{"product_id":"asahi-pentax-spotmatic-super-takumar-55mm-f-1-8-slr-film-camera-lens-good","title":"Asahi Pentax Spotmatic + Super-Takumar 55mm f\/1.8 | SLR Film Camera + Lens | Good","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pentax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Used\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eName:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Asahi Pentax Spotmatic + Super-Takumar 55mm f\/1.8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 35mm Manual Focus Single Lens Reflex Film Camera Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType of Film:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 35mm Film\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCPB Body Code:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e AV48\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCPB Lens Code:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e VG-TH-SEP26-02\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLens:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Super-Takumar 55mm f\/1.8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLens Mount:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e M42 Screw Mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e TTL Stop-Down Metering – Not working\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Asahi Pentax Spotmatic (AV48), paired with the Super-Takumar 55mm f\/1.8 (VG-TH-SEP26-02), has been inspected, cleaned, and tested by CPB Darkroom and is in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egood working condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The camera functions mechanically as intended, with the shutter speeds firing correctly and the film advance operating smoothly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe camera's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebuilt-in TTL light meter does not work. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis does not prevent the camera from being used, as the Spotmatic's shutter is fully mechanical and operates independently of the battery. For accurate exposure readings, a handheld light meter or reliable light-metering app can be used instead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe included Super-Takumar 55mm f\/1.8 is in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexcellent working condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The manual focus ring operates correctly, while the aperture ring and aperture mechanism function as intended. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManual\/Auto aperture switch is also working correctly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lens optics have been cleaned and are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclear and in excellent condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with no significant optical issues noted during inspection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCosmetically, the Pentax Spotmatic body shows normal signs of wear consistent with its age and regular use. The Super-Takumar lens body is in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexcellent condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, showing only minor signs of wear and remaining well preserved. The images shown depict the exact camera and lens you will receive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduced in the 1960s, the Asahi Pentax Spotmatic became one of the best-known mechanical 35mm SLRs of its era. Its straightforward controls, mechanical shutter, and M42 screw-mount lens system provide a traditional manual photography experience. The shutter operates without battery power, with the battery required only for the built-in metering system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaired with the Super-Takumar 55mm f\/1.8, this kit provides a classic Pentax setup from the mechanical SLR era. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55mm focal length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers a natural perspective suitable for portraits, street photography, travel, documentary work, and everyday photography. Its bright \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ef\/1.8 maximum aperture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides useful low-light capability while allowing for shallow depth of field and pleasing subject separation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth the camera and lens use the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM42 screw mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making them a directly compatible combination without the need for an adapter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis camera uses standard \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e35mm (135) film\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, producing images in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 × 36 mm format\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCamera and lens kits sold by CPB Darkroom are inspected for shutter operation, film transport reliability, mechanical functionality, optical condition, focusing operation, aperture responsiveness, and mount integrity. Any untested functions, cosmetic imperfections, or optical limitations are clearly described and reflected in the condition grade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-5f4092c5-7fff-e233-3c8c-7cb674d0f7fb\"\u003eRefund Policy- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.chennaiphotobiennale.com\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003ehttps:\/\/shop.chennaiphotobiennale.com\/policies\/refund-policy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PENTAX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50550811754579,"sku":null,"price":17000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/0317\/6755\/files\/img_21Large_56b91d36-6f02-420e-bacb-735546570fc8.jpg?v=1790427920","url":"https:\/\/shop.chennaiphotobiennale.com\/products\/asahi-pentax-spotmatic-super-takumar-55mm-f-1-8-slr-film-camera-lens-good","provider":"CPB Foundation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}