Originally posted by hks_kansei As for the spotmatic, also remember that the SP500 and SP1000 were bsaically the same camera as the spotmatic, but being newer and less known, they are often both cheaper and better condition.
SP 500 = SPII minus self-timer, hot shoe, and 1/1000s shutter speed
SP1000 = SPII minus self-timer and hot shoe
As with almost all vintage camera gear, condition is usually a factor of the care given by previous owners, not the age of the gear. In some ways 40+ years new-in-box is worse that 50 years of careful use with regular maintenance.
Steve