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Pentax Spotmatic II1971
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- M42 (Pentax)
- Years
- 1971–1976
- Weight
- 620 g
- Shutter
- 1s – 1/1000s
- Meter
- ttl-stop-down-cds
The Pentax Spotmatic II (1971) is the second iteration of the legendary Spotmatic line. Same mechanical horizontal-cloth shutter, same TTL stop-down CdS metering, same M42 universal screw mount. Refinements: **hot shoe** (vs SP's cold shoe) and **ISO range extended to 6400** (vs SP's 1600). Otherwise mechanically identical to the original SP.
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Before you buy used
- **Mercury battery** — voltage-sensitive; Wein zinc-air or MR-9 adapter.
- **Foam mirror bumper** — disintegrates.
- **Light seals** — replace.
- **Slow speeds** stick.
- **CdS meter** drifts.
- Service: Eric Hendrickson, independent shops.
About this camera
The Spotmatic with a hot shoe and ISO 6400. 1971's refresh of the iconic original.
Key Specs
Frequently asked questions
- What film does the Pentax Spotmatic II use?
- The Pentax Spotmatic II shoots 35mm film.
- What battery does the Pentax Spotmatic II take?
- The Pentax Spotmatic II uses a 1x PX625 (mercury, 1.35V) battery.
- What lens mount does the Pentax Spotmatic II have?
- The Pentax Spotmatic II uses the M42 (Pentax) mount.
- What shutter speeds does the Pentax Spotmatic II offer?
- The Pentax Spotmatic II's shutter speeds range from 1s to 1/1000s.
- What light meter does the Pentax Spotmatic II use?
- The Pentax Spotmatic II meters with ttl-stop-down-cds.