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Review Summary
Extend coverage on pre-owned products after the retailer warranty ends and protect photo & video gear from accidental damage with Adorama Protect.
If we can’t fix it, we’ll replace it at no additional cost.
Coverage for pre-owned gear begins after the retailer warranty ends, plus accidental damage protection for photo/video gear that starts on day one.
Enjoy your gear without fear. We have you covered!
When regular use of your product over time results in mechanical or electrical failure.
We will never charge you a deductible after the purchase of a plan.
Our claims process is simple & easy and our customer service team is happy to help.
Adorama Protect powered by Extend is available for purchase to customers in the United States. Not available for International and U.S. territories purchases. Plans on pre-owned items do not cover pre-existing damages.
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35mm Rangefinder camera
39 mm L-Screw Mount (accepts lenses from Leica, Canon, Contax, Voigtlander & others)
Manual
Manual
Center-weighted average metering by pressing Exposure Measurements or Release button
ISO 100, EV 1 -19, f/ 1.4 at 1 Second to f/16 at 1/2000th
25-1600 by 1/3 steps
Vertically moving metal focal plane shutter B, 1-1/2000 sec.
No
Mechanical self-timer with 10 sec operating time
at 1/125 sec
Yes
manual
Optional Accessory Viewfinders 12mm, 15mm, 21mm, 25mm, 28mm, 35mm, 40mm, 50mm, 75mm, 90mm, and low angle finder with viewing attachments for the 12, 15, 21, and 25
No
standard mechanical cable release
Two 1.5V alkaline batteries, LR44
5.3" (W), 3.1"(H), 1.3"(D) (135.5mm, 78.5mm, 33.5mm)
11.2 oz (320g)
The Bessa L is a 35mm wide-angle viewfinder camera with significant appeal for snapshot and scenic photography. It offers a high level of manual simplicity, and features a focal plane shutter and a built-in TTL center-weighted meter. Compact in size, with a rugged diecast aluminum body, the Bessa L weighs just 11.2 oz. (320g).
The Bessa L features an L-screw lens mount, a mechanical 10-second timer, and an Xsynchro contact flash terminal synchronized at 1/125 seconds or less. Film speed range is ISO 25-1600 by 1/3 steps, and the camera features an exposure coupling range of EV 4-19.