Praktica MTL3 35mm Film SLR w/Pentacon Auto 50mm f1.8 MC

The iconic Praktica MTL3 was Praktica's classic entry level film SLR, which gained a very high popularity among photography students due to its rugged build and low price.

The Praktica MTL 3 was made in East Germany by Pentacon, using the 42mm screw mount. It was produced between 1978 and 1984 and based on the LTL 3. It's a solidly made and we sell it because it is a fully manual camera that teaches necomers to film photography the essentials of light control without an auto button. It's also fully repairable unlike so many other big brand alternatives.

In many ways, its features very similar to the Pentax K1000 and it is an equally heavy camera. However, on the plus side it's one of the cheapest entry SLR cameras for students of film photography.

Technical Specifications

Film Format: 35 mm

Material: metal

ISO Setting: ISO 12 to ISO 1600

Viewfinder: SLR-type (ground glass, microprism spot)

Flash: hot shoe

Lens: M42 screw-mount Auto Pentacon 50 mm f/1.8-16 multi-coated lens

Shutter Speed: B, 1 second to 1/1000, sync at 1/125

Aperture: f/1.8 to f/16

Focusing: focus ring

Meter: Automatic exposure control system

Power: 1 x 1.35v PX625 mercury cell

Weight: 561.3 g (body only) 754.1 g (Pentacon 50 mm lens)