Ive been doing a little research and through wikipedia i discovered that pentacon is the modernday successor to dresden camera firms such as zeiss ikon, and for many years dresden was the worlds largest producer of cameras. X 2 is something of a departure from the preceding camera in appearance, but it is substantially the same body. Praktica super tl fx carl zeiss model hands on and samples. The praktica l is an amazing camera, even after 32 years of use. Praktica super tl from the focal plane to infinity. Praktica super tl camera with m42 pentacon auto 50mm f1. It features an m42 lens mount and stopdown ttl metering and a focal plane shutter. I was a spotty yearold just beginning college when i joined the camera club, proudly toting my 120 rollfilm ensign fulvue.
Repair info is given for those cameras that came to me in need of a little tlc in other words most of them thats part of the territory i suppose. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Praktica cameras were manufactured by pentacon in germany and the super tl model came out in 1968. While put in a newly designed body with a steelbladed shutter, it in fact mirrors the super tl s specifications. That camera was also available with a black topcover. Praktica super tl fx carl zeiss model hands on and samples duration. Bandsmer, was newlyarrived from holland with a praktica fx, and were were all very impressed by this exotic piece of machinery. We provide free online pdf manuals for digital and film cameras. Praktika super tl spiegelreflexkamera 378452 mit czj. Praktica plc3 vintage 35mm slr camera m42 mount with case and manual no battery included. Light was metered by pushing the big, black button under shutter release button. This hd wallpaper is about camera, the camera, practice, photocamera, super tl, praktica, original wallpaper dimensions is 1920x1200px, file size is. The following pages contain some information about the history of the praktica cameras as well as the history of pentacon dresden the company which has designed the praktica slr s for 31 years.
There are variations and developments in the camera models. Praktica super tl manual, user manual, free instruction. Its half way between the third generation praktica mtl 3 and the fourth generation praktica mtl 5. Pentacon praktica b, bc, dpix, fx, lm, ltl, luxmedia, mtl, nova, plc, praktisix, sc, six, super tl. For years, my mothers east german slr sat unused in an overfilled basement, quietly waiting in a grey camera bag, surrounded by lenses and old prl era coins for someone to stumble across it. Hanimex praktica super tl 35mm film camera with soligor auto wide 1.
This praktica fx was in fact identical to one of the earlier praktica versions with f and x contacts. It became a longlasting series of slrs produced by kw and then by pentacon. A special version of the praktica super tl was sold in the netherlands as the pentor super tl. Praktica fx mit carl zeiss jena flektogon 2,835mm, m42.
The first official praktica singlelens reflex camera was manufactured with a m42 lens mount. The concept proved successful, and through continuous development the praktica name became one of the most popular 35mm slr brands for several decades. The first 35mm twinlens reflex camera with interchangeable lens and builtin exposure meter was invented in dresden. The mirror is desilvering at the base which has no affect on photos and the lens focus is a bit stiff. The praktica range of 35mm slr cameras originated from germany in the 1960s. Established in 1949, praktica has been held by those who lead, perform and experience the unthinkable. I dont know much about cameras so i need some help to set it up. The praktica super tl 3 was introduced in march 1978, showing no fundamental changes when compared to its predecessors. Besides, it was among the less expensive cameras you could find. New listing praktica super tl vintage slr 35mm film camera body for parts or repair.
The praktica super tl 3 is a 35mm film slr with an m42 mount, built by pentacon dresden in the former ddr east germany. It was founded by jack hannes who gave it its name which was an abbreviation for hannes import export. Praktica fx 3 vintage camera 35mm film slr camera w leather case ak. The fx2 has a finder of different shape to the earlier fx it also incorporates an actuating arm allowing semiautomatic diaphragm operation. Ive also included many pagespecific links to other sites with further information, many of which were very helpful in finding out more about these and other collectible cameras.
This is a older camera so it is a preowned use camera. Praktica super tl pentacon, 35mm slr camera, c1968 the praktica super tl arrived in 1968, enjoying a reasonably long production run until 1976 from veb pentacons dresden facility, taken over from zeiss ikon at the break up germany following the end of the second world war. Following the expansion of the market of electronic flash systems the first variation of the praktica fx lost the fcontact additionally the film take up spool comes in plastic. It took over after the praktica mat as the ttl camera. Praktica super tl germany slr film camera ws lens industar50 super 3 out of 5 stars 1 product rating 1 product ratings praktica super tl germany slr film camera ws lens industar50 super. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. The praktica super tl aka the hanimex praktica super tl or cavalier stl1 was manufactured by pentacon between 1968 and 1976 in east germany. For other praktica products, like compact cameras, 120 rollfilm cameras or digital products, please refer to the pentacon pages. Description and information on praktica fx2 its history and how it works.
