Petri FT II

Introduced in 1970, the Petri FT II represents a standard Japanese-built 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) camera aimed at the amateur photographer market during the late 1960s and early 1970s. As a member of Petri's FT series, it shared the basic SLR formula with a focal plane shutter offering speeds ranging from 1 second to 1/1000th, coupled through-the-lens (TTL) light metering for accurate exposure, and a standard 42mm screw lens mount (M42/Pentax thread) allowing wide lens compatibility. Constructed primarily with metal alloys and featuring a basic but functional design with a prism viewfinder, the FT II provided a practical entry point into SLR photography without the premium cost or advanced features of contemporary models from brands like Canon or Nikon. It embodies the era's trend towards accessible, mechanically sound SLRs produced in significant volumes by Japanese manufacturers.