The prism was an optional extra on the Practica FX. The 1954 price list
says $19.95 + $3.00 for the carrying case. The taking lens would have
inverted the image and also reversed it left to right. The reflex
mirror would turn it upright for viewing but left and right would still
be reversed.
Chuck Norcutt
On 8/27/2012 6:53 AM, Brian Swale wrote:
> I forgot to add that the Practica FX didn't have a pentaprism. It had a kind
> of
> small chimney with magnifying glass that flipped up. If I remember correctly,
> the L and R sides were swapped - but I'm not sure about that. I still took
> some great shots with it.
>
> Brian Swale
>
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