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deadwolfbones · 03-01-2010, 09:29 PM

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Item for Sale
Asahi Pentax Spotmatic SP

Asking Price
Shipping cost + $5.

Item Location
Santa Fe, NM

Item Description
For sale is an Asahi Pentax Spotmatic SP (s/n: 1382643) in fair condition. The film advance works, the shutter works, but there may be some problems. For one, I don't have a spare battery to test the light meter. For two, when the "SW" switch is pushed up, the shutter sticks until you push it back down. This may be related to the dead battery, but I'm not familiar enough with Spotmatic operation to know if that's the case, and I can't check, lacking the spare battery.

The camera body has its fair share of grime and some small dents on the prism (doesn't look like it was dropped, just scuffed somehow). The film advance is smooth, and the viewfinder, mirror, and film compartment are pretty clean. There is some dust on the focusing screen. As with most old cameras, the light seals and mirror foam may need to be replaced. A CLA is recommended.

Included: Camera, strap, sleeve-type case. No body cap, sorry.

Shipping: Free in the USA by FedEx 2nd Day or USPS Priority, whichever is cheaper.

Pictures:

Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
No

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling

Item Condition (Key)
Used
Fair

Shipping Destinations
United States

Shipping Charge
Included in USA

Shipping Services
USPS, FedEx

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal

Return Policy & Additional Details
If the item is not as described, the buyer may return it within 7 days (at cost) for a full refund of the sale price.

Please send me a private message if interested in the item!

Last edited by deadwolfbones; 03-08-2010 at 09:38 AM.

woof · 03-02-2010, 11:48 AM

Note that on the bottom of the soft case there is the early equivalent of a quick release plate for a tripod screwed into the tripod mount.

Not sure of the provenance of this camera, but if you have a vintage tripod around somewhere you might want to check if this belongs with it. My experience is that these are hard to come by once lost.

woof!

deadwolfbones · 03-02-2010, 12:41 PM

Come to think of it, there was a tripod in the case... I'll have a look.

deadwolfbones · 03-03-2010, 11:35 AM

Update: There is indeed a shiny chrome telescoping tripod that goes with that tripod mount on the camera case/sleeve. However, it's missing one of the feet and that leg can't be easily extended. I imagine you could fix this fairly easily, but I can't be bothered to fuss with it. Tripod can be included with the camera for $5 more (to account for the added shipping weight).

deadwolfbones · 03-08-2010, 09:37 AM

Shipping cost + $5 will take this body in the US.

deadwolfbones · 03-10-2010, 02:59 PM

Another bump...

deadwolfbones · 03-15-2010, 09:11 AM

Monday bump.

leikey1982 · 03-16-2010, 08:04 PM

WOW, Ben, you did not list it last time when you were selling the takumar lens. Otherwise I would take it at the same time.

deadwolfbones · 03-17-2010, 07:10 AM

Originally posted by leikey1982

WOW, Ben, you did not list it last time when you were selling the takumar lens. Otherwise I would take it at the same time.

Actually it's been up the whole time--maybe I shoulda put them all in the same thread.

ellepi · 03-17-2010, 12:50 PM

If you can ship to Italy, I'm interested.
Can you say me shipping cost?

Thank you Luca

deadwolfbones · 03-17-2010, 01:38 PM

PM sent.

deadwolfbones · 03-22-2010, 08:05 AM

Bumping it up.

deadwolfbones · 03-24-2010, 12:11 PM

Up up up! :ugh:

Jools · 03-24-2010, 01:01 PM

pm sent your way with offer

deadwolfbones · 03-24-2010, 01:47 PM

Sale pending.

