Praktica Super TL M42 SLR Camera (19681976)

Description

Praktica Super TL M42 SLR Camera (19681976)

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