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Praktica BC1 Electronic 35mm Film SLR Camera

£99.95

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Specifications

About Praktica BC1 Electronic 35mm Film SLR Camera

Comes with Pentacon 50mm f/1.8 Lens

The Praktica BC1 Electronic is an East German 35mm SLR film camera manufactured in the 1980s. It is known for its stepless automatic exposure and compatibility with the Praktica B-mount.

  • Camera Type: 35mm focal-plane SLR
  • Lens Mount: Praktica B (PB) bayonet with electronic diaphragm control
  • Shutter: Electronically controlled, vertical-travel metal focal-plane shutter
  • Shutter Speeds:
  • Automatic mode: Steplessly controlled from 40 seconds to 1/1000 second
  • Manual mode: Click stops from 1 second to 1/1000 second, plus Bulb (B)
  • Mechanical fallback: 1/90 second (operates without battery)
  • Exposure Metering: Through-the-lens (TTL) open-aperture metering utilizing a silicon/gallium photo-diode
  • Metering Range: EV 0 to EV 17 (at ISO 100/21 DIN with an f/1.4 lens)
  • ISO/ASA Range: 12 to 3200 (set manually)
  • Exposure Modes: Aperture-priority auto-exposure and full manual override
  • Exposure Compensation: +/- 2 EV (in half-steps)
  • Viewfinder: Fixed pentaprism showing approx. 95% of the frame
  • Viewfinder Information: LED readout for shutter speeds, over/under exposure, aperture in use, and flash readiness
  • Focusing System: Fresnel screen with split-image rangefinder, microprism collar, and ground glass
  • Flash Sync: Hot shoe and PC sync socket, synchronized at 1/90 second
  • Self-Timer: Mechanical, approx. 8 to 10-second delay
  • Film Advance: Single-stroke 125° wind-on lever (accepts optional B-series motor winder)
  • Power Source: One 6V battery (PX28, 4LR44, or A544)
  • Dimensions: 138 mm x 87.5 mm x 49 mm
  • Weight: 530 grams (without battery)

Every camera we sell is vigorously inspected by our team. Our ten-part inspection service includes the following checks:

  1. Lens – we check for any mould, dust, haze, dirt, cracks and air bubbles. Where possible we clean/remove any imperfections – any remaining are noted.
  2. Zoom – we inspect both manual and power zoom work smoothly. Any issues are noted.
  3. Focus – we test that manual focus is smooth and works well. If automatic focus is included as a feature that is also checked.
  4. Motor / Claw – all super 8 cameras are fully tested to check that the motor runs smoothly at all advertised speeds and that the film claw has sufficient torque to advance film.
  5. Filmgate – this is inspected and any dirt or hair is removed.
  6. Lightmeter – the lightmeter is inspected to ensure it automatically reacts correctly to light. Manual aperture control and/or backlight is also checked if included as a feature.
  7. Viewfinder – we inspect for mould, dust and haze or damage. Where possible we clean/remove any imperfections – any remaining is noted.
  8. Battery terminals – we inspect for rust/corrosion – cleaning, servicing and repairing where needed.
  9. Body – where possible we clean any imperfections. Any remaining cosmetic damage is noted.
  10. Additional Features – all additional model specific features (such as timelapse or crossfade) are checked for functionality.

Unless specifically mentioned in the product description, all items sold through our website have passed the above inspection and are fully working.

Please note: Photos shown are representative only. Because these cameras are vintage — often 50+ years old — the exact item you receive may show different signs of age or cosmetic wear. All products are tested and described accurately, but individual variations should be expected.

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