Bessa Porn?

[pcfranchina]

Most of the other forums (Leica, Oly, FSU) have the obligatory "show off your camera" thread. I have never seen one for the Bessa Family.....

[BadMonkey]

Awesome imagery PC, specifically the candids. Loved the neon coffee color shots very vibrant.

I don't have a Bessa I was thinking about getting one but got a great deal on a M4-P so couldn't pass it up.

What lens you using Nokton 40mm f/1.4?

[hitmanh]

Here's my newly acquired anonymous Bessa R2 with a Canon 50mm F1.4 (interracial camera pron?)

Matt

[didotcicero]

[Anupam]

Why all the anonimity? Doesn't it make it more likely to be mistaken for a Leica which is more "mug-worthy"?

-A

[oscroft]

Oh, OK then, I'll show you mine

[haagen_dazs]

Originally Posted by oscroft

Oh, OK then, I'll show you mine

thats what i call a nice lens family

[Eryximachos]

Here's mine:

[Bertram2]

Originally Posted by hitmanh

Here's my newly acquired anonymous Bessa R2 with a Canon 50mm F1.4 (interracial camera pron?)

Matt

And why taped ?

bertram

[fishtek]

It took me a day, but I finally got around to making a quick, down-and-dirty, poorly stitched photograph of my Bessa R with the three lenses I own...the CV 35/2.5, a Canon 50/1.8, and a CV 75/2.5. I apologize for the quick "mug shots", but I wanted to get in on the thread...

Regards!
Don

[hitmanh]

Originally Posted by Bertram2

And why taped ?

bertram

The previous owner put the tape on, and since I feel no need to advertise any products, I haven't bothered removing the tape...

Matt

[Jason808]

Making me look forward to my near-future Bessa purchase.

[freeranger]

[Burlap Jacket]

My Bessa R with Nokton 50

[dostacos]

R4M with 35MM f1.2 and the trigger winder

[dostacos]

R2 with the 35MM f2.5
Bessa T with the 75MM

[dostacos]

Bessa R and 90MM

Bessa L and the 25MM

[winoto]

dan,

very nice collection of voigtlander RFs and lenses. do you prefer the silver or black lenses?

[cfoto]

Here's mine. The Rollei 35RF, which is basically the Bessa R with some cosmetic changes and branded with the Rollei name. Sweet camera, though. Love the 40mm Sonar.

[pcfranchina]

How is the build quality and feel of the Rollie compared to the Bessa R or R3a?

[Terence T]

Here's mine from an ancient post...

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/foru...99&postcount=1

[cfoto]

Originally Posted by pcfranchina

How is the build quality and feel of the Rollie compared to the Bessa R or R3a?

Can't say, myself, as I've never tried (or even held) the Bessa R or R3a. I think Huck Finn has commented on this. I'm not sure if there is a build quality difference beyond the finish and the framelines for the 40mm Sonar.

Without being able to compare... The Rollei is very solid and seems well built with a good feel. The finish seems to be holding up well and all controls/dials are smooth and solid without being stiff. The only complaint I would have, is the film rewind lever seems sorta cheap. Less than stellar. Not flimsy, but it seems like it should be more snug.

[rpsawin]

Very nice gear you guys. The various black cameras really are pretty. My R & R2 are chrome. I almost picked up a gray R2 but my friend beat me to it.

Bob

ps....it's great to read a thread about photgraphy, especially where no one is offended.

[cfoto]

What are you shooting with PC? Love your candid portraits you have on your flickr stream.

[pcfranchina]

THANKS!
My gear changes with my mood. I usually shoot with K100d, K1000 or my Epic Stylus and a Bessa R3a which I just sold. My plan was to sell all my 35mm stuff and get a Leica. Plan didn't work out too well and am thinking about getting another Bessa or something like that. Any ideas in that $700 price range?