Specifications - Pentax SP 500 Online Manual

Type
35mm single-lens reflex with built-in light meter.
Film and Picture Size
35mm film (20 or 36exposures). 24mm x 36mm.
Standard Lenses
Super -Takumar 50mm f/1.4 or 55mm f/l.8 with
fully automatic diaphragm. Filters and lens hood
size: 49mm. Equipped with diaphragm preview
lever which affords visual check of depth of field.
Distance scale: 45cm (18") to infinity.
Shutter
Focal plane shutter, with single non-rotating dial.
Speeds: B, 1-1/1000 sec. Film speed (ASA) setting
dial and window on shutter speed dial. Shutter
curtains of special rubberized silk.
Warning Signal
The index of shutter speeds turns to red when the
shutter and film speed settings are off the meters
measurability range. Refer to page 15
Finder
Pentaprism finder with microprism Fresnel lens for instant focusing; 0.88x magnification with
50mm lens and approximately life-size with 55mm lens
Focusing
Turn the distance scale ring until the subject image on the ground glass comes into focus.
Reflex Mirror
Instant return type with special shock absorbers for minimum vibration.

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