Praktica BX20 – 35mm SLR Camera with Prakticar 50mm f/2.4 MC Lens

The Praktica BX20 is a mechanical-electronic 35mm SLR camera produced in East Germany in the late 1980s, known for its solid construction, reliable performance, and compatibility with Praktica’s B-mount lenses. This version comes with the Prakticar 50mm f/2.4 MC lens by Pentacon — a compact and sharp multi-coated standard lens ideal for general photography, portraits, and learning manual exposure techniques.

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Key Features

• Brand: Praktica

• Model: BX20

• Lens: Prakticar 50mm f/2.4 MC by Pentacon

• Mount: Praktica B-bayonet

• Film Format: 35mm (135)

• Shutter: Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal plane

• Shutter Speeds: 1s – 1/1000s + Bulb

• Exposure: Manual + TTL center-weighted light metering

• Viewfinder: Bright viewfinder with LED exposure indicators

• Flash Sync: 1/125s with hot shoe

• ISO Range: ISO 25 – 1600

• Battery: 1× 6V PX28 or 4LR44 (for metering and shutter control)

• Weight: Approx. 500 g (body only)

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Condition

Used – Good condition. The camera is fully functional: shutter, metering system, and film transport tested and working. Lens is clear with no haze or fungus, aperture blades are responsive. Minor cosmetic wear from normal use.

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What’s Included

• Praktica BX20 camera body

• Prakticar 50mm f/2.4 MC lens