Vintage praktica 35mm film camera germany includes original leather case duration. At the end of this time, on october 2, 1990, pentacon dresden was the largest and famous german camera. The praktica fx was finally introduced in 1952 with flash contacts for bulbs f and electronic flash x. The prakina and all of its variants are historically significant cameras, being the first modern 35mm slr camera aimed at the professional photographer. It was also sold by hanimex as the hanimex praktica super tl, hanimex super tl and hanimex pro tl. It sold cameras that were made by tokyo kogaku, sedic and royal in japan, by finetta, montanus, vredeborch and dacora in west germany, by pentacon in east germany, by chinese and other manufacturers. Reassembly demonstration of the mirror housing on the body. Schone alte praktica super tl spiegelreflex kamera, gro. This is a praktina fx 35mm single lens reflex camera made by kamerawerke niedersedlitz kw between the years of 1953 and 1958. In the early 1960s production was ended allowing kw to concentrate on the amateur end of the market with its praktica range. I would be super happy if someone where to tell me how i handle this thing. The film advance is by a knob, which also doubles as a frame counter, and rewind is also by knob.
It was known as a workhorse, modern but not technologically leading. The praktica fx probably got me serious about photography. Its name suggests it to be the successor of the very successful super tl. The most popular models were the mtl range with a chrome and black leather exterior. Praktica film camera for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Porst in germany sold it as the porst reflex fx6 while fotoquelle sold it as the revueflex sl. There the bayonet type screw in lenses, my dad said there totally obselete now and not supported. The praktica super tl is a 35mm slr manufactured by pentacon in dresden ddr, former east germany. Find great deals on ebay for praktica camera and praktica fx camera. Buy praktica vintage slr cameras and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay.
Technical properties of the camera shutter type mechanically controlled horizontalrun rubberized clothblind type shutter with twin settings for fast and slow speeds. Make offer rare ussr occupied germany praktica fx camera w50mm 2. It was a simple, easy to use and relatively cheap yet robust camera for amateur photographers. The praktina fx is often considered to be the first camera with an internal diaphragm linkage the exaktas was external and the famous m42 pin would appear in the 1955 praktica fx2, but the rare and often forgotten gamma duflex of 1947 should deserve that merit. In dependence of the standardization of the flash contacts the 2nd variation of the praktica fx. Faster shutter speeds are accurate, longer speeds, 1 sec up to 115th sluggish and when fired to quickly in succession it fires a faster speed 125th of a sec. The super tl was a success, not only in the eastern bloc. User guide for praktica camera, free instruction manual. The last praktica produced was the bx20s, discontinued in 2001 for other praktica products, like compact cameras, 120 rollfilm cameras or digital products, please refer to the pentacon pages. New praktica models followed fx, iv, v, nova, lseries which soared in popularity and finally gave praktica the world wide acceptance of worldclass camera manufacturing.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. I was wondering if i bought a digital slr, is there any way i can use the lenses from my dads praktica 35mm slr. B, 11, 12, 14, 18, 115, 160, 1125, 1250,1500 that camera was also available with a black topcover. The last praktica produced was the bx20s, discontinued in 2001. Hanimex was founded after wwii to import european cameras to australia. Praktica started as the name of a model of 35mm slr from kw, introduced in 1949 and successor to the praktiflex it became a longlasting series of slrs produced by kw and then by pentacon. Get the best deals on praktica vintage 35mm camera when you shop the largest online selection at. Its a robust and simple camera, however it lacks any. The lens mount is a breech lock type with the moving ring attached to the camera body, as on the later praktiflex. The camera that got me into 35mm film photography praktica super tl kodak gold duration.
They are, after all, very similar cameras, so most of the super tl specifications also apply for the mtl 3 and mtl 5. Praktica l a deserving piece of east german history. Praktica started as the name of a model of 35mm slr from kw, introduced in 1949 and successor to the praktiflex. These are all cameras of my collection mikes praktica home. Buy praktica slr film cameras and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Get the best deals on praktica film cameras when you shop the largest online selection at.
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