Asahi Pentax SL Instruction Manual
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1. 18 ft 5 5 m Angle of view ccccecees 8 25 7 ozs 729 gr Especially designed for those professionals who specialize in outdoor sports news and nature life photography Because of its 5 6 aperture this tele lens is extremely compact and light for its focal length of 400mm Also because of its portability it can be easily hand held for fast and suc cessive shooting depending upon the shut ter speed to be used Equipped with click Tele Takumar 400mm f 5 6 stop manual diaphragm supplied with special lenshood Lens element 5 Minimum aperture f 45 Minimum distance 27 ft 8 m Angle o a Er pas 6 45 ozs 1300 gr Takumar 500mm f 4 5 Comparatively light and small for its per formance this powerful long focus lens brings the inaccessible within reach Its bright f 4 5 image simplifies composition and focusing and it produces edge to edge coverage of high resolution Equipped with manual diaphragm supplied with special lenshood Lens element enn opor ence kx ER 4 Minimum aperture f 45 Minimum distance 32 8 ft 10 m Angle of view csse 5 ssepe 122 5 ozs 3500 gr 27 28 Tele Takumar 1000mm 8 Photographs subjects which are too far away to be seen by the naked eye The ultimate in fine optics2. COMPOSE AND FOCUS While viewing through the viewfinder turn the distance scale ring with your thumb and index finger until you get the sharpest image of your subject at the microprism centre of the finder ROTATE DIAPHRAGM RING Determine the exposure and set the f stop you want by turning the dia phragm ring RELEASE SHUTTER Hold your camera firmly and trip ie shutter When the shutter is relegbed d the diaphragm will reopeij to 86 full aperture and the ovetall im ge will look bright again Cotk the rapid wind lever for the next picture How to hold your camera In horizontal position A Hold the camera firmly with your left hand and draw your arm close to your body As a general rule your camera should be held more firmly by the left hand which does not release the shutter If you hold your camera with the right hand the hand which releases the shutter it may cause camera Very often movement pictures In vertical position B Hold your camera tightly to your forehead with your left hand and draw your right arm close to your body Ney in vertical position C Hold your camera tightly to your forehead with your left hand raise your right arm and draw your left arm to your body which are not sharp are due to move ment of the camera When you focus with the camera held horizontally Position A hold the lens barrel as illustrated in photograph Put the camera on your left h
3. 46 8 1 ozs 230 gr Super Takumar 55mm f 1 8 amp f 2 Razor sharp fully corrected high speed stand ard lenses using rare earth glass designed by top lens designers Bright f 1 8 or 1 2 aperture makes viewing and focusing extremely easy Their extremely fine resolving power is widely acclaimed by professionals and discriminating amateurs alike Equipped with fully automa tic diaphragm bens 6 Minimum aperture 116 Minimum distance 1 5 ft 45 cm Angle 01 VIQW nE o uS URS Vae 43 We Discos eee eae 7 9 ozs 215 gr Super Takumar 85mm f 1 9 A new ultra fast 5 element lens which produces an image slightly larger than the standard lens Perfect for available light portraiture nature studies and sport coverage Used as a stand ard general purpose lens by many photog raphers Equipped with fully automatic dia phragm supplied with special lenshood Lens element RUNE S ETE 5 f 16 Minimum distance 2 75 ft 85 cm Angle OR VEW seoanei an ie tras 28 W 1 12 5 ozs 350 gr Super Takumar 105mm f 2 8 A quality medium telephoto lens of 5 elements with well corrected aberrations Light weight design for portability and easy handling Re commended for scenery portrait n
4. 6 4 25 97 13 5 6 9 8 o0 4 7 36 5 6 7 2 10 0 2 2 4 8 1 371151 25 8 3 13 4 9 9 40 3 111 8 oo 3 2 37 7 1 16 8 110 1 8 5 0 2 2 10 3 7 23 2 8 13 2 11 2 oo 3 4 4 4 17 0 8 3 9 5 75 72 21 7 12 6107 8 6 4 210 8 28 49 87 18 53 3 8 5 1 2 3 527 6 17 8 2 4 34 66 6 2 20 1 7 12 1 8 3 9 17 11 1610 7 10 10 3 9 8 2 2 8 1138 4 6 24 2 5 3 8 2 27 0 9 5 7 3 6 4 oo 31 10 8 3 7 15 5 11 8 62 8 8 2 6 0 6 4 9 2 66 3 20 6 8 6 1 37 2 67 14 Flash synchronization The Honeywell Pentax has two sets of termi nals FP and X The table below shows which flash contact which shutter speed and which flash bulb may be combined for maximum lamp efficiency Unless these combinations are rigidly followed there will be a failure in flash syn chronization Note the X setting is exactly at the 60 marked on the speed dial This indicates the highest shutter speed at which Honeywell Strobonars or other electronic flash units may be used FLASH TERMINAL f e OR M Class 8 MF Class Electronic Flash Self timer Depending upon how far down you turn the self
5. 7 6 ozs 218 gr 21 22 Super Takumar 35mm 1 2 One of the fastest wide angle lenses for 35mm single lens reflex cameras Edge to edge sharp resolution at full aperture unique lens design without distortion perfect for pictures of large groups buildings sports events and other large spectacles Lens 66 8 16 Minimum distance 1 25 ft 0 4 m Angle OF VIEW occi iecoris ena eats red scd 62 Weight nte 8 53 ozs 242 gr Super Takumar 35mm 3 5 A medium speed lens with extremely high resolving power this is an excellent general purpose wide angle optic extremely useful for scenic industrial and architectural photogra phy Compact and light in weight Lens element NEA 5 Minimum 366 16 Minimum distance 1 5 ft 45 cm Angle of view TENE 63 Melgar oC POE EDEN 9 4 ozs 152 gr Super Takumar 50mm f 1 4 Newest high speed 7 element lens utilizing latest optical glass advances High resolving power combines with outstanding brightness for easiest focusing An ideal all around lens Equipped with fully automatic diaphragm Lens element c Dee xe a REX 7 Minimum f 16 Minimum distance 1 5 ft 45 cm Angle of view
