Asahi Pentax Spotmatic
by Georgia Clare
Title
Asahi Pentax Spotmatic
Artist
Georgia Clare
Medium
Digital Art - Digital Art
Description
A digitally restored advert for a Asahi Pentax Spotmatic camera from 1968.
The Spotmatic was introduced by Asahi in 1964 and was the first camera to sell well with Through-the-Lens light metering. The camera was entirely mechanical apart from the light meter, which was powered by a 1.35 volt PX400 mercury cell[1]. A small switch on the (photographer's) left side of the lens housing was pushed up to stop down the lens and activate the meter; the exposure controls would then be adjusted to centre a needle on the right edge of the viewfinder. The body took lenses with a 42mm Pentax/Praktica screw thread, giving a huge range of alternatives. The system became the workhorse of many professionals of the period.
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September 17th, 2012
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