The Praktica DTL 3 is a SLR camera. It was built by the VEB Pentacon Dresden from 1979 to 1982 in the GDR.
The lenses of Praktica DTL 3 are interchangeable. Lenses with an M42 thread can be used with the camera. The SLR has no autofocus. The lens is focused manually.
The 35 mm camera has a built-in sensor for measuring the precise exposure. The exposure meter is designed to measure exposure through the lens of the camera. The shutter speed and aperture can be selected by the photographer. The 35mm camera comes with a bulb mode. An external flash can be used via the hot shoe or PC flash port.
Films for the Praktica DTL 3
The Praktica DTL 3 exposes 35mm film. These are still easy to get today and development services are still around. A good choice for color and black-and-white pictures is the Kodak Ultramax 400* and the Ilford HP5*.
The color film is a negative film and is processed in the C-41 development process. This development process is offered by most laboratories.
The exposure area of the Praktica DTL 3 is 24 mm x 36 mm big. With this exposure area, normally, a 35mm film (135-36) will fit at least 36 photos.
A tripod can be attached to the Praktica DTL 3. A cable release can also be used with the camera. In addition, the self-timer can be used to take pictures. The power supply is provided by one VARTA V21 PX battery.
