Originally Posted by Asahiflex
If you have the original Spotmatic, then it's good to know that there are two versions. The first version has a much smaller metering switch than the later version, which is almost twice as big. Also, the first version has a screw at the side of the top plate, near the strap lug, the later version has a screw partly below the film wind lever.
Ahh, I've been waiting for a real Spotmaniac to surface on the thread! Asahiflex, thanks for your additional information, I now think my camera is a later version of the original Spotmatic, as I have the screw partially blocked by the film lever ring. I have nothing to compare the meter switch to, but I can't imagine it getting much bigger than it is on this sample. This is more consistent with the condition of the camera, which is pretty much as new. Otherwise, I was figuring I had a museum piece if it was 1964 vintage and in such great shape.
thanks,
germar