{"product_id":"praktica-mtl-6","title":"Praktica MTL 3","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003ePraktica MTL 3 - Good Condition | Iconic M42 Mechanical SLR with Through-The-Lens Metering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe Praktica MTL 3 (S\/N: 421680) is a quintessential mechanical 35mm SLR produced by Pentacon in East Germany. A successor to the highly successful L-series, the MTL 3 is celebrated for its tank-like durability and its integration of a modern Through-The-Lens (TTL) light meter. It features the distinctive Praktica front-mounted shutter release, which was ergonomically designed to reduce camera shake, and a vertical-travel metal focal plane shutter. Built to be a reliable workhorse, the MTL 3 utilizes the universal M42 screw mount, granting photographers access to an enormous library of legendary vintage glass. Whether you are a student of film photography or a seasoned enthusiast, this camera offers a tactile, purely mechanical experience that feels as solid today as it did decades ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003eAccurate Through-The-Lens (TTL) light metering for precise exposure control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003eIconic front-mounted shutter release for smooth, ergonomic operation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003eRobust all-metal body construction built to withstand decades of use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003eVertical-travel mechanical metal shutter (operates without batteries)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\"\u003eUniversal M42 screw mount for compatibility with hundreds of vintage lenses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0\"\u003eLarge, bright viewfinder with a microprism and split-image focusing aid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0\"\u003eInstant-return mirror and a rapid-wind lever for efficient shooting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e Good condition. The camera body (S\/N: 421680) shows normal signs of light use and minor cosmetic surface wear consistent with its vintage age. The mechanical shutter has been tested and fires accurately across all speeds. The film transport and rewind mechanisms are smooth and fully functional. The viewfinder is clear, and the light meter is responsive. The battery compartment for the metering system is clean and free of corrosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpecialist Note\u003c\/b\u003e \"The Praktica MTL 3 (S\/N: 421680) is the definitive 'purist's camera.' What I love about the MTL 3 is the feedback it gives you—the solid 'clack' of the metal shutter is incredibly satisfying. It’s a very honest machine that doesn't hide anything from the photographer. The inclusion of a split-image focusing screen in this model makes it significantly easier to hit critical focus compared to earlier versions. If you pair this with a Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar or a Pentacon 50mm, you have a setup that produces images with a depth and character that modern sensors simply can't mimic. It’s a tool that forces you to understand the relationship between light and chemistry.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003ePraktica MTL 3 35mm SLR Body (S\/N: 421680)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003eCamera Type: 35mm SLR Camera\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003eFilm Format: 35mm (Standard 135 roll)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003eLens Mount: M42 Screw Mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003eShutter Speeds: 1\/1s to 1\/1000s + Bulb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003eCategory: Cameras ▸ 35mm SLR Camera\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\"\u003eBattery Type: LR44 or SR44 (for light meter only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Praktica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53967408267604,"sku":"A83W4389IP","price":49.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/2493\/3716\/files\/IMG_3085_b0544d0c-1ca6-498b-95b7-2f2bd3772906.jpg?v=1773840100","url":"https:\/\/www.htf-store.com\/it\/products\/praktica-mtl-6","provider":"Hard to Find Camera Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}