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Praktica BC auto
Producer data
Producer VEB Pentacon Dresden Betrieb des Kombinates VEB Carl Zeiss Jena responsible constructor Werner Hahn, Rolf Noack
production period December 1981 to December 1982 no of produced cameras as a part of B100 first variation (smooth leatherette, 226) 222,024
Technical properties of the camera
shutter type steplessly working electronically controlled vertical-run metal-blade focal plane shutter exposure time
(possible settings)
B, steplessly automatic speeds between 1 sec and 1/1000 sec;  mechanical range 1/60 sec
view finder fixed eye-level view finder (Pentaprism, field of view: 95%) with field lens with triple rangefinder wedge, truncated microprism screen, groundglass field, built-in TTL-meter needle for indication of the used shutter speed mirror instant-return mirror
film transport / frame counter single stroke 125° wind-on quick-release lever with 25° stand off position, accepts B-motor winder, folding crank rewind knob, auto-zeroing frame counter lens mount Praktica-B-mount with EDC (electronic diaphragm control)
self timer mechanically, approx. 8 sec delay battery VARTA V28 PX (4xLR44)
metering system TTL-metering (12 to 3200 ASA) using electronic diaphragm control (EDC) for measurement with open aperture using a Cadmium sulphide  photo-resistor, auto exposure compensation with +/- two shutter speeds in half steps, automatic exposure system with memory key, battery check facilities flash system X-synchronisation (1/60), accessory shoe at the top of the pentaprism
flash indication no aperture reflection into view finder yes
general comments
bulletsmooth leatherette, identical with first modification of the B100 (Hummel-No. 226)
bulletchromium-plated body-cap and bottom
bulletexport version of the B100 for "special markets"
bulletall BCauto-cameras which I had seen comes from France (if anybody knows other "original" markets, please send me a mail, thanks!)
collection data
Hummel-No 227 Kadlubek-No. KWE 1370
body no. 6161746 lens no. 4626834
lens type Pentacon Prakticar 1:1.8 f=50mm MC purchase price 100€
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