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Post by vintageslrs on Mar 9, 2008 14:27:01 GMT -5
 Praktica MTL5B in mint condition---looks like brand new! Bob |
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Post by vintageslrs on Mar 9, 2008 18:12:58 GMT -5
It seems they are rather rare here in the US I know they sold tons of them in Europe. Most of the ones I see on ebay seem to be from the UK Everything works great on this---it is like new! I wanted one just to represent the brand in my collection---though I will make sure it does see some use.  Bob |
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Post by PeterW on Mar 9, 2008 19:35:32 GMT -5
Bob, You picked what many people think is the best of the M42 L Series Prakticas, and it looks in great condition. If uou haven't got a user's manual Mike Butkus has a downloadable copy on his website. It's at www.butkus.org/chinon/praktica/praktica_mtl_5/praktica_mtl_5.htmIt's a manual for an MTL 5 not 5B, but I don't think there's any difference so far as using it goes. PeterW |
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Post by vintageslrs on Mar 9, 2008 20:48:50 GMT -5
Thanks Peter W. I will download it. Bob |
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Post by vintageslrs on Mar 9, 2008 21:04:58 GMT -5
stephenn
I like those prices you have been paying for them ;D.
If I could pick them up here for those prices--I'd have a cabinet full of them-- ;D
Thanks for all the info. you have provided.
My particular specimen is in 100% working order and clean as a whistle! Even the light meter is working and appears accurate. Though, I like you, usually do not use the meter in any camera.
thanks again
Bob
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Post by vintageslrs on Mar 10, 2008 19:57:14 GMT -5
stephenn Thanks for your good wishes...I think I will enjoy the Praktica. Being a Konica fan....having many of them....and many Minolta SRT101's........... the sound of the Praktica MTL5B shutter will not prove a problem for me......in fact--it is not as loud as any of my Mamiya TL series cameras.  I suppose I like the sound of a loud, strong shutter release.....I find it quite comforting.... ;D. I associate it with quality  . Bob |
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Post by herron on Mar 10, 2008 22:38:26 GMT -5
Oooo ... that hurt. It's true, but it still hurt  LOL!! ;D Nice looking Praktica, BTW ! |
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Post by vintageslrs on Mar 11, 2008 8:06:10 GMT -5
Ron Don't let that hurt.....lol. Not being one who shoots street scenes....and wants to photograph people secretly. The sound is of no consequence to me.....It has not scared away any birds, animals or mountains ......yet. I do associate a nice loud shutter release as an object with strength and quality. Bob |
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Post by vintageslrs on Mar 11, 2008 12:18:41 GMT -5
stephenn wrote:
"Noise and build quality don't always go together. If you can find a Kowa lens shutter SLR that works properly (they do exist), fire it off and admire the great 'whumpf'. Just don't do it in an avalanche zone."
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Now that's funny!
Bob
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LOL!! ;D