The Praktica BMS 35 mm SLR with a 50 mm f/1.8 Prakticar lens is a classic, fully manual film camera kit ideal for beginners and vintage photography enthusiasts alike. The BMS body features a metal and plastic construction, split-image focusing, TTL metering, and shutter speeds from 4 s to 1/1000 s plus Bulb, with an ISO range of 12–3200, making it flexible for a variety of film shooting situations. The paired Pentacon Prakticar 50 mm f/1.8 lens offers a bright, fast aperture for low-light and creative depth-of-field work, with a 6-element optical design, 6-blade diaphragm, and a compact form that keeps the setup lightweight and versatile. Together, this combination delivers robust functionality, vintage charm, and classic 35 mm image quality in a simple and reliable package.

Item Condition: Used - Good Condition

There is a black line in the centre of the viewfinder. Otherwise in working order.

This product comes with: 50mm Prakticar f/1.7 Lens

Shutter Count: N/A

Stock code: US00937

Bin/Rack: US59

Condition definition 

1: "MINT"
Looks brand new, i.e. no cosmetic wear and tear conditions 

2: "Excellent"
It looks close to new, i.e. only the lightest signs of cosmetic wear condition 

3: "Good"
Good overall condition may have signs of cosmetic wear, i.e. light scuffing to some areas / slightly shiny surfaces. 

Condition 4: "Well Used"
The well-used condition may have significant signs of cosmetic wear, i.e., scuffing to some areas, shiny surfaces, or marks. 

Condition 5: "Heavily Used"
Heavily used conditions may have significant signs of cosmetic wear, i.e. scuffing / shiny surfaces/marks/scratches / chipping to paint/peeling surfaces.

Condition 6: "Faulty" 
Not in complete working order

Warranty

We offer a Warranty not available warranty Against Mechanical Breakdowns on all our used equipment.
This does not include accidental damage, shutter/mirror breakdown over the company's rated amount, or loss or theft. 
For our vintage items, such as film cameras, this warranty does not cover failed light seals, classified as wear and tear.

Please keep a copy of your receipt, which is enclosed with your delivery.

TERMS

Please read and understand all of these items before buying, and if you have any questions, please ask first.

We use myshuttercount.com & ShutterCount App in the Apple App Store. After purchase can check this using the same method, please allow a dozen or so actions on either side of any figure given because your camera may be double-checked before sending it out to you. 

DISCLAIMER - we have no connection with this website and provide this shutter count to help your buying decision - we cannot state with 100% accuracy how correct the shutter count reading is - but we have no reason to dispute it.

Photographs - We DO NOT use Google/stock images for any of our second-hand goods sold on eBay. We take them when listing and use them as part of the condition description.

Inventory - We sell all our items via our website, the High Street Store, and other web places. If one of our items is corrupted, we can cancel the order and refund your money. We use a 3rd Party App to link our inventory; sometimes, things get corrupted. You will see this as the description and the title may not be related. If you have any questions, please contact us, and one of our team members will answer them promptly.

If you wish to view the item before purchasing, visit our Colwyn Bay shop (address below). 

Please note that any accessories not listed are not guaranteed to be included with this product. We cannot verify the life of the battery included.

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