Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/01/30

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Subject: Re: [Leica] OFF TOPIC Petri RF
From: Mark Rabiner <mrabiner@concentric.net>
Date: Sat, 30 Jan 1999 14:48:43 -0800

Ernest Nitka wrote:
> 
> Off Topic Query_
> 
>     I purchased on a lark a folding camera that takes 120 size film
> giving 6 x 4.5 negs that is an uncoupled rangefinder called a Petri RF
> made by the Kuribayshi Camera company.  My first roll of film looks
> relatively good.  can anyone tell me about it.  I consulted Mantanle's book
> but it is not referenced.  Any previous or current users of this camera.
> Any web pages for reference?
> 
> TIA   Ernie Nitka

No, but would love to shoot a roll of delta 3200 with it! I read last
night in the Langer large Leica book the 645 format was considered to be
"the popular Vest Pocket Size" although the reference was to plates but
I would think film should count. It wass in the enlarger section.
Mark Rabiner