Pentax Spotmatic

The 10 Pentax Spotmatic Versions Explained: Asahi vs Honeywell

The 10 Pentax Spotmatic Versions Explained: Asahi vs Honeywell

Asahit Optical Co. Ltd, released the first Pentax Spotmatic in 1964. Honeywell was the US distributor.

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Fun & Cheap Pentax Spotmatic Lenses

Fun & Cheap Pentax Spotmatic Lenses

All of the Spotmatics use M42 lenses.

The focus is on lenses made by Asahi Optical Co. Ltd (Pentax). There are too many third party lenses to go over.

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How to Load Film Pentax Spotmatic

How to Load Film Pentax Spotmatic

The Pentax Spotmatic use 35mm film.

Black & White or color film can be used. Use fresh film that is not expired.

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How to Rewind and Remove Film from the Pentax Spotmatic

How to Rewind and Remove Film from the Pentax Spotmatic

try to avoid removing the film in direct sunlight. The light seal on canisters isn’t perfect.

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