Exakta RTL 1000 with Meyer-Optik Görlitz Oreston 50mm f/1.8

Exakta RTL 1000 with Meyer-Optik Görlitz Oreston 50mm f/1.8 – Serial 4508574

The Exakta RTL 1000 is a solid East German 35mm SLR camera made by VEB Pentacon in Dresden in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Unlike earlier Exakta models with their left-handed shutter releases and quirky ergonomics, the RTL 1000 offers a more conventional design, similar in feel to Praktica cameras of the same era.

This set comes paired with the highly regarded Meyer-Optik Görlitz Oreston 50mm f/1.8 lens — known for its sharpness and distinctive rendering, especially its smooth bokeh and solid performance wide open. A favorite among vintage lens enthusiasts, this fast prime is great for portraits and low-light photography.

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Key Features

• 35mm SLR camera with M42 screw mount

• Mechanical shutter with speeds from 1s to 1/1000s + Bulb

• Solid all-metal body, designed in East Germany

• Meyer-Optik Görlitz Oreston 50mm f/1.8 – fast standard prime

• Manual focus and manual exposure – perfect for fully analog shooting

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Condition
Used – Working with user marks. The camera has visible signs of use on the body but is fully functional. Shutter and advance mechanism operate correctly. The lens is clean with no fungus or haze; focus and aperture rings move smoothly. Some cosmetic wear consistent with age.

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What’s Included

• Exakta RTL 1000 camera body

• Meyer-Optik Görlitz Oreston 50mm f/1.8 lens