. You
can focus your subject on any por-
tion of the ground glass.
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Shutter
Turn the shutter speed dial clock- speed may be set either before or
wise or counter-clockwise to the after cocking the rapid wind lever.
shutter speed desired. The shutter As you cock the shutter by turning "cocked" the rapid wind lever, the
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 18.
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. "Time" This will permit a exposure.
1 At slow speeds-slower than I/J0 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-fieldguide
the range on the distance scale ring
covered within the figure 8 on the
depth-of-field guide indicates the
If you want to know how great the area in focus at the lens opening.
depth of field is at a certain aper- You will note from the depth-of-field
ture, look at the depth-of-field guide. guide in the photograph that the
In the above photograph, the distance range from approximately 10 to 25
scale is set at 5 meters . . . the lens is feet is in focus. Note that as the lens
focused on a subject 5 meters away. apertures chang€, the effective depth
The calibrations on each side of the of field also changes. For the depth
distance index correspond to the of' fields at different apertures and
diaphragm setting and indicate the distances, refer to page 14-15.
range of in-focus distance for differ- f Depth of fi.etd is the range between the Ient lens apertures. For example, if I nearest and farthest distances uthich I
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Rangeof light measurement
The exposure meter of the Spotmatic measuresthe brightness of the ground
glass. Therefore, the meter should be turned on alter you have focused
your subject on the ground glass. The follorring table shows the range of
the meter's light measurement, and should not be interpreted as the cam-
era's total range of f/stop-shutter speed combinations. As you will note
from the table below, with an ASA100 film, -v-oumay use any shutter speed
from 1 sec. to 1/1000sec. in combination rvith any aperture that will bring
the meter needle to the midpoint in the viervfinder. The total range of
the aperture settings is, of course, determined by the minimum and max-
imum apertures of the lens being used. For example, u,ith the 50mm f./I.4
lens and ASA100 film, an aperture from f ll.4 (the maximum aperture of
this lens) to f /16 (the minimum aperture) may be used with any shutter
speedfrom 1 sec. to 1/1000sec. that wili bring the meter needle to midpoint.
1 I I I 1 I I 1 I I o 1 ASA 2 8 1 5 3 0 6 0 r25 250 500 I OO0
20
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32
. 4 0
. 5 0
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. 8 0
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. 320
400
500
640
800
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The areaA indicatesthe readingrangeof the meter. The area B indicatesthat althoughthe shutterspeedindexis
blackandthe meterneedlemoves,the meteris NoT operatingproperly.
When ihe rrcter needle is ceqtered with tlxe shutter sfeed dia! set at B usittg ASA 20-5O filttts, this
indicates that tirc eaact shutt€l sbeed requif,eCis 2 seconds Please erpose your Picture for 2 seconds
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Mercury battery
How to check it
1. Set the shutter speed dial to B
(bulb) position.
2. Turn the ASA dial to ASA 100.
"on" 3. Push the meter switch to
position.
Look at the meter's needle through
the viewfinder. lf the needle rapidly
drops, the meter battery has sufficient
capacity; if it does not, replace the
mercury battery.
How to replace it
Open the battery housing cover on the
bottom cover plate with a coin. Re-
move old battery and insert new bat-
tery with 11) side toward the top of
the camera. For replacement, use
Mallory PX-400 or RM-400-R or equiv-
alent.
GAUTION: The mercury battery is
like a phonograph record. It can be
damagedby skin acids. Handle by the
edges with a dry cloth only. Be sure
the battery is cleaned with the cloth
before insertion into the camera. The
battery is not rechargeable.
DANGER! A serious accident has been reported of a small child who has put a rnercurt
battery into his mouth and has been hos/italized for serious gripes and stomach inflamma-
tion. Please aluays heep a mercury battery from the reach of small children.
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Flashsynchronization
The Spotmatic II has FP and X terminals at the front of the camera body,
and a separate FP/X contact on the built-in hot shoe. The table below shows
which flash contact, which shutter speed and which flash bulb may be com-
bined for maximum lamp efficiency. Unless these combinations are rigidly "X" followed, there will be a failure in flash synchronization. Note the
setting is exactly at the 60 marked on the speed dial. This indicates the
highest shutter speed at which electronic flash units ma1" be used.
