Model Identification: Praktina FX name on the front, 1 Socket for "X" synchronization and No diaphgram's control for semi-automatic lenses.

The Praktina FX has one flash socket for "X" synchronization and no provision for the control of lens diaphragm. Kamera-Werke started the marketing of the Praktina FX at the end of 1953 using the pictures of Praktina and Praktina FX-DS in the brochures, working instruction and advertising until 1955.
As from 1954 the Kamera-Werke was able to supply a large set of accessories including the electric motor with remote control, the spring winder, the 17m magazine back, the eyelevel finder, the waist-level finder, the stereo finder, the high-magnification finder, the bellows focusing attachment, filters, lens hoods and others.
Carl Zeiss Jena and Meyer-Optic Görlitz supplied the lenses with focal length from 35mm to 500mm.
The production of this model started in 1953 and ended in 1954. The total production is estimated in 10,000 cameras.

Type Identification: Camera Back Hooking type Short.

Version 1: Camera Back Type B1 + Film Reminder Disk DA
Version 2: Camera Back Type B2 + Film Reminder Disk DA
Version 3: Camera Back Type B2 + Film Reminder Disk DB
Version 4: Camera Back Type B2 + Film Reminder Disk DC

Type Identification: Camera Back Hooking type Long.

  Single lens reflex with picture format 24mm x 36mm on standard 135 cartridge
  Interchangeable reflex finder and focusing screen
  Eye-level optical finder incorporated in the camera body
  Camera back hinged and removable
  Interchangeable lens via breech lock and Praktina bayonet mount
  Mirror returns with film advance
  Shutter focal plane with cloth curtain and speed B 1 2 5 10 25 50 75 100 200 500 1000
  Self-timer
  Frame counter with manual setting shows the number of frames exposed
  Motor drive link
  Knob for film winding and rewind
  Film type reminder disc
  Serial number in the film cartridge chamber
  Finder lock on the camera bottom (A=open, Z=locked)
  3/8" tripod socket size