Voigtlander Bessa R2A 35mm Rangefinder Manual Focus Camera Body, 0.7 Viewfinder, Black
SKU: VTBR2AB
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simply the best rfdr for street use
I use both the R2a and R3a mostly for street b&w triX work. I also always use them with their trigger-wind accessories attached. I have owned Leica M bodies but because of cost now I prefer my r2a & r3a bodies. Sold my M2 & M4 bodies on ebay to pay for them. Use Zeiss 28mm & 50mm leica mount lenses on them. They are a snap to use for grab shots and senic work.
I was pleased to receive the Bessa 2
A great camera to use with my Voigtlander lenses, and the auto exposure is very useful
The Voigtlander Bessa R2A is an improved version of the Bessa R2 rangefinder camera, which in itself is an advancement over the original Bessa R camera. Several advancements upon the Bessa R make the R2 cameras a wonderful and affordable entry to the world or rangefinder cameras to compete with the Leica M, Konica Hexar RF & Contax G-Series cameras.
Of course, all of the original Bessa R's outstanding features are retained; an exceptionally bright viewfinder, quiet shutter & simple LED metering system. Many internal parts of the R2 are made of metal instead of plastic (as on the Bessa R), resulting in a camera which feels more solid and durable in one's hands. A major improvement over the R2 is the AE (Auto-Exposure) Aperture Priority mode, with plus/minus 2 stops compensation on AE.
The Voigtlander Bessa Series Cameras are light, unobtrusive cameras that are ideal for handheld lowlight conditions. These rangefinder cameras have a smaller distance between the film and the lens mount than SLRs, which makes for inherently sharper lenses. And above all else, they are small.