Praktica BX20 (1987-1990)

Praktica BX20 (1987-1990)

#409

This photo is from the copy I own

History and technical features 

The Praktica BX20 was produced between 1987 and 1990, over 200.000 pieces have left the factory.

Source: camera-wiki.org


Specifications

aperture priority functionality
shutter speeds from 1 sec. to 1/1000 sec.
LED shutterspeed indicator in viewfinder
TTL flash measuring
flash synchronisation 1/90sec.
EV correction switch from -2 to +2
AEL switch
selftimer, 10 sec.
fresnel focus screen with microprism (95% coverage)
optional winder
PB (Praktica Bayonet) mount
light measuring through silicium cell
powered by 6V PX28 battery
size: 141x88x49mm
weight: 510 gr.

Source: camera-wiki.org


Model


Reference sites

camera-wiki.org


Manual

English manual


Batteries

V28PX 6v battery

Film


Pictures taken with this machine


Videos

Praktica super TL (1968-1976)

Praktica super TL (1968-1976)

#247

Esta fotografia é do exemplar que possuo

Características

he Praktica super TL is a 35mm SLR manufactured by Pentacon in Dresden (DDR, former East Germany).
That camera was also available with a black topcover. A special version of the Praktica Super TL was sold in The Netherlands as the Pentor Super TL. It was also sold by Hanimex as the Hanimex Praktica super TL, Hanimex Super TL and Hanimex Pro TL. Porst in Germany sold it as the Porst Reflex FX6 while Foto-Quelle sold it as the Revueflex SL. In the United States it was sold as the Cavalier STL-I.

Fonte: camera-wiki.org


Especificações

It features an M42 lens mount and stop-down TTL metering and a focal plane shutter. Year: 1968-76
Type: Reflex 24x36
Film: 35mm
Speeds: B, 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250,1/500

Fonte: camera-wiki.org

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 (?!)

Fonte: mattsclassiccameras.com

Modelo

A minha tem o n.º de série 470267.


Sítios de referência

camera-wiki.org

mattsclassiccameras.com

praktica-collector.de

Praktica Cameras

praktica.planetaclix.pt


Manual

Manual em inglês


Baterias

1 PX625 battery

Filme


Fotografias tiradas com esta máquina


Vídeos

Praktica Super TL 3 (1978-1980)

Praktica Super TL 3 (1978-1980)

#202

Esta fotografia é do exemplar que possuo

Características

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 produced from March 1978 to January 1980.

The Praktica Super TL 3 was introduced in March 1978, showing no fundamental changes when compared to its predecessors. However, some minor detail changes were introduced:

Brighter and larger view-finder image with a new Fresnel lens with a combination of a microprism and split image range-finder;
Hot shoe and additional PC flash socket on the camera body at the base of the lens mount with two fully galvanically isolated circuits, which permit the use of two flash systems (dual flash);
A redesigned shutter, which is even quieter and vibration-free;
Additional (+/-)-symbols in the view finder for signalling under- or over exposure;
New non-slip grip surface.

Fonte: camerapedia

The camera was produced from March 1978 to January 1980 Kombinat VEB Pentacon through Dresden. Made almost 100 000 cameras. Designer was Rolf Noack. The camera was equipped with a metal, vertical plane shutter of a speeds B, 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500 X-sync to 1/125s.
Pentaprism viewfinder was the Fresnel lens and micro-notch, the camera also has a built-in TTL metering (behind the lens) and-return mirror.

Fonte: r-kobus.eu


Especificações

Shutter: Mechanically controlled vertical-moving metal-blade focal plane shutter.
Viewfinder: Fixed eye-level viewfinder (Pentaprism) with Fresnel lens with microprism and split-image range-finder as focusing screen, needle metering indication with (+/-)-symbol.
Film transport/Frame counter: Quick-release lever, Pentacon Loading-System, fold-out rewind crank, auto-zeroing frame counter.
Self timer: None.
Metering System: TTL-metering using stopped-down metering controlled by a switch beside the lens mount above the shutter release knob.
Shutter Speeds: B, 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250,1/500.
Lens mount: M42x1.
Flash system: X-Synchronisation (1/125), accessory shoe at the top of the pentaprism, coaxial flash socket at the camera body for dual flash systems.

Fonte: camerapedia


Modelo

A minha tem o n.º de série 230504.


Sítios de referência

camerapedia

pentax-slr.com

r-kobus.eu


Manual

Manual em inglês


Baterias

1 PX625 battery

Filme


Fotografias tiradas com esta máquina


Vídeos

Praktica MTL 5 B

Praktica MTL 5 B

Características

The Praktica MTL 5 B is a 35mm SLR made in Dresden, East Germany by Pentacon between 1985 & 1989. About 567,000 examples were produced[1]. It is a minor upgrade from the Praktica MTL 5. It features TTL exposure metering, triggered by a stop down button next to the front-mounted shutter release. A match-needle display on the right side of the viewfinder indicates whether the chosen combination of shutter speed and aperture will lead to under-, over-, or correct exposure. The meter is powered by a battery fitted in the base. On early models a PX25 mercury battery was required; later models used the LR44 alkaline. Batteries are not required if metering is not used. Film speed set by lifting and rotating the shutter speed dial.

The metal-curtained focal plane shutter runs vertically at speeds from 1s to 1/1000s, plus B (bulb) for long exposures. The film speed setting ranges from 12 ASA (12 DIN) to 1600 ASA (33 DIN). Interchangeable lenses utilize the M42 screw mount, with the Zeiss Jena-copy Pentacon 1.8/50mm non-coated lens being most commonly found.

The MTL 5 B was also sold by Foto-Quelle as the Revue ML.

Other features

Microprism in viewfinder has diagonal pattern.

Self-timer with 10-second delay.

X-flash sync is at 1/125s.

Fonte: Camerapedia

Modelo

A minha parece ser um modelo posterior, usando a bateria LR44.

Manual

Manual em Inglês

Sites de referência

Camerapedia

My Camera Cabinet

Praktica Colletor

Vídeos

Amostras

Praktica MTL 5 B - amostra 1

Praktica MTL 5 B - amostra 2

Praktica MTL 5 B - amostra 3