1970s
SLR
35 mm

Praktica MTL3 with Makinon 28mm Wide-Angle Lens

Name: Praktica MTL3 with Makinon 28mm Wide-Angle Lens
Brand: Camera House NZ
SKU: 300146
Price: 180.00 NZD
Availability: InStock

$180.00 NZD

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Classic East German 35mm SLR with a wide-angle prime - a robust, affordable manual shooter.

Key specs:

All-mechanical operation
Makinon 28mm wide-angle lens
M42 screw mount
TTL stop-down metering
Vertical metal shutter, 1–1/1000s + B

The MTL3 is a fully mechanical, tank-built SLR with that no-nonsense East German engineering. TTL stop-down metering helps with exposure, while everything else is pure manual control - great for learning the fundamentals. Paired here with a Makinon 28mm wide-angle, it's well suited to landscapes, interiors, street, and environmental shots.

Lens system: M42/Pentax Screw Mount

50mm f/1.8

Skill Level: Intermediate

Comfortable with basic settings
Understanding aperture/shutter relationship
Aperture-priority cameras, basic manual SLRs with meters

Warranty: 2 Months from purchase

All second-hand film cameras sold at Camera House NZ come with a 2 month warranty when they've been film tested by us.

Our 2 month warranty covers mechanical and electronic failures that occur during normal use. If something goes wrong with your camera during this period, bring it back and we'll sort it out.

This warranty reflects our confidence in the cameras we sell and our commitment to getting you out shooting with reliable equipment. We've been in the photography business since 1953, and we stand behind the gear we sell.

Guarantee: Film Tested

We put a roll of film through each camera to verify that the shutter, film advance, and light meter (where fitted) are working correctly. This real-world testing ensures you're getting a camera that's ready to shoot, not just one that looks good on the shelf.