Beginnings: My first SLR Camera. In 1973 my high school in Jakarta, Indonesia offered photography for the first time.
I immediately signed up for the class and learned basic b&w darkroom techniques. My dad gave me this camera for my course work.
I became an avid photographer, but my output was limited due to the cost of film, chemicals and photographic paper.
As you can see from the dings and scratches this camera has seen a lot of use and was often a companion in my motorcycling days.

Asahi Pentax Spotmatic, circa 1966 made for Japanese Market
Shutter 1 sec – 1/1000 sec - ASA range 20-1600 - Super Takumar Lens 50mm f/1.4