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== Praktica Nova == |
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| − | The '''Praktica Nova''' was made from 1964 to 1969. It was a thorough design rework of Praktica IV and Praktica V, the first Praktica models with fixed [[pentaprism]] eye-level finder. The Praktica |
+ | The '''Praktica Nova''' (also known as Praktika nova) was made from 1964 to 1969. It was a thorough design rework of Praktica IV and Praktica V, the first Praktica models with fixed [[pentaprism]] eye-level finder. The [[Praktica]] Nova got a lower body than its predecessors since its rapid film-wind lever was moved from bottom to top and the pentaprism housing was lower. The camera's shutter release button was repositioned ergonomically into the front side, a feature taken over from the [[Contax S]] of [[Zeiss-Ikon]]. A characteristic feature of the Nova series was the little film type reminder dial on top of the film advance lever. The camera's constructor was Herbert Welzel. |
The camera's [[Zeiss|Jena]] 1:2.8 50mm standard lens had an own depth-of-field preview lever. Other lenses for the [[M42]] 42mm screw mount could be used instead. Partial pressure on the shutter-release stopped down the lens for [[depth-of-field]] preview. |
The camera's [[Zeiss|Jena]] 1:2.8 50mm standard lens had an own depth-of-field preview lever. Other lenses for the [[M42]] 42mm screw mount could be used instead. Partial pressure on the shutter-release stopped down the lens for [[depth-of-field]] preview. |
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+ | The camera had a [[focal plane shutter|focal plane cloth shutter]]. On its speed dial it had a second dial to activate the slow speeds. These were 1/2 sec, 1/4 sec and 1/8 sec.. The normal speeds were 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250 and 1/500 sec. plus bulb mode. A triangular red indicator appeared in the top-left of the viewfinder when the shutter required winding. |
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| + | |colspan=3 align="center"| Praktica Nova with Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50 mm f/2.8 |
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== Praktica Nova B == |
== Praktica Nova B == |
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| + | The '''Praktica Nova B''''s built-in selenium meter was not coupled to the actual shutter speed and aperture dials. |
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==Links== |
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*[http://www.praktica-collector.de/Praktica_nova.html Praktica nova] at Praktica-collector.de [http://www.praktica-collector.de] |
*[http://www.praktica-collector.de/Praktica_nova.html Praktica nova] at Praktica-collector.de [http://www.praktica-collector.de] |
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| + | * on [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php www.collection-appareils.fr] by Sylvain Halgand |
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| + | ** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=11097 Pentacon Praktica Nova ] |
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| + | ** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=11498 Pentacon Praktica Nova B ] |
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| + | ** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=12608 Pentacon Praktica PL Nova I ] |
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| + | ** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=11098 Pentacon Praktica PL nova IB ] |
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| + | * Praktica nova at [https://r-kobus.eu/node/56 by Ryszard Kobus] |
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[[Category:German 35mm SLR|Praktica Nova]] |
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Praktica Nova
The Praktica Nova (also known as Praktika nova) was made from 1964 to 1969. It was a thorough design rework of Praktica IV and Praktica V, the first Praktica models with fixed pentaprism eye-level finder. The Praktica Nova got a lower body than its predecessors since its rapid film-wind lever was moved from bottom to top and the pentaprism housing was lower. The camera's shutter release button was repositioned ergonomically into the front side, a feature taken over from the Contax S of Zeiss-Ikon. A characteristic feature of the Nova series was the little film type reminder dial on top of the film advance lever. The camera's constructor was Herbert Welzel.
The camera's Jena 1:2.8 50mm standard lens had an own depth-of-field preview lever. Other lenses for the M42 42mm screw mount could be used instead. Partial pressure on the shutter-release stopped down the lens for depth-of-field preview.
The camera had a focal plane cloth shutter. On its speed dial it had a second dial to activate the slow speeds. These were 1/2 sec, 1/4 sec and 1/8 sec.. The normal speeds were 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250 and 1/500 sec. plus bulb mode. A triangular red indicator appeared in the top-left of the viewfinder when the shutter required winding.
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Praktica Nova B
by uwekulick (Image rights)
The Praktica Nova B's built-in selenium meter was not coupled to the actual shutter speed and aperture dials.
Notes and references
- ↑ Model ID as to Mike's Praktica Collection
Links
- Praktica nova at Praktica-collector.de [1]
- on www.collection-appareils.fr by Sylvain Halgand
- Praktica nova at by Ryszard Kobus