INDEX Specifications cen Short operating course How to hold your camera... Film loading [EP Setting ASA film type reminder . Film wind and rewind Micro prism Automatic diaphragm Shutter en Depth of field Depth-of field table: Super-Tamarack 50mm lens Depth-of-field table: Super-Tamarack 55mm lens Flash synchronization... Infra-red photography . . . How to make deliberate double exposure . How to remove the front cover...
HONEYWELL PENTAX SL The Pentax SL camera is a special adaptation of the world famous Symptomatic. When the Pentax Symptomatic was introduced to the public at the 1960 Photostatting, 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.
Major working parts of the HONEY WEL PENTAX MAJOR WORKING PARTS OF HONEYWELL PENTAX St Archetype Rapid Wind Lever advances film nad cocks shutter . Exposure Counter automatically resets to 7 when back is opened Cocked Indicator shows red when shutter is cocked Shutter Release Button threaded for use with cable release 5. Shutter Speed Dial Setting for Bulb, Electronic flash. | to 1/1000 sec. 8. Groove for coupling SL clip-on exposure meter 1. Shutter Speed Index Mark Ek Distance Scale in fees and meters 3.
Specifications TYPE 35mm single-lens reflex. FILM AND PICTURE SIZE 3Bmm film (20 or 36 exposures). 24mm x 36mm, STANDARD LENSES Super-Tamarack 55mm f/1.8 or Sammy £/14 with fully automatic diaphragm. Filters and lens hood size: 49mm. Equipped 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, 11/1000 sec. Built-in self-timer releases shutter in 5. 13 seconds.
“COCKED" INDICATOR A red disk appears; in a small window alongside the shutter’ release. button when the shutter is cocked, and k out when it is released. FILM EXPOSURE COUNTER Automatic re-set type. LENS MOUNT 42mm threaded lens mount. FLASH SYNCHRONIZATION Equipped with FP and X flash term. nails. 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 firm is being rewound.
Short operating course LOAD Film Open the camera back and insert a standard 20or 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 color 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 lighting.
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 micro prism center of the finder. ROTATE DIAPHRAGM RING Determine the exposure and set the f/stop you want by turning the dia. diaphragm ring. RELEASE SHUTTER Hold your camera firmly and trip the shutter. When the shutter is. seed’ the diaphragm will repel full aperture and the alloyed mag took bright again.
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. £0 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 shatter — it may cause camera movement. Very often, pictures In vertical position B.
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. sett chamber, and push back the rewind knob. Draw out the film leader and crease across one or two perforations back from the end of the leader. Insert the creased portion into slot of the take-up spool.
10 Film wind and rewind * 1 Before turning the rapid wind lever, slowly turn the film rewind knob clockwise until a slight resistance is felt. This prevents loosening or warping of the film. 2 The first portions of the film cannot be used for picture taking 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.
4 Unfold the film rewind crank. 5 Depress the film rewind release bunion. 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 atoms. cipher conditions, erratic or toe rapid rewinding will cause static electricity marks on the film) You will feel the tension on the rewind crank lessen as the leader end of the film slips off the take-up spool. , Stop rewinding when you feel this happen.
p¥4 Automatic diaphragm * QUT OF FOCUS When the preview lever is in automatic 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, no matter what aperture 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.
Shutter Turn the shutter speedily dial clockwise or counterclockwise to the shutter speed desired. The shutter 1 At slow speeds —slower than 1/30 ——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 extends in front of and behind a point that the lens is focused on. The depth of field varies with (1) focal length, (2) subject distance, and (3) aperture setting of the lens.
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Flash synchronization The Honeywell Pentax has two sets of term. annals and X. 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§ synchronization, Note the “xX setting is exactly at the 60 marked on the speed dial. This indicates the highest shutter speed at which Honeywell Stroboscopes or other electronic flash units may be used.
16 Infra-red photography 50mm 1/14 55mm f/1.8 if you intend to take infra-red photographs, remember to use the small "R” index marked on the guide. Some of the Tamarack lenses, however, like the above picture of Super-Tamarack 50mm 1/14, do not have the “R” mark. The index is just a short orange line. First, focus your leas on your subject. Determine the lens to subject distance from the distance scale. Then match your lens to subject dis. stance to the "R” mark by turning the distance scale accordingly.
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 2 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°.
18 Important notes ‘When removing the Super-Tamarack 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-Tamarack 50mm f/14 lens is made for use with the Symptomatic and the SL. It can be used with only two other cameras: the Honeywell Pentax H3v and Hla, with an orange-colored "R” marking on the film rewind knob, Use with any other camera will damage the rear element of the lens.
INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES The Honeywell Pentax offers many interchangeable Senses in a wide variety 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 Tamarack 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.
a. DIFFERENCE OF financial ANGLE OF TAMARACK LENSES 7 Ali photographs were taken from the same location and distance from the subject.
Super-Tamarack Fish-Eye 17mm f/4” “The world's most efficient fish.eye lens with maximum brightness of £/4. Covers an angle of vision of about 180°, Enables you to view and forms throng the viewfinder without keep ing the reflex mirror flipped up, Lens element Minimum aperture Minimum distance Angle of view Weight 11 (including 3 filters) 1/22 0.66 fr. (0.2m) 180° {diagonal} 798 ozs. (2885) Super-Tamarack 24mm “The Super-Tamarack 24mm £/35 is an ultra.
22 Super-Tamarack 35mm #/2° One of the fastest wide-angle lenses for 35mm single-fens reflex cameras. Edge to.edge sharp resolution at full aperture, unique lens design without distortion; perfect for pictures of large sprouts. buildings. sports events, and other large spectates. Lens element Minimum aperture Minimum distance Angle of view... Weight .. 125 853025. (24281) Super-Tamarack 35mm §/3.5 A medium speed lens with extremely high resolving power, this is an excellent general purpose wide.
