Pentax (Asahi) Spotmatic F

1973

The Spotmatic F (SP F) of 1973 was basically the same camera as the SPII with two differences. Firstly, there was an added shutter release lock switch on the top surrounding the shutter release. Secondly – and most importantly – open aperture metering. All other Spotmatics prior to the F used stop-down metering.

Technicals Specifications:

Original List Price (1974): $199.50
Price in 2020 Dollars: $1048.49
Manufacturer: Asahi Pentax
Model: Spotmatic F
Year Introduced: 1973
Film Format: 35mm
Lens: M42 mount
Shutter: cloth focal-plane
Self-timer: yes
Shutter Speeds: 1-1/1000, B
Shutter Release: On top
Built-in Meter: Yes
Film Speed/ASA Range: ASA 20-3200
Flash Sync: Hot-shoe, FP-, X-terminals
Film Advance: rapid-wind crank
Frame Counter: Yes, auto-reset
Exposure Modes: manual
Double-exposure capable: ?
Finder: fixed pentaprism
Focusing Screens: Fresnel, micro-prism spot
Mirror: Instant return
Battery: PX625 (1.3v Mercury)
Other points of note:

*Based on current information at
in2013dollars.com

1973

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