praktica mtl 3

• Produced 1978-1984 VEB Pentacon AG Dresden, Germany
• Film type 135 (35mm)
• Picture size 24 x 36mm
• Weight 19.8oz (561.3g) body only; with auto Pentacon normal lens 26.6oz (754.1g)
• Lens M42 screw-mount auto Pentacon 50mm 1.8-16
• Filter size 49mm threaded
• Shutter metal focal plane
• Shutter speeds B, 1-1/1000, sync at 1/125
• Viewfinder SLR (ground glass, microprism spot)
• Exposure meter TTL CdS
• ASA settings 12-1600
• Battery PX625
• Aperture preview button (activates meter)
• front-mounted shutter release button
• Hotshoe
• fast wind lever

PRAKTICA BX 20

Technical features:

• SRL camera for a frame size of 24mm x 36mm, open-aperture TTL metering system with electronic aperture setting transfer
• Automatic electronic shutter speed control (stepless) in the range from 1/1000 s to 40 s
• Change-over from automatic to semi-automatic mode possible; fixed speed range from 1/1000 s to 1 s
• Electronic TTL metering system for flashes and correct dosage of light for dedicated computerized flash unit, X synchronization (approx. 1/100s)
• Flash readiness indication (and "flash O.K." signal) in viewfinder image
• LED information on expected shutter speed in viewfinder
• Indication of overexposure or underexposure
• Aperture setting displayed at bottom of viewfinder image
• Shutter cocked information
• Manual exposure compensation of ± 2 exposure factors, indication of compensation by red LED
• Mocking of metered value and indication there by green LED at AEL ~ (automatic exposure lock)
• Self-timer (approx. 10 s) with starting button serves also as stop-down lever for depth-of-field checking
• Focusing system comprises Fresnel lens with innovative diagonal triple wedge, microprism ring and ground glass ring
• Viewfinder image shows approx. 95 per cent of picture sides
• PRAKTICA bayonet (flange focal length 44.4mm internal diameter 48.5 mm)
• Connection for motor winder
• Film information holder on camera back
• Indication of battery condition in viewfinder
• Power source: 6V primary battery (e. g. PX281Mallory)
• Silicon photo element as light sensor
• Metering and control range: 0-17 EV at 100ASA and aperture 1.4
• Dimensions of body: 141mm x 88mm x 49mm
• Weight of body without battery: 510 g

PRAKTICA SUPER TL

Produced around 1968-1975 VEB Pentacon AG Dresden, Germany Film type 135 (35mm) Picture size 24 x 36mm Lens M42 screw-mount Meyer-Optik Oreston 50mm 1:1.8-16 Filter size 49mm threaded Shutter cloth focal plane Shutter speeds B, 1-1/500 Viewfinder SLR Exposure meter TTL CdS Battery originally PX675 mercury Aperture preview button two PC sync - X, F - but no shoe (?!)

PRAKTICA NOVA 2

Praktica NOVA II Producer data Producer Kombinat VEB Pentacon Dresden since January 1985 VEB Pentacon DresdenBetrieb des Kombinates Carl Zeiss Jena responsible constructor Rolf Noack production period December 1984 to February 1986 no of produced cameras as a part of Praktica super TL 1000 series (1st variation) 81,699 Technical properties of the camera shutter type mechanically controlled vertical-moving metal-blade focal plane shutter exposure time(possible settings) B, 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250,1/500, 1/1000 view finder fixed eye-level view finder (Pentaprism) with Fresnel lens with microprism and plain split-image range finder as focusing screen, built-in shutter speed meter with (+/-)-symbol mirror instant-return mirror film transport / frame counter quick-release lever (black), Pentacon Loading-System, fold-out rewind crank (black), auto-zeroing frame counter lens mount M42x1 self timer none battery VARTA V 625 metering system TTL-metering using stopped-down metering controlled by a switch beside the lens mount above the shutter release knob flash system X-synchronisation (1/125), accessory shoe at the top of the pentaprism, no coaxial flash socket at the camera body for dual flash systems flash indication none aperture reflection into view finder none general comments smooth, unruffled leatherette with stampings

PRAKTICA BC1 ELECTRONIC

Praktica BC1, first version Producer data Producer VEB Pentacon Dresden Betrieb des Kombinates VEB Carl Zeiss Jena responsible constructor Werner Hahn, Rolf Noack production period April 1984 to 1985 no of produced cameras 91,500 Technical properties of the camera shutter type steplessly working electronically controlled vertical-run metal-blade focal plane shutter exposure time(possible settings) B, steplessly automatic speeds between 40 sec and 1/1000; manually precise speeds of 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250,1/500, 1/1000; mechanical range 1/90 sec view finder fixed eye-level view finder (Pentaprism, field of view: 95%) with field lens with triple rangefinder wedge, truncated microprism screen, groundglass field, red LEDs- for shutter speed signaling changes their brightness with brightness of the image mirror instant-return mirror film transport / frame counter single stroke 125° wind-on quick-release lever with 25° stand off position, accepts B-motor winder, folding crank rewind knob, auto-zeroing frame counter lens mount Praktica-B-mount with EDC (electronic diaphragm control) self timer mechanically, approx. 10 sec delay battery VARTA V28 PX (4xLR44) metering system TTL-metering (12 to 3200 ASA) using electronic diaphragm control (EDC) for measurement with open aperture using a Gallium-Arsenide-Phosphide photo-diode, auto exposure compensation with +/- two shutter speeds in half steps, automatic exposure system with memory key, battery check facilities flash system X-synchronization (1/90), accessory shoe at the top of the pentaprism with additional contact for the flash ready signal, additionally coaxial flash socket at the camera body for dual flash systems flash indication yes, green LED aperture reflection into view finder yes general comments first version with first version of exposure-compensation and ASA-setting knob cylindrical rewind knob with metal crank arm

Pentacon Six TL

The Pentacon Six is an single-lens reflex (SLR) medium format camera system made by Pentacon from 1956 to 1992. The Six accepts lenses with the Pentacon Six mount, a breech-lock bayonet mount.

Praktina FX

Single lens reflex with picture format 24mm x 36mm on standard 135 cartridge Interchangeable reflex finder and focusing screen Eye-level optical finder incorporated in the camera body Camera back hinged and removable Interchangeable lens via breech lock and Praktina bayonet mount Mirror returns with film advance Shutter focal plane with cloth curtain and speed B 1 2 5 10 25 50 75 100 200 500 1000 Self-timer Frame counter with manual setting shows the number of frames exposed Motor drive link Knob for film winding and rewind Film type reminder disc Serial number in the film cartridge chamber Finder lock on the camera bottom (A=open, Z=locked) 3/8" tripod socket size