Super-Tamarack 55mm ¥/1.8 & £/2 Razor-sharp, fully corrected, high-speed stand. ard lenses, using rare-earth glass, designed by top tens designers. Bright £18 or f/2 aperture makes viewing and focusing extremely easy. “Heir extremely fine resolving power is widely acclaimed by professionals and discriminating amateurs alike. Equipped with fully auto ma. tic diaphragm. Lens element... Minimum aperture Minimum distance .. Angle of view Weight. Cte 155 (45cm) pi 7.5 ozs. (215 1.) Super-Tamarack 85mm $/1.
Super-Tamarack 135mm £/3.5 Produces a brilliant image in all corners of the picture eves with the diaphragm fully open, Indispensable for distant subject matter and for portrait. Ideal for closeups of animals or plants even at a distance. Recommended as the ideal long telephoto lens for handheld camera operation. Equipped with fully auto. masc diaphragm; supplied with special lens. hood. Lens element . Minimum aperture .. Minimum distance Angle of view . Weight Super-Tamarack 135mm /2.5 A faster 172.
Super-Tamarack 200mm /4 A new member to the superb Tamarack telephoto lens family. Equipped with a fully automatic diaphragm. Compact, light, and elegantly designed for fast handle. ability. Lens element .. Minimum aperture Cir Minimum distance 82. (25m) Angle of view 125 Weight... "193 ozs. (550 gr.) Tell-Takumar 200mm £/5.6 Small, compact and Eight weight that's the new Tell-Takumar 200mm £55 lens. It weighs only slightly more than Super. Tamarack 135mm.
300mm {/4 Light enough for hand-held picture taking, this lens is the most ideal for spectra. ocular telephoto graphic effects. Even with the diaphragm fully open. the aberrations are corrected to the greatest extent pos. sable, Gives needle sharp resolution to every corner of the picture. Equipped with fully automatic diaphragm: supplied with special lens hood, Lens element . 3 Minimum aperture . . £22 Min imam distance 181st. (5.5m) Angle of View ooo. 8° Weight 33.1 ozs. (M6 gr) Tell-Takumar 300mm £/6.
Tell-Takumar 400mm §/5.6 Especially designed for those professionals who specialize in outdoor sports, news and nature life photography. Because of its 5.5 aperture, this tel-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. recessive shorting, depending upon the shutter speed to be used. Equipped with click: stop manual diaphragm; supplied with special monkshood.
28 Tell-Takumar 1000mm f/. Photographs subjects which are too far away 10 be seen by the naked eve. The ultimate in fine optics for the photograph. fer who specializes in news, sports, scion ti tic or wildlife photography. Fast, ac. curate focusing with manual diaphragm. Furnished with builtin lens hood, rigid wooden tripod and in wooden cases. Super-Tamarack-Zoom 70mm — 150mm £/4.5 20. na Proven by an impartial and authoritative test to be the best zoom lens for 35mm single lens reflex.
Macro-Tamarack 50mm f/4 For photography from life size to infinity with. out any close-up accessory, especially designed for close-up and macro photography. Leas element on 4 Minimum aperture £j22 Angle of view. 46° Weight. 9302s. (265 gr) Super-Macro-Tamarack 50mm f/4 “The new Super Macro Tamarack 50mm f/4 lens is equipped with a fully automatic diaphragm to further increase its high performance.
Complete System of Honeywell Pentax Accessories for Close-Ups, Macro photography, Photographically, and other Miscellaneous Accessories ® EXTENSION TUBE SET A set of 3 rings, #1, $2 and #3 of 9.5mm, 19mm and 285mm respectively. They may be used singly or in combination as desired. When all three are used simultaneously with the 58mm 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.
32 BELLOWS UNIT 1 This dual track unit provides maximum stab lit, su ding design and rugged reliability With precise, firm control, it may be locked in any position. Has an oversize focusing knob for increase sensitivity and case of focus ng. 32 « magnification at maximum extension with the standard 55mm Super Tamarack lens, SLIDE COPIER Here is veal copying ease for duplicating slides. Slide stage vases or lowers for precise poi.
the standard Bellows Unit or Extension Tubes to the front or back of the Auto-Bellows, you a can reach 10X to 20x magnification. The Honeywell Pentax Auto Bellows is a pre. wisely designed close-up and macro equipment for professional photographers, research work. ers, scientists and specialists in close-up and macro works. ® REVERSE ADAPTER This altos 50mm or 55mm Tamarack lenses to be used on bellows or extension tubes in reverse position for better macro photographic results.
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 Tamarack lens standards and has screw-in mount for fesses of 49mm thread. Magnification of 0.32 to 0.18 with the 55mm Super Tamarack lens.
@ HONEYWELL REPROBATE An extremely versatile accessory for the Honeywell Pentax owner who specializes in color transparencies, the Reprobate incorporates a specially modified Honeywell Pentax camera with a precision 50mm f/4 Tamarack lens and a Strongbox electronic flash light source. It enables the user to duplicate original transparencies, cor.
@ 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 operation. — For use with 113e and Hla only — ® SOFT CASE JUMBO FRONT Jumbo-size front for the soft camera case to contain an Honeywell Pentax with a 135mm, 105mm or 85mm telephoto fens.
Spot meter III Selective exposure photography the most advanced concept in reflected Eight meters. The Spot meter HI utilizes an optical reflect system which gives a 21° angle of view on the ground glass screen. In the center of this viewing screen is a 1° circle which represents the angle covered by the meter’s CdS sensing element.
40 CY arrant Y POLICY All Honeywell Pentax camera equipment and accessories sold in the United States and Mexico are unconditionally guaranteed against defects of mate. rial 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, qua.
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