Petri F2 **read** Analogue camera

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Petri E 35mm rangefinder film camera, model F2, in fair physical condition and tested and working, with lens balsam separation and coating etching, sticky slow shutter speeds, and a hazy viewfinder as shown.

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Petri E rangefinder film camera — with optical/shutter defects.

Hello from Japan!
We provide high-quality cameras and lenses to the world.

The Petri E is a 1970s 35mm rangefinder camera from Petri (Kuribayashi Camera, Tokyo), with a fixed lens and coupled rangefinder. A modest but characterful piece of Japan's post-war camera industry, of interest to collectors of Petri equipment.

Important — please read carefully:
Please note several defects (see photos): the lens has balsam separation and coating etching, the slow shutter speeds are sticky, and the viewfinder has haze. Please bid with this in mind.

Condition: Used — Fair
Pre-owned. The lens has balsam separation and coating etching, the slow shutter speeds are sticky, and the viewfinder has haze. Please review the photos.

Serial Number
Please check the photo.

Appearance
Signs of age and use. Please check the photos for details.

Optical Condition
Lens: Balsam separation and coating etching are present.
Viewfinder: Haze is present.

Functional
Shutter: Operates, but the slow speeds are sticky.
Film advance: Operates.

Known Issues
1. The lens has balsam separation and coating etching.
2. The slow shutter speeds are sticky.
3. The viewfinder has haze.

Bundled Items
Only what you can see in the pictures will be included in the package.

Important Notes for Used Items
As this is a used item, subtle imperfections may exist that are not individually described.

Shipping
We ship via Japan Post (ePacket Light). Your package will be handed over to the local postal carrier in your country for final delivery. For high-value items, we may use FedEx or DHL.
We only ship to registered addresses.
We ship within 3 business days after payment.

Customs and Taxes
Import duties, taxes, and other fees are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Please check with your country's customs office before bidding.
We do not under-declare item values or mark items as "gifts."

Returns and Buyer Protection
Handled in accordance with Catawiki's Seller Terms.
If you have any questions, please contact us before bidding.

Thank you for visiting our listing.
Japan has one of the world's largest used-camera markets.
We appreciate your interest.

Seller's Story

Welcome to Snow Optics Japan! We are a professional camera and vintage lens store based in Hokkaido, Japan. We specialize in high-quality Japanese vintage cameras and classic manual focus lenses (such as CONTAX, Nikon, Canon, Pentax, and more). "Quality and Honesty" is our policy. Our professional staff carefully inspects, cleans, and tests every item before listing. We always provide detailed photos and honest descriptions about the optical and functional conditions, including any minor flaws, so you can bid with 100% confidence. We pack all items extremely carefully with robust materials to ensure they arrive safely to Europe and the rest of the world. We are looking forward to delivering fantastic Japanese camera equipment to you. Thank you for visiting our auctions!

Petri E rangefinder film camera — with optical/shutter defects.

Hello from Japan!
We provide high-quality cameras and lenses to the world.

The Petri E is a 1970s 35mm rangefinder camera from Petri (Kuribayashi Camera, Tokyo), with a fixed lens and coupled rangefinder. A modest but characterful piece of Japan's post-war camera industry, of interest to collectors of Petri equipment.

Important — please read carefully:
Please note several defects (see photos): the lens has balsam separation and coating etching, the slow shutter speeds are sticky, and the viewfinder has haze. Please bid with this in mind.

Condition: Used — Fair
Pre-owned. The lens has balsam separation and coating etching, the slow shutter speeds are sticky, and the viewfinder has haze. Please review the photos.

Serial Number
Please check the photo.

Appearance
Signs of age and use. Please check the photos for details.

Optical Condition
Lens: Balsam separation and coating etching are present.
Viewfinder: Haze is present.

Functional
Shutter: Operates, but the slow speeds are sticky.
Film advance: Operates.

Known Issues
1. The lens has balsam separation and coating etching.
2. The slow shutter speeds are sticky.
3. The viewfinder has haze.

Bundled Items
Only what you can see in the pictures will be included in the package.

Important Notes for Used Items
As this is a used item, subtle imperfections may exist that are not individually described.

Shipping
We ship via Japan Post (ePacket Light). Your package will be handed over to the local postal carrier in your country for final delivery. For high-value items, we may use FedEx or DHL.
We only ship to registered addresses.
We ship within 3 business days after payment.

Customs and Taxes
Import duties, taxes, and other fees are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Please check with your country's customs office before bidding.
We do not under-declare item values or mark items as "gifts."

Returns and Buyer Protection
Handled in accordance with Catawiki's Seller Terms.
If you have any questions, please contact us before bidding.

Thank you for visiting our listing.
Japan has one of the world's largest used-camera markets.
We appreciate your interest.

Seller's Story

Welcome to Snow Optics Japan! We are a professional camera and vintage lens store based in Hokkaido, Japan. We specialize in high-quality Japanese vintage cameras and classic manual focus lenses (such as CONTAX, Nikon, Canon, Pentax, and more). "Quality and Honesty" is our policy. Our professional staff carefully inspects, cleans, and tests every item before listing. We always provide detailed photos and honest descriptions about the optical and functional conditions, including any minor flaws, so you can bid with 100% confidence. We pack all items extremely carefully with robust materials to ensure they arrive safely to Europe and the rest of the world. We are looking forward to delivering fantastic Japanese camera equipment to you. Thank you for visiting our auctions!

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Petri
Model/type nr
F2 **read**
Physical condition
Fair
Functional condition
Tested and working
Estimated period
1970-1980
JapanVerified
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Objects sold
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