Praktica FX 3 35mm SLR W/ISCO - GOTTINGEN 50mm F2 Westagon Prime Lens M42 C:1956
Item History & Price
"Vintage Classic" Praktica F.X 3 (Import version of FX 2) 35mm SLR Manual Focus Film Camera Body featuring the ISCO-GOTTINGEN 50mm f2 Westagon High Speed Prime Lens and built in waist level finder.
Circa: 1956-58Made in Germany
Comes complete with matching leather eveready case.
Cosmetic Condition: "Good" with various light indications of use visible throughout.
Operational Condition: "Appears Good" although not fully tested, shutter appears cris...p and accurate, film counter operates correctly, focus seems fine and film advance good.Optics: "Good/Fair" with no visible fogging, fungus or lens separation. Some light cleaning marks can be observed at very close inspection but should not significantly effect performance.
Product Description: ref: praktica-collector.de/136_Praktica_FX3.htm Praktica FX 3, export version of FX2 1st variationProducer dataProducerVEB Kamera-Werke Niedersedlitzresponsible constructorSiegfried Böhmproduction periodJune 1956 to February 1958no of produced cameras25, 790Technical properties of the camerashutter typemechanically controlled horizontal-run rubberized cloth-blind type shutter with twin settings for fast and slow speedsexposure time
(possible settings)B, 1/2, 1/5, 1/10, 1/25, 1/50, 1/100, 1/200, 1/500view finderfixed waist-level view finder with condenser type ground-glass focusing screen, simple sport view findermirrorno instant-return mirrorfilm transport / frame counterknob film advance, loose film take-up spool (plastic), manual frame counterlens mountM42x1self timernonebatterynonemetering systemnoneflash systemX- and F-synchronisation with two flash coaxial sockets at the front of the camera bodyflash indicationnoneaperture reflection into view findernonegeneral commentsexport version of Praktica FX2, 1st variation for easy identification of reimports
Westagon 50mm f2 Information:
ref: pentaxforums.com/userreviews/isco-gttingen-westagon-50mm-f20.html
Description: West-German normal lens, made for Edixa.
The Westagon Design is originated from the Zeiss Ultron and shared aswell with the Schneider-Kreuznach Xenon and the Takumar 1.8/55.
The lens is a double gauss type with 6 lenses in 5 groups. The Diaphragm features 8 aperture blades. The Aperture is an old style automatic aperture which works almost like lens shutter lenses from the Pentax 6x7 System. With preset stops the aperture is set, the aperture has to be cogged to focus opened and is then released with the auto pin or a cable release. Mount Type: M42 Screwmount
User Manual: cameramanuals.org/praktica_pdf/praktica_fx3.pdf
Note: we reserve the right to refuse shipment to any unconfirmed address.
There is no reserve on this product.All INTERNATIONAL BUYERS Import duties, taxes, and charges (typically collected upon delivery) are the buyer’s responsibility and are not included in the item price or shipping charges. Please check with the customs office of your country prior to bidding/buying to determine what these additional costs will be. As these charges if any are usually collected by the delivering company, please do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.Additional Request for International PurchasersAlthough English is a somewhat universal language for commerce, for the benefit of various postal carriers around the world we may request that you supply us with a digital image of your address in your native language, this will make it easier for your local carrier to deliver your package to the correct address.A .pdf or .jpg image would be acceptable.Thank you for your consideration!!
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Circa: 1956-58Made in Germany
Comes complete with matching leather eveready case.
Cosmetic Condition: "Good" with various light indications of use visible throughout.
Operational Condition: "Appears Good" although not fully tested, shutter appears cris...p and accurate, film counter operates correctly, focus seems fine and film advance good.Optics: "Good/Fair" with no visible fogging, fungus or lens separation. Some light cleaning marks can be observed at very close inspection but should not significantly effect performance.
Product Description: ref: praktica-collector.de/136_Praktica_FX3.htm Praktica FX 3, export version of FX2 1st variationProducer dataProducerVEB Kamera-Werke Niedersedlitzresponsible constructorSiegfried Böhmproduction periodJune 1956 to February 1958no of produced cameras25, 790Technical properties of the camerashutter typemechanically controlled horizontal-run rubberized cloth-blind type shutter with twin settings for fast and slow speedsexposure time
(possible settings)B, 1/2, 1/5, 1/10, 1/25, 1/50, 1/100, 1/200, 1/500view finderfixed waist-level view finder with condenser type ground-glass focusing screen, simple sport view findermirrorno instant-return mirrorfilm transport / frame counterknob film advance, loose film take-up spool (plastic), manual frame counterlens mountM42x1self timernonebatterynonemetering systemnoneflash systemX- and F-synchronisation with two flash coaxial sockets at the front of the camera bodyflash indicationnoneaperture reflection into view findernonegeneral commentsexport version of Praktica FX2, 1st variation for easy identification of reimports
Westagon 50mm f2 Information:
ref: pentaxforums.com/userreviews/isco-gttingen-westagon-50mm-f20.html
Description: West-German normal lens, made for Edixa.
The Westagon Design is originated from the Zeiss Ultron and shared aswell with the Schneider-Kreuznach Xenon and the Takumar 1.8/55.
The lens is a double gauss type with 6 lenses in 5 groups. The Diaphragm features 8 aperture blades. The Aperture is an old style automatic aperture which works almost like lens shutter lenses from the Pentax 6x7 System. With preset stops the aperture is set, the aperture has to be cogged to focus opened and is then released with the auto pin or a cable release. Mount Type: M42 Screwmount
User Manual: cameramanuals.org/praktica_pdf/praktica_fx3.pdf
Note: we reserve the right to refuse shipment to any unconfirmed address.
There is no reserve on this product.All INTERNATIONAL BUYERS Import duties, taxes, and charges (typically collected upon delivery) are the buyer’s responsibility and are not included in the item price or shipping charges. Please check with the customs office of your country prior to bidding/buying to determine what these additional costs will be. As these charges if any are usually collected by the delivering company, please do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.Additional Request for International PurchasersAlthough English is a somewhat universal language for commerce, for the benefit of various postal carriers around the world we may request that you supply us with a digital image of your address in your native language, this will make it easier for your local carrier to deliver your package to the correct address.A .pdf or .jpg image would be acceptable.Thank you for your consideration!!
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