Just received a Praktica BCA…. Already had it’s Zeiss counterpart, the Jenaflex AC-1, which I also just love….. and it’s not for lack of knowledge….. I have many hundreds of cameras of all types, models, and quality…. But I love these guys! Thanks!
The BCA is a late model within the B-serie. I found it lacking too much information in the viewfinder and there was not much to chose function-wise. I would recommend finding a BC1 or B200. These are really loaded and offer a complete viewfinder with LED's (prone to live a life on their own, though). The B100 is a step back, but the LED's are replaced by a more reliable needle. Thanks for the vid, all these B-models are just more than 'a camera'. The history on them is a story of tragedy and the end of an era.
Yes, I have many cameras,..... especially German Pentacon/Praktica cameras of all eras, but my favorite everyday user is my Praktica BC1...... so I “get it”.... thanks!
Just received a Praktica BCA…. Already had it’s Zeiss counterpart, the Jenaflex AC-1, which I also just love….. and it’s not for lack of knowledge….. I have many hundreds of cameras of all types, models, and quality…. But I love these guys!
Thanks!
The BCA is a late model within the B-serie. I found it lacking too much information in the viewfinder and there was not much to chose function-wise. I would recommend finding a BC1 or B200. These are really loaded and offer a complete viewfinder with LED's (prone to live a life on their own, though). The B100 is a step back, but the LED's are replaced by a more reliable needle. Thanks for the vid, all these B-models are just more than 'a camera'. The history on them is a story of tragedy and the end of an era.
Yes, I have many cameras,..... especially German Pentacon/Praktica cameras of all eras, but my favorite everyday user is my Praktica BC1...... so I “get it”.... thanks!
You’re more than welcome. Hoping to post more videos soon!
Great video 👍
So would you always shoot in auto? And what does the film speed do sorry I just got gifted this camera and really want to get started