marc_bergman1 Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 <p>Here is an over sized ad from August 1968. In some browsers you have to click on the image to enlarge it.</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_drawbridge Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 <p>Wow! Many thanks to you all for your kind words; I feel a little humbled. I've had a sort of six-month sabbatical while I wound down some business interests, and put in train a few changes for the near future, such as designing a new home, purpose-built for a contributor to Photo.net, so in the interim time and facilities may become a little rationed.</p> <p>I'm pleased you enjoyed the post, <strong>Ralf</strong>, and thanks for your Racer tale, much "racier" than mine...<strong>Peter</strong>,<em> I</em> had trouble getting past "pretty", so let's just agree that it is, and thanks for your perceptive comments. <strong>Louis</strong>, what can I say? Praise from a fellow practioner is always deeply felt, and your words both touched me and affirmed the value of these posts. Thank you..</p> <p><strong>Kayam</strong>, even in the good ol' days, that would have been quite a pile of you-know-what...Thanks, and keep those posts of yours coming. Good point, <strong>JDM</strong>; I think there should be a term for this style and era of design, something a little more specific that "Retro". "Moderne", I like....<strong>Marc</strong>, you've done it again; this post was sort of assembled before I thought of advising you, but you came up with the goods, anyway. Fascinating...</p> <p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcelRomviel Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 <p>I always love reading your post and seeing your pictures.<br> It inspires me to make more photos.<br> Please keep doing this.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Gammill Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Nice looking camera and top notch results. I don't think I've ever handled a Petri, but I remember seeing ads for various models in some old photo mags. I've always wanted a Petri Color 35, but good ones are pricey. Great post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_kennedy9 Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 <blockquote> <p><em>My God that is one PRETTY camera! Its just so... pretty!</em></p> </blockquote> <p>I totally agree; that Petri is quite a dish! And a great performer along with its operator.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tri-x1 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 <p>Camera meter may have a bridge circuit which allows it to function correctly with non mercury batteries. Or it may just read "close enough" for wide latitude modern films. The real test would be with Kodachrome--but of course that's no longer possible.<br> Fantastic images!!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_drawbridge Posted February 25, 2011 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 <p>Thanks, <strong>Marcel</strong> and <strong>James</strong>, I'm pleased you liked the post. <strong>Mike</strong>, I've been looking around for a Petri Color 35 for ages but they get snapped up at high prices. I don't know if their cult following is quite justified...Thanks, <strong>Wayne</strong>; the meter read about a half-stop different from my benchmark meters, quite adequate for color neg, as you say.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_foreman1 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Well Rick I love your work and have often commented on the hight quality content of both the content and the great product shots! I couldn't agree more with what Louis and Kayam said. I am inspired to go out and try to do my best and your appreciation and enthusiasm for classics is comparable to my own fire. I love your photo aesthetic. Here Crop and Apple tree are outstanding!! My hat is off to you Rick ..I too have noted the Petri Color and wish I had nabbed one when they were around five bucks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_drawbridge Posted February 25, 2011 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 <p>Thanks,<strong> Chuck</strong>. As you're a stalwart of the Forum, I always appreciate your comments.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas_apitzsch1 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I just saw a Petri repair manual on ebay, #220572796933. It is offered for about 15 USD plus shipping, just in case somebody needs it. No, I am not affiliated to the seller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_kraneis Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 <p>Rick,<br> I collect old film cameras and shoot them. I've been doing it for about a year now. I've learned enough to check out old cameras, load them with film, and test them. So my enjoyment with cameras comes in the areas of both the machinery, the user "interface", and taking decent photos.<br> Just wanted you to know that I'm looking at a Petri Racer for sale and that your photos were dazzling. So dazzling in fact that I want to learn how to make my photos as gorgeous. It's just amazing how some people like yourself can take old cameras and take wonderful photos with them.<br> Thanks for the inspiration. Keep up the great work.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_drawbridge Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 <p>Thanks, <strong>Richard</strong>, it's always nice when someone discovers an old thread and expresses their appreciation! I'm pleased you approve of the images; to me these cameras are not really "old" since I've been using them most of my life, but it's great to keep the film aspects of photography alive. Good to hear you're into the old cameras; how about posting some of your work on the Forum? They're such a nice group of people...</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ty_mickan Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 <p>Thanks for the wonderful review Richard. I saw one of these cameras advertised at my local photo store, and read your review which convinced me that I wanted on of these cameras. When I went in to enquire (I'm on a first name basis with the manager, much to my wife's annoyance), he looked at me sideways and told me that I was mad to buy one! Unreliable, and poor build quality was his main concerns. After negotiating on a very nice medium format camera, he threw the little Racer in the bag at no cost. I immediately put a roll of Tri-X through it, not expecting much after the bad feedback, and was simply amazed at the results. Such a contrasty lens, and whilst it may not be the sharpest lens, it has such a smooth out of focus rendering. I'm hooked, and have hardly picked up any of my other cameras since.<br> <img src="/classic-cameras-forum/Test%20Roll%20-%20Petri%20Racer%20by%20Ty%20Mickan,%20on%20Flickr" alt="" /></p> <div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ty_mickan Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 <p>and...........</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_drawbridge Posted June 13, 2016 Author Share Posted June 13, 2016 <p>Nice images, <strong>Ty</strong>; it's great to see that these historic threads live on! It's true that Petri cameras don't have a great reputation for reliability and durability, but the Racer is just such a pretty camera that just having it on a shelf gives me pleasure. And, as you say, it's actually a competent little image-maker. I really like that last photograph...Why don't you post a few more on CMC in a fresh thread?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ty_mickan Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 <p>Rick, I think I will do that.<br> Ty</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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