Praktica MTL 5B – 35mm M42 Manual Film SLR with TTL Metering
Praktica MTL 5B – 35mm M42 Manual Film SLR with TTL Metering
The Praktica MTL 5B is a durable and fully mechanical 35mm film SLR camera, manufactured by Pentacon in East Germany. Featuring a universal M42 screw mount, it accepts a wide range of classic lenses. The camera offers reliable TTL (through-the-lens) light metering and a clear focusing screen, making it ideal for students, hobbyists, and vintage camera enthusiasts.
Key Features
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Brand: Praktica (Pentacon, East Germany)
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Model: MTL 5B
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Film Format: 35mm
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Lens Mount: M42 screw mount
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Shutter: Mechanical horizontal cloth shutter, 1s to 1/1000s + Bulb
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Light Meter: TTL CdS meter with match-needle display (battery-powered)
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Viewfinder: Pentaprism with microprism spot for accurate focusing
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Flash Sync: Hot shoe and PC sync port (1/125s sync speed)
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Build: All-metal body with mechanical reliability
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Use Case: Perfect for beginners, schools, and manual photography fans
Condition
Used – Good condition.
Shutter and film advance operate correctly. Viewfinder is clear. Light meter untested. Minor cosmetic wear on body from normal use.
What’s Included
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Praktica MTL 5B camera body
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Praktica MTL 5B – 35mm M42 Manual Film SLR with TTL Metering
Praktica MTL 5B – 35mm M42 Manual Film SLR with TTL Metering
The Praktica MTL 5B is a durable and fully mechanical 35mm film SLR camera, manufactured by Pentacon in East Germany. Featuring a universal M42 screw mount, it accepts a wide range of classic lenses. The camera offers reliable TTL (through-the-lens) light metering and a clear focusing screen, making it ideal for students, hobbyists, and vintage camera enthusiasts.
Key Features
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Brand: Praktica (Pentacon, East Germany)
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Model: MTL 5B
-
Film Format: 35mm
-
Lens Mount: M42 screw mount
-
Shutter: Mechanical horizontal cloth shutter, 1s to 1/1000s + Bulb
-
Light Meter: TTL CdS meter with match-needle display (battery-powered)
-
Viewfinder: Pentaprism with microprism spot for accurate focusing
-
Flash Sync: Hot shoe and PC sync port (1/125s sync speed)
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Build: All-metal body with mechanical reliability
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Use Case: Perfect for beginners, schools, and manual photography fans
Condition
Used – Good condition.
Shutter and film advance operate correctly. Viewfinder is clear. Light meter untested. Minor cosmetic wear on body from normal use.
What’s Included
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Praktica MTL 5B camera body
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Praktica MTL 5B – 35mm M42 Manual Film SLR with TTL Metering
The Praktica MTL 5B is a durable and fully mechanical 35mm film SLR camera, manufactured by Pentacon in East Germany. Featuring a universal M42 screw mount, it accepts a wide range of classic lenses. The camera offers reliable TTL (through-the-lens) light metering and a clear focusing screen, making it ideal for students, hobbyists, and vintage camera enthusiasts.
Key Features
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Brand: Praktica (Pentacon, East Germany)
-
Model: MTL 5B
-
Film Format: 35mm
-
Lens Mount: M42 screw mount
-
Shutter: Mechanical horizontal cloth shutter, 1s to 1/1000s + Bulb
-
Light Meter: TTL CdS meter with match-needle display (battery-powered)
-
Viewfinder: Pentaprism with microprism spot for accurate focusing
-
Flash Sync: Hot shoe and PC sync port (1/125s sync speed)
-
Build: All-metal body with mechanical reliability
-
Use Case: Perfect for beginners, schools, and manual photography fans
Condition
Used – Good condition.
Shutter and film advance operate correctly. Viewfinder is clear. Light meter untested. Minor cosmetic wear on body from normal use.
What’s Included
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Praktica MTL 5B camera body
