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147 - Pentacon, Dresden | Praktina IIa Professional Kit
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€1,600 - 1,800Sale fees
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.
Auction details
OstLicht Camera Auction: Fall 2026Auction house
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