Praktica PL Nova I SLR & Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm f/2.8 Lens
Praktica PL Nova I SLR & Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm f/2.8 Lens
All cameras are film tested, and any issues found are described below. Any photos you see in the listing are taken with this particular camera.
Lens: Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm f/2.8 M42 Lens
Film speed settings: 25-5000 ISO DX, 6-6400 Manual
Film Format: 35mm
Lens Mount: M42 / Praktica Thread
Shutter: B/1to 1/500 sec
Aperture: f/2.8 to f/22
Focusing: Manual
Light Meter: Battery Powered
Flash: Flash Port
Year: 1967 - Onwards
Country: Germany
The good:
· For a 60-year-old camera, it is in remarkably good condition.
· Shutter fires well, and tested exposures reveal no timing issues.
· Focus ring is smooth and accurate.
· Film transport arm is smooth and solid.
· Aperture blades move freely.
· Comes with original case.
The less good:
· The viewfinder has some minor debris. This does not affect image quality, nor usability.
· The lens itself has a few specs of dust, but nothing that is noticeable in the final images (see attached sample photos)
· General wear and tear.
You can find a copy of this camera’s manual here: Praktica PL Nova I Manual
Praktica PL Nova I SLR & Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm f/2.8 Lens
All cameras are film tested, and any issues found are described below. Any photos you see in the listing are taken with this particular camera.
Lens: Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm f/2.8 M42 Lens
Film speed settings: 25-5000 ISO DX, 6-6400 Manual
Film Format: 35mm
Lens Mount: M42 / Praktica Thread
Shutter: B/1to 1/500 sec
Aperture: f/2.8 to f/22
Focusing: Manual
Light Meter: Battery Powered
Flash: Flash Port
Year: 1967 - Onwards
Country: Germany
The good:
· For a 60-year-old camera, it is in remarkably good condition.
· Shutter fires well, and tested exposures reveal no timing issues.
· Focus ring is smooth and accurate.
· Film transport arm is smooth and solid.
· Aperture blades move freely.
· Comes with original case.
The less good:
· The viewfinder has some minor debris. This does not affect image quality, nor usability.
· The lens itself has a few specs of dust, but nothing that is noticeable in the final images (see attached sample photos)
· General wear and tear.
You can find a copy of this camera’s manual here: Praktica PL Nova I Manual
Praktica PL Nova I SLR & Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm f/2.8 Lens
All cameras are film tested, and any issues found are described below. Any photos you see in the listing are taken with this particular camera.
Lens: Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm f/2.8 M42 Lens
Film speed settings: 25-5000 ISO DX, 6-6400 Manual
Film Format: 35mm
Lens Mount: M42 / Praktica Thread
Shutter: B/1to 1/500 sec
Aperture: f/2.8 to f/22
Focusing: Manual
Light Meter: Battery Powered
Flash: Flash Port
Year: 1967 - Onwards
Country: Germany
The good:
· For a 60-year-old camera, it is in remarkably good condition.
· Shutter fires well, and tested exposures reveal no timing issues.
· Focus ring is smooth and accurate.
· Film transport arm is smooth and solid.
· Aperture blades move freely.
· Comes with original case.
The less good:
· The viewfinder has some minor debris. This does not affect image quality, nor usability.
· The lens itself has a few specs of dust, but nothing that is noticeable in the final images (see attached sample photos)
· General wear and tear.
You can find a copy of this camera’s manual here: Praktica PL Nova I Manual