| | The Bessa R4 models take currently an island position in the market with the finder which is integrate with 21mm illuminated frame and so it appeals to wide angle lovers. The Bessa R4A is a real goody for all fans of puristical range finder camera. Here, the shutter speeds (1 – 1/2000s) will be educated absolute mechanical.
The photographer takes the setting up of time and aperture, though a LED scale in the finder helps him. High robust wide angle tool for exciting pictures in finest Voigtländer quality. Lenses with M39 mount will need an adequate adapter. | Type | 35mm camera with focal plane shutter an TTL metering system | Film Format | 35mm film, 24x36 mm | | Shutter | mechanical controlled vertically moving metal focal plane shutter 1-1/2000sec B | | Focusing | Coincidence type. Infinity – 0.7m | | Finder magnification | X 0,52 | | Bright frames | 21/35, 28, 25/50 mm | | field of view | 85%, object distance 3 m | | Exposure display | By LED indicator in view finder | | Exposure Metering System | Center-weighted average metering. | | Exposure Coupling Range | EV1 - 19 (ISO100, F1.4: 1sec.- F16, 1/2000sec.) | | Exposure Control | manual setting, ½ steps from -2 to +2 auto: aperture priority,(1/2000 sec) | | Flash Terminal | X synchronic contact, synchronized at 1/125 sec or lower speed | | Film Advance | By single and/or multiple ratcheting lever action. Double exposure lock system. Trigger winder available as optional extra. | | Film Rewind | By film rewind button and film rewind crank | | Film Counter | Additive type with autoreset by opening the back cover. | | Film Speed Range | ISO 25 - 3200 by 1/3 steps | | Power Source | Two 1,5V Alkaline batteries (LR44) or Silver batteries (SR 44) | | Weight | approx. 440g | | Lens Mount | VM Mount |
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