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Praktica MTL3 User Manual

Praktica MTL3
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Praktica MTL3
Posted 5-11-02
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Praktica MTL3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Film Format35mm
TypeSLR
Lens MountM42
Shutter Speed1s to 1/1000s, B
MeteringTTL
ASA/ISO Range1600

Summary

Control Parts of the Praktica MTL 3

Opening the camera back

Film loading

Closing the back

Setting and winding the shutter

Film speed setting

Shutter speed setting

Diaphragm setting

Automatic exposure control system

Metering at pre-selected shutter speed

Adjusting aperture to match meter needle for correct exposure.

Metering at pre-selected diaphragm number

Adjusting shutter speed to match meter needle for correct exposure.

Metering with lenses without automatic diaphragm system

Functional range of the automatic exposure control system

Focusing

Focusing on the measuring wedges

Aligning image outlines on the measuring wedges for sharp focus.

Focusing on the microprism screen

Achieving maximum sharpness by making the microprism image clear.

Depth-of-field scale

Releasing and winding

Self-timer

Film changing

Lens changing

Flash photography

The use of flash bulbs

The use of electronic flash units

Battery replacement

Care of the camera

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