{"product_id":"praktica-lb2-vintage-35mm-slr-helios-44m-4-58mm-f2-m42-film-tested-working","title":"Praktica LB2 Vintage 35mm SLR + Helios 44M-4 58mm f2 M42 Film Tested \u0026 Working","description":"The camera has been film tested and is fully working.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe built-in selenium light meter is also working. Unlike many later SLR cameras, the LB2's meter is powered by light and does not require a battery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe camera body is in fair to good vintage cosmetic condition, with signs of age and previous use. There is some patina to the body, which is consistent with its age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe viewfinder is clean overall, with just one visible dust spot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe supplied Helios 44M-4 58mm f\/2 lens is clean and functioning correctly. The focusing and aperture controls operate as expected and the optics are clean.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Helios 58mm f\/2 is a well-known Soviet-made standard lens, particularly popular for its distinctive rendering and characteristic background bokeh.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe camera is fully mechanical, with manual exposure control and shutter speeds up to 1\/1000 second.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt uses readily available standard 35mm \/ 135 film.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo batteries are required.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo film is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCamera Specifications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eManufacturer: Pentacon\u003cbr\u003eModel: Praktica LB2\u003cbr\u003eCountry of manufacture: East Germany \/ DDR\u003cbr\u003eApproximate production period: 1976–1978\u003cbr\u003eCamera type: Manual-focus 35mm SLR\u003cbr\u003eFilm type: 35mm \/ 135 film\u003cbr\u003eImage size: 24 × 36mm\u003cbr\u003eLens mount: M42 × 1 screw mount\u003cbr\u003eExposure: Fully manual\u003cbr\u003eLight meter: Uncoupled selenium meter\u003cbr\u003eMeter battery required: No\u003cbr\u003eShutter: Mechanical vertical-travel metal focal-plane shutter\u003cbr\u003eShutter speeds: Approximately 1 sec to 1\/1000 sec + B\u003cbr\u003eFlash sync: Up to approximately 1\/125 sec with electronic flash\u003cbr\u003eViewfinder: SLR pentaprism with focusing screen\u003cbr\u003eFilm advance: Manual lever\u003cbr\u003eFilm rewind: Manual\u003cbr\u003eHot shoe: Yes\u003cbr\u003eBattery required: No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLens Specifications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eManufacturer: Helios\u003cbr\u003eModel: 44M-4\u003cbr\u003eFocal length: 58mm\u003cbr\u003eMaximum aperture: f\/2\u003cbr\u003eMinimum aperture: f\/16\u003cbr\u003eLens mount: M42 screw mount\u003cbr\u003eOptical construction: 6 elements in 4 groups\u003cbr\u003eAperture blades: 6\u003cbr\u003eMinimum focusing distance: Approximately 0.5m\u003cbr\u003eFilter size: 52mm\u003cbr\u003eFocus: Manual\u003cbr\u003eAperture: Automatic diaphragm with manual aperture control","brand":"Praktica","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":59504721068364,"sku":null,"price":62.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/4673\/5948\/files\/c2ae15ea-32a7-45d6-addc-4aa45e752c25.jpg?v=1792943154","url":"https:\/\/vintagedeals.uk\/products\/praktica-lb2-vintage-35mm-slr-helios-44m-4-58mm-f2-m42-film-tested-working","provider":"Vintage Deals UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}