| | The Bessa R4 models take currently an island position in the market with its finder, which is integrated with a 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 cameras.
The photographer takes the settings of time and aperture, though an LED scale in the finder helps him. A High, robust wide angle tool for exciting pictures in finest Voigtländer quality. Lenses with M39 mount do need an adequate adapter. | Type | 35mm camera with focal plane shutter an TTL metering system | Film Format | 35mm film, 24x36 mm | | Shutter | Electronically vertical moving metal focal plane shutter B 1-1/2000 sec. | | 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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