6. appears in the window between the words ASA and FILM Use the red numbers for colour and the white numbers for black and white films 10 1 Before turning the rapid wind lever slowly turn the film re wind knob clockwise until a slight resistance is felt This prevents loosening or warping of the film The first portions of the film cannot be used for picture tak ing as they have already been exposed to light Generally two blank exposures should be made before taking your first picture Cock the rapid wind lever until it stops Watch to see that the film rewind knob automatically turns counter clockwise indi cating that the film is moving Film wind and rewind Foe from cassette to take up spool Trip the shutter Cock the rapid wind lever for the first picture the exposure counter automati cally turns to 1 indicating that the first picture is ready to be taken After the final picture on the roll 20 or 36 exposures has been taken the rapid wind lever will not turn all the way as you stroke it This indicates that the final picture has been taken on your film and that the film must be rewound DON T open the back of the camera or all exposed frames will be ruined A Unfold the film rewind crank EP Depress the film rewind release button Turn the rewind crank to rewind the film into the film cassette The film rewind crank permits rewinding at a smooth even rate Under some
7. atmos Stop rewinding when you feel this happen AVOID DIRECT SUNLIGHT WHEN UNLOAD ING YOUR FILM The re wind release button will return to normal position as you load your next film and turn the pheric conditions erratic or too rapid rewinding will cause static electricity marks on the film You will feel the tension on the rewind crank lessen as the lead er end of the film slips off the take up spool Microprism T a rapid wind lever 6 Pull out the film rewind knob the back will open automati cally and remove the film cassette Honeywell Pentax cameras have a Fresnel lens with a microprism cen ter underneath the ground glass As you 100 through the finder you will see that the Fresnel lens consists of many concentric rings which provide the brightest possible image on the ground glass The microprism is the center por tion of this diaphragm When your subject is in focus the image in the microprism will be sharp and per fectly clear If your subject is not in focus the microprism will break the image up into many small dots much like an engraver s screen You can focus your subject on any por tion of the ground glass 12 Automatic diaphragm OUT OF FOCUS When the preview lever is in au tomatic position AUTO marked on the lens completely visible the fully automatic diaphragm is at its largest aperture at all times except for the instant of exposure
8. be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential damages of any kind whether caused by defective mate rial or workmanship or otherwise and it is expressly agreed that Honey well s liability under all guarantees or warranties whether expressed or implied is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore pro vided In order to validate your warranty the warranty card must be filled in COMPLETELY and mailed to the factory within ten days of purchase PROCEDURE DURING 12 MONTH WARRANTY PERIOD Any equipment which proves defective during the 12 month warranty period should be returned to your Honeywell Pentax dealer The dealer will forward the equipment to the Honeywell factory or nearest Honey well repair station If the equipment is covered by warranty repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge and the equipment returned prepaid to your dealer If the equipment is not covered by warranty Honeywell s regular charges will apply All models prices and specifica tions are subject to change without notice PENTAX INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY If you intend taking your Pentax abroad during the warranty period you may obtain a Honeywell Pentax international warranty card by writing to us With your request include your name address camera and lens serial numbers dealer s name and address and date purchased 4 H l 05 Should you need additional information abo
9. for the photogra pher who specializes tn news sports scien tific or wildlife photography Fast ac curate focusing with manual diaphragm Furnished with built on lenshood rigid wooden tripod and in wooden cases Super Takumar Zoom 70mm 150mm f 4 5 Proven by an impartial and authoritative test to be the best zoom lens for 35mm single lens reflex Extremely versatile zooming range from 70mm to 150mm for fast action shooting Lens 5 Minimum aperture f 45 Minimum distance 98 ft 30 m Angle of view 2 95 Weight of lens 192 5 ozs 5 5 kg Weight of tripod 26 Ibs 11 8 kg Lens element 14 Minimum aperture f 22 Minimum distance 11 5 ft 3 5 m Angle 35 16 5 Weight 42 6 ozs 1209 gr Macro Takumar 50mm 4 For photography from life size to infinity with out any close up accessory especially designed for close up and macrophotography Lens element 2 0 0 0 Mh 4 22 Angle of view cesses 46 62 nora 9 3 0zs 265 gr Super Macro Takumar 50mm f 4 The new Super Macro Takumar 50mm f 4 lens is equipped with a fully automatic diaph
