I am always (and I mean ALWAYS) on the lookout for cameras. Doesn't matter if it is digital or film, newer or older. Though older film is what I like the most. And I must have somewhere between two and three hundred specimens in my collection. So when I come across a brand I have never heard of let alone seen I jump on it. As long as it's affordable of course. The same goes for unique models from brands I am familiar with. Well today I found one. And aside from a sticky shutter and a minor dent it is in pretty good shape. Especially for its age.
Today for the bargain basement price of just $8.00 I procured this beautiful 1966 Petri Racer.
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As with most vintage 35mm Range Finder cameras this one feels awesome in my hands. Though I must admit that I am a sucker for aluminum bodied mechanical cameras. And this one is as solid as they come. It's also the more sought after 45mm F1.8 lens version.
Here is some more views.
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| Top View |
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| Side View |
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| Note the dent at the upper left of the lens. Not a big deal. It's merely cosmetic. |
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| Unusually positioned shutter release on the front of the camera. at least for a Range Finder |
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| Petri Camera Company. Never heard of them. |
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| Close up top of camera |
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| Yep. She was last serviced on November 11, 1968. A mere 49 ears ago. That's two years older than me :) But it seems that Comet camera may still be in business at 1209 Walnut Street in Philadelphia. |
Cool huh? As soon as I can find a shop that will fix the sticky shutter I will take it out for some field testing. And of course I'll report back to you :) Oh, by the way, this wasn't the only vintage camera I bought today. Wait until you see the other bargain.
And now...
Yesterday's View...
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| Friday May 5, 2017 |
And that will do it for now. Thanks for stopping by!
Until next time...
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