Asahi Accessories
This is the original Asahi Pentax Spot Exposure Meter Model 1 Version 1
Released in 1960, this was the first Spotmeter available on the Market and was well ahead of its time.AsahiPentaxSpotMeterSpot MeterAsahi Spot MeterModel 1 Version 1Spot meter model 1
Another view of Model 1 Version 1;
There were 3 versions of the original Asahi Pentax Spot Exposure Meter I
Version 1: Chrome Calculator Rings and Black and Chrome Rim on the Lens
Version 2: Black Calculator Rings and Black and Chrome Rim on the Lens
Version 3: Black Calculator Rings and Black Rim on the Lens
This is the first version of the first model of the first spotmeter commercially available and is extremely rare.Spot MeterAsahi Spot MeterModel 1 Version 1Spot meter model 1
Here is my copy of version 2, Black Calculator Rings and Black and Chrome Rim on the Lens.
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Version 3 with all of calculator ring and hood being black.
There are a number of differences in internal construction between the three versions particularily between Versions 1 and 2 as the product was improved and refined. However the main identifying features are the external appearance of the lensSpot MeterAsahi Spot MeterModel 1 Version 3Spot meter model 1
Operation of Asahi Pentax Spot Exposure Meter :
Control by Three Position Button;
Position 1
- Off
Position 2
- Button half depressed
- High Level Light
Position 3
- Button Fully Depressed to Click
- Low Level LightSpot MeterAsahi Spot MeterModel 1 Version 3Spot meter model 1
Final view of Model 1 Version 3
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Here is the Asahi Pentax Self Timer. From it's design, I believe this was released in the early 1960s, but I've yet to find any additional information.
If anyone has more information, please let me know.AsahiPentaxSelfTimerSelf TimerPentax Self TimerAsahi Self Timer
Asahi also produced a set of binoculars during the late 1950s. Here is a Jupiter Jr. 6 X 15.
The picture is deceiving. It's extremely small, small enough to fit in the palm of my hand and is remarkably sharp for it's size.
Here we have an Asahi 49mm Reversing Ring. This adapter allows for a lens to be mounted backwards onto the camera, which will then magnify lens for macro work.