147 - Pentacon, Dresden | Praktina IIa Professional Kit

Pentacon, Dresden | Praktina IIa Professional Kit Estimate: €1,600–1,800 Year: c. 1960 Condition: A/B English: With Meyer-Optik Görlitz Trioplan 1:2.8/100 mm no. 2828165, rare Praktina metered prism finder with built-in selenium exposure meter, electric motor drive no. 2960, and 17 m long-film magazine no. 01293. The Praktina was one of the earliest fully developed professional 35mm SLR systems, offering interchangeable viewfinders, motor drives, long-film backs, and a wide range of accessories. The metered prism is among the rarer later accessories, while the electric motor and long-film magazine demonstrate the camera’s intended professional use for extended shooting sessions. A rare and highly complete professional Praktina system from the collection of the Deutsches Fotomuseum, Markkleeberg German: With Meyer Optik Görlitz Trioplan 1:2.8/100 mm No. 2828165, a rare Praktina metering prism with a built-in selenium light meter, electric motor drive No. 2960, and 17-meter long-film magazine No. 01293. The Praktina was one of the first fully developed professional 35mm SLR systems featuring interchangeable viewfinders, motor drives, long-film backs, and an extensive range of accessories. The measuring prism is one of the rarer later accessories; the electric motor and long-film magazine underscore its professional use, intended for extended shooting sequences. Rare and very complete professional Praktina system equipment from the collection of the German Museum of Photography, Markkleeberg.