Kuribayashi Petri Penta V6 (Petri Flex V6)
The Petri Penta V6 (also sold as the Petri Flex V6) is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera made by Kuribayashi/Petri of Japan, introduced in the mid-1960s. It was positioned as an affordable amateur SLR using the Petri breech-lock bayonet mount.
With only one verified UK auction record on file, hammer-price evidence for what a Petri Penta V6 sells for is thin: the single result on record is £34 at saleroom level (wholesale, excluding commission). On that basis the camera's value today sits in the budget tier of vintage Japanese SLRs, and a confident price band cannot be quoted without further auction data.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: September 1998
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Sep 1998 | £34 | Christie's | |
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Auction: COLLECTABLE CAMERAS FROM CLASSIC COLLECTION (Lot 162) Title: Petri VI SLR no. 119924
Description:
Petri VI SLR no. 119924 Estimate: £20 - £100 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Petri Penta V6 worth at UK auction today?
Auction evidence is sparse — the only recorded UK hammer price is £34, so the camera's worth sits at the low end of the vintage Japanese SLR market until more sales data accumulates.
How much does a Petri Flex V6 sell for?
The Petri Flex V6 is the same camera as the Penta V6 sold under a different name, and the single hammer price on file is £34; further verified sales would be needed to give a reliable price range.
Is the Petri Penta V6 the same as the Petri Flex V6?
Yes — the model was marketed as the Penta V6 in some markets and the Flex V6 in others, with no mechanical difference relevant to value.