Pentax Auto 110 Super (major component set)

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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.

Last Updated on 5th November 2008