Spotmatic Value Question

Rmpjr7 · 06-30-2009, 05:28 PM

Hi everyone!

Can you Spotmatic experts give me a rough idea of what a pristine Spotmatic is worth?

My sister in law is in to estate sales and is sending me one.

Thanks.

Bob

geauxpez · 06-30-2009, 05:51 PM

Not to be a smartass, but judging from what I have seen the past few months -- anywhere from $25 to about $450.00. Which Spotmatic is it? Silver or black? more detailed description of the condition? Recently CLA'd? Never opened or touched since it left the factory (saw one like that sell recently)? With or without lenses and if with, which ones? Lens condition?

Rmpjr7 · 06-30-2009, 06:05 PM

All good questions!

My sister in law does estate sales and is shipping it out to me tomorrow.

As soon as I get it I will answer all the questions you posed. Thanks for your input!

Bob

Mike Cash · 07-01-2009, 04:08 AM

Well....there's cosmetically pristine....and there's mechanically sound. And there is no reliable correlation one can infer between the two.

**rayallen** · 07-01-2009, 04:18 AM

There are 11 models and we would need more details.

Check out this table for a list of all the models and differences:
Die Cast Pro - Spotmatic Family Traits

titrisol · 07-01-2009, 05:22 AM

Estate sale say you... that means it'll need a CLA (in 99.9% of cases)
That will cost you about $100

Another question... Whant lenses are coming (if any) with the camera?

Rmpjr7 · 07-01-2009, 06:51 PM

As soon as I get the camera and lens(s), and TC, I will post the exact description and my estimate of condition for your input.

Bob

Rmpjr7 · 07-13-2009, 07:07 PM

Finally got the camera in my hands. It definitely looks like it will need a CLA. Thanks to Rayallen for the earlier link to the Spotmatic family info.

From that data, the camera is an Asahi Pentax Spotmatic SP-chrome and black. The serial # is 4102650. The lens that was on it is a smc Tak 28mm f/3.5 which does not have any visible dust and has a solid feel on the aperture ring and a very smooth focus ring. One other thing though is the mirror looks like it is worn partially (has a black spot although it is not scratched or pitted (?).

Is this a collectible version? Would it be worth having a CLA done and keeping it?

Thanks for your help.

Bob

raymeedc · 07-13-2009, 07:45 PM

Originally posted by Rmpjr7

Finally got the camera in my hands. It definitely looks like it will need a CLA. Thanks to Rayallen for the earlier link to the Spotmatic family info.

From that data, the camera is an Asahi Pentax Spotmatic SP-chrome and black. The serial # is 4102650. The lens that was on it is a smc Tak 28mm f/3.5 which does not have any visible dust and has a solid feel on the aperture ring and a very smooth focus ring. One other thing though is the mirror looks like it is worn partially (has a black spot although it is not scratched or pitted (?).

Is this a collectible version? Would it be worth having a CLA done and keeping it?
Bob

CLA the camera body only if you intend keeping & using it. Otherwise, the CLA will cost you more than you can sell it for. As for the lens, if it has no issues (glass scratches, haze, fungus, cleaning marks, focusing issues, blade oil, etc.), get yourself a Genuine Pentax M42 adapter on Ebay & use it on your DSLR, if you don't mind stopped down manual operation..... it's a superb lens optically & operationally, & a joy to use.

titrisol · 07-14-2009, 10:47 PM

IMHO is a great camera, not specially rare nor collectible
The lens may command more money on ebay than the camera itself even without CLA.

Originally posted by Rmpjr7

Finally got the camera in my hands. It definitely looks like it will need a CLA. Thanks to Rayallen for the earlier link to the Spotmatic family info.

From that data, the camera is an Asahi Pentax Spotmatic SP-chrome and black. The serial # is 4102650. The lens that was on it is a smc Tak 28mm f/3.5 which does not have any visible dust and has a solid feel on the aperture ring and a very smooth focus ring. One other thing though is the mirror looks like it is worn partially (has a black spot although it is not scratched or pitted (?).

Is this a collectible version? Would it be worth having a CLA done and keeping it?

Thanks for your help.

Bob

Rmpjr7 · 07-15-2009, 05:46 PM

Thanks for all your advice and comments.

