Praktica MTL 5B is a 35 mm SLR camera with a brilliant viewfinder, TTL light metering, and a metal-blade focal-plane shutter. It offers automatic film loading and a self-timer, as well as M 42 × 1 lens connection.

The MTL 5B's light metering system allows for both shutter speed and aperture priority modes, giving you flexibility in how you control exposure. The viewfinder features a triple wedge, microprism ring, and ground glass ring to aid in accurate focusing.