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Praktica LTL
We are extremely pleased that you have chosen the high-quality PRAKTICA LTL, and we wish
you every success in working with this modern reflex camera.
Before using your camera, however, we would request you to study the Instructions for Use
carefully. This will help you to avoid trouble caused by wrong handling of the equipment.
The PRAKTICA LTL is a miniature single-lens reflex camera for the 24 mm × 36 mm picture
format, with automatic exposure control and internal metering to which the shutter-speed, aperture and
film-speed settings are coupled. The measuring system employed is partially integrated, the main
measuring field , about 20 mm in diameter, being arranged in the centre of the viewfinder. The result is
perfectly accurate metering since, with the most majority of subjects, the most important details of the
image are located within this area. All the subordinate marginal sections are photometrically left aside
and cannot influence the reading.
Metering is performed with the lens stopped down to taking aperture by adjusting the diaphragm
ring on the lens mount while depressing the metering key. By means of this key the circuit is closed.
All lenses having the international PRAKTICA fitting M42×1 may be used. The automatic mechanism
in the camera causes the pressure diaphragm in the lens (APD) to operate as a spring diaphragm. This
means that only during the actual moment of exposure the diaphragm closes down to the value
obtained by means of the light meter.
The novel type of metal-bladed focal-plane shutter travels across the shorter side of the frame and
has a range of speeds from 1 sec. to 1/1000 sec. It is synchronized for the use of flash bulbs and
electronic flash units. As a result of the very rapidly moving steel curtains, the electronic flash can be
synchronized at about 1/125 sec. The centre contact makes it possible to connect camera and flash unit
without using a coble.
The PRAKTICA LTL can be supplied either with or without built-in-self-timer.
The pentaprism is firmly built in, and the focusing system, due to its Fresnel lens, reveals a finder
image of maximum corner-to-corner brightness, in which also the meter needle and the readiness
indicator are visible.
Microprism screen and groundglass circle ensure quick and perfect sharp focusing. In combination
with its wide range of accessories, the PRAKTICA LTL may be employed for a great variety of
special photographic activities.
Praktica LTL
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- Page 1 This will help you to avoid trouble caused by wrong handling of the equipment. The PRAKTICA LTL is a miniature single-lens reflex camera for the 24 mm × 36 mm picture format, with automatic exposure control and internal metering to which the shutter-speed, aperture and film-speed settings are coupled.
- Page 2 Praktica LTL Instructions for Use Control Parts of the Praktica LTL 1 – Knob for setting the shutter speeds; 4 – Cocking lever for self-timer; 2 – Metering key; 5 – Self -timer release knob; 3 – Shutter release; 6 – Rewind knob.
- Page 3 Praktica LTL Instructions for Use 19 – Rewind catch; 23 – Supporting piece; 20 – Cartridge chamber; 24 – Take-up spool; 21 – Metal-bladed focal-plane shutter; 25 – Green marking point; 22 – Transport sprocket; 26 – Wire brackets. 28 – Rewind release knob;...
- Page 4 Praktica LTL Instructions for Use A. Opening the camera back Pull rewind knob (6) upward until you feel hard resistance. The camera back is thus unlocked and can be opened. The exposure counter (14) will automatically jump to zero position.
- Page 5 Praktica LTL Instructions for Use Swing the cocking lever around as far as it will go, move it back again, and depress shutter release knob (3). Repeat these operations and then cock the shutter once more. The automatic exposure counter (14) now stands on number “1”. Special setting of the exposure counter is not necessary since it starts working automatically when the camera back is closed.
- Page 6 The automatic diaphragm mechanism in the PRAKTICA LTL causes the pressure diaphragm to function as an automatic spring diaphragm. Regardless of the speed with which the...
- Page 7 The metering key (2) cannot be actuated either. By no means use force, so as not to cause damage to the camera! Lenses with barrels of this kind (see illustration left below) cannot be used in the PRAKTICA LTL. – 7 –...
- Page 8 1600 1/15 sec. to 1/1000 sec. I. Focusing The prism viewfinder of the PRAKTICA LTL is fitted with a Fresnel lens, in the centre of which are the two focusing systems: – the microprism screen right in the middle and –...
- Page 9 Praktica LTL Instructions for Use Focusing on the microprism screen The image in the microprism screen is in correct focus as soon as it appears clear and free from fuzziness. It is out focus if it looks fuzzy and shows screen elements. The microprism screen is preferred for focusing if the subject to be photographed is quite still or only slightly moving.
- Page 10 Praktica LTL Instructions for Use Your PRAKTICA LTL should be held so that it lies firmly in both hands and you are able to actuate the shutter release comfortably. Depress the shutter release steadily – never with a jerk – to beyond the soft-running range until the shutter runs down.
- Page 11 Mirror Lens from Jena 1000 mm f 5.6 (no diaphr.) and Adapter pro-set diaphragm automatic pressure diaphragm automatic spring diaphragm spring diaphragm *) In conjunction with the PRAKTICA LTL camera the ADP is converted into the higher grade ASD. – 11 –...
- Page 12 Praktica LTL Instructions for Use O. Flash exposures The shutter of the PRAKTICA LTL is desig-ned for synchronization with flash bulbs and electronic flash units. When the flash unit is attached to the came- ra, the electric connection between camera and unit is automatically effected by means of the centre contact (9) in accessory shoe (8).
- Page 13 Kombinat VEB PENTACON DRESDEN Deutsche Demokratische Republik Further development of the PRAKTICA LTL and its accessories may lead to slight modification of the details given in this booklet. – 13 –...
- Page 14 Praktica LTL Instructions for Use R. Accessories It is the accessory equipment that makes the PRAKTICA LTL universally applicable in the vast range of photographic activities. Everready Case It protects the camera against shock and dirt without impairing its readiness for action.
- Page 15 Praktica LTL Instructions for Use Focusing Telescope The focusing telescope yields an additional 2.7- fold magnification of a section of the finder image. It is adjustable to the eye by means of a dioptre focusing mount. Angle Finder To be attached to the ocular mount. It is rotatable to any viewing direction and reveals a complete upright and laterally correct finder image.
- Page 16 Praktica LTL Instructions for Use Reversing Ring To screw the lens into the camera by its filter thread for extreme close-ups with an image ratio exceeding 1.5x. Miniature Close-up Bellows Attachment Permits an infinite variation of the image ratio in close-up work from approx. 0.7x to 2.5x in combination with the standard lens.
- Page 17 Praktica LTL Instructions for Use Focusing Slide Of great advantage in close-up work with a tripod (e.g. the Universal Tripod). Enables adjusting the camera-to-object distance without moving the tripod. Universal Tripod Extremely rigid, for varying position of camera from close to ground up to about eye level.
- Page 18 Praktica LTL Instructions for Use Copying Stand with Lighting Equipment Suitable, in connection with the repro arm, for all kinds of reproduction and close-up work. Repro Arm with screw thread M49×0.75 Extra fitting for the copying stand, to accept any reflex camera up to the size of 6×6 cm (2 ¼″ ×...