Asahi Spotmatic SP 500 With Chinon 28mm F2.8 Lens. These Are Super Collectable Now

Amazing camera with that true vintage look. Fantastic wide angle lens. This beauty is in great condition with a few signs of age but only adding to it’s rich history.. This is a lovely vintage camera that is very desirable.
Gorgeous lens and ideal for street photography.

A little known fact about the SP 500 is that it has a un marked shutter speed, thought to be around 1/700s

The Pentax Spotmatic refers to a family of 35mm single-lens reflex cameras manufactured by the Asahi Optical Co. Ltd., later known as Pentax Corporation, between 1964 and 1976.
This camera allows one to focus the lens at maximum aperture with a bright viewfinder image. After focusing, a switch on the side of the lens mount stopped the lens down and switched on the metering which the camera displayed with a needle located on the side of the viewfinder. The use of stop-down light metering was at the time revolutionary

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All items are carefully checked, cleaned serviced so the item reaches you in the best possible condition. Please note that items of this age often have the odd mark and these are shown in the photos or in the description and they often add to the charm. You have 30 days to check the item yourself and if there is anything you are not happy with you can return for a replacement, repair or refund.
We check our cameras and use a laser shutters speed tester to check accuracy, light seals and mirror cushions are replaced. the camera is checked for light leaks and lubricated and adjusted prior to shipping on older cameras this may take a day or two but we will keep you updated
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