Asahi Pentax Spotmatic SP II

1971

The SP II was a slight improvement over the original SP. It added a flash hot-shoe and an expanded ASA range of 20-3200.

Asahi Pentax SP II Viewfinder

Technicals Specifications:

Original List Price (1972): $169.50 (body)
Price in 2022 Dollars: $1200.98*
Manufacturer: Asahi Kogaku (Pentax)
Model: Spotmatic SP II
Year Introduced: 1971
Film Format: 35mm SLR
Lens: M42 mount
Shutter: cloth, horizontal travel
Self-timer: no
Shutter Speeds: 1 – 1/1000
Shutter Release: on top
Built-in Meter: TTL (stop-down)
Film Speed/ASA Range: 20-3200
Flash Sync: 1/60
Film Advance: on top
Frame Counter: on top
Exposure Modes: manual
Finder: no settings visible
Focusing Screens: center micro-prism
Mirror: quick-return
Battery:

*Based on current information at
in2013dollars.com

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