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Pentax Spotmatic Serial Numbers - Specifications
35mm film body with simple battery powered through the lens metering system

Total Serials: 521
Spotmatic
Serial / Avoid Owner Description Location / Price  
2332872HiddenInherited from my father. Minor scratches around the battery compartment. Minor dent on the top cover. Everything works including the light meter and frame counter. Has been around the world in F-4s; Korea, Vietnam, Japan (again). Just put a roll of Fujifilm 200 on 06/18/2022 and will update when developed.?
December, 1901
1353203HiddenChrome Honeywell

Shutter stuck

camera "thrown in" with lens purchase

has optional cold shoe
web
January, 1950
1038632HiddenIn good working order.
With Super-Takumar 1:1.4/50, s/n 1296440.
Netherlands
May, 1965
980541HiddenBlackSweden
SEK 1500.00
August, 1965
960541HiddenMy first Spotmatic. Black beauty. Now dismantled.Fotografiska affären, Jönköping
August, 1965
3754024Hiddencamera is in excellent working order, like new. No scratches. Light meter does not seem to work.Exmouth, Australia
March, 1966
1219471HiddenIncudes 1:1.4/50mm Super-Takumar lens S/N 1655064 and 1:3.5/135mm Super-Takumar lens S/N 1746183 In perfect working order.South Vietnam
August, 1966
1459936HiddenAs far as I can tell, it's in mint condition. My dad passed away almost 40 years ago and it's been in my uncle's attic in it's case along with all it's lenses and filters. Still has original operating manual and serial number card along with the brushes.Not sure, it was my dad's camera.
July, 1967
1336008HiddenSilver model, bought new 1967, used about 40 years, looks worn but still going strongFinland
USD 150.00
July, 1967
1353977HiddenAwarded to my dad in 1967; inscribed on bottom plate but plate had to be replaced during recent servicing due to damaged battery cover. In good working order now with original Super Takumar 55mm f/1.8 lens.25 year Honeywell service award
December, 1967
1499773HiddenPurchased on Med Cruise on board USS ESSEX in 1968. 50mm 8 element 1.4. Has been a great camera.USS ESSEX, Quonset Point, RI
March, 1968
2410613HiddenAsahi Pentax, good conditionwhile in service n Africa
August, 1968
2729817HiddenBought this during my 1st tour in that garden spot of Southeast Asia. It is still functioning pretty good after all of these years...can't say the same for its owner. Came with a 50mm f1.4 super-tak.South Vietnam
November, 1968
1166500HiddenGood conditionNairobi, Kenya
December, 1968
2418560HiddenCame with 50/1.4 lens when I knew next to nothing about cameras other than I wanted a Pentax. It is beginning to show its age however it still takes great pics.Sasebo, Japan
April, 1969
2700375HiddenGood condition with 1.4 Supe-Takumar 50mm Lens and Leather case.Hong Kong
USD 150.00
June, 1969
2533795HiddenStill works perfectly. Never had a problem, been around the world, including over 2 years in Africa.

Came with Super Takumar F1:18 55mm lens.
St. Croix, USVI
July, 1969
2398596HiddenSlight dent on top of camera.Ramstein Air Base, Germany
October, 1969
1211890HiddenBought in July 1966, along with a Super-Takumar 50 mm f/1.4 (default lens). The serial number is not the original: the top plate was damaged some time in 1967, and I had it repaired by Asahi Optical. The new plate had this serial number. The camera is still in good working order, though I haven't used it for a while.N/A
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3624406HiddenBought this off of Craig's List just to get the attached SMC Pentax-M f/1.4 50mm lenses. Paid $50 for it about six months ago. Very pleased with the lens.N/A
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4336426HiddenBought used. Seems to be good camera.N/A
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4637905HiddenAsahi Pentax Spotmatic F bought new (body only) in 1974. In good working order.N/A
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2527373HiddenHoneywll Pentax Spotmatic - bought new in 1968 or 1969 still in excellent conditionN/A
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1282256HiddenSP model, black body, bought DEC1967, shutter has been repaired by Asahi, still working fineN/A
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3577206HiddenBrought from Germany in 1971 by my brother as a gift for our father. Dad passed it on to me and I put it through many years of work until the meter gave out. March 24th 2016 it has been brought out of retirement and loaded up with Plus X.Germany
USD 100.00
January, 1970
3773970HiddenOriginal owner, purchased on my behalf by a colleague travelling to Fiji (duty-free on return!). Surprising good condition given its knockabout use. Original leather two piece case in excellent condition. Labelled SP under serial. Good working order AFAIK, everything seems to work but lightmeter not tested, battery compartment unmarked. Used up to around 2004 when retired on move to digital.Fiji
AUD 100.00
June, 1970
2491657Hiddensome mold on the onside of viewfinder glass.eureka, ca
August, 1970
5009013HiddenHoneywell Spotmatic II, mirror sticks openunited states
November, 1970
1379040HiddenJust had to replace light seals in 2007, Fully working, accurate shutter. Mark on pentaprism housing otherwise mint.

With Super Takumar 55mm f2 lens S/N 819309 also mint.
N/A
January, 1971
3758802HiddenOriginal owner. Shows a little wear, but not bad. Meter hasn't worked in many years. Sold in early 2011.Indiana
May, 1971
3610571HiddenChrome SP model, bought new with 55/1.8 SuperTak. CLA in 2009, still in excellent condition with box and papers.Australia
May, 1971
2991194HiddenNoneNairobi Kenya
GBP 200.00
August, 1971
2943672HiddenGood itemBrussels
September, 1971
5166611HiddenMy dad bought this new while stationed in VietnamVietnam
USD 139.81
January, 1972
3793274HiddenChrome Spotmatic SP. Shutter locked up. I bought this camera as a caving/spelunking camera back in the early 70's based on recommendations from friends. It came with a 50/1.4 Super Tac that has a touch of fungus from damp caves, but still functions flawlessly. It may be repairable.Atlanta, GA
February, 1972
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