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[Waynemel]

I came across this unusual brand and can't find any information on it (just some strange porn sites).
It sounds Italian, but apparently was made in Japan.

[Hans Kerensky]

Hi Wayne,
 
Is that the one with the Suntar Auto Wide lens ?
Just saw such camera listed but the Alvatori name label looks a bit crude. Could it have been fitted afterwards ?
 
Somebody who did a lot of research on Japanese cameras is Flick

[Waynemel]

Yes, that's the one.
I have tried to identify the manufacturer by the body (assuming it is a re-badged version of another camera), but nothing is jumping out at me.

[Waynemel]

Hey, I just figured it out!
It's a Petri FXT.
I recognised the taper on the back of the body as being very similar to my Petri 7 rangefinder.
I wonder who distributed it as an Alvatori?

[Hans Kerensky]

If the Alvatori shield is genuine you should look for an Italian distributor.
 
Wonder if there was not enough room for a leading S. After all Salvatori is a normal italian name.