Praktica PL Nova FX SLR & Meyer Optik Gorlitz 50mm f2.8 Lens
Lens: Meyer – Optik Gorlitz 50mm f/2.8
Film Format: 35mm
Lens Mount: M42
Shutter: B&1 to 1/500 sec
Aperture: f/2.8 to f/22
Focusing: Manual
Year: 1970 - Onwards
Country: East Germany
Included Accessories: Carry case, Lens Hood, Lens cap
The good:
• I love the look of this thing, it has such a beautiful style to it, without sacrificing usability.
• For a 55-year-old camera, it is in remarkably good condition, and us undoubtedly been kept in its case for most of its life.
• Shutter fires well and appears to be roughly accurate in terms of speed.
• Focus ring is smooth and accurate.
• Film transport arm is smooth and solid.
The less good:
• Viewfinder has a few marks, but nothing that will affect use.
• Lens has some marks and debris, but they do not appear to affect the image quality. (see sample images)
You can find a copy of this camera’s manual here: Praktica Nova Manual
Lens: Meyer – Optik Gorlitz 50mm f/2.8
Film Format: 35mm
Lens Mount: M42
Shutter: B&1 to 1/500 sec
Aperture: f/2.8 to f/22
Focusing: Manual
Year: 1970 - Onwards
Country: East Germany
Included Accessories: Carry case, Lens Hood, Lens cap
The good:
• I love the look of this thing, it has such a beautiful style to it, without sacrificing usability.
• For a 55-year-old camera, it is in remarkably good condition, and us undoubtedly been kept in its case for most of its life.
• Shutter fires well and appears to be roughly accurate in terms of speed.
• Focus ring is smooth and accurate.
• Film transport arm is smooth and solid.
The less good:
• Viewfinder has a few marks, but nothing that will affect use.
• Lens has some marks and debris, but they do not appear to affect the image quality. (see sample images)
You can find a copy of this camera’s manual here: Praktica Nova Manual
Lens: Meyer – Optik Gorlitz 50mm f/2.8
Film Format: 35mm
Lens Mount: M42
Shutter: B&1 to 1/500 sec
Aperture: f/2.8 to f/22
Focusing: Manual
Year: 1970 - Onwards
Country: East Germany
Included Accessories: Carry case, Lens Hood, Lens cap
The good:
• I love the look of this thing, it has such a beautiful style to it, without sacrificing usability.
• For a 55-year-old camera, it is in remarkably good condition, and us undoubtedly been kept in its case for most of its life.
• Shutter fires well and appears to be roughly accurate in terms of speed.
• Focus ring is smooth and accurate.
• Film transport arm is smooth and solid.
The less good:
• Viewfinder has a few marks, but nothing that will affect use.
• Lens has some marks and debris, but they do not appear to affect the image quality. (see sample images)
You can find a copy of this camera’s manual here: Praktica Nova Manual