Petri/Petri Pro 7
Petri Pro 7

Petri Pro 7

Petri · Japan · 1963 · 135 film

The Petri Pro 7 is a 35mm camera introduced by the Japanese manufacturer Petri in 1963. Designed as a consumer-level model, it likely offered a straightforward shooting experience for amateur photographers seeking an affordable entry into 35mm photography. As a representative of mid-century Japanese camera production, it embodies the era's trend of making film photography accessible to a broader public, featuring typical controls like shutter speed and aperture selection coupled with a simple viewfinder and rangefinder or scale-focus system, common for its market segment.

Specifications

Film Format135

Editorial Ratings

Build Quality
2.5
Value
3.0
Collectibility
1.5
Historical Significance
1.0

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