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snapwell · 02-13-2012, 01:54 PM

Thanks for this; the Preston Cook link was the one I couldn't seem to get to.

Bob Palmieri

**gofour3** · 02-13-2012, 04:52 PM

Originally posted by snapwell

While we're talking about these things... I've been trying to get to the bottom of some Spotmatic II Motor Drive issues.

I have one of these (in fact, the one you see on the Forum page is my unit) and am about to go through the battery handle/motor drive section before applying power. Does anyone know of any service data available for these things? Also, I could use a definitive key to the differences between Versions I & II, etc.

In addition, I noticed that mine has a mirror lockup. The data lists this camera as not having had one of these as standard, but you'd think that it would have been a normal feature of such a camera, considering the blazing-fast 2-3 FPS transport. Anyone know about this?

Bob Palmieri

The mirror lock-up on a Spotmatic was a Honeywell USA modification. It was not done in the Pentax factory. Honeywell also did camera engraving and focusing screen changes.

Phil.

snapwell · 02-13-2012, 05:09 PM

Thanks, Phil!

This makes sense, seeing as how they did this for the other non-MD cameras. It just seems like it's a feature that one would really want on a motor driven camera of that era.

So, I guess what I'm wondering is if the US importer just did this mod as a matter of course for the MD cameras.

Anyone have a Honeywell Pentax Spotmatic II Motor Drive camera without a mirror lock?

Paul Ewins · 02-13-2012, 05:32 PM

Originally posted by snapwell

Thanks, Phil!
Anyone have a Honeywell Pentax Spotmatic II Motor Drive camera without a mirror lock?

Yes. I have both an Asahi Pentax SP II Motor Drive and a Honeywell Pentax SP II Motor Drive and while there are a lot of minor differences between them, neither has mirror lock up

snapwell · 02-13-2012, 08:32 PM

Originally posted by Paul Ewins

Yes. I have both an Asahi Pentax SP II Motor Drive and a Honeywell Pentax SP II Motor Drive and while there are a lot of minor differences between them, neither has mirror lock up

Now that's what I call Definitive Evidence.

**gofour3** · 02-13-2012, 11:00 PM

Originally posted by snapwell

Thanks, Phil!

This makes sense, seeing as how they did this for the other non-MD cameras. It just seems like it's a feature that one would really want on a motor driven camera of that era.

So, I guess what I'm wondering is if the US importer just did this mod as a matter of course for the MD cameras.

Anyone have a Honeywell Pentax Spotmatic II Motor Drive camera without a mirror lock?

I have a Honeywell book from August, 1975 and it indicates the MLU mod is available for:

Pentax Spotmatic II, IIa and SP500 for $40.00

Pentax Spotmatic F for $50.00

It was for any Spotmatic body, including MDs.

Phil.

jsherman999 · 02-13-2012, 11:03 PM

Interesting - that camera store is only a few miles from my house. Maybe I should go down there and give it a whirl

snapwell · 02-14-2012, 08:57 PM

Do report back if you do.

02-13-2012, 01:54 PM	#16
snapwell New Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: chicago, illinois, USA Posts: 23	Thanks for this; the Preston Cook link was the one I couldn't seem to get to. Bob Palmieri

02-13-2012, 04:52 PM	#17
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,092	Originally posted by snapwell While we're talking about these things... I've been trying to get to the bottom of some Spotmatic II Motor Drive issues. I have one of these (in fact, the one you see on the Forum page is my unit) and am about to go through the battery handle/motor drive section before applying power. Does anyone know of any service data available for these things? Also, I could use a definitive key to the differences between Versions I & II, etc. In addition, I noticed that mine has a mirror lockup. The data lists this camera as not having had one of these as standard, but you'd think that it would have been a normal feature of such a camera, considering the blazing-fast 2-3 FPS transport. Anyone know about this? Bob Palmieri The mirror lock-up on a Spotmatic was a Honeywell USA modification. It was not done in the Pentax factory. Honeywell also did camera engraving and focusing screen changes. Phil.

02-13-2012, 05:09 PM	#18
snapwell New Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: chicago, illinois, USA Posts: 23	Thanks, Phil! This makes sense, seeing as how they did this for the other non-MD cameras. It just seems like it's a feature that one would really want on a motor driven camera of that era. So, I guess what I'm wondering is if the US importer just did this mod as a matter of course for the MD cameras. Anyone have a Honeywell Pentax Spotmatic II Motor Drive camera without a mirror lock?

02-13-2012, 05:32 PM	#19
Paul Ewins Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 274	Originally posted by snapwell Thanks, Phil! Anyone have a Honeywell Pentax Spotmatic II Motor Drive camera without a mirror lock? Yes. I have both an Asahi Pentax SP II Motor Drive and a Honeywell Pentax SP II Motor Drive and while there are a lot of minor differences between them, neither has mirror lock up

02-13-2012, 08:32 PM	#20
snapwell New Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: chicago, illinois, USA Posts: 23	Originally posted by Paul Ewins Yes. I have both an Asahi Pentax SP II Motor Drive and a Honeywell Pentax SP II Motor Drive and while there are a lot of minor differences between them, neither has mirror lock up Now that's what I call Definitive Evidence.

02-13-2012, 11:00 PM	#21
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,092	Originally posted by snapwell Thanks, Phil! This makes sense, seeing as how they did this for the other non-MD cameras. It just seems like it's a feature that one would really want on a motor driven camera of that era. So, I guess what I'm wondering is if the US importer just did this mod as a matter of course for the MD cameras. Anyone have a Honeywell Pentax Spotmatic II Motor Drive camera without a mirror lock? I have a Honeywell book from August, 1975 and it indicates the MLU mod is available for: Pentax Spotmatic II, IIa and SP500 for $40.00 Pentax Spotmatic F for $50.00 It was for any Spotmatic body, including MDs. Phil.

02-13-2012, 11:03 PM	#22
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Interesting - that camera store is only a few miles from my house. Maybe I should go down there and give it a whirl

02-14-2012, 08:57 PM	#23
snapwell New Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: chicago, illinois, USA Posts: 23	Do report back if you do.