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The production of [[Praktica]] cameras took off before World War II in Dresden by the American-owned KW company. A [[Praktica]] was a simple and cheap camera, originally using a unique 40mm screw-mount for its interchangeable lenses. | The production of [[Praktica]] cameras took off before World War II in Dresden by the American-owned KW company. A [[Praktica]] was a simple and cheap camera, originally using a unique 40mm screw-mount for its interchangeable lenses. | ||
Corporate restructuring was the reason for the [[Zeiss Ikon]] company to be integrated into KW. As of that moment [[Praktica]] cameras were fitted with the slightly larger 42mm screw lens mount of the [[Zeiss]]-made [[Contax]] cameras, becoming an international standard. | Corporate restructuring was the reason for the [[Zeiss Ikon]] company to be integrated into KW. As of that moment [[Praktica]] cameras were fitted with the slightly larger 42mm screw lens mount of the [[Zeiss]]-made [[Contax]] cameras, becoming an international standard. | ||
The screw mount lenses for contemporary [[Pentax]] cameras were called ‘Takumar’. The name was changed to ‘[[Pentax]]’ when it introduced its own bayonet mount. | The screw mount lenses for contemporary [[Pentax]] cameras were called ‘Takumar’. The name was changed to ‘[[Pentax]]’ when it introduced its own bayonet mount. | ||
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| − | The | + | The '''Super TL2''' is a 35mm SLR in the [[Praktica]] line. It was introduced in 1975. During its three years of production, 15.000 bodies were manufactured. |
| − | Its name suggests it to be the successor of the very successful [[Praktica super TL|super TL]]. While put in a newly designed body with a steel-bladed shutter, it in fact mirrors the | + | Its name suggests it to be the successor of the very successful [[Praktica super TL|super TL]]. While put in a newly designed body with a steel-bladed shutter, it in fact mirrors the Super TL’s specifications. Most likely the model was produced to use up existing stocks of older parts. |
| − | In order to warrant a low sticker price, specifications | + | In order to warrant a low sticker price, specifications are basic. The camera lacks a 1/1000 second shutter speed and a self-timer. TTL-metering is triggered by a key located near the shutter release, using the stopped-down aperture method. |
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Latest revision as of 09:23, 20 February 2024
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The Super TL2 is a 35mm SLR in the Praktica line. It was introduced in 1975. During its three years of production, 15.000 bodies were manufactured. Its name suggests it to be the successor of the very successful super TL. While put in a newly designed body with a steel-bladed shutter, it in fact mirrors the Super TL’s specifications. Most likely the model was produced to use up existing stocks of older parts. In order to warrant a low sticker price, specifications are basic. The camera lacks a 1/1000 second shutter speed and a self-timer. TTL-metering is triggered by a key located near the shutter release, using the stopped-down aperture method.
Links
- Praktica super TL 2 user manual at Butkus.org
- Practica Super TL 2 on www.collection-appareils.fr by Sylvain Halgand (in French)
