Brand: Honeywell
Category: Camera
Document Type:
Language: EN
Manual for Spotmatic
Uploaded: Aug. 9, 2025, 11:47 p.m.
Warranty Information
Guaranteed against defects for twelve months from purchase date.
- Set Film Speed: Lift and rotate the shutter speed dial's outer ring to match the film's ASA number to the red index. Cock the rapid wind lever.
- Set Shutter Speed: Turn the shutter speed dial to the desired speed. Use 1/125s or faster outdoors, 1/30s or similar indoors.
- Compose and Focus: View through the viewfinder and turn the distance scale ring until the subject is sharp at the microprism center.
- Turn on Light Meter: Push the switch button; a red window indicates it's on. Observe the needle in the viewfinder. Turn off when not reading.
- Rotate Diaphragm Ring: Adjust the diaphragm ring until the meter needle centers for correct exposure. Adjust shutter speed if centering is not possible.
- Release Shutter: Hold the camera firmly and trip the shutter. The meter turns off, and the diaphragm reopens. Cock the lever for the next shot.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Lens element scratches | Mounting lens without rear mount cap | Always use the rear mount cap when removing the lens. |
|---|---|---|
| Damaged diaphragm release pin | Mounting lens with meter switched on | Switch the meter off before mounting the lens. |
| Battery drains quickly | Leaving meter switched on | Always switch the meter off when not in use. |
| Shutter speed/film speed settings off meter's range | Red index on shutter speed dial | Change shutter speed to a faster or slower setting. |