The Porst reflex CX6 is an SLR camera. It was produced by Pentacon in East Germany from 1972 to 1975. There it was offered under the name “Praktica LTL“. The CX6 was sold under the house brand of Photo Porst in West Germany. There, a brand-new copy cost about 450 marks.
The Porst reflex CX6 comes with interchangeable lenses. Lenses with an M42 thread can be used. In most cases, the Pentaflex Auto Color 1.8/50 mm is found on the camera. There is no autofocus function on the SLR camera. The focus is set manually.
The Porst reflex CX6 has a built-in light meter. The light meter is built in such a way that it can measure the exposure through the camera’s lens. The desired shutter speed can be set manually. The aperture is also freely selectable. The 35 mm camera has a bulb mode. An external flash unit can be connected via hot shoe.
Films for the Porst reflex CX6
Nothing works for the Porst reflex CX6 without photo films. More precisely, the camera needs 35mm films. The 35mm format is very common, so even today there are some manufacturers and many developing laboratories. Possible films for the SLR camera are the Fujifilm Superia 200* for color photos and the Ilford XP2 Super* for B&W images. Both films deliver solid results and can be used flexibly in everyday life.
The Porst reflex CX6 has a thread for a tripod on the bottom and a connection for a cable release. In addition, there is a self-timer.
The weight of the camera is 550 grams. The camera requires a VARTA V 625 battery (eBay / Amazon*).
The Porst reflex CX6 is only available used. The value of a used camera depends on the condition and functionality of the specimen.
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Single lens reflex camera |
| Film format | 35mm |
| Picture format | 24 mm x 36 mm |
| Lens mount | M42 lens mount |
| Focus | Manual |
| Exposure times | 1/1000 second to 1 second, Bulb |
| Bulb mode | Yes |
| Light meter | Yes |
| Built-in flash | No |
| Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Tripod mount | Yes |
| Cable release thread | Yes |
| Self-timer | Yes |
| Power supply | 1x Varta 625 battery |
| Weight | 550 Grams |
| Company name of the brand | Photo Porst |
| Manufacturer | VEB Pentacon |
| Country of production | GDR (German Democratic Republic) |
| End of production | 1975 |
| Production duration | 3 years |
| Estimated value / Used price | 63,08 Euro 102,8193,0761,64490,1754,3210573,82737,7168,03 Estimate based on used prices of 5 offers (possibly with different scope of delivery and/or condition). As of 13.5.2024 |
| Average used price in the year 2023 | 55,13 Euro (59.53 US-Dollar) |