Pentax Spotmatic Spotmatic F User Manual

Location for attaching accessories like flashes.

Dial to remind film type and exposures.

Attachment points for camera strap.

Lever for depth-of-field preview and metering.

Terminals for flash synchronization.

Lever and scale to check depth of field.

Ring to control aperture and view settings.

Scale indicating focus distance and ring to focus.

Lever to activate the self-timer.

Index and dial for setting shutter speed.

Indicator for film ISO/ASA setting.

Button to activate the shutter and its lock.

Indicator showing shutter is cocked.

Counter for number of exposures taken.

Crank for rewinding film.

Rails and rollers for film movement.

Eyepiece for looking through the viewfinder.

Hinged cover, take-up spool, and film chamber.

Sprocket engaging film perforations and guide rails.

Curtain that opens and closes to expose film.

Threaded hole for tripod mounting.

Compartment for camera battery.

35mm single-lens reflex with TTL meter, 24x36mm picture.

Compatible SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4 or 55mm f/1.8.

Focal plane shutter, speeds B to 1/1000 sec.

Pentaprism finder with microprism, focus via distance scale.

Instant return mirror with shock absorbers, 42mm mount.

Rapid wind lever and red disk indicator.

Automatic reset counter and rapid rewind crank.

FP+X terminals and X contact on hot shoe.

TTL CdS meter, ASA 20-3200, powered by 1.3V battery.

Dial indicates film type and exposures.

Physical size and weight with/without lenses.

Remove lens cap to activate meter circuit.

Set ASA dial to match film speed.

Set desired shutter speed on dial.

Focus subject using viewfinder and focusing ring.

Adjust diaphragm based on meter needle for correct exposure.

Hold camera firmly and press shutter button.

Insert battery with (+) side outward.

Check battery power by meter needle in viewfinder.

Handle battery carefully, do not recharge or incinerate.

Open camera back by pulling rewind knob.

Insert cassette and film leader into spool.

Advance film to engage sprockets and close back.

Confirm film movement by checking rewind knob.

Make blank exposures until counter shows '1'.

Set dial for film type (B&W, color) and exposures.

Turn rewind knob; free turn means no film loaded.

Set ASA dial on shutter speed dial to match film.

Focus until subject is sharp in microprism.

Microprism shows sharp image when focused.

Set shutter speed before or after cocking.

Shutter stays open while button is pressed for 'Time'.

Use tripod for slow speeds; protect shutter mechanism.

Hold firmly with left hand, arms close.

Hold to forehead with left hand, adjust arm positions.

Rewind film into cassette using rewind crank.

Open back cover and remove film cassette.

Use 'down' for open-aperture readings.

Use 'up' for depth of field and close-up accessories.

List of Takumar lenses requiring stop-down metering.

Use 'Takumar' lenses for stop-down metering.

Focus, push stop-down lever, center meter needle.

Set lever to 'AUTO' for Spotmatic F operation.

Lever operation specific to certain Pentax models.

Range of distances in focus at a given aperture.

Use guide with distance scale for depth assessment.

Sets shutter release delay from 6-12 seconds.

Use self-timer release button, not shutter button.

Meter measures ground glass brightness.

Area 'A' indicates reading range, not total camera range.

FP/X terminals and hot shoe for flash sync.

Connects shoe-mount flash directly to hot shoe.

Hot shoe activates with shoe-mount flash only.

Use infrared index marked 'R' on depth-of-field guide.

Match subject distance to infrared index for focus.

Make first exposure, cock shutter without advancing film.

Make second exposure, then one blank for overlap.

Use only Takumar lenses and Pentax accessories.

Keep lens covered when not measuring light.

Meter works with accessories; no exposure factors needed.

Tripod screw length must not exceed 4.5mm.

Obtain international warranty card for foreign use.