Petri.....
Nov 14, 2020 19:22:14 #
WayneL wrote:
I forgot how to remove the lens. It has been packed away for 20 plus years.
Look up on the internet for owner manual for the camera, That what I had to do get the lens off and put it back on right.
Nov 14, 2020 23:20:16 #
WayneL wrote:
I forgot how to remove the lens. It has been packed away for 20 plus years.
If it is similar to the Petri FT, there is a collar at the attaching end of the lens that will rotate counterclockwise, looking at the front of the lens, then the lens pulls straight off the body.
Nov 15, 2020 11:10:28 #
PhotogHobbyist wrote:
If it is similar to the Petri FT, there is a collar at the attaching end of the lens that will rotate counterclockwise, looking at the front of the lens, then the lens pulls straight off the body.
I finally figured it out. The ring was so tight I was afraid of twisting it thinking I might break something. Now to find a new battery and put a roll through it.
Nov 15, 2020 19:44:05 #
WayneL wrote:
I finally figured it out. The ring was so tight I was afraid of twisting it thinking I might break something. Now to find a new battery and put a roll through it.
I read that older SLR cameras used a mercury battery but not all. I've also read that the newer batteries often are higher voltage (at least different) so be careful with the one you put into it. My Petri FT uses a "PX625A" Alkaline cell. I did a quick search online and there are several sources where I could get a replacement. I've had the current one for some time and not sure if it has any charge left in it. Good luck with finding a battery and putting some film through your Petri.
Nov 16, 2020 08:40:36 #
For Petri Flex 7: Was mercury battery only. Alkaline will not work. I try alkaline battery in my camera and did not work. Voltage is not same between mercury and alkaline battery.
Nov 16, 2020 08:45:21 #
Bill 45 wrote:
For Petri Flex 7: Was mercury battery only. Alkaline will not work. I try alkaline battery in my camera and did not work. Voltage is not same between mercury and alkaline battery.
Although the voltages are different substitute alkaline of the same size for mercury all cameras I have tried worked but the meter is not accurate.
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