Exakta Praktica B-200

The Praktica B-200 is a 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) camera manufactured by the East German firm Pentacon, known for its Praktica brand. Representing a mid-range model within Praktica's extensive lineup during the 1970s or 1980s, it embodies the company's reputation for producing functional, robust, and affordable photographic equipment. Designed for serious amateur photographers, it features a reliable mechanical shutter system, a pentaprism viewfinder for upright and laterally correct images, and accepts Praktica's standard M42 screw mount lenses, offering a wide range of optics. The B-200 exemplifies the utilitarian build quality typical of Praktica cameras of its era, prioritizing durability and ease of use over sophisticated automation or sleek aesthetics.