Improved Pentax Spotmatic from 1973 with open-aperture metering, more convenient M42 SLR with SMC Takumar lenses.
The Asahi Pentax Spotmatic SP F is the final variant of the Pentax Spotmatic 35mm film SLR series, released approximately 1973. The SP F added a flash coupler for dedicated Pentax Honeywell flashes while retaining the M42 screw mount. M42 mount.
35mm film SLR. M42 screw mount. Stop-down metering (TTL, stopped-down). Flash coupler (F suffix). Fully mechanical shutter. At approximately 620g. M42 mount.
The Spotmatic SP F was among the last M42-mount Spotmatic cameras before Pentax transitioned to the K bayonet mount in 1975. The M42 screw mount provides broad compatibility with a vast range of lenses from many manufacturers. A practical M42 film SLR.
On the used market the Asahi Pentax Spotmatic SP F is a classic M42 film SLR. Condition checks: stop-down metering with battery, shutter at all speeds, M42 mount threads. M42 screw mount — wide range of M42 lenses compatible.