10. no matter what aper ture is set on the diaphragm ring When you release the shutter the diaphragm automatically stops down to the predetermined aperture and the shutter curtains start traveling instantly When the exposure is completed the diaphragm reopens to maximum aperture completely automati cally and you are ready to com pose focus and shoot your next pictures If you wish to visually check exact depth of field before making the exposure move the preview lever to Manual position MAN marked on the lens com pletely visible This stops the ei a A ar fe Led mrt MAG IN FOCUS diaphragm to the aperture se lected and shows you exactly how much depth of field will appear in your picture The preview lever may be moved back to AUTO position before or after making your exposure or if you are making pictures in bright sunlight it may be left in manual position which per mits a constant check of depth of field When the exposure meter switch is turned to the on position the lens diaphragm changes from the automatic 0 manual position even though the preview lever is in the AUTO automatic position When the shutter is released the lens diaphragm will automatical ly return to its automatic position if the lever is set on AUTO Shutter Turn the shutter speed dial clock wise or counter clockwise to the shutter speed desired The shutter s
11. perform many other processes in color or black and white Focusing and composition are quick and easy and a built in exposure scale takes the guesswork out of camera settings Complete with filters slide holders lens cap and dust cover 6 3 FILTER CASE A special leather case with plastic compart ments to contain a combination of three filters It can be attached to the strap of your cam era for carrying convenience FILM MAGAZINE For bulk film loading 35 36 6 SHORT SOFT CASE Especially designed soft case without a nose for the lens This allows you to take pictures with the camera in the case for quieter op eration For use with H3v and Hila only SOFT CASE JUMBO FRONT Jumbo size front for the seft camera case to contain an Honeywell Pentax with a 135mm 105mm or 85mm telephoto lens LEATHER CASE FOR STANDARD LENSES When the standard Takumar lens is removed from your Honeywell Pentax camera body protect it in this leather case available as a separate accessory CABLE RELEASE With floating collar thread mounting and locking screw for time exposure MISCELLANEOUS CAPS Front and rear lens caps and Honeywell Pen tax body mount cap are also available Spotmeter Selective exposure photography the most advanced concept in reflected light meters The Spotmeter III utilizes an optical reflect system which gives a 21 angle of view on the ground glass s
12. timer cocking lever it will re lease the shutter in 5 13 seconds When operating the self timer always depress the self timer release button to release the shutter Do not depress the shutter button it will immediately release the shutter without delayed action The self timer cocking lever should be turned down at least 90 or the release button will not operate ME 15 16 Infra red photography If you intend to take infra red photographs remember to use the small R index marked on the depth of field guide Some of the Takumar lenses however like the above picture of Super Takumar 50mm f 1 4 do not have the R mark The index is just a short orange line First focus your lens on your subject Determine the lens to subject distance from the distance scale Then match your lens to subject dis tance to the R mark by turning the distance scale accordingly For instance if your subject is in focus at infinity turn the distance ring and move the infinity mark to the R index The R index marking on the Takumar lenses is based on the lens setting at infinity How to make deliberate double exposure For deliberate double exposures make the first exposure in the normal way Then tighten the film by turning the rewind knob and keep hold of the rewind knob Depress the film rewind release button and cock the rapid wind lever This tensions the shutter without advancing the fi
13. HONEYWELL PENTAX SL OPERATING MANUAL PLEASE READ THIS OPERATING MANUAL THOROUGHLY PD m 1 Major working parts of the HONEYWELL PENTAX EE 2 4 Short operating course 6 How to hold your camera 8 DE D A EE 9 Setting ASA film type reminder s LL 9 Film wind and rewind 10 or 11 Automatic diaphragm LLL 12 13 Mj DEA SI 13 Depth of field table Super Takumar 50mm lens 14 Depth of field table Super Takumar 55mm lens 14 Flash synchronization 15 d iji 15 Infra red 16 How to make deliberate double CXDOSUTG eio 16 How to remove the front cover LLL 17 18 Interchangeable lenses 19 Fixed focusing setting l 19 Resolving power of Takumar lenses 19 Difference of angle of Takumar lenses 20 Descriptions of each Takumar 55 5L 21 Specifications of Takumar lenses 30 Complete System of Honeywell Pentax Accessories for Close Ups Macrophotography Photomicrography and other Miscellaneous 3l I T 38 HONEYWELL PENTAX SL The Pentax SL camera is a special adaptation of the world famous Spotmatic When the Pentax Spotmatic was introduced to the public at
