Praktica MTL 3 35mm SLR Film Camera with Helios 44-2 58mm f/2 Lens
A classic East German Praktica MTL 3 manual 35mm SLR dating from 1978–1984, supplied with the popular Helios 44-2 58mm f/2 lens.
This example has been tested and is fully working and is in very good overall condition.
A new battery has been fitted for the built-in TTL light meter, which is operating correctly.
The included Helios 44-2 58mm f/2 lens is also fully working. Please note that the aperture ring is slightly loose, although it remains usable and this does not affect the operation of the lens.
Key Specifications:
• Standard 35mm / 135 film • 24 × 36mm image format • M42 screw lens mount • Helios 44-2 58mm f/2 lens • Aperture range f/2–f/16 • Approx. 0.5m minimum focusing distance • 49mm filter thread • Manual focusing • Fully manual exposure • TTL stop-down light meter • Mechanical vertical metal focal-plane shutter • Shutter speeds from 1 second to 1/1000 second plus Bulb • Approx. 1/125 second flash synchronisation • Hot shoe and PC flash connection • Mechanical self-timer • Manual film advance and rewind • Made in East Germany • Produced from 1978–1984
The camera's shutter is completely mechanical. The battery is required only for the built-in exposure meter.
