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Do you need battery for Asahi Pentax Spotmatic?
The Pentax Spotmatic does not require a battery voltage (as in the advertised spec’s of the order) of 1.55 V.
What film does the Pentax Spotmatic use?
Like the H1a and H3v, the Honeywell Pentax Spotmatic has a 42mm threaded lens mount that accepts any of the superb Takumar lenses from the ultra-wide-angle 18mm Takumar to the super-telephoto 1000mm Takumar. 35mm single-lens reflex with built-in light meter. 35mm film (20 or 36exposures).
Is Pentax Spotmatic fully mechanical?
Pentax has has a number of great cameras over the years, but if you’re going to get something cheap and reliable, one of the best options has to be the Pentax Spotmatic. The little camera is one of the first options to offer a TTL (through the lens) light meter though otherwise is completely mechanical.
What kind of battery does a Pentax Spotmatic take?
AOHC – Asahi Optical Historical Club: BATTERIES. Most old cameras, including the Spotmatic series, make use of 1.35V mercury cells for powering their built-in exposure meters.
Is Pentax Asahi a good camera?
It was an Asahi Pentax Spotmatic F. A highly respectable camera, but by this time twice superseded by the KX and then the MX in the Pentax roster and not even possessing a bayonet mount. This pro was shooting with kit less sophisticated than mine.
What lenses are compatible with Pentax Spotmatic?
These are provided for information only and are not indication of suitability of your lenses on your camera.
- Vivitar 28mm f/2.5, ser#22440767.
- Vivitar 135mm f/2.8, ser#2813776.
- Vivitar 200mm f/3.5, ser#28401094.
- MMZ Helios 44-3 58mm f/2.0 (pre-set)
- Tamron Adaptall-2 M42 adapter (labeled “for Pentax”)
What battery goes in Pentax Spotmatic?
Silver Oxide cells type SR44, EPX76, V76PX, B-SR444, will all work. At least one of these should be available at your local “Battery Bar” or “Battery World” (or equivalent), and be an exact fit.