14. TAN 18 aA 15 5 ozs 444 gr Super Takumar 150mm f 4 This new fully automatic 150mm Super Taku mar with a focal length three times as long as the standard lens has been designed and produced to suit the purpose of photographing subjects requiring an intermediate angle be tween the 135mm and 200mm lenses So com pact so light weight it looks like a 135mm lens yet it is only 7mm longer New type all purpose telephoto lens for telephoto snaps sceneries sports news events stage photo graphs nature life etc Lens element eren 5 Minimum aperture 22 Minimum distance 6 ft 1 8 Angle of view 16 5 Weight 11 3 029 324 Super Takumar 200mm 4 A new member to the superb Takumar telephoto lens family Equipped with a fully automatic diaphragm Compact light and elegantly designed for fast handle ability u qn Lens 5 Minimum aperture sine 72 Minimum distance 8 2 ft 2 5 m Angle of 12 5 19 3 ozs 550 gr Tele Takumar 200mm f 5 6 GE eben 35 8 8 2 ed Small compact and light weight that s the new Tele Takumar 200mm f 5 6 lens It weighs only slightly more than Super Takumar 135mm Still it produces pro fessional quality re
15. and thumb and little finger Turn the distance scale ring with your thumb and index finger When holding the camera vertically some people release the shutter with the thumb Position B while others release it with the in dex finger Position C Position C is more desirable for fast focusing and shooting With the Honeywell Pentax whether held vertically or horizontally you see your subject image through the taking lens ena bling you to compose focus and shoot with a minimum of time and effort Film loading Avoid direct sunlight when loading your film 1 Open the back by pulling out the re wind knob until back cover snaps open 2 Place the film cassette into the cas sette chamber and push back the re wind knob Draw out the film leader and crease across one or two perfora tions back from the end of the leader Insert the creased portion into slot of the take up spool 3 Advance the film by alternately turn ing the rapid wind lever and releasing the shutter until both sprockets have properly engaged the film perforations Close the back by pressing it firmly 4 If the film is properly loaded the re wind knob will turn counter clockwise when you advance the film by turn ing the rapid wind lever Setting ASA film type reminder The ASA film speed rating of all 35mm film is listed in the data sheet packaged with each roll of film Turn the film type reminder ring until the ASA number of your film
16. ase button when the shutter is cocked and blacks out when it is released 2 74 FILM EXPOSURE COUNTER Automatic re set type LENS MOUNT 42mm threaded lens mount FLASH SYNCHRONIZATION Equipped with FP and X flash termi nals Electronic synchronization at 1 60 sec FILM REWIND Rapid rewind crank for speedy film take up Film rewind release button on bottom of camera body rotates while film is being rewound ASA FILM SPEED REMINDER RING Turns to set ASA film speed in window Red numbers are for colour films white numbers are for black and white films DIMENSION Width 5 6 143mm x height 3 6 92mm thickness 3 4 88mm WEIGHT 1 Ib 10 oz 798 grams with standard lens Body alone 1 lb 3 oz 598 grams rn Ara a Short operating course LOAD FILM Open the camera back and insert a standard 20 or 36 exposure 35mm film cassette into the film chamber SET FILM SPEED REMINDER Turn ring to set the ASA number of the film you re using in the ASA FILM window You can use the red numbers for colour films and the white numbers for black and white films SET SHUTTER SPEED Turn the shutter speed dial and set the speed you wish to use to the index When outdoors set the speed at 1 125 sec or faster depending upon the light ing When indoors set it at 1 30 or in its neighbourhood Change the shut ter speed later when necessary
17. creen In the centre of this viewing screen is a 1 circle which represents the angle covered by the meter s CdS sensing element For this reason it is extremely selective permitting precise exposure reading at longer distances and gives greater control over exposure problems Light intensity is read directly from en graved scales on the viewing lens For dark area reading a scale illumi nator glows when the button is depressed Exposure is calculated easily by turning movable scales on the side of the meter The Spotmeter III is also equipped with an IRE Institute of Radio Engineers scale which is especially useful for television filming and other special readings 37 38 39 40 WARRANTY POLICY All Honeywell Pentax camera equipment and accessories sold in the United States and Mexico are unconditionally guaranteed against defects of mate ria or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase Service will be rendered and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period provided the equipment has not been abused altered or operated contrary to instructions Because the tolerances qual ity and design compatibility of lenses other than Pentax Takumar lenses are beyond our control damage caused by use of such lenses will not be covered by this warranty policy Honeywell shall not be liable for any repair or alterations except those made with its written consent and shall not
