Praktica LLC

c1971-1975.

Like ‘L’ but with ttl metering. Vertical focal plane shutter, stainless steel, 1-1/1000, B. Flash sync, X at 1/125. Angled shutter release on front of camera. Top plate and pentaprism light alloy die-casting with satin finish. Single stroke lever wind. Hot shoe only; no co-axial socket. Fresnel screen with microprism spot. Sign in finder when not wound on. Depth of field preview. Non-rotating shutter speed dial. Filter size 49 mm.. CdS cell. Combined integral and spot metering readings at full aperture via LLC range of lenses. Other lenses may be used with stopped down metering but note, because of the design of the camera older lenses with an 8.5 mm. deep thread cannot be used. These lenses will impede the mirror system. Only lenses with a thread depth of 5.6 mm. or less may be used. PX21 4.5 v. battery. Diaphragm set electrically by meter. 12 to 1,600 ASA.

Dimensions, with 50 mm. f/1.8 Pentacon lens

Width: 142 mm.

Height: 96 mm.

Depth: 89.5 mm.

Weight.

With lens 825 g.

Without lens 605g.

1972 prices: Chrome, with Oreston 50 mm. f/1.8 FAD lens £94.90; with f/1.8 Pancolor £104.90. Black, with Oreston £99.90; with Pancolor £109.90. Case £4.95