Asahi Pentax Spotmatic SLR & Asahi 55mm f/2.0 Lens

Asahi Pentax Spotmatic SLR & Asahi 55mm f/2.0 Lens

All cameras are film tested, and any issues found are described below. Any photos you see in the listing are taken with this particular camera.

Lens: Asahi 55mm f/2.0 M42 Lens

Film speed settings: 20-1600 ISO

Film Format: 35mm

Lens Mount: M42 / Praktica Thread

Shutter: B/1to 1/1000 sec

Aperture: f/2.0 to f/16

Focusing: Manual

Light Meter: Battery Powered

Battery: MRB400, replaceable with a 387S battery, although I’ve had success with an AG3 / SG3 battery, and a little tin foil.

Year: 1964 - 1976

Country: Japan

The good:

·         For a 60-year-old camera, it is in remarkably good condition.

·         Shutter fires well, and tested exposures reveal no timing issues.

·         Focus ring is smooth and accurate.

·         Film transport arm is smooth and solid.

·         Aperture blades move freely.

·         Light meter reacts to light well.

The less good:

·         The viewfinder has a few dust spots. This does not affect image quality, nor usability.

The lens itself has a few specs of dust, but nothing that is noticeable in the final images (see attached sample

You can find a copy of this camera’s manual here: Asahi Pentax Spotmatic Manual