Pentax Auto 110

Pentax Auto 110 Super

The improved Super was introduced in 1983 when 110 sales were already in decline. Comparatively few Supers were sold. Luckily both cameras all used the same lenses, accessories, and common D76 batteries. The exception is the Winder II which was made only for the Super. How to tell the difference? The Super is labelled on its front plate, the original has no label and the bright red 'eye' above the Pentax logo are both clearly visible.

The .75x size viewfinder shows 87% of the picture area. The shutter speed range is 1/400th second to 1 second,

a single stroke advance instead of two
a labelled shutter lock
Type: TTL metering 110 AE SLR camera with bayonet mount for interchangeable lenses
Film type: Cartridge-loading 110 film
Negative format: 13mm x 17mm
Lenses:
1. Pentax 110 24mm f/2.8; 47-degree angle of view; 25.5mm filter threads; focusing range: 0.35m - infinity
2. Pentax 110 18mm Pan Focus lens; 61.5-degree angle of view; 30.5mm filter threads
Lens mount: 110 bayonet mount; 80-degree setting angle
Focusing: A brighter focusing screen, central split-image focusing spot surrounded by micro prism collar in matte field
Viewfinder information: Green LED indicates adequate shutter speed (minimum of 1/45 sec. at f/2.8); yellow LED indicates slow shutter speed (less than 1/45 sec.) requiring use of tripod or auto flash, rather than the 1/30th cut off in the original 110.
Magnification: 0.75X showing 87% of the picture area
Battery check: Viewfinder LEDs fail to light on depressing shutter button when batteries are low
Exposure metering: Centre-weighted, TTL metering at full aperture via SPD cell; EV range from 3 (approx. 1 sec at f/2.8) to 17 (approx. 1/400 sec. at f/18) with ISO/ASA 100 film; exposure compensation value of +1.5EV controlled by a Silicon photo cell.
Self-timer: Built-in electronic 10-second self-timer with interrupt function
Shutter/Aperture range: 1/400 sec at f/18 - 1 sec. at f/2.8 with ISO/ASA 100
shutter released has a guard around it to lesson chance of accidental release
Flash: Pentax AF 100P or AF 130P direct contact auto flash unit; flash range: 0.8 meters - 3.6 meters; flash coverage angle: 45 degrees vertical, 55 degrees horizontal; power source: AF 100P two AAA batteries, AF 130P two AA batteries ; automatically synchronizes with programmed shutter at 1/60 sec. at programmed aperture of f/2.8;
minimum exposure is 1/400th at f/18 rather than 1/750th at f/13.5 Whether this change occurred to improve shutter reliability, or increase depth of field, is unknown.
Flash connection cover now hinged to top plate to lesson chances of loss
size: with 24mm f2.8 lens 99mm (W) x 58mm (H) x 46mm (D);
weight: 178g (6.3oz) with 24mm f2.8 lens less batteries
Power source: Two 1.5V alkaline or silver-oxide batteries
Dimensions with 24mm lens: 99mm x 58mm x 46mm
Weight with 24mm f2.8 lens: 178 grams less batteries
the Winder II which was capable of continuous shooting

Production numbers seem to have started at 2500000 with over 79000 being made.

Model	Pentax Auto 110 Super Complete Set
Serial #	2575351
Finish/colour	black
Case	soft suede finish zip up case
Box	complete set
Instructions	English
Accessories	AF130P, winder II, 18mm, 24mm, 50mm lens with hoods, filters and close up lens, wrist strap, tripod mount
Purchased	2002/04/29
Date of Manufacture
Cost	152.50USD
Current Value
Auction Price	Ebay 2002/04/29 152.50USD, 2002/05/03 190USD, 2002/05/13 254EUR, 2002/06/22 83EUR (+winder), 2002/07/07 171GBP (camera only!), 2002/07/17 170GBP (snap), 2002/08/01 107.50GBP, 2002/08/05 96.03GBP (snap), 2002/09/10 175.50USD (zoom, AF100P), 2002/11/08 56GBP (camera), 2002/11/10 81EUR (+winder), 2002/11/16 148.25GBP, 2002/11/22 198.5USD (50mm,18mm, flash), 2002/11/30 160GBP, 2002/12/07 227.50USD (aluminium case), 2003/02/19 49EUR (camera), 2003/03/25 222.50USD, 2003/11/18 102.44EUR (aluminium case), 2004/02/21 360USD (aluminium attaché case), 2004/03/14 103.23GBP (component set), 2004/07/05 164.05USD, 2004/07/24 242.50USD (aluminium attaché case), 2004/09/05 182.50USD (with winder, flash boxed separately), 2004/09/30 45GBP (camera+24mm), 2005/01/25 248.50USD (kit, #2554815), 2005/05/10 152.50USD (major component set), 2005/05/31 242.50USD (complete set), 2005/06/26 60GBP (in tan case, major component set), 2005/06/29 142.50USD (complete set), 2005/06/30 140USD (major component set), 2005/06/30 91EUR (aluminium case), 2005/07/02 102.50USD (complete set), 2005/09/18 38GBP (box camera with separate accessories), 2005/10/09 72GBP (aluminium case), 2006/02/27 71USD (box), 2006/09/30 180EUR+commission (complete set, aluminium case), 2007/04/20 40GBP (major component set), 2008/01/08 62GBP Black Suede case Ebay 2008/01/19 7.98GBP
Comment	Winder #601731, 18mm #1382859, 24mm #2511523, 50mm #1426282

The little button on your right of the lens is the lens release. Note the bottom motor connections. The built in plastic cover for the flash connection is often broken off.

The photograph below shows the two D76 batteries in their holder. If you look closely below them into the camera body, you will see a little plastic finger extending above that ledge. That keyed the camera to ASA 400 film.

If the film cartridge pressed down that little finger, the meter was set at ASA 80. Unfortunately, 110 cameras were designed to have a maximum of two film speeds choices for the meter. Battery life was estimated at 10,000 exposures or one year, whichever occurred first

The shutter lock and self timer control were located on a switch built on the advance lever. The red LED above the Pentax logo flashed to signal self timer operation. The plastic pad, above right, was the backlight compensation switch.

Last Updated on 19th January 2008