Praktica, Praktica FX & Praktiflex FX User manual, year 1952
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Praktica, Praktica FX & Praktiflex FX
(technically comparable cameras)
Instruction for use, 1952.
Introduction
The PRAKTICA is a one-lens reflex camera taking the perforated 35 mm cine film. The size of the
picture is 24×36 mm.
The PRAKTICA possesses all the advantages of a modern precision miniature camera, e. g. shutter
winder coupled with film advancement, lock against double and blank exposures, interchangeability of
the lenses, and adaptability to microphotography.
Focusing is performed by means of a light-collecting lens which produces a clear, bright image.
The PRAKTICA takes all current daylight film cartridges for 36 exposures in black-and-white and
color film. The PRAKTICA FX is sure to give perfect results and mechanical safety if the instructions
for use are closely followed and carried out.
Explanation of signs
I. Inserting the film
The camera back is unlocked by pushing the knob No. 18 in the direction of the arrow. Open the
camera back and take it off, and pull out the rewind-knob No. 6.
The film cartridge must be placed into the empty chamber with the beginning of the film projecting
in the direction of the picture level. Pull the film from the cartridge and fix it into the empty spool on
the right-hand side of the camera.
It is of importance that the sprocket teeth catch both perforated edges of the film.
Wind the shutter by rotating the knob No. 2.
Make sure that the film lies evenly on the film guide and toothed drum, link the camera back into
the right-hand groove and close it down.
The film pressure-plate must be perfectly clean before the camera back is closed.
After having bolted the camera back, make two blank exposures. The rewind-knob (6) must hereby
turn in the opposite direction of the arrow mark.
When all these manipulations have been performed, the counting mechanism has to be set to stroke
No. 1.
The camera is now ready for the first exposure.
