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Voigtlaender Bessa-L 35mm Rangefinder Camera

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Key Features
  • Lens Mount: 39mm Leica Screw Mount
  • Camera Type: Rangefinder
  • Film Type: 35mm
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Voigtlaender Bessa-L 35mm Rangefinder Camera
 

Product Description

 
The Cosina-made Voigtlander Bessa cameras have created a renaissance of 35mm rangefinders, and will no doubt be the impetus of many other efforts from popular camera manufacturers in the future. While the virtues of 35mm SLRs have experienced quantum leaps in the three decade absence of a 35mm rangefinder system within economic reach of an amateur, the rangefinder's inherent advantages have never changed. They are light, unobtrusive cameras that are ideal for handheld lowlight conditions. They have a smaller distance between the film and the lens mount than SLRs, which makes for inherently sharper lenses. And above all else, they are small
 

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A Legend Is Reborn--And Spawns A New, Great Rangefinder Family

Date of Review:  Jun 14, 2006
The Bottom Line: The "Spartan" Bessa L is perfect as an inexpensive alternative to a true rangefinder camera--taking the same quality lenses.
Review: With the introduction of the Voigtlander Bessa L, photographers in love with the look and feel of all-manual, rangefinder-like cameras suddenly had a new pet toy. Most importantly, those who had always wanted a new Leica but could not afford one now...
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  5.0

by: portadiferro
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Well built, inexpensive, all manual,...
Cons
Requires accessories--no viewfinder, no...
 
 

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN Bessa-L

Key Features

Lens Mount 39mm Leica Screw Mount
Camera Type Rangefinder
Film Type   35mm

Shutter

Shutter Speed   1 - 2000 sec

Exposure

ISO Range - Manual Setting ISO 25 - 1,600
Light Metering Modes TTL

Dimensions

Depth 1.3 in.
Height 3.1 in.
Width 5.3 in.
Weight 11.2 oz.

Miscellaneous

UPC 999999999719
Product ID 22541884
 
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