18. er Takemar n 150mm 1 4 5 Super Takumar 85mm t 4 100mm 1 4 105mm 2 1 35mm 3 5 Bellows Takumar Super Takumar Super Takumar Super Takumar 135mm s 5 Super Takumar 150mm 1 4 Super Takumar 200mm A Tele Takumar 200mm 1 5 6 Tele Tikimnas Super Takumar 300mm 1 4 Tele Takumar 400mm 1 5 6 Takumar 500mm 4 5 1000mm 1 8 Tele Takumar Bi 3 filters built in M Manual Standard lens for Spotmatic 9 tripod and carrying cases lenses plied with leather case straps front and rear caps unless otherwise indicated 300mm 1 6 3 FA Fully Automatic Standard lens for model Sla PS Preset including standard lenses purchased separately are sup Lenshood supplied with lens D Diagonal coverage Supplied with wooden All filters and lenshoods are screw in type Complete System of Honeywell Pentax Accessories for Close Ups Macrophotography Photomicrography and other Miscellaneous Accessories EXTENSION TUBE SET A set of 3 rings 41 2 and 3 of 9 5mm 19mm and 28 5mm respectively They may be used singly or in combination as desired When all three are used simultaneously with the 55mm Super Takumar lens the subject is enlarged on film to a magnification of 1 17 life size AUTO EXTENSION TUBE SET New extension tube set of 3 rings 9 5mm 1 19mm 2 and 28 5mm 3 wi
19. ews photos other moderate telephoto effects Equipped with fully automatic diaphragm supplied with special lenshood Lens element ordeo 5 Minimum aperture 12 Minimum distance 4 ft 1 2 m Angle of ER aude 23 M eig it ouis ese 10 2 ozs 290 gr 23 24 Super Takumar 135mm 3 5 Produces a brilliant image in all corners of the picture even with the diaphragm fully open Indispensable for distant subject matter and for portrait Ideal for close ups of animals or plants even at a distance Recommended as the ideal long telephoto lens for handheld camera operation Equipped with fully auto matic diaphragm supplied with special lens hood Lens element 4 Minimum aperture f 22 Minimum distance 5 ft 1 5 m Angle of view 18 Weight 12 1 ozs 343 gr Super Takumar 135mm f 2 5 A faster 2 5 lens has joined the superb Taku mar 135mm lens family Well balanced its total length is rather short so it is light in weight Most suitable for shooting night scenes stage indoors sports and snap portraits An excel lent lens also for colour photography Lens element MP 5 Minimum aperture f 22 Minimum distance 5 ft 1 5 m Angle of view TETERE Mineo TA
20. gned close up and macro equipment for professional photographers research work ers scientists and specialists in close up and macro works l REVERSE ADAPTER This allows 50mm or 55mm Takumar lenses to be used on bellows or extension tubes in reverse position for better macrophotographic results MICROSCOPE ADAPTER Fitting between the Honeywell Pentax cam era body and the microscope tube this adapter permits utilization of the microscope s optics in place of the camera s lens It may be used with any microscope which has a tube of 25mm diameter Complete set consists of an adapter tube fastening knob and light sealing tube COPIPOD Light weight but extremely rigid and sturdy This portable copying stand fits all models of the Honeywell Pentax and can be used any where for copying documents artwork stamps etc Consists of a lens board complete with adapter rings for 46mm and 49mm lenses and four calibrated telescoping legs Sets up easily in seconds and is quickly disassembled Sup plied in small black pouch for storage or carry ing convenience e COPY STAND 34 CLIP ON MAGNIFIER For added convenience in critical focusing for close ups copying macro photography etc This can be easily attached to the slotted frame of the viewfinder of your Honeywell Pentax and enlarges your viewing image 2x CLOSE UP LENS Ground and polished to the superb Takumar lens standards and has screw in mo
21. hangeable lenses in a wide var iety of focal lengths all of which are highly respected by both professional and amateur photographers for their fine resolution The photographic coverage of the various Takumar lenses is illustrated on page 20 With focal length longer than 55mm the subject image is seen through the viewfinder larger than its life size FIXED FOCUSING SETTING Because of the considerable depth of field of wide angle lenses you can use them as fixed focus lens if the diaphragm and distance scales are set properly For your conven ience the Super Takumar lenses shown on page 21 22 have a fixed Regardless of the lens selected for your Honeywell Pentax there is never need for an accessory view finder ordinarily required for range finder type cameras When interchanging lenses hold the lens by the distance scale ring When attaching a lens filter or lenshood do not screw it too tightly as you may find it difficult to remove focus mark Just align with the index the orange coloured figures of the diaphagm and distance scales and the lens will be in fixed focus from foreground to infinity You ll find this extremely convenient for fast shooting RESOLVING POWER OF TAKUMAR LENSES Resolving power of all Takumar lenses is factory tested by skilled op tical engineers There are three types of tests microscopic aerial test pro jection test and photographed film test Resolving power of a le
