The Fotoicon MTL 3 is a SLR camera. It was built in East Germany from 1978 to 1984. The producer was VEB Pentacon Dresden.
The lenses of the Fotoicon MTL 3 are interchangeable. Lenses with an M42 thread can be used with the camera. In most cases, the Pancolar 2/50 Carl Zeiss Jena can be seen on the 35 mm camera. There is no autofocus function with the Fotoicon MTL 3. The focus is set manually.
The Fotoicon MTL 3 has a built-in light meter. The correct exposure is measured through the lens of the SLR camera. The aperture and shutter speed can be freely selected. The camera comes with a bulb mode. A external flash can be connected via the PC flash port or Hot Shoe.
Films for the Fotoicon MTL 3
The 35mm format is the most common film format. Therefore, some manufacturers still produce for this format. A good choice of film is the Fujifilm Superia 400* for color photographs and the Ilford FP4 Plus* for black-and-white images.
The color film is processed in the C-41 process. The C-41 films are offered by most photo laboratories.
The negatives of Fotoicon MTL 3 have a size of 24 mm x 36 mm. There is no automatic film transport. The film must be winded by hand.
The Fotoicon MTL 3 can be mounted on a tripod. A thread for a cable release is also available. In addition, there is a self-timer. The power supply for the 35mm camera is provided by one VARTA V 625 battery (eBay / Amazon*).