Use the hot shoe flash contact only when using the Super-Lite II or any
other electronic flash or flash gun that has a flash contact on the shoe
bracket. To select FP or X, just turn the FP/X switch rim so that eiether
one of the marks appears in the window.
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\_ SHUTTER 'l 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 \ SPEED FLASH \T 1000 500 250 125 60 30 1 5 8 4 2
TERMTNAL \- x
FP FPFPd;,B"y";'B".;tlCloss(ScrewBost
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Self-timer
Depending upon how far down you turn the
self-timer cocking lever O, it will releasethe
shutter in 5-13seconds. When operating the
self-timer, always depressthe self-timer re-
lease button @ to release the shutter. Do
not depressthe shutter button . " . it will im-
mediately releasethe shutter without delayed
action. The self-timer cocking lever should
be turned down at least 90" or the release
button will not operate.
lntra-redphotography
If you intend to take infra-red photographs, t(R" remember to use the small index mark-
ed on the depth-of-field guide. Some of the
Takumar lenses,however, like the above pic-
ture of Super-Takumar 50mm f/I.4, do not ((R" have the mark. The index is just 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 ((R" distance to the mark by turning the distance scale accordingly.
For instance, if your subject is in focus at infinity, turn the distance rtR" ring and move the infinity ("") mark to the index. ((R" The index marking on the Takumar lenses is based on the lens
setting at infinity.
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For deliberate double exposures,make the first exposurein the normal way
Then tighten the film by turning the rewind knob C, and keep hold of th(
rewind knob. Depressthe film rewind release button @ and cock the rapic
wind lever. This tensions the shutter without advancing the film. Finally
release the shutter to make trr'e second exposure. Then make one blank
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lmportant notes
Always keep the meter switched off when
not actually taking readings. Leaving the
meter switched on will rapidly exhaust the
battery. It is also necessary to keep the
meter switched off when mounting a Super-
Takumar or SMC Takumar lens on the
Spotmatic II camera body. If it is
switched on, the tip of the automatic
diaphragm release pin of the lens will hit
the pin release plate inside the camera
body and it may get damaged.
When the index of the shutter speeds
turns to red, it indicates that the
shutter and film speed settings are
off the meter's measurability range.
Change the shutter speed setting
to a faster or slower setting.
Refer to page 16.
When the meter is the switched oD, the lens (any Super-Takumar or SMC Takumar 3
lens) is in its manual position even when "AIJTO" the diaphragm preview lever is in
(automatic) position. When the meter is
switched off manually, or automatically
after shutter release, the lens returns
to its automatic position when it is set
"AI"JTO" in position.
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Exposure4 f actor
Exposure increase factors which apply
when taking pictures with filters, x 1 . 6 3
close-ups, macro- and micro-photos, x 1 . 9 6 No! x3.20 do not apply to the Spotmatic.
x4.80
x 5.46
Primarily made for use with the Spotmatic
II, the Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm
f /1.4 can also be used with the original
Spotmatic, the models SL and SP 500.
Further, it can be used with only two other
cameras: Asahi Pentax SV and Sla with
an orange-coloured R marking on the
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How to take care of your camera
1. STORAGE
a) The instrument, when not in use, should be protected from damp-
ness and dust. Preferably, it should be kept in its case and, as an addi-
tional precaution, inserted into a polyethylene bag.
b) Care should be taken to see that the camera is not kept in abnor-
mally high or low temperatures - normal room temperature is best.
c) Take the precaution of removing any batteries since, no matter how
well made these may be, there is always a risk of deterioration and
corroslon.
2. EXERCISE
All mechanical instruments need to be exercised regularly to keep them
in good condition. Cameras are no exception to this rule. If you put
your car in storage for the winter, the first thing a prudent owner does
in the spring is to have it serviced before putting it back on the road.
