Pentax Spotmatic SP500 with 55mm f2 Super-Takumar brand_Voss and a large grip/tripod foot

and a large grip/tripod foot makes for easy handling

Diaphragm is snappy

optics show very light cleaning marks and very light internal haze

combining quick autofocusing

Pentax Spotmatic SP500 with 55mm f2 Super-Takumar brand_Voss and a large grip/tripod footThe Asahi Pentax Spotmatic SP500 is a classic manual focus 35mm camera with shutter speeds from 1s to 1 500s and easy to read metering. This SP500 is in very good condition, with minor cosmetic wear (notably a rear engraving). Shutter speeds and metering are accurate, light seals are new. The included Asahi 55mm f2 Super Takumar lens has some internal dust, no haze or fungus. A solid camera in good shape.