Petri Racer

<p>Was given this by a friend, and I have no idea why they gave him away. <br>

Petri Racer is a Japanese fixed-lens 35mm rangefinder. It has a CdS light meter and dates from the 60s. <br>

The model I have is 2.8/45 but can come as 1.8/45.<br>

I am totally new to rangefinders so really need to try this guy out quite a bit more. </p>

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<p><img src="http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e2/Failinis532/SIDES_zpscn2sjevm.jpg" alt="" />Sides</p>

<p>Gardens </p>

<p><img src="http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e2/Failinis532/13_zpsylkxoovc.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p>Beach 1<img src="http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e2/Failinis532/20_zpszvw3nj72.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p>Beach 2 </p><div></div>

<p>Books</p><div></div>

<p>Neat little camera, <strong>Elena</strong>. There's some stuff here:</p>

<p>http://www.photo.net/classic-cameras-forum/00YHKm?start=0</p>

<p>Ah, so much more information on that link! Thanks very much. </p>

Thanks for posting, Elena. The Petri Racer is a capable rangefinder. Nice photos too. Be sure to participate in our

weekend classic manual camera thread as well as our 365 day thread.

<p>Hi Elena - if you don't already have one, you can get a free copy of the manual here (although he does ask for a $2-3 donation to support his old camera manual scanning) http://www.butkus.org/chinon/petri/petri_racer/petri_racer.htm</p>

Stephen - ah I really love the butkus as every

manual I have seeked has been there (so far). Very

good site.

Mike - I may leave participating in those till I feel

more confident. I must have a look at those

threads.

<p>Nice catch Elena. The little Racer is one of the prettiest rangefinders around....have fun!</p>

<p>Nice work Elena. Rangefinders take a bit of getting used to, but you seem to be getting along just fine. Thanks for sharing.</p>

Needn't wait to post in the weekend and daily posts.. We made these so you could post work made with

old cameras