The Petri V6 is a SLR camera for the 35mm format (35mm film). It was manufactured by the Japanese company Petri Camera Company, which was known for its innovative and affordable cameras. It was available from 1965 to 1970. The Petri V6II was introduced as its successor. In Germany, a model with the same functions was also offered as the Revue V6 by Foto Quelle.
Technical details
The Petri V6 offers solid equipment for photographers. It uses 35mm film with an image size of 24mm x 36mm and is equipped with a "Petri" 55mm f/1.8 or f/2 lens as standard.
The camera has a shutter with a speed setting of B, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, X, 1/60, 1/125 and 1/500 second. The viewfinder is a pentaprism viewfinder with built-in "micromic lens focusing" for precise focusing.
The film is transported via a quick-release lever that combines film transport and shutter winding in one operation. The camera also offers flash synchronization for FP, M and X flashes.
Special features
The camera also has a built-in self-timer that allows the photographer to position themselves in the picture. The film counter is automatically reset when the camera back is opened.
Lenses and accessories
The Petri V6 is compatible with interchangeable lenses with a bayonet connection, giving the photographer great flexibility in image composition. Petri offered a range of lenses, from wide-angle to telephoto lenses. In addition, a CdS light meter was available as an accessory, which enabled precise exposure measurement.
Films for the Petri V6
According to the manual, the Petri V6 uses the widely available 35mm film, which is still readily available today and can be developed by most photo labs. If you want to take black and white photos, the Ilford Delta 400* is an excellent option. For color photos, the Kodak Ultramax 400* is suitable. Both films perform very well in professional tests and deliver reliable results in everyday use.
Color films are developed using the C-41 process, which is offered by most professional photo labs. Black and white films must be developed in a suitable developer bath according to the instructions.
The camera's negatives are 24 mm x 36 mm. The camera does not have an automatic film advance, so the photographer must manually advance to the next image after each shot.
