Praktica Super TL 1000 – M42 Screw Mount 35mm SLR

Praktica Super TL 1000 – M42 Screw Mount 35mm SLR
A sturdy, fully mechanical East German SLR – built for reliability and compatibility.

The Praktica Super TL 1000 is a manual 35mm SLR camera produced by Pentacon Dresden (DDR) in the late 1970s. Built with a durable all-metal body and equipped with the M42 screw mount, it offers compatibility with a huge variety of vintage lenses from brands like Pentacon, Carl Zeiss Jena, Fujinon, Pentax, and many others.

The camera features through-the-lens (TTL) metering, manual shutter speeds up to 1/1000s, and a bright split-image viewfinder, making it a great choice for both beginners and enthusiasts who enjoy full manual control.

Key Features

• Lens mount: M42 screw mount (universal manual lenses)

• Shutter: Focal plane, metal blades, speeds from 1s to 1/1000s + Bulb

• Exposure: Fully manual with TTL needle metering

• Viewfinder: Split-image with microprism ring for accurate focusing

• ISO range: 12–1600 (manual setting)

• Flash sync: 1/125s via hot shoe or PC port

• Power: 1x PX625 (or modern equivalent) for meter only – fully mechanical otherwise

• Film format: 35mm

• Durable and reliable construction

• Made in East Germany (DDR)

Condition
Used – Good condition
Camera is tested and functional. Shutter operates at all speeds. Light meter needle responds to light (battery not included). Viewfinder is clear with visible focus aid. Some cosmetic wear present from normal use, but no damage.

What’s Included

• Praktica Super TL 1000 camera body

• Body cap

• Strap