22. lm Finally release the shutter to make the second exposure Then make one blank exposure before taking the next picture to avoid overlapping How to remove the front cover As you see from the above photographs the rear side of the front cover has a half moon convex clip and the body side has a half moon concave clip which accepts the convex clip When removing the front cover turn it 180 Do not try to remove it with force without turning it 180 17 18 Important notes When removing the Super Takumar 50mm 1 4 lens from the camera body do not place it on its threaded end without the rear mount cap in place or you will scratch its rear element lens The Super Takumar 50mm f 1 4 lens is made for use with the Spotmatic and the SL It can be used with only two other cameras the Honeywell Pentax H3v and Hla with an orange coloured R marking on the film rewind knob Use with any other camera will damage the rear element of the lens The length of the tripod s screw should not exceed the normal length of 3 16 4 5mm Do not extend it longer than this length when mounting your camera on tripod Forcing longer screws into the tripod socket of the camera will damage the mechanism We do not guarantee the quality of photographs when brands other than Takumar lenses and Pentax accessories such as lens extenders are used INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES The Honeywell Pentax offers many interc
23. ly automatic diaphragm will satisfy the demands of even the most critical professional Like the Hla and H3v the Honeywell Pentax SL has a 42mm threaded lens mount that accepts any of the superb Takumar lenses from ultra wide angle 17mm Takumar to the super telephoto 1000mm Takumar A ee A 0 working parts of the HONEYWELL PENT AX Ear dau Ew r M Aer MAJOR WORKING PARTS OF HONEYWELL PENTAX SL Ratchet type Rapid Wind Lever advances film and cocks shutter Exposure Counter automatically resets to 2 when back is opened Cocked Indicator shows red when shutter is cocked Shutter Release Button threaded for use with cable release Shutter Speed Dial Setting for Bulb Elec tronic flash 1 to 1 1000 sec Groove for coupling SL clip on exposure meter Shutter Speed Index Mark Distance Scale in feet and meters Focusing Ring Distance Scale Diaphragm and Distance Index Mark Depth of Field Scale Diaphragm Ring with intermediate click stops for selecting aperture settings Preview Lever manually closes diaphragm for checking exact depth of field Film Type Reminder Dial with ASA rating window 15 16 1 18 21 5 Film Rewind Crank Film Rewind Knob opens back automatically when pulled up D ring Lug Self timer Cocking Lever Release Button is under the lever X Flash Terminal for electronic flash syn chr
24. ns shown by lpm lines per mm varies depend ing upon the method of resolution test Takumar lenses have been tested for resolving power to conform to Asahi Optical Company standards which are higher than those set by JIS Japan Industrial Standards All Takumar lenses bear the seal of the Japan Camera Inspection Institute which insures the highest standards of performance When testing your lens perform ance Use a slow speed fine grain film Generally high speed films are grainy and are not suitable for resolution test Support your camera on a good tripod Use a shutter release cable to prevent camera movement The definition of the picture on the nega tive film may decrease if exposure and developing time are not proper Time your exposure and develop ment correctly If you do your own developing and enlarging see that your enlarger uses a fine quality enlarger lens If it is not of a fine quality your pictures can never be sharp no matter what superb lenses are mounted on your camera Usually the diaphragm of the enlarger should be closed down to f 8 or f 11 19 DIFFERENCE OF ANGLE OF TAKUMAR LENSES a 5 All photographs were taken from the same location and distance from the subject Super Takumar Fish Eye 17mm 1 4 The world s most efficient fish eye lens with maximum brightness of 1 4 Covers an angle of vision of about 180 Enables
25. onization at 1 60 sec FP Flash Terminal for flash bulb synchroni zation Viewfinder Frame accepts clip on meter and eyepiece accessories Film Rewind Shaft Film Cassette Chamber Focal Plane Shutter Curtains of special rub berized silk Film Rail for flat film travel Film Sprockets Takeup Spool Film Pressure Plate Film Rewind Release Button Tripod Mounting Receptacle 19 HONEYWELL PENTAX SL 23 24 30 25 26 29 27 28 Specifications TYPE 35mm single lens reflex FILM AND PICTURE SIZE 35mm film 20 or 36 exposures 24mm x 36mm STANDARD LENSES super Takumar 55mm 1 1 8 or 50mm f 1 4 with fully automatic diaphragm Filters and lenshood size 49mm Equip ped with diaphragm preview lever which affords visual check of depth of field Distance scale 18 45cm to infinity SHUTTER Focal plane shutter with single non rotating dial Speeds B 1 1 1000 sec Built in self timer releases shutter in 5 13seconds Shutter curtains of special rubberized silk FOCUSING Turn the distance scale ring until the subject image on the ground glass comes into focus REFLEX MIRROR Instant return type with special shock absorbers for minimum vibration FILM ADVANCE Ratchet type rapid wind lever for film advance and shutter cocking 10 pre advancing and 160 advancing angle COCKED INDICATOR A red disk appears ina small window alongside the shutter rele
