This is a vintage Petri 35mm rangefinder film camera

The model is the Petri 7S introduced in 1962 as an improvement of the Petri 7, it remained in production until 1972

The camera has a fixed 45mm f2.8 lens, with a chrome 52mm B.D.B. filter and branded Petri lens cap

     Other features include; a selenium light meter around the lens, visible in the viewfinder and a match-needle display on the top plate; shutter speeds of 1 to 1/500 second + B; an accessory shoe; flash sync sockets and a self-timer

The camera is in fully working order; the speeds are good; the meter and self-timer are working; it fires a flash; the viewfinder is clean and the rangefinder is working and accurate

The camera has had new light seals fitted

The lens optics are clean, clear and scratch and fungus free

The cosmetic condition of the camera is immaculate, it is near mint and looks unused

The camera is supplied with an auxiliary Telephoto lens, which fits on the lens filter ring, which allows you to zoom in and capture distant subjects

The camera comes in its original leather case, with a plastic strap added. The case has some scuffs and marks, but is in still strong and intact 

This is an excellent usable example and also great to add to a vintage camera collection, it would be difficult to find a better example

Serial number: 866110

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I am selling other cameras and photographic equipment, so please see my other listings

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