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The Petri Color 35 is a 35mm rangefinder camera produced by the Japanese manufacturer Petri Camera Company in the 1960s. This compact camera features a coupled rangefinder focusing system, built-in light meter, and a fixed 45mm f/2.8 lens optimized for color film photography, hence its name. The camera offers shutter speeds from 1/500s to 1/30s plus bulb mode, with aperture settings from f/2.8 to f/16. Its simple, reliable design made it popular among amateur photographers seeking quality results without complex controls. The Color 35's bright viewfinder includes parallax correction marks and exposure guidance from the selenium cell meter. While Petri cameras are less well-known than major Japanese brands, they provided excellent value and solid construction. The Color 35 represents the era when Japanese manufacturers were establishing their reputation for producing affordable, well-engineered cameras that competed effectively with European models.