My landlord was searching one of his recently bought properties, when he found a case of camera gear. He was about to bin it when he recalled that I'm into cameras a bit, and as he said to me later, "...there might be something in it you can have a play around with - if not, toss it out - it's no use to me...."
Firstly, there's a mid-size padded secure-latch leatherette case, about 1960s style, in very good condition, with adjustable shoulder-strap. It will hold a modern DSLR and several lenses-etc...
Inside was an Asahi Pentax "Spotmatic F" camera. A little dusty on the outside - from the front the inside and mirror seem clean.... I had to Google a manual to find out how to open the back - but once open, the film load area also looks clean. As it's the first Spotmatic F I've seen, I'm not at all sure how it "should" look...
Mounted on this device was a (screw-mount) SMC Takumar 1:1.8/55 prime - marked 7936705 Asahi Opt. Co. Japan. On the front was a no apparent ID clear class protector, with clip-on cap. This lens looks clean-clear, the Aperture ring snicks around positively, and the Focus ring is lightly firm and moves smoothly. From Googling - this is a pretty common lens of that era, but was of reasonable functions.
The Takumar also has 2 x 49mm filters in a snap-case - an Orange "Vinson Coated G" and a Yellow "Vinson Coated K2".
There was also an Adaptall Tamron 80-210mm 1:3.8 1:4 / 210 CF Tele Macro BBAR MC in a tubular hard case. Externally it's very clean, and all controls are firm/smooth. However, there's a small amount of fungus visible. As this lens is common and not very expensive these days, it's probably not worth trying to get cleaned. The very nice case might be worth more than the lens....
The Tamron has a 58mm Hoya / Japan "Skylight (1B)" protector filter, and a Hoya / Japan 58mm "PL" filter. (It also has both original lens-caps)
Hmmm.... Wondering - can I use that linear polariser for crossover effects with my 58mm Hoya CPL....?
There's an APS Auto Teleplus 2x Teleconverter marked "Lens made in Japan" - this was in a plastic snap-pack and is clear - looks unused. It has both original caps. Might this be usable for Pentax K-X / K-R, with the Pentax adaptor - or even for Hobby purposes would the IQ be too dreadful?
Any Comments or Advice on these devices are welcomed....
Regards, Dave.