Bob

06-30-2009, 05:28 PM	#1
Rmpjr7 Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nebraska Posts: 242	Spotmatic Value Question Hi everyone! Can you Spotmatic experts give me a rough idea of what a pristine Spotmatic is worth? My sister in law is in to estate sales and is sending me one. Thanks. Bob

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06-30-2009, 05:51 PM	#2
geauxpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Atlanta Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,196	Not to be a smartass, but judging from what I have seen the past few months -- anywhere from $25 to about $450.00. Which Spotmatic is it? Silver or black? more detailed description of the condition? Recently CLA'd? Never opened or touched since it left the factory (saw one like that sell recently)? With or without lenses and if with, which ones? Lens condition?

06-30-2009, 06:05 PM	#3
Rmpjr7 Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nebraska Posts: 242 Original Poster	All good questions! My sister in law does estate sales and is shipping it out to me tomorrow. As soon as I get it I will answer all the questions you posed. Thanks for your input! Bob

07-01-2009, 04:08 AM	#4
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Well....there's cosmetically pristine....and there's mechanically sound. And there is no reliable correlation one can infer between the two.

07-01-2009, 04:18 AM	#5
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	There are 11 models and we would need more details. Check out this table for a list of all the models and differences: Die Cast Pro - Spotmatic Family Traits

07-01-2009, 05:22 AM	#6
titrisol Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the most populated state... state of denial Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,854	Estate sale say you... that means it'll need a CLA (in 99.9% of cases) That will cost you about $100 Another question... Whant lenses are coming (if any) with the camera?

07-01-2009, 06:51 PM	#7
Rmpjr7 Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nebraska Posts: 242 Original Poster	As soon as I get the camera and lens(s), and TC, I will post the exact description and my estimate of condition for your input. Bob

07-13-2009, 07:07 PM	#8
Rmpjr7 Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nebraska Posts: 242 Original Poster	Finally got the camera in my hands. It definitely looks like it will need a CLA. Thanks to Rayallen for the earlier link to the Spotmatic family info. From that data, the camera is an Asahi Pentax Spotmatic SP-chrome and black. The serial # is 4102650. The lens that was on it is a smc Tak 28mm f/3.5 which does not have any visible dust and has a solid feel on the aperture ring and a very smooth focus ring. One other thing though is the mirror looks like it is worn partially (has a black spot although it is not scratched or pitted (?). Is this a collectible version? Would it be worth having a CLA done and keeping it? Thanks for your help. Bob

07-13-2009, 07:45 PM	#9
raymeedc Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 951	Originally posted by Rmpjr7 Finally got the camera in my hands. It definitely looks like it will need a CLA. Thanks to Rayallen for the earlier link to the Spotmatic family info. From that data, the camera is an Asahi Pentax Spotmatic SP-chrome and black. The serial # is 4102650. The lens that was on it is a smc Tak 28mm f/3.5 which does not have any visible dust and has a solid feel on the aperture ring and a very smooth focus ring. One other thing though is the mirror looks like it is worn partially (has a black spot although it is not scratched or pitted (?). Is this a collectible version? Would it be worth having a CLA done and keeping it? Bob CLA the camera body only if you intend keeping & using it. Otherwise, the CLA will cost you more than you can sell it for. As for the lens, if it has no issues (glass scratches, haze, fungus, cleaning marks, focusing issues, blade oil, etc.), get yourself a Genuine Pentax M42 adapter on Ebay & use it on your DSLR, if you don't mind stopped down manual operation..... it's a superb lens optically & operationally, & a joy to use.

07-14-2009, 10:47 PM	#10
titrisol Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the most populated state... state of denial Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,854	IMHO is a great camera, not specially rare nor collectible The lens may command more money on ebay than the camera itself even without CLA. Originally posted by Rmpjr7 Finally got the camera in my hands. It definitely looks like it will need a CLA. Thanks to Rayallen for the earlier link to the Spotmatic family info. From that data, the camera is an Asahi Pentax Spotmatic SP-chrome and black. The serial # is 4102650. The lens that was on it is a smc Tak 28mm f/3.5 which does not have any visible dust and has a solid feel on the aperture ring and a very smooth focus ring. One other thing though is the mirror looks like it is worn partially (has a black spot although it is not scratched or pitted (?). Is this a collectible version? Would it be worth having a CLA done and keeping it? Thanks for your help. Bob

07-15-2009, 05:46 PM	#11
Rmpjr7 Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nebraska Posts: 242 Original Poster	Thanks for all your advice and comments. Bob