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Coulden't pass up a nice Petri 1.9 for $10! Can anyone tell me if it is worth the price of film and developing to test with film. If the lens/camera combination sucks why bother? The camera looks nice! My other rangefinder is a Record III w/solinar.
 
Dear Puderse,
I know that camera because a friend of mine owned it several years ago.
We travelled together all over Europe during Summer 1984: I used a Fujica STX1 and he had that Petri Rangefinder. The results were really good.
In short: I would buy it immediately, at that price is a very good bargain!
Hope it helps.

Ciao
 
I have a soft spot for Petri, I had one in 1963. And one of the slide I took with it got some kind of an award from Kodak attached to the box when the processing came back. Back then we didn't think about sharpness so much, but I'll bet you will be happy (I would be).
 
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You did not over pay according to McKeown's. Not much on that camera. If you do the testing you will be the one to inform us.
 
The only Petri I'd pay $100 for is a nice Color 35.
It's a terrific little camera!

Chris
 
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my uncle gave me a nice petri that i have enjoyed for the past few years . it has a fairly sharp and good contrasty45mm 1.9 lens . hope it works out for you . note i have payed $10.00 for a broken camera to sit on the shelf . i think you did good .
 
The f/1.9 lens is the more desirable "fast" model, the other option being f/2.8. I have my Dad's Petri 7S with the 45mm f/1.9; the lens is pretty good, but otherwise the construction quality is somewhat below average for its type, I think.

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Steve Bellayr said:
Just returned from the local camera store. They had a used Petri 7s for $125.00. I think you did okay.
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Back years ago when I was looking for my first real camera, I remember the 7S was one I looked at. IIRC, it was only $40-ish new. It was one I was considering, but when I was able to buy the used Mamiya SD I kinda jumped on that.
 
Petri 7SII

Petri 7SII

I had one of these when I lived in Japan quite a few years back. It went with me on my frequent motorcycle trips and I still have some good shots taken with it. The meter on mine was very accurate, and I eventually sold it to a US Navy guy. It's solid, well built, and I had no complaints with it. Shoot a 12X roll to see what it'll do. Harlee
 
Steve Bellayr said:
Just returned from the local camera store. They had a used Petri 7s for $125.00. I think you did okay.
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If that camera store was in Falls Church I looked at that one and it has, or maybe by now had, a stuck shutter leaf :(
 
I had a 7s about a year ago that didn't see much use, only because I had too many cameras and not enough sense.. but from the times I did use it, the photos were great.. especially considering it had a battery-less meter.. the lens was very sharp, too.. I sold it to Alex in France for him to give to his very young son.. hopefully it'll be given a new life by the protege of his dad
 
I just got a Petri 7s.. and its broken. Has anybody ever taken one apart ???

The lens barrel is loose so it only cocks properly when I push it against the body... (heh)

And the shutter leaves are sticky...

OH what should I do ???
 
This camera is pretty cool, the light meter is dead on. nice feel, good ker-chunk --

heavy too, nice after the plastic SLR I use. Dang, I hope I can fix it.

I have a Lynx 14 coming in the mail; I hope that one works better. I need it for night photography on Times Sq / 42nd St
 
This puppy is a 'PETRI F1.9 COLOR CORRECTED SUPER' Heavy and substantial feeling but small. Has what might be a nice lens, 4.5 cm ORIKKOR with red 'A.C.'. Coated? Very stiff focus even after lighter fluid and hair dryer treatment. Rangefinder patch very dim. I can see why later models had the green over the rangefinder window. Don't think I can CLA like the rangefinder on an Isolette or Speedex. Don't see any way in without dissassembly. absolutly perfect otherwise. Must have spent the last 40 years in the ever ready case.

Came with WA and Tele Aux. lenses with finder and nifty case but they are for 7s and don't fit. Perhaps I can sell them on a well known internet auction site and have the camera for nothing!
 
I just received my Petri 7S in the post today. Pay $10 on the 'bay. Has a f1.8 /45mm lense on mine - not the f1.9 folks are mentioning.
Seems to work fine - just loaded up first film for testing - should be good for low light work.

It appears to be a nicely designed camera and a good heft to it. Light meter seems to be working - but can't be sure as to its accuracy yet. Anyone know how long these selenium cells last?


cheers
 
I have two petri7s, with slower lenses. One has a working meter, one does not (haven't made an efoort to get it working yet). One has a nice and bright rangefinder, the other not.

There is also a tele/wide converter package with the two lenses and a seperate viewfinder available for teh 7s, I have it :D
 
Wimpler said:
I have two petri7s, with slower lenses. One has a working meter, one does not (haven't made an efoort to get it working yet). One has a nice and bright rangefinder, the other not.

There is also a tele/wide converter package with the two lenses and a seperate viewfinder available for teh 7s, I have it :D
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Sounds cool... if my first test roll comes out ok, I will look out for one! :)

I think the meter is working - needle seems to adjust. Any idea how long these things go for before they degrade and fade into oblivion?
 
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