03-01-2010, 09:29 PM	#1
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 7,451 Feedback Score: 105 (100%)	[SOLD] Asahi Pentax Spotmatic SP (US) PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing Item for Sale Asahi Pentax Spotmatic SP Asking Price Shipping cost + $5. Item Location Santa Fe, NM Item Description For sale is an Asahi Pentax Spotmatic SP (s/n: 1382643) in fair condition. The film advance works, the shutter works, but there may be some problems. For one, I don't have a spare battery to test the light meter. For two, when the "SW" switch is pushed up, the shutter sticks until you push it back down. This may be related to the dead battery, but I'm not familiar enough with Spotmatic operation to know if that's the case, and I can't check, lacking the spare battery. The camera body has its fair share of grime and some small dents on the prism (doesn't look like it was dropped, just scuffed somehow). The film advance is smooth, and the viewfinder, mirror, and film compartment are pretty clean. There is some dust on the focusing screen. As with most old cameras, the light seals and mirror foam may need to be replaced. A CLA is recommended. Included: Camera, strap, sleeve-type case. No body cap, sorry. Shipping: Free in the USA by FedEx 2nd Day or USPS Priority, whichever is cheaper. Pictures: Are you the original owner of the item being sold? No Are you selling or trading this item? Selling Item Condition (Key) Used Fair Shipping Destinations United States Shipping Charge Included in USA Shipping Services USPS, FedEx Accepted Payment Types PayPal Return Policy & Additional Details If the item is not as described, the buyer may return it within 7 days (at cost) for a full refund of the sale price. Please send me a private message if interested in the item! Last edited by deadwolfbones; 03-08-2010 at 09:38 AM.

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03-02-2010, 11:48 AM	#2
woof Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In the present Posts: 1,870 Feedback Score: 40 (100%)	Note that on the bottom of the soft case there is the early equivalent of a quick release plate for a tripod screwed into the tripod mount. Not sure of the provenance of this camera, but if you have a vintage tripod around somewhere you might want to check if this belongs with it. My experience is that these are hard to come by once lost. woof!

03-02-2010, 12:41 PM	#3
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 7,451 Feedback Score: 105 (100%) Original Poster	Come to think of it, there was a tripod in the case... I'll have a look.

03-03-2010, 11:35 AM	#4
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 7,451 Feedback Score: 105 (100%) Original Poster	Update: There is indeed a shiny chrome telescoping tripod that goes with that tripod mount on the camera case/sleeve. However, it's missing one of the feet and that leg can't be easily extended. I imagine you could fix this fairly easily, but I can't be bothered to fuss with it. Tripod can be included with the camera for $5 more (to account for the added shipping weight).

03-08-2010, 09:37 AM	#5
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 7,451 Feedback Score: 105 (100%) Original Poster	Shipping cost + $5 will take this body in the US.

03-10-2010, 02:59 PM	#6
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 7,451 Feedback Score: 105 (100%) Original Poster	Another bump...

03-15-2010, 09:11 AM	#7
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 7,451 Feedback Score: 105 (100%) Original Poster	Monday bump.

03-16-2010, 08:04 PM	#8
leikey1982 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Trondheim, Norway Posts: 149 Feedback Score: 6 (100%)	WOW, Ben, you did not list it last time when you were selling the takumar lens. Otherwise I would take it at the same time.

03-17-2010, 07:10 AM	#9
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 7,451 Feedback Score: 105 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by leikey1982 WOW, Ben, you did not list it last time when you were selling the takumar lens. Otherwise I would take it at the same time. Actually it's been up the whole time--maybe I shoulda put them all in the same thread.

03-17-2010, 12:50 PM	#10
ellepi Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Treviso (Italy) Posts: 87 Feedback Score: 5 (100%)	If you can ship to Italy, I'm interested. Can you say me shipping cost? Thank you Luca

03-17-2010, 01:38 PM	#11
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 7,451 Feedback Score: 105 (100%) Original Poster	PM sent.

03-22-2010, 08:05 AM	#12
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 7,451 Feedback Score: 105 (100%) Original Poster	Bumping it up.

03-24-2010, 12:11 PM	#13
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 7,451 Feedback Score: 105 (100%) Original Poster	Up up up! :ugh:

03-24-2010, 01:01 PM	#14
Jools Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SW Wisconsin by way of Venezuela Posts: 1,398 Feedback Score: 35 (100%)	pm sent your way with offer

03-24-2010, 01:47 PM	#15
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 7,451 Feedback Score: 105 (100%) Original Poster	Sale pending.

For Sale - Sold: Asahi Pentax Spotmatic SP (US)

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