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Reproduced for Historical & Reference purposes by Paul M. Provencher -
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Introduction......................................................................................................................................................1
Major working parts of the ASAHI PENTAX Spotmatic II .........................................................................2
Specifications....................................................................................................................................................4
Short operating course ...................................................................................................................................6
How to hold your camera ...............................................................................................................................8
Film Loading......................................................................................................................................................9
Film wind and rewind ....................................................................................................................................10
Bright field focusing.......................................................................................................................................11
Microprism.......................................................................................................................................................11
Automatic Diaphragm*......................................................................................................................................12
Shutter.............................................................................................................................................................13
Cautions.....................................................................................................................................................13
Depth-of-field guide......................................................................................................................................13
Depth-of-field tables:....................................................................................................................................14
Range of light measurement........................................................................................................................16
Mercury Battery..............................................................................................................................................17
Flash Synchronization ...................................................................................................................................18
Self-Timer........................................................................................................................................................19
Infra-red Photography..................................................................................................................................19
How to make deliberate double exposure.................................................................................................19
Important Notes.............................................................................................................................................20
How to take care of your camera...............................................................................................................22
Interchangeable Lenses................................................................................................................................24
Fixed Focus Setting.......................................................................................................................................24
Super-Multi-Coated (SMC) Takumars........................................................................................................24
DIFFERENCE OF ANGLE OF TAKUMAR LENSES........................................................................................25
SPECIFICATIONS OF TAKUMAR LENSES ...................................................................................................35
Complete System of Asahi Pentax Accessories for Close-Ups, Macrophotography,
Photomicrography, and other Miscellaneous Accessories......................................................................37
Super-Lite II Electronic Flash......................................................................................................................43
Spotmeter III..................................................................................................................................................44
ASAHI PENTAX Prism Binoculars.................................................................................................................45
ASAHI PENTAX Telescopes...........................................................................................................................46
GUIDE BOOK FOR ASAHI PENTAX SYSTEM OF PHOTOGRAPHY............................................................47
WARRANTY POLICY........................................................................................................................................49
Reproducers Comments........................................................................................................................................52