Budget Pentax Spotmatic SP500 with 1/500s max speed, the cheapest authentic Spotmatic M42 experience.
The Pentax Spotmatic SP500 is a budget 35mm film SLR from the Pentax Spotmatic range — the SP500 has a maximum shutter speed of 1/500s (hence SP500). Stop-down TTL metering with M42 screw mount. M42 mount.
35mm film. M42 screw mount. Shutter to 1/500s maximum. Stop-down TTL metering. Manual exposure. M42 mount.
The SP500 is the entry-level Spotmatic variant — the 1/500s maximum shutter speed is the trade-off for lower cost. Stop-down TTL metering is the same Spotmatic system. Compatible with all M42 lenses.
On the used market the Pentax Spotmatic SP500 is an affordable M42 film body. Condition checks: shutter speeds (to 1/500), meter, mirror. M42 mount.