Is Bessa R Mechanical?
Shutter: Like the Bessa L, the Bessa R has a modified mechanical Copal shutter with speeds from 1 to 1/2000 pus B, and a flash sync at 1/125th. The vertically traveling blades are metal. Unlike standard SLR Copal shutters, the Bessa Copal has TWO sets of shutter curtains to make sure the camera stays light tight.
What mount is Bessa R?
Leica screw mount
The Bessa-R, introduced in 2000, was a rangefinder camera with a projected frame finder and a Leica screw mount. Although considerably cheaper than a Leica M camera, its viewfinder was comparable in function and feeling.
What does Leica MP stand for?
mechanical perfection
The Leica MP is a 35 mm film camera manufactured by Leica Camera AG that was introduced in 2003. The ‘MP’ designation stands for “mechanical perfection.”
Is the Bessa R3m a good alternative to Leica?
Bessa R3m is a reasonable cost alternative for Leica, plus it accepts all wonderful Leica’s lenses (but has no built-in 35mm frame lines). Bessa R3M with Nokton 40mm lens might be good option for those who want to try manual rangefinder photography for the first time.
Is there an updated version of the Bessa R2?
There are both updated versions of the Bessa R2, with the Leica M-mount and an aperture-priority automatic exposure, switchable to manual. The R2A had a finder with a 0.7x magnification, and 35/50/75/90 frame lines, ,…more like a Leica.
When did The Voigtlander Bessa R3m come out?
The Voigtländer Bessa R3M was released AFTER the A, in 2006. They are the manual-exposure, mechanical-shutter equivalent of the R3A. And don’t need a battery to operate, making them more “Leica like”. As you can see, this is not a real review.
When did the Bessa R3A aperture priority mode come out?
No TTL metering, but I’ve never had an issue with any auto flashes, (thyristor) Both have manual exposure. The recent R3A, (or even R2A), also have an aperture priority mode. The Bessa R3A came out in 2004. Surprisingly, they sell to a very specialized crowd, and have limited sales every year.