26. ows shuts out all light between the slide and the lens preventing lens flare from the light source Used with Bellows Unit AUTO BELLOWS amp SLIDE COPIER The Honeywell Pentax Auto Bellows is a high ly flexible close up and macro photographic in strument The bellows extension is longer than the extension of the standard Bellows Unit The Auto Bellows is more versatile With the double cable release supplied with the Auto Bellows you release the shutter and activate the automatic diaphragm simultaneously if you use a fully automatic diaphragm lens With its lens reverse system you can use a lens in reversed position for higher macro resolution The geared rail of the Auto Bellows is metic ulously engineered with high precision The freely movable tripod seat underneath the rail rod maintains the whole equipment on tripod in complete balance Micro action extension knobs are equipped on the camera body and lens sides for precise bellows extension The Slide Copier attaches to the front end of the Auto Bellows for easy duplication of color films With the Bellows Takumar 100mm f 4 lens you can photograph from 1 32x magnification to infinity co You easily obtain high magni fication with a 28mm to 35mm lens By adding ap the standard Bellows Unit or Extension Tubes to the front or back of the Auto Beliows you can reach 10x to 20x magnification The Honeywell Pentax Auto Bellows is a pre cisely desi
27. peed may be set either before or after cocking the rapid wind lever As you cock the shutter by turning the rapid wind lever the cocked indicator turns to red showing that the shutter is cocked The indicator window blacks out as you trip the shutter button For use of the X setting on the shutter speed dial refer to page 15 With the shutter speed dial set on B bulb the shutter will stay open as long as you depress the shutter button As you release your finger from the shutter button the shutter closes When a long exposure is desired while using the B setting attach a shutter release cable with a locking device to the shutter button This will permit a Time exposure O 0 f C a u ti 0 n S 1 At slow speeds slower than 1 30 2 To protect the shutter mechan support your camera rigidly or use a tripod to prevent movement of your camera Depth of field Depth of field is the range of acceptable sharpness that ex tends in front of and behind a point that the lens is focused on The depth of field varies with 1 focal length 2 subject dis tance and 3 aperture setting of the lens The depth of field scale engraved on the lens barrel lets you determine the near and far limits of sharpness in your picture Look at the engraving on the lens in the above photo graph The lens is focused at 15feet You can read the depth ism trip the shutter release be fore putting the camera out of
28. ragm to further increase its high performance The magnification range is from 1 2 to infinity but by applying the Auto Extension Tubes you can shoot from life size to infinity The automatic diaphagm enables you to shoot such difficult subjects as moving insects while holding your camera and looking through the viewfinder Lens element D 4 6 2 Minimum distance 0 77 ft 0 234 m Angle of view 47 Weight 8 74 ozs 248 gr Bellows Takumar 100mm f 4 Used with the standard Bellows Unit this short barrel lens enables you to photograph from life size to infinity Extremely convenient for close ups from a distance Lens 616 5 Minimum aperture f 22 Angle of 24 Well venae dod sna 4 9 ozs 139 gr 29 30 SPECIFICATIONS FOCAL LENGTH amp MAXIMUM APERTURE MINIMUM APERTURE Super Takumar Fish Eye Timm LENS ELEMENT DIAPHRAGM OF TAKUMAR LENSES MINIMUM FOCUSING 24mm t 3 5 28mm 1 3 5 Super Takumar Super Tahumar Super Takumar 35mm t 2 35mm 1 3 5 Super Takumar 50mm 1 1 4 Macro Takumar 30mm 1 4 50mm 1 4 55mm 2 gt Super Takumar Super Macro T Takumar Super Takemar Super Takumar j5mm 1 8 7 Sup
29. solution in hand held telephotography Equipped with pre set e ff diaphragm supplied with special lenshood Lens element uos ie eee 5 Minimum aperture 22 Minimum distance 9 ft 2 5 m Angle of view 7 12 Might eau 13 1 ozs 370 gr 25 26 Super Takumar 300mm 4 Light enough for hand held picture tak ing this lens is the most ideal for specta cular telephotographic effects Even with the diaphragm fully open the aberrations are corrected to the greatest extent pos sible Gives needle sharp resolution to every corner of the picture Equipped with fully automatic diaphragm supplied with special lenshood Lens element eee 9 Minimum aperture f 22 Minimum distance 18 ft 5 5m Angle of view cece cece eee 8 Weight het a i n Tele Takumar 300mm f 6 3 More compact and much lighter than the f 4 this lens is extremely suitable for hand held outdoor telephotography Fea tures smooth helicoidal focusing and built on lenshood Also represents an excep tional value in long focus lenses and is the choice of many professionals and advanced amateurs who require an extremely versa tile telephoto lens Equipped with pre set diaphragm Lens element aces 5 Minimum aperture 22 Minimum distance
30. th coupled automatic diaphragm release pins Mounted singly or in combination between an Honey well Pentax and a 55mm automatic diaphragm lens this set of Auto Extension Tubes permits focusing at magnification from 1 17x to 0 17 and operation of the automatic diaphragm HELICOID EXTENSION TUBE Like the lens helicoid the new Honeywell Pentax Helicoid Extension Tube extends from 16 8mm to 30 6mm It serves the purposes of the Honeywell Pentax Extension Tubes 42 and 3 Mounted between an Honeywell Pentax and a 55mm lens it permits photography at magnification from 0 30x to It is ex tremely versatile variable extension ring BELLOWS UNIT Extremely flexible for ultra close up photog raphy the Bellows Unit I permits use of the camera s own lens Provided with a special precision calibrated gear shaft for reading con tinuous magnification from 0 62 to 2 45 with the standard 55mm Super Takumar lens 31 32 e BELLOWS UNIT This dual track unit provides maximum stabi lity outstanding design and rugged reliability With precise firm control it may be locked in any position Has an oversized focusine knob for increased sensitivity and case of focus ing 3 2 gt magnification at maximum extension with the standard 55mm Super Vakumar lens SLIDE COPIER Here is real copying ease for duplicating slides Slide stage raises or lowers for precise posi tioning and a separate set of bell