There is not quite the same parallel between a motor car and a camera,
nevertheless,you should store your camera where you can get at it easily
and put it through its normal operations at least once per mOnth. i.e.
a) Set the shutter release and fire.
b) Turn to a slow shutter speed and again .set the shutter release and
fire. Also operate delayed action device (self-timer).
c) Examine the exposure meter for correct operation.
d) Check film transport.
e) Check the range finder or pentaprism viewfinder.
These actions will keep the mechanism in good order, retaining the
natural qualities of the lubricant - thus ensuring the camera is ready for
instant use when required.
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www.orphancameras.com 3. RUNNINGTEST BEFOREUSE Before embarking on a holiday where your camera will be your constant companion or, in fact, any other reason for the camera being required on an important assignment, make a few trial exposures. It is advis- able to test the camera at least four weeks prior to your departure to give time for a test film to be exposed and processed. NIany spoiled holiday records would have been avoided if this precaution had been taken. 4. DUSTYCONDITIONS When your camera is used on the beach, or other conditions where dust or sand can easily infiltrate the mechanism, take the precaution of put- ting the instrument with its case into a polyethylene bag or other con- tainer so that flying dust or sand are prevented from entering the cam- era. This applies particularly, of course, if it is laid down on a sandy beach. Furthermore, avoid leaving the camera in such a position that direct sunlight is allowed to fall upon it for a long length of time. 5. LOOSEPIECESOF FILM This nuisance is often the cause of trouble with a camera. Small chips of fitm can easily damage the mechanism. Therefore, check your cam- era every time it is loaded. Always make sure it is free from small pieces of film. 6. TREATINGYOUR CAMERATENDERLY Your camera is a fine, precision instrument. It has been produced with great care and attention to detail. Do not allow it to be swung by its shoulder strap, thrown into the back of a car, or in any other way treated as if it were as robust as a battleship. If you protect the cam- era against possible damage due to a knock, you will be amply repaid by years of excellent and trouble-free service.View original page 26
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lnterchangeableLenses
The Asahi Pentax offers many inter- Regardless of the lens selected for
changeable lenses in a wide variety your Asahi Pentax, there is never
of focal lengths, all of which are high- need for an accessory viewfinder,
ly respected by both professional and ordinarily required for rangefinder
amateur photographers for their fine type cameras.
resolution. The photographic cover-
age of the various Takumar lenses When interchanging lenses, hold the
is illustrated on page 25. With focal lens by the distance scale ring. When
length longer than 55mm, the subject attaching a lens, filter, or lenshood,
image is seen through the viewfinder do not screw it too tightly, 3s you
larger than its life size. may find it difficult to remove.
Fixed FocusingSetting
Because of the considerable depth of (marked rvith * ,i have a fixed focus
field of wide-angle lenses, ]-ou can use mark. Just align with the index the
them as fixed focus lens if the dia- orange-coloured figures of the dia-
phragm and distance scales are set phragm and distance scales, and the
properly. For your convenience, the lens n'ill be in fixed focus from fore-
Super-Takumar and SMC Takurnar ground to infinity. You'll find this ex-
lenses shown on pages 26 and 27 tremely convenient for fast shooting.
(SMG ) Takumars Super-Multi-Goated
Pentax SMC Takumar lenses are tensity so colour balanceis strikingly
the world's first 7 -layer multi-coated improved. Brighter blues. Vibrant
lenses. A truly remarkable optical reds. Truer yellows. SMC Taku-
achievernent. Conventional lenses mar lenses make it possible. And,
have only 1-3 layer coatings. The no ghosts or flares even when shoot-
additional coating of SMC Takumar ing against the sun. Ultra violet
lenses let in more lighting resulting light is reflected off the glass sur-
in truer colours. Ref lection is re- face. So, only true colours are ab-
duced to 0.2% allowing the remain- sorbed. Undesired rays are kept out.
ing 99.8% of light to pass through. SMC Takumar lenses are for people
This means higher light transmis- interested in the ultimate in photo-
sion, and the brightest lens possible. graphic lenses.
Colours pass through with equal in-
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