{"product_id":"asahi-pentax-spotmatic-sp-35mm-slr-film-camera-with-55mm-f1-8-lens","title":"Asahi Pentax Spotmatic SP 35mm SLR film camera with 55mm f1.8 lens","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Spotmatic SP is one of the cameras that quietly defined what a 35mm SLR could be, and it still makes a compelling choice today. When it was introduced in 1964 it was one of the first SLRs to offer through-the-lens metering, which was a genuine leap forward for exposure accuracy. The fully mechanical shutter runs without any battery at all, the build is all metal and built to last, and the M42 screw mount opens up access to one of the largest and most affordable pools of vintage lenses available for any film system. The 55mm f\/1.8 Super-Takumar is one of the finest standard lenses of its era, sharp, smooth in its rendering, and with a warm, slightly golden quality that many photographers actively seek out. The stopped-down metering system, where you activate the meter by pressing a lever that closes the aperture, is different from modern cameras but becomes second nature very quickly. A rewarding camera for anyone who wants to slow down and shoot deliberately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eType: Fully mechanical SLR with TTL CdS stopped-down metering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMaximum shutter speed: 1\/1000s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLens: M42 screw mount, Super-Takumar 55mm f\/1.8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eModes: Full manual only, stopped-down match-needle metering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattery:\u003c\/strong\u003e No battery required, the camera is fully mechanical. A battery is needed only to power the light meter. A modern SR44 silver oxide battery can be used as a direct replacement (included).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDue to the age of this camera and the nature of old light meters we can't guarantee that the light meter still works. This isn't an issue as the camera will function perfectly without batteries. To meter a scene before taking a picture we recommend using an external light-meter or for you to take our \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/morifilmlab.com\/products\/guide-to-film-photography-learn-how-to-use-your-camera-without-light-meter?_pos=10\u0026amp;_sid=afbdeab15\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eonline course\u003c\/a\u003e that will teach you how to use a film camera without the use of any external tools.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"946\"\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: e108f28b-7f60-4598-9b6d-181303b9b791 --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pentax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53933364085075,"sku":"7114","price":1822.09,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/4313\/3595\/files\/LAB_3724.jpg?v=1780676248","url":"https:\/\/morifilmlab.com\/en-dk\/products\/asahi-pentax-spotmatic-sp-35mm-slr-film-camera-with-55mm-f1-8-lens","provider":"Mori Film Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}