Camera is in used condition, it has been used and loved. Not unlike us, it shows it's age, but perhaps we all wish we could age as gracefully as this beauty.
Positive Aspects:
Unique tactile experience: The camera has a distinctive sound and feel due to its internal camshaft drive mechanism, which reviewers find satisfying and affirmative to operate, like driving a vintage car.
Good image quality: When working correctly, images produced by Petri lenses are consistently found to be sharp, with good contrast and color rendition, comparable to lenses from more well-known makers.
Ergonomics and build: The all-metal build feels solid in hand, and features like the body-front shutter release and bright viewfinder with match needle display are often praised for their intuitive and comfortable use.
Value: In the used market, these cameras are often available at a very reasonable price compared to top-tier vintage SLRs, making them a great bargain for budget-conscious photographers.