Pentax (Asahi) Spotmatic SPII

1971

The Spotmatic II was an improved version of the very popular Spotmatic. New features included a built-in hot-shoe in addition to the FP-, and X-sync PC-terminals. It also offered a wider film speed range.

Technicals Specifications:

Original List Price (1972): $169.50
Price in 2020 Dollars: $1050.66
Manufacturer: Asahi Pentax
Model: SPII
Year Introduced: 1971
Film Format: 35mm
Lens: M42, 50 f/1.4 or 55 f/1.8
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, PC terminals
Film Advance: Rapid wind lever
Frame Counter: Yes, auto-reset
Exposure Modes: Manual
Double-exposure capable: ?
Finder: fixed pentaprism
Focusing Screens: Fresnel w/micro-prism spot
Mirror: Instant return
Battery: 1.35V PX400
Other points of note:

*Based on current information at
in2013dollars.com

1971

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