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Vintage M42 Pentax Spotmatic Lenses for Photography

There are tons of lenses available for the Pentax Spotmatic. The M42 lens mount is an open standard.

Overview of Pentax Spotmatic Versions: Asahi vs Honeywell

Launched in 1964 by Asahi Optical Co. Ltd., the Pentax Spotmatic series sold well thanks to its innovative spot metering technology. The “spot” in Spotmatic was a reference to the built-in light meter.

How to Rewind and Remove Film from the Pentax Spotmatic

This page will cover the steps needed to rewind and remove a roll of 35mm film from the Pentax Spotmatic. If you need help with loading film into the camera see this step-by-step guide on how to load film into the Pentax Spotmatic.

How to Load Film Pentax Spotmatic

This guide will show you how to load film into your Pentax Spotmatic and how to make sure the camera is functioning properly. If this is your first time using your Pentax Spotmatic, make sure to read through the before you load film section.