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Praktica SR 899 and Insruction Book

Camera

Maker: VEB Kombinat Pentacon Dresden

Date Made: 1977
Country: German Democratic Republic

Materials: plastic; metal; glass; paper
Measurements: 6 in x 6 in x 4 in; 15.24 cm x 15.24 cm x 10.16 cm; 8 1/2 in x 6 in; 21.59 cm x 15.24 cm

Description

A black praktica SR 899 camera produced by Kombinat VEB Pentacon Dresden, development by order of OTS of MfS (Operativ Technischer Sektor des Ministerium für Staatssicherheit=Operative Technical Sector of Ministry of National Security). The production period was aprox. 1977. There are two plug sockets on the side and looks like it can be attached to a stand at the bottom. The camera also comes with a paper information packet.

Accession Number: 2008.451.002

Collection/Series: Consumer Products

On View: Yes

Exhibition History

• Counter/Surveillance: Control, Privacy, Agency

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