Pentax ES II

Pentax ES II with SMC Macro-Takumar 1:4/50

The Pentax ES II was announced in 1974 as an improved version the World's first fully-automatic-exposure SLR, the Pentax ES.

Type: SLR body
Manufacturer: Pentax
Films: 35mm, speeds 20-3200 ASA
Lens mount: 42mm thread (Pentax-mount)
Mirror: [Instant-return mirror|instant return type]]
Viewfinder: pentaprism and fresnel lens with microprism centre, 93% coverage
Shutter: focal plane shutter, controlled electronically, plus second mechanical shutter for manual speed selection, speeds 8-1/1000 sec.
Metering: CdS-activated TTL meter for open-diaphragm, EV 1-18 with 100 ASA film
Film advance: Ratchet type rapid wind lever
Weight: 678 g

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