Pentax Spotmatic SP II – still a smash hit for analog photography!

Okay, okay. I'll write it here right at the begin: The Pentax Spotmatic is my biggest love in analog cameras! So come watch this video now to find out what's so great about these things!

0:00 Intro
1:07 Pentax Spotmatic brief history
2:02 In your hands – features and operation
6:09 A trip to L'Ampolla (Catalunya) – Spotmatic travel photos
7:59 One thing more that I love about the Spotmatic!
8:36 How to shoot the Spotmatic (best practice)
9:26 Buying a Spotmatic today
10:24 What to look for when buying
12:03 "Cologne Backyards" – Sample photo gallery
13:29 M42 lenses
14:59 Verdict
16:43 Outro

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The battery I use for my Spotmatic (original model), SP II, SP500 and SP1000 cameras:
Hearing Aid 312

Get these on Amazon US e.g. here:
https://amzn.to/4g9CRGO
(This is an Amazon affiliate link. As an Amazon Associate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases. But for you, the purchase price remains unchanged.)

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Many thanks to Flints Auctions for letting me use their fantastic product photos. Check them out here:
https://www.flintsauctions.com

Here's where I develop my film and have my color photos scanned:
https://cameradealer.de
(This is an unpaid shoutout, I'm just happy that stores like this exist!)

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Many thanks to Takahiro Oda for the excellent cameraman work and support in producing these videos! Visit his channel:
   / takahirooda  

My instagram:
  / my7views  

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