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Product Information
The Voigtlander Bessa-R offers you total control over its functions thanks to features such as Aperture priority, AE exposure, metered manual exposure, etc. This entry level 35mm rangefinder camera offers TTL ambient light metering that helps you calculate the correct amount of flash light required for shooting photos in the given lighting conditions. The 3 LED readout in this rangefinder camera allows you to make adjustments and view the display clearly. This Voigtlander film camera offers the first standardized lens mount for 35mm SLR cameras. The Voigtlander Bessa-R is compatible with a variety of Leica Screw Mount lenses regardless of the manufacturer as long as it is rangefinder coupled. The hinged rear door and multi-slotted film take-up spool in this Voigtlander film camera allow you to load the film easily and quickly.Product Identifiers
BrandVoigtländer
ModelBessa-R Body Only
eBay Product ID (ePID)83073082
Product Key Features
TypeRangefinder
Focus TypeManual
Dimensions
Depth1.32in
Height3.09in
Width5.33in
Additional Product Features
Film Type35mm
Camera TypeRangefinder
Ratings and reviews
Most relevant reviews
- 03 May, 2017Most favourable review
Better than reviews claim
There are lots of reviews on this camera. The main criticism is the build quality and its plastic nature. But actually it's better than you think. I covered mine in leather so you would never know it has a plastic back. It's like a Leica just cheaper. I wish it was as solid as a leica. But if it was it would cost a £1000. I like, it's a great camera. The rf is as good as a leica. I use Canon ltm lenses on it and it's great. The oddly placed lugs are a bit annoying, but who cares at this price. One day I will upgrade to a leica. But till then I really like the BessaVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 02 Nov, 2015Most critical review
Voigtlander Bessa R
I like this camera very much, and the price was right, but, as is apparently common with this model, the range-finder was partly out of adjustment. The RF horizontal alignment is good, so the camera can be focused fairly accurately, but the vertical RF alignment is out of whack, so the RF patch is a bit harder to read. The RF adjustments on this camera remain obscure and difficult even after extensive internet study. The local camera repair shop refuses to work on Voigtlander Bessa cameras. Rather than send it out and pay a lot for an adjustment that might simply be lost in transit I am using the camera as-is, and it seems to work well enough. Other than that the camera is very nice indeed.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 02 Jun, 2016
Bargain Bessa
The screwmount (Leica thread mount) Bessa R is a great camera at a bargain price. It has a very bright viewfinder and accurate light meter with a top shutter speed of 1/2000; an excellent update to the ancient Leica III. My screwmount Voigtlander 35 and 50mm Color Skopar lenses produce amazing results on film with this camera (now if only I had the talent to make good use of them). An outstanding full frame 35mm camera and lens for less than $600 represents one of the best bargains in photography.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 26 Jul, 2016
I love me some bessa
I love this camera. It is light but it's superbly built. I've loved voigtlander cameras for a long time now and this is my favoriteVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 21 Jul, 2017
Easy to use, an excellent competitor of a Leica M5 , not so heavy
An excellent product! Recommend to anyone who wants to enter the analogue film photography and the rangefinder line.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 30 Jun, 2016
beautiful camera
so much fun to use, the price is right.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 21 Aug, 2016
All is good.
Got the item fast. As described and showned. Camera was clean - box was destroyed by customs gggrrrr - No scratches.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 23 Mar, 2018
Great 35mm camera ..
Just like a Leica camera, even better.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 04 Oct, 2016
FRAGILE !
Good features, but very poorly made.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 12 Jan, 2017
Roberts is great
Great camera at a great price.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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