![]() I've only seen a similar implementartion in the entry-level Nikon F-401, with the feature being bafflingly omitted in later versions. Shutter speeds are defined by clicks while the aperture dial is stepless. The feature even made it into my ideal rangefinder fantasies. It's beyond sensible for a subcompact camera. Extremely ergonomic, extremely legible, this feature alone compelled me to own this camera. Both the aperture and shutter speed dials are on top of the camera, next to the shutter release. Why? It's because of a feature I've never seen in any other camera: the ability to manipulate exposure settings simultaneously with two fingers. The film advance doesn't sit on top of the top plate but actually is recessed into the body. Unique, but fairly benign stuff until you get to the top of the camera. The ISO dial is a collar around the lens. The lens is retractable using a wheel next to the viewfinder. Sure there's the panoramic Widelux or mechanically automated Leningrad, but they're novelties with a price tag that validates their quirkyness. Enter the Petri Color 35, another generic looking camera from a company that kicked it in the 70's.ĭespite appearances, to say this is a unique camera is an understatement. Petri/Kuribayashi, despite its cute name, is still a rather forgettable camera manufactuer. Their SLRs are unremarkable like Konica, and their rangefinders had the same blobby appearance as any other Contessa LK clone. In 2018 I wanted a subcompact 35mm manual camera, which is a surprisingly narrow road on a budget. ![]() When first getting into any object-related hobby, I usually segment items of desire according to role.
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