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Originally Posted by Ukastronomer
Just bought a new old camera to try some shots with
My first real camera was a Praktica Super TL, just bought one from Ebay again, if working, Ill keep it, add a T2 mount and if we ever get a Moon here fill with HP4 or FP4 and try it, develop and scan in
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Back when I bought my 35mm SLR in late 1984, a ZENIT 12XP, the Praktica Super TL had been retired for several years by then, and the MTL 3 was their current model.
For beginners to 35mm SLR photography at the time, folks were pointed to the Zenit, the Praktica MTL 3, or the Pentax K 1000.
I've never thought about attempting to do film astrophotography using the Zenit. Camera body weight is the issue. The camera body is 668g / 23.56oz.
When I hear the term 'T2' in relation to photographic equipment, what immediately comes to my mind is the Tamron Adaptall T2 mounts and lenses.
I still have the Zenit, and all it needs is a pair of new LR44 batteries to bring the meter back up. Not that it needs the meter working, to be able to be used.
I'll have a look at that program. Thanks for the link Jeremy.
