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BESSA R
CAMERAS & LENSES
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AT 349 W. 34th STREET (with purchase of
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BESSA R2A/BESSA R3A
Manual Focus 35mm Rangefinder Cameras
A great alternative to the Leica M, Konica Hexar RF and Contax G-Series
cameras, the Bessa R2A and R3A use Leica’s M mount, plus they offer
automatic aperture-priority exposure (metered manual exposure is also
possible), Trigger Winder capability, and comfortable ratcheted film
advance. Compatible with most standard Leica M bayonet lenses or screw
mount lenses with an adapter, they feature improved body covering like
magnesium-cast top and bottom covers and scratch-resistant splatter paint
finish. They also offer a superior rubberized and anodized metal body, as
well as internal parts made of metal instead of plastic (as on the Bessa R).
The Bessa R2A and R3A are solid and durable, while the textured rubber
will “hold” onto your hand. They are also exceptionally comfortable cam-
eras to hold and carry, due to the very graspable body
covering and the molded palm grip on the back door.
Identical except for the finders, the R2A has a .7 magnification finder with 35/50/75/90 framelines while the R3A has a 1:1
finder with 40/50/75/90 framelines. This makes the Bessa 3A the first Leica M mount camera with a life size 1:1 finder!
The life size view finder allows you to shoot comfortably and effectively with both eyes open at the same time!
Manual Focus 35mm
Rangefinder Camera
The Bessa R is composed of an all aluminum die-cast metal casing
with a streamlined body that fits comfortably into the palm of your
hand. It is extremely durable with excellent corrosion resistance. The
combination rangefinder/viewfinder has framelines for 35, 50, 75
and 90mm lenses-and makes a good approximation of a 28mm lens
by using the whole viewfinder. The overall brightness and clarity of
the split image is nearly equal the Leica M6, and actually brighter
than a Leica M2 or M3. It is also parallax corrected.
◆ Incorporates a Leica 39mm screw lens
mount, so it can accept lenses from Leica,
Canon, Contax, Voigtlander and others
◆ Changing of focal lengths is done manually
and the double mechanical shutter is quiet,
reliable and won’t be damaged by the sun.
◆ Manual focus and exposure modes
◆ TTL centerweighted light metering (range
is EV 1-19 @ ISO 100 with 50mm f/1.5 lens)
◆ 1 to 1/2000 shutter speed + bulb, with flash
sync at 1/125 second
◆ Clear LED exposure scale with red for
under/overexposure and green for correct
exposure
◆ Exceptionally bright viewfinder with split
image rangefinder patch and brightlines for
35, 50, 75 & 90mm lenses
◆ ISO range is ISO 25-3200 (manually set)
◆ Manual film transport using superb and
unobtrusive rewind knob
◆ 10-second self-timer
◆ Hot flash shoe and PC terminal
◆ Accepts diopters for the Nikon FM10
◆ Accepts standard mechanical cable release
◆ Powered by two 1.5v LR44 alkaline batteries
◆ Measures 5.3 x 3.1 x 1.3˝ (WxHxD);
it weighs 0.87 lb.
Bessar R Silver Body
(VOBRS)...............299.95
Bessar R Black Body
(VOBRB)...............299.95
Case for Bessa-R Standard
(VOCBR).......39.95
Case for Bessa-R Snout
(VOCBRS)...........34.95