31. the 1960 Photokina the photographic world s fair in Cologne Germany it attracted immediate and keen attention Not available for purchase at the time it was a model of the advanced features and design that would be incorporated into cameras of the future Four years of extensive research exhaustive experiments and inten sive testing followed before it became available to serious amateur and professional photographers in late 1964 The new Honeywell Pentax SL shares the same design and features of the Spotmatic except the behind the lens exposure meter The SL camera has the same heavy duty focal plane shutter the same brilliant viewing system with central micro prism and instant return mirror in the same durable light weight body as the Spotmatic Since the SL has no meter it is the ideal camera for the photogra pher who wants the professional features of the Spotmatic but prefers to use a separate exposure meter The traditional classic design and simple elegance associated with earlier models of the famous Pentax have been retained in the SL despite the incorporation of many highly advanced features Metic ulously constructed by master craftsmen the Pentax cameras remain the standard of excellence and precision in the world of 35mm single lens reflex cameras You will find the Honeywell Pentax SL an even more rugged work horse camera than the famous Pentax H3v Its 55mm f 1 8 or 50mm 1 4 Super Takumar lens with complete
32. unt for lenses of 49mm thread Magnification of 0 32 to 0 15 with the 55mm Super Takumar lens RIGHT ANGLE FINDER Attaches quickly and easily to the viewfinder of all Honeywell Pentax models Designed for added convenience in low angle and close up photography photomicrography etc MIRROR ADAPTER An interesting adapter for detective photog raphers this allows you to take photographs by NOT pointing your camera and lens to your subjects Fits the Takumar 200mm f 3 5 Super Takumar 200mm 1 4 and Tele Takumar 300mm 1 6 3 lenses only 9 FILTERS AND LENSHOODS Honey well Pentax lenshoods are recommended for use whenever possible to guard against off angle light which will cause flare in your pictures Most Takumar lenses including standard lenses purchased separately are sup plied with special lenshood Improve your picture quality by using the Honeywell Pentax filters that are precision ground polished and coated for your Honeywell Pentax 9 HONEYWELL REPRONAR An extremely versatile accessory for the Honeywell Pentax owner who specializes in color transparencies the Repronar incorporates a specially modified Honeywell Pentax camera with a precision 50mm f 4 Takumar lens and a Strobonar electronic flash light source It enables the user to duplicate original transparencies cor rect for exposure errors and color balance crop and enlarge portions of original transparencies create spe cial effects and
33. use for any extended period i it T E 1 8 54 18 of field limits at the two lens aperture indicators on each side of the red diamond marked on the lens If your selected lens aperture is 8 read the distance opposite the figure 8 In this case the depth of field or zone of sharp focus 18 from about 10 to 25 feet For the depth of field at different apertures and dis tances refer to page 14 13 Depth of field table Super Takumar 50mm lens 2 s Io f 69 6 6 25 97 13 5 6 9 4 10 4 8 9 2 2 0 2 5 1 7 10 7 2 16 4 9 36 42 oo o0 f 2 1 5 9 211 3 9 3 1 13 4 3 24 02 118 3 5 6 3 0 8 1010 6 17 1 2 39 11 8 8 11 9 12 9 6 22 3 84 116 g28 i n etre mnm f 4 210 6 4 77 8 Z4 12 0 6 20 0 4 59 3 12 5 5 1103 27 19710 6 59 oo 5 6 2 10 4 62 8 1 9 11 2 17 8 3 42 68 3 2 3 5 72 12112 227107 100 1 3 oo f 8 110 8 7 68 10 15 07 2910 2 2 1 3 14 9 57 29 7 2 oo oo f 1 8 8 6 11 3 82 2 1710 4 52 12 84 1 7 2 1 9 3 4 8 18 0 6 46 9 7 6 1 97 2 6 7 310 6 1 2 7 7 2 2 2 9 3 7 6 7 3 28 7 6 l168 2 4
34. ut your Honeywell Pentax address your questions to Customer Service at the address below Honeywell PHOTOGRAPHIC 70001 Printed in Japan
35. you to view and focus through the viewfinder without keep ing the reflex mirror flipped up Lens element 11 including 3 filters Minimum aperture cene 1 22 Minimum distance 0 66 ft 0 2 m Angle of view 180 diagonal Weight xe utat 7 98 ozs 288 gr Super Takumar 24mm f 3 5 The Super Takumar 24mm 3 5 is an ultra wide angle lens that increases even further the versatility of your Honeywell Pentax Compact in size and light in weight it enables you to view and focus at an 84 angle of vision A wonder ful lens to create pictures with dramatic impact Lens element ecce eae err ea Ru ke dun ien 9 Minimum aperture ee rene ees f 16 Minimum distance 0 8 ft 0 25m Angle of 84 arire 8 7 025 247 Super Takumar 28mm 3 5 A new super wide angle lens of 7 elements de signed and produced to meet the most exacting of the professional requirements this is the lens you professionals and advanced amateurs need to shoot more artistic photographs Equipped with fully automatic diaphragm ideal for archi tecture fast action and artistic photography leds l ment aneneceee a 7 16 Minimum distance 1 3 ft 40 cm Angle of view ssss Hy 75 Weight
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