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Pentacon Praktica MTL 5 B 35mm SLR Camera Body
Pentacon Praktica MTL 5 B 35mm SLR Camera Body
Condition and Restrictions
Condition: Well Used.
Light signs of use such as scratches or wear on the case are possible.
Praktica MTL5B - Hand exposure and focus
The Praktica MTL5B is a 35mm SLR analogue camera designed for 24x36mm to 35mm film recording format. Its operating concept is aimed at anyone who consciously wants to set the time, aperture and sharpness themselves. The M42×1 screw thread is the lens mount; the aperture actuation must fit the specific lens.
Exposure measurement is through the lens. When you press the measurement button, you compare the hand in the viewfinder with the marker and adjust the time or aperture yourself. This is a tracking measurement, not a timer or aperture auto. For the measuring system, the original manual mentions an SR44 or LR44.
The metal slotted shutter offers settings from 1 second to 1/1000 second as well as B for longer exposures. You adjust the sharpness by hand; triple measuring wedge, microprism area and matte ring serve as aids in the viewfinder. Film transport by tension lever and crank rewind are part of the workflow.
This allows the interplay of motion representation, depth of field and available brightness to be worked out step by step. The MTL5B relies on your choices instead of automatically selected recording programs.
Product Details
- Brand : PRAKTICA, Pentacon
- Model: Praktica MTL 5 B
- Product Type: SLR
Scope of delivery and pictures note
Comes with the product mentioned in the title.
Additional accessories are only included if they are expressly stated in the title as part of the offer.
The product pictures shown are an example. The item delivered may vary slightly visually - for example due to signs of wear, serial number or details in the design.
Condition Description - What Has Been Checked
Our analog SLR cameras are manually inspected before sale and divided into four condition categories:
- Good: Technically fully functional with normal signs of wear. All main functions have been tested.
- Acceptable: Technically also fully functional, but with clearly visible signs of wear (e.g. scratches, wear).
- Partial Defect: Camera is basically functional but the light meter does not work or shows unreliable values.
- Defect: The camera has technical defects and is only suitable for spare parts or decorative purposes.
We test these features:
- ✅ Trigger Mechanism
- ✅ Film Transport
- ✅ Shutter Barrel (Hearing/Visual Check)
- ✅ Light meter (if available)
- ✅ Autofocus (if available)
We check these points not:
- ❌ Image Counter / Frame Counter
- ❌ Self-timer
- ❌ Condition of mirror coating or mirror mechanism in detail
Please note that each camera is unique - visual differences (serial numbers, logos, light scratches) are possible. Functional testing is carried out with great care, but without long-term testing or film recording.
- SKU: A7168-G
- EAN: 4255819425148
- Manufacturer: EasyBuy GbR
- Product Type: SLR
- Model: Praktica MTL 5 B
- Condition: Good
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