{"product_id":"pentax-spotmatic-f-35mm-slr-camera-body","title":"Pentax Spotmatic F 35mm SLR Camera Body – Meter Not Working – Very Good","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePentax \u003cstrong\u003eSpotmatic F\u003c\/strong\u003e 35mm SLR camera body in \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e overall, with a clear fault: the \u003cstrong\u003ebattery contacts are corroded\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the \u003cstrong\u003emeter is not working\u003c\/strong\u003e. The mechanical functions operate correctly, and the camera remains suitable for use with external metering or for collectors seeking a clean, mechanically sound Spotmatic F body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Condition: Very Good (Meter Not Working)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery contacts corroded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeter not functioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShutter fires correctly across speeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm advance smooth and frame counter functional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViewfinder clear with typical age‑related dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral cosmetic condition very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM42 mount clean and secure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eINCLUDED\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePentax Spotmatic F 35mm SLR camera body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic M42 screw‑mount system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanical shutter operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpotmatic F body with open‑aperture metering (meter not working)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable metal construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright viewfinder with focusing aids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCOMPATIBILITY\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM42 screw‑mount lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper‑Takumar and SMC Takumar lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThird‑party M42 optics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCOLLECTORS \/ USER NOTES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spotmatic F is the final and most advanced model in the Spotmatic series, offering open‑aperture metering with SMC Takumar lenses. This example is mechanically very good but has non‑functional metering due to corroded battery contacts. Ideal for users who meter externally or collectors seeking a clean mechanical body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSEO KEYWORDS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePentax Spotmatic F, Spotmatic F body, M42 film camera, Takumar compatible body UK\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PENTAX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55422617190742,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP0838_2a049237-d1fe-4dc4-9e61-3affd3772507.jpg?v=1789734393","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/pentax-spotmatic-f-35mm-slr-camera-body","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}