Praktica FX2 35mm SLR

Praktica FX2 35mm SLR - Good Condition | Classic East German Manual Focus Film Camera with M42 Mount

The Praktica FX2 is a solid and dependable East German 35mm SLR from VEB Pentacon's respected Praktica lineage — a robust, reliable, and fully mechanical camera built around the universal M42 screw mount. Produced in Dresden during the 1950s, the FX2 represents a significant step in Praktica's development — offering a more refined and capable shooting experience than its predecessors while retaining the straightforward mechanical simplicity that made Praktica cameras so popular worldwide. Built around the universal M42 screw mount, it gives access to one of the widest ranges of vintage lenses ever produced. No serial number noted.

Key Features

• M42 screw mount — compatible with a vast range of vintage and modern M42 lenses
• Fully mechanical shutter — operates without battery for reliable shooting in any condition
• Manual exposure control for full creative freedom
• Solid and robust East German construction built to last
• Bright and clear viewfinder
• Self-timer function
• A genuine piece of East German photographic history from VEB Pentacon Dresden

Condition Report

• Body: Good condition — light handling marks consistent with age and use, no cracks or damage
• Sensor/Optics: Viewfinder clear and bright; focusing screen in good order
• Mechanics/Electronics: Shutter fires correctly across all speeds; all controls and film transport functioning as expected

"The Praktica FX2 is one of those early East German SLRs that rewards photographers who seek it out. The M42 mount opens up an extraordinary world of affordable vintage glass, the fully mechanical shutter is reassuringly reliable, and the solid build quality is immediately apparent when you pick it up. A genuine and historically interesting piece of photographic history."

What's Included

• Praktica FX2 camera body
  

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Praktica (VEB Pentacon Dresden)
• Model: FX2
• Serial Number: Not available
• Mount: M42
• Film Format: 35mm (135)
• Exposure Modes: Manual
• Metering: No built-in metering
• Shutter Speed: 1/25s – 1/500s + Bulb
• Viewfinder: approx. 0.86x magnification
• Built-in Flash: No — PC sync socket
• Self-timer: Yes
• Dimensions: approx. 140 x 90 x 50mm
• Weight: approx. 560g (without battery)
• Type: 35mm SLR Camera
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Good Condition