i hope u can keep making video about analog camera

Should I buy a plastic spool to the other spot, or can I always put the full film stock and pull it to the in-built metal spool?

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i own 3 leicas and i bought this lol

I don't understand, it looks like it has another lens on top of the center lens, but it is not being changed to the center position when😢 button is pressed. I guess the focal length is change but lens zooming, then what is that second lens on top?

😂 🤣 6.06 "It was honestly fun using this camera and the results were mixed, the first four or six frames were perfect, then...; disaster struck!".... Great video! Such a comedian!!! 😂🤣 Got one of these from my late grand father. You just added to my nostalgia 😄🙏

I recently got one with a job lot of other film cameras (I think about 12 or so) and it is a high Spec one with the Pentacon logo on the bottom, shutter release lock and self timer. Haven’t taken photos with it yet but have got batteries and the meter seems to be fairly accurate.

Will you send your camera for CLA and repair and can you recommend a place? Mine has a gummed up low speed shutter and a non working exposure meter!

This video shows examples of photos taken with the original camera. "TLR Lubitel 2 cameras, Lubitel 166U examples of black and white photos" Watch and be amazed!

Great review, of a very popular camera, but a bit of a demeaning title for the video.

Fu## you, where's the photos ? Lame video

“Putting the jam back in jamera.” Thanks. And I’m giving 4.8 stars for your jacket.

hi there , my camera view finder is black i wonder how to fix it . thanks

I am looking more into MF film cameras but I wouldn't mind having one of these as I think my aging eyes would have a better time with it compared to my 35mm SLR.

I found my Grandpa's when he was stationed in Korea during Vietnam. How can I tell if it would still work. (I don't think it is in good condition)

Hi! Have you or anyone encountered the film not winding back? I keep bringing my camera on holidays but whenever I go to change the roll of film almost half of it is outside 🥲

Love ya dirk

I think I set the shutter speed before clocking the shutter... How to repair? Thank you!

I owned one as a teenager. Shot hundred's of photo's with it. Spend all my money on developing films...At least and please honour the past of the DDR and do pronounce the name right! It is not Prek-te-cah.... It is pronounced PRAAK- TEE - CAAH.

Just saved one from being thrown in the trash from someone else. It's the same as yours but has the timer. And yes, it's built like a brick and will probably last as long as one too. Yet to put a roll through it but I sure am keen!

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This one is next on my list to pick up. Can’t wait to blow through some tri-x with it.

I just got a zorki 4 and broke it before getting to use it. Was trying to lubricate all the insides and accidentally broke the shutter speed dial

I absolutely love my Zorki 4K. It's more comfortable to shoot with than my Leica M2. If the viewfinder was bigger and the build quality a little better, it would probably be my favorite camera. I use a Voigtlander 35mm f2.5 color skopar on mine.

Hey, what have you got against cute animals? Nice historical background, and good overview of this remarkable camera. I have a very nice B35 myself..

I have shot them since the early 80s after picking up my first one in Hawaii. Recently I have bought a 35 T and a 35 SE. these are great cameras and I highly recommend them. Mine go everywhere I go and are a great addition to my small digital Leica’s.

I chose a Zorki 4 and not 4k because the lever on the 4k is awful :)

Hi Dirk, If you still have this camera, it would benefit from a professionally done CLA at your local camera store. Cool camera! Thanks for sharing!

Hi Dirk, I share your love for Yashica rangefinder cameras. They are like fine timepieces! Your Electro 35 looks beautiful. I have the Yashica J, an all manual rangefinder. Also the Yashica Minister III, which has a selenium powered meter. Hope you still have yours and are shooting film every now and then. Cheers! Anthony.

I like your video review and your style of presentation in your videos! I have a similar model called The Button which is all grey. The film has gotten better in 2021. Hope all is well with you and you’re staying safe down under. Cheers from USA 🇺🇸!

Now, that is not a fresnel ground glass but a plain one.

Just got one of these out of the closet, it was my grandfathers. Got film and a few batteries. Cannot wait to start shooting. Thanks for the vid and such!

Not sure on the bottom? Flash is used mostly for portraits, and therefore rotating the camera 90 degrees has the hot shoe on the side of the camera, no problem now.

Good luck finding the rubber eye ring which is missing on your F3.

Thanks for the great show..... very cool camera! I lived in Australia as a kid........ beautiful country.

Due to divorce , 27 years ago , I sold all my Nikon equipment including my F2 and F3 HP. Fast forward to 2021 , I have a Mamiya RB , Nikon F2 , Nikon FTN2 Photomic and am shopping for an F3 hp soon.

What is it supposed to smell like? Mine smells like old leather from being in the leather case.

Ha ha... You're wife is slipping up ! Well in 2016 she was... : ) However when it's from a high street charity shop or eBay charity shop... It's all for a good cause.. I hope all of you find at least one gem for cheap on the high street..

Way to go! You really showed us its low light capability.

i took great night shots by just sitting it down on a bench and with a slow shutter speed + self-timer

A simple trick to overcome possible light leaks on older cameras such as this is to use Tesa tape. This is a low tack fabric tape, black in colour and it's used to wrap around wiring looms in cars. I've used it when testing a camera with film. If the film turns out alright, then I'll replace light seals. Tesa tape is easy to manipulate, and I place lengths around the back of the camera once the film is loaded. It is barely noticeable when in place, and even feels nice in operation. Once you've exposed the film, the tape can be discarded after it's be wound back into the canister. If the film is damaged, or the shutter turns out to be faulty etc, at least you know it's probably not worth fixing when it's a low cost camera such as this. I also use this tape to cover the red film counter windows on my Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta. I simply peel it back while advancing the film and then seal it up again. I love Praktica cameras, and have this model, an FX, Nova 1 and an MTL3. They're all great cameras and very underrated, and a collection of cheap M42 lenses make them great fun for very little money.

Argh you didn’t show how to open the back. I got my IV open once now I can’t do it again lol

Pass on the K1000 and get a KX instead. Basically the same body but has everything the K1000 lacks: self timer, mirror lockup, DOF preview

Can this not dry fire I bought one, put new batteries in and it turn on but doesn't fire it just keeps making this sound whenever I do anything on the camera. Do I need to out film in it to have it even fire? I wanted to check if it worked before getting some film.

Super helpful thank you!

I got the Rollei 35s and I paid £26.00 for it second hand and it came with a original camera case and lens cap and strap and I got a front lens filter for it as well

What kind of battery do u use for this camera?

My man looking like he had one too many largers to drink before filming Great video tho :)

I bought my Zorki K4 around 1978 from a mail order catalogue. Mine has a 50mm Carl Zeiss 1.8 lens. Took some terrific photos. Definitely needed to use a light meter for some shots, but the more you use it, the easier it becomes.

I love prakticas. the strong shutter sound is very nice.