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Praktina FX-A version A
Praktina FX-A version B stereo
Praktina FX-A version B motor
Praktina FX-A version C
Corbina
Praktina FX-A version D
Praktina IIA version A2
Praktina IIA version B
Porst reflex
TEXOGRAPHIE T2

Praktina Single-lens reflex cameras

Production period: July 1952 to May 1960

Number of Models: 3

Number of produced items: 10,856

responsible constructor: Siegfried Böhm

The Praktina models were a part of special developed SLR's which were produed only in small lots.

The Praktina was a system-SLR special developed for the international markets based on the success of the Exakta Varex. The aim of the development was the creation of a system camera for professional use.

Praktina features:

bulletinterchangeable viewfinder elements, focusing hood and pentaprism
bulletinterchangeable field lens, including split image rangefinder
bulletbuilt-in Newton finder
bulletbuilt-in self-timer
bulletremovable back
bulletwinding knob with the functions:
bullettransport of film
bulletframe counter
bullettensioning of shutter
bulletinterchangeable lenses of focal length from 35 to 1000mm with automatic diaphragm (FX and IIA)
bulletaccessories:
bulletspring actuated motor for rapid sequence picture
bulletelectric motor with magnetic release for remote control including accumulator (12V-)
bullet17m cassette camera back
bulletextension tubes (2 or 3 ring set)
bulletcorrection lenses for Newton finder
bulletstereo equipment
bullet...

The portion of the exported cameras was about 60%.

The stop of production comes in May 1960 caused by the following facts:

bulletexpansive Praktina bayonet mount
bulletreduced requirement of camera systems with interchangeable viewfinder elements

Hummel describe 3 models of Praktina cameras:

bulletPraktina
bulletPraktina FX
bulletPraktina IIA

 

Hummel-No camera-name
108 Praktina
109 Praktina FX
110 Praktina II A

 

Alberto Teccheo from Italy is one of the best Praktina collectors who had made a sufficient work to distinguish the different produced versions of the Praktina FX and IIA. 
A very nice overview of the different models are available at his homepage - http://www.praktina.com/r29cam6e.htm (model identification page).

For the overview of the different 14 well known camera models I had copy his table (permission at ..... 
For details please and description different markers, please look at his homepage or contact Alberto directly.

 
The following table allows you to identify the Model and the Type of the Praktina cameras. Use the HELP pages to identify the different features.
In RED the features to identify the MODEL - In BLUE the features to identify the TYPE - In GREEN the features to identify the VARIANCES
MODEL T
Y
P
E		 Logo
on the
Front		 Flash
Sockets
Number
& Type		 Lens
Diaph.
Control		 Camera
Back
Hooking		 Optical
Finder
Type		 Logo
on Top
Cover		 Film
Sprocket
Spool		 Film
Take-up
Spool		 Screen
Look
Type		 Finder
Lock
Mark		 Camera
Back
Type		 Film
Rem.
Disk		 Wind &
Rewind
Knobs
HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP
Praktina 1 Praktina 3  F-X None Short W1                
2 Praktina 2  F-X SB Short W1                
Praktina
FX-DS		 1 Praktina FX 2  F-X SB Short W1 L1 B SS F1 Z A B1 DA 8/6
2 Praktina FX 2  F-X None Short W1 L1 B SS F1 Z A B1 DA 8/6
Praktina
FX		 1 Praktina FX 1  X None Short W1 L1 B SS F1 Z A B1
B2		 DA
DB
DC		 8/6
2 Praktina FX 1  X None Long W1 L1 B SS F1 Z A B2 DC 8/5
Praktina
FX-A		 1 Praktina FX 1  X SB Long W1 L1 B SS F1 Z A B2 DC 8/5
2 Praktina FX 1  X SB Long W1 L1 S SS F1 Z A B2 DC 8/5
3 Praktina FX 2  F-X SB Long W1 L1 B SS F1 Z A B2 DC 8/5
4 Praktina FX 2  F-X SB Long W1 L1 S SS F1 Z A B2 DC 8/5
5 Praktina FX 2  F-X SB Long W2 L1 S DS F1 Z A B2 DC 8/5
6/5
6 Praktina FX 2  F-X SB Long W3 L1 S DS F2 Z A B3 DD 6/5
Praktina
IIA		 1 Praktina IIA 1  F-X-FP ASB Long W3 L2 S DS F2 Z A B4 DE 6/5
2 Praktina IIA 1  F-X-FP ASB Long W3 L2 S DS F2 Red Dot B4 DE 6/5
3 Praktina IIA 1  F-X-FP ASB Long W3 L3 S DS F2 Red Dot B4 DE
DF		 6/5
4 Praktina IIA 1  F-X-FP ASB Long W3 AS S DS F2 Red Dot B4 DE
DF		 6/5
Praktina
IIA-DA		 1 Praktina IIA 1  F-X-FP ASB-SB Long W3 L3 S DS F2 Red Dot B4 DF 6/5/R
2 Praktina IIA 1  F-X-FP ASB-SB Long W3 AS S DS F2 Red Dot B4 DF 6/5/R
Corbina 1 CORBINA 1  X None Long W1 L1              
2 CORBINA 1  X SB Long W1 L1              
3 CORBINA 2  F-X SB Long W2 L1              
Hexacon
Supreme		   HEXACON
SUPREME		 1  X None Long W1 L1              
Praktina
Export		 1 Praktina FX 2  F-X SB Long W1 LB B SS F1 Z A B2 DC 8/5
2 Praktina FX 2  F-X SB Long W1 LB S SS F1 Z A B2 DC 8/5
3 Praktina FX 2  F-X SB Long W2 LB S DS F1 Z A B2 DC 8/5
6/5
4 Praktina FX 2  F-X SB Long W3 LB S DS F2 Z A B3 DD 6/5
Porst reflex   PORST reflex 1  F-X-FP ASB Long W3 AS S DS F2 Red Dot B5 DE 6/5
Copyright © 2000-2009 Alberto Taccheo. All rights reserved.

The Praktina FX was built for American retailers under the name "CORBINA" (1955) and for Peerless (New York, USA) 1956 under the name "HEXACON Supreme". For West Germany the Praktina IIA-camera was distributed by Photo Porst (Porst Nuernberg) under the label "PORST reflex).

 

 

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