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Praktica Super TL – M42 SLR Camera (1968–1976)

Praktica Super TL – M42 SLR Camera (1968–1976)

Praktica Super TL – M42 SLR Camera (1968–1976)

The Praktica Super TL is a fully mechanical 35mm SLR camera produced by Pentacon in East Germany between 1968 and 1976. It features the classic M42 screw mount, making it compatible with a wide range of lenses from various manufacturers.

Key Features:

  • Lens Mount: M42 screw mount

  • Shutter: Focal-plane, mechanical, metal-blade shutter with speeds from 1/1000s to 1s + Bulb

  • Light Meter: Built-in TTL CdS exposure meter (stop-down metering), powered by a 1.35V PX625 mercury battery

  • Viewfinder: Fixed pentaprism with microprism focusing aid

  • Flash Sync: X-sync at 1/125s via PC socket

  • Self-Timer: Mechanical delay timer

  • Build: Solid metal body typical of East German engineering

  • Film Transport: Manual film advance with lever, and manual rewind

$24.31

Original: $69.47

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Praktica Super TL – M42 SLR Camera (1968–1976)

$69.47

$24.31

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Praktica Super TL – M42 SLR Camera (1968–1976)

Praktica Super TL – M42 SLR Camera (1968–1976)

The Praktica Super TL is a fully mechanical 35mm SLR camera produced by Pentacon in East Germany between 1968 and 1976. It features the classic M42 screw mount, making it compatible with a wide range of lenses from various manufacturers.

Key Features:

  • Lens Mount: M42 screw mount

  • Shutter: Focal-plane, mechanical, metal-blade shutter with speeds from 1/1000s to 1s + Bulb

  • Light Meter: Built-in TTL CdS exposure meter (stop-down metering), powered by a 1.35V PX625 mercury battery

  • Viewfinder: Fixed pentaprism with microprism focusing aid

  • Flash Sync: X-sync at 1/125s via PC socket

  • Self-Timer: Mechanical delay timer

  • Build: Solid metal body typical of East German engineering

  • Film Transport: Manual film advance with lever, and manual rewind

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Praktica Super TL – M42 SLR Camera (1968–1976)

The Praktica Super TL is a fully mechanical 35mm SLR camera produced by Pentacon in East Germany between 1968 and 1976. It features the classic M42 screw mount, making it compatible with a wide range of lenses from various manufacturers.

Key Features:

  • Lens Mount: M42 screw mount

  • Shutter: Focal-plane, mechanical, metal-blade shutter with speeds from 1/1000s to 1s + Bulb

  • Light Meter: Built-in TTL CdS exposure meter (stop-down metering), powered by a 1.35V PX625 mercury battery

  • Viewfinder: Fixed pentaprism with microprism focusing aid

  • Flash Sync: X-sync at 1/125s via PC socket

  • Self-Timer: Mechanical delay timer

  • Build: Solid metal body typical of East German engineering

  • Film Transport: Manual film advance with lever, and manual rewind