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Praktica BC1, first version Producer data Producer VEB Pentacon Dresden Betrieb des Kombinates VEB Carl Zeiss Jena production April 1984 to 1985 period Technical properties of the camera shutter type steplessly working electronically controlled vertical-run metalblade focal plane shutter
responsible Werner Hahn, Rolf constructor Noack no of produced 91,500 cameras exposure time (possible settings) B, steplessly automatic speeds between 40 sec and 1/1000; manually precise speeds of 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250,1/500, 1/1000; mechanical
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Praktica BC1
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view finder fixed eye-level view finder mirror (Pentaprism, field of view: 95%) with field lens with triple rangefinder wedge, truncated microprism screen, groundglass field, red LEDs- for shutter speed signaling changes their brightness with brightness of the image film single stroke 125° wind-on quick- lens mount transport / release lever with 25° stand off frame position, accepts B-motor winder, counter folding crank rewind knob, autozeroing frame counter self timer mechanically, approx. 10 sec battery delay metering TTL-metering (12 to 3200 ASA) flash system system using electronic diaphragm control (EDC) for measurement with open aperture using a Gallium-ArsenidePhosphide photo-diode, auto exposure compensation with +/two shutter speeds in half steps, automatic exposure system with memory key, battery check facilities flash indication general comments yes, green LED
range 1/90 sec instant-return mirror
Praktica-B-mount with EDC (electronic diaphragm control)
aperture reflection into view finder first version with first version of exposure-compensation and ASAsetting knob cylindrical rewind knob with metal crank arm Kadlubek-No. KWE 1350 lens no. 2676315 purchase price 75€ manual
VARTA V28 PX (4xLR44) X-synchronization (1/90), accessory shoe at the