{"product_id":"asahi-pentax-sv-smc-takumar-50mm-f-1-4-slr-film-camera-lens-excellent","title":"Asahi Pentax SV + SMC Takumar 50mm f\/1.4 | SLR Film Camera + Lens | Excellent","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 SV + SMC Takumar 50mm f\/1.4\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 JL65\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCPB Lens Code:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e VG-TH-SEP26-01\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLens:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e SMC Takumar 50mm f\/1.4\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 No Built-in Light Meter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBattery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not Required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Asahi Pentax SV (JL65), paired with the SMC Takumar 50mm f\/1.4 (VG-TH-SEP26-01), has been inspected, repaired, cleaned, and tested by CPB Darkroom and is in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexcellent working condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The camera functions mechanically as intended, with all buttons, dials, shutter speeds, and film transport mechanisms operating correctly. The viewfinder is clean and provides a bright, clear view for composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with the original design, the Pentax SV \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edoes not have a built-in light meter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Exposure must therefore be determined using an external handheld light meter or a reliable light-metering app. The camera itself is fully mechanical and does not require a battery for normal operation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe included SMC Takumar 50mm f\/1.4 is in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emint 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 also operates correctly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing the lens to function as designed with compatible M42 camera bodies.\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 mint condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with no significant optical issues noted during inspection. Cosmetically, the lens is exceptionally well preserved, with no visible signs of wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pentax SV body is in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egood cosmetic condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, showing a few signs of wear and areas of discolouration consistent with regular use. These cosmetic marks do not affect its operation. 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 early 1960s, the Asahi Pentax SV is a classic fully mechanical 35mm SLR known for its straightforward operation, compact design, and traditional manual shooting experience. Built around the widely adopted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM42 screw mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it offers access to a large range of vintage Pentax, Takumar, and third-party lenses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaired with the SMC Takumar 50mm f\/1.4, this bundle provides a particularly capable classic Pentax setup. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50mm focal length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers a natural perspective suited to portraits, street photography, documentary work, travel, and everyday shooting. Its bright \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ef\/1.4 maximum aperture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides greater flexibility in low-light conditions while allowing for shallow depth of field and strong 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 cosmetic, optical, or functional notes 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":50550894035027,"sku":null,"price":25000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/0317\/6755\/files\/img_43Large_3390cb67-c426-4175-be27-9614350a7cb1.jpg?v=1790429203","url":"https:\/\/shop.chennaiphotobiennale.com\/products\/asahi-pentax-sv-smc-takumar-50mm-f-1-4-slr-film-camera-lens-excellent","provider":"CPB Foundation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}