Pentax Spotmatic | SLR Film Camera | Good

Brand: Pentax
Condition: Used
Name: Asahi Pentax Spotmatic
Type: 35mm – Single Lens Reflex – Manual Focus Film Camera
Type of Film: 35mm Film
CPB Body Code: AV48
Shutter: Fully mechanical horizontal-travel cloth shutter, 1 sec – 1/1000 sec + Bulb
Metering: TTL stop-down metering
Battery: PX400 / PX625 mercury cell
Lens Mount: M42 Screw Mount
Condition: Good 

The Pentax Spotmatic (AV48) has been inspected by CPB Darkroom. The camera is mechanically functioning good — shutter speeds fire correctly, and film advance operates smoothly. A battery was not available to test the light meter, so the metering function remains untested. Cosmetically, the camera shows normal signs of use consistent with age. The images shown depict the exact camera you will receive.

Introduced in the 1960s, the Spotmatic is one of Pentax’s most respected fully mechanical SLRs. The shutter operates independently of batteries, requiring power only for the meter.

This camera uses standard 35mm (135) film, producing 24 × 36 mm negatives. It is compatible with M42 screw-mount lenses, giving access to a wide range of classic optics from Pentax, Takumar, and other manufacturers.

SLR cameras sold by CPB Darkroom are inspected for shutter accuracy, film transport reliability, and mechanical integrity. Any metering limitations or cosmetic notes are clearly described and reflected in the grading.

The sample images shown were made on film using this exact camera and lens, offering a true representation of its rendering, lens performance, and overall image quality.