Praktica LTL Instructions for Use
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P. Exchanging the power source
The automatic exposure system is powered by a Mallory
mercury oxide battery PX 13, PX 625 or any other corres-
ponding type having a nominal voltage of 1.35 V (
new type –
non mercury oxide battery – Varta V 625 U
).
The battery compartment is on the underside of the
camera. The lid (29) is screwed out with the aid of a coin and
the new battery placed into the compartment with its positive
pole (marked +) facing the lid. The lid is then screwed on
and fastened with the aid of a coin.
Since the battery is used only for the short period of mea-
suring the light it will last for about 2 years.
Please note that the consumed battery (primary cell) must
not be charged or thrown into the fire Both might cause
explosion!
Q. Maintenance and care
The PRAKTICA LTL is a highly valuable precision instrument. Perfect functioning of the camera
depends very largely on proper handling and careful maintenance.
The camera must, above all, be protected against shock, dust and moisture. That is why the
everready case should be used wherever possible.
From time to time the cartridge chamber and spool chamber, also the film track and camera back
with film pressure plate must be cleaned with a soft brush. But be careful not to exert pressure on the
steel blades of the shutter or to touch them with your fingers.
Neither should the optical parts (lens, eyepiece of viewfinder, mirror) be touched. Should this have
happened, however, any fingerprints must be removed immediately with a piece of fine linen after a
soft brush has been used to remove any possible dust.
The mirror should be dusted only in urgent cases with a very soft brush.
Never interfere with the mechanism of the camera. Repair work should be carried out only by one
of our special Repair Workshops.
Special literature on the accessories for the PRAKTICA LTL, which are only briefly mentioned
here, will be sent on request.
We request you kindly to follow these instructions for Use carefully. We can accept no liability for
any damage which may be caused by improper handling of the equipment.
Kombinat VEB PENTACON DRESDEN
Deutsche Demokratische Republik
Further development of the PRAKTICA LTL and its accessories may lead to slight modification of
the details given in this booklet.
