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CORBINA
These cameras, destined to the U.S.A. market, have the name CORBINA engraved on the front.

Model Identification: CORBINA name on the front

Type Identification:
Type 1: One Flash Socket, no provision for lens diaphragm control
Type 2: One Flash Socket, provision for lens diaphragm control
Type 3: Two Flash Sockets, provision for lens diaphragm control
HEXACON SUPREME
The HEXACON SUPREME was marketed in the U.S.A from Peerless, New York. The camera is a Praktina FX with the label "HEXACON SUPREME" attached on the front.

Model Identification: HEXACON SUPREME name on the front


  

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PORST reflex
The PORST Reflex was imported in the West Germany from Porst. It is a Praktina IIA with the label "PORST Reflex" attached on the front and with an accessory shoe over the "KW" logo on the top .

Model Identification: PORST reflex name on the front
Praktina Export
The Praktina FX-A exported to some western markets have special markings. The name is Praktina FX but the body has painted or engraved inscriptions as "GERMANY EAST" or "GERMANY U.S.S.R." or " GERMANY U.S.S.R. OCCUPIED" and the logo "KW Germany" on the top is just covered by a label with the "KW" logo. The "Germany" engravure of finders and lenses are milled.

Model Identification: Praktina FX name on the front with the "KW Germany" logo on top covered by a label marked KW

Type Identification:
Type 1: as Praktina FX-A Type 3
Type 2: as Praktina FX-A Type 4
Type 3: as Praktina FX-A Type 5
Type 4: as Praktina FX-A Type 6
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