Prakticamat

1965-1969

The first single lens reflex camera of Europe to be fitted with TTL metering by CdS cell.

Same body as Super TL, t.t.l. metering, CdS cell, 6-3,200 ASA. Coupled match-needle meter actuated by pressure on release or by a button on camera front. PX13 battery. 1-1/1000 sec., B. Cloth focal plane shutter. Lever wind (one stroke). FX sync. X sync. at 1/40 sec. Instant-return mirror. Viewfinder indicator when film not wound on. Microprism centre disk and split-image rangefinder. Battery test button. Satin chrome and black fine-patterned plastic trim.

Dimensions:

With 50 mm. f/1.8 Oreston 155 mm. long x 107 mm. high x 92 mm. deep

Weight:

With 50 mm. f/1.8 Oreston 34 oz.

1969 prices: With f/2.8 50 mm.Tessar £89 19s. 9d. With f/1.8 50 mm.Oreston £99 19s. 6d. With f/1.8 50 mm. Pancolor £114 19s 4d. erc £4 19s.