Description: Done not buy this before reading all of listing! Here is a unique opportunity for you. Two Praktika FX bodies. One works and one is for parts only. Below are the test results from each camera and the 50mm 2.8 Gottingen Lens. What is for sale:Praktiflex FX Camera Body, SN 63162 (working)Praktiflex FX Camera Body, no serial number, engraved, Marked "Germany USSR Occupied"Gottingem 50mm 2.8, M42 mount lens SN 134741Complete leather case, needs repairedPartial leather case. Camera Body #1 (This is the body that is shown in multiple photos)Cosmetically, very cleanShutter Speeds (as tested below, obviously needs a CLA)Mirror Box, clean and works properlyViewfinder, Works but tab to flip up magnifying lens is missing, FYI, the parts camera has one in good condition.Shutter speed knob works normallyFilm back works normallyFilm loads easilyExposure count dial works normallyFilm rewind works normallyShutter Speed Tests Target Speed Tested Speed 1/2 1/ 1 1/2 1/ 1 1/2 1/ 1 1/5 1/ 2 1/5 1/ 2 1/5 1/ 2 1/10 1/ 1 1/10 1/ 1 1/10 1/ 2 1/25 1/ 21 1/25 1/ 21 1/25 1/ 22 1/50 1/ 34 1/50 1/ 35 1/50 1/ 35 1/100 1/ 69 1/100 1/ 73 1/100 1/ 73 1/200 1/ 143 1/200 1/ 140 1/200 1/ 134 1/500 1/ 263 1/500 1/ 285 1/500 1/ 274 Camera Body #2Cosmetically Fair (name was ground off for export to the USA)Shutter curtain is torn so testing was impossibleEngraving on top of the bodyMarked "Germany USSR Occupied" Film back works normallyViewfinder in good condition50mm 2.8 Gottingen Lens (see attached photos of the lens and taken with the lens)I placed it on my digital camera through an adapter and I took some nice photos with it.I think the infinity setting is off.The focusing ring seems loose but I was able to manually focus with it.Aperture stops down and moves smoothlyTwo Leather cases are included.One case is complete but needs to be repaired to attach the top to the bottom.One case is the bottom half only.
Price: 143 USD
Location: Franksville, Wisconsin
End Time: 2024-10-20T22:05:21.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: PRAKTICA
Type: SLR
Format: 35 mm
Focus Type: Manual
Model: Praktica
