Praktica BCA Electronic

Praktica BCA Electronic – 35mm Manual Focus SLR Camera

The Praktica BCA Electronic is a sturdy 35mm SLR camera from East Germany, produced by Pentacon in the 1980s. Part of the Praktica B-series, it features aperture priority auto exposure with manual focus and uses the Praktica bayonet B-mount, compatible with a wide range of excellent lenses from Carl Zeiss Jena, Pentacon, and others.

Its simple controls and bright viewfinder make it a great choice for both beginners exploring film photography and collectors looking for a reliable vintage SLR.

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Key Features

• Brand: Praktica (Pentacon)

• Model: BCA Electronic

• Lens Mount: Praktica B bayonet mount

• Film Format: 35mm

• Shutter: Electronically controlled vertical-travel metal shutter

• Shutter Speeds: 1s – 1/1000s + Bulb

• Exposure Mode: Aperture priority AE and manual

• Light Metering: TTL, center-weighted

• Viewfinder: Bright with LED indicators

• Power Supply: 1× 4.5V PX21 battery or equivalent

• Flash Sync: Hot shoe, 1/125s sync speed

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Condition

Used – Good condition. Shutter fires accurately, meter responds, viewfinder clear. Minor signs of cosmetic wear. Battery compartment clean.

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What’s Included

• Praktica BCA Electronic body