Voigtlander Bessa R4m Film Camera

[@DrHWO]

Congratulations and apologies at the same time. I'm still having a whale of a time with my Bessa. Definitely a keeper!

[@MR-rp3xr]

Years ago I owned a Minolta Dynax 500si Super your video has compelled to obtain another albeit mint one with all the original strap eyepiece cover and instructions for £6 I also obtained Minolta 28-80 70-210, 50mm and a 28 mm all. AF and in mint condition with caps and hoods all these lenses cost me less than £70 I also purchase a Minolta RC 1000 cable release boxed £5 and a 5600 HS D speedlite for £20. There is a thing I found Formpan 100 BW film 2 36xp rolls for less than £14 I just missed shooting with film (last time was 15 years ago) and although not Voightlander price still puts out good images

[@DrHWO]

Thank you Tinkerbell. The frame lines are readily visible whether I shoot with my glasses on or off. That's the benefit of the eye cup. The minus 3 diopter does not completely correct for my vision, but it does give me the choice of shooting with or without. Currently I only have the 35mm Voigtlander lens for this camera , but I will experiment with my video hardware to see if I can produce useable footage to demonstrate the frame lines and the focussing patch.

[@guenin]

Thank you for the excellent video. I think that what makes this camera model so interesting is the viewfinder with frame lines for wide angle lenses. Do you plan on doing a followup video where you go over the viewfinder frame lines and how well they work with the standard 50/35mm lenses as well as the wider 21/28mm lenses? Or at least what the frame lines look like and your opinion how they would work for glasses wearers?

[@kavi14in]

Superb illustration... You just sold the Voigtlander kit to me....

[@DrHWO]

You are too kind, sir. For black and white work, it still gets me into right mindset. The tactile feedback from the beautifully crafted body and lenses is on a par with my Leica.

[@acidsnow5915]

oh man the bessa! what a lovely camera! i find it is underated and stands to much in the shadow of leica

[@inevitablecraftslab]

its only because of the narrow rangefinder base, other than that bessas are ok i think

[@Sikhislove]

Looking to trade my fujix Xt20 +23mmf2 for one of those

[@denissandmann]

why?

[@krishartsphotography5643]

Nice Video :)

[@Heivang]

Do you still have this camera? How is it after a couple of years use? Build quality, any quirky bits etc. I have been wanting this camera for a long time, will be buying it this summer if I can find a nice one. Could you do a long time review?

[@DrHWO]

Yes, I still have the camera. I use it to compliment some of the work I do with the Nikon D850. On average I process 2X24 rolls of BW film each month, so not a heavy use. The transport mechanism and camera back are still buttery smooth. I would love to feel well enough to produce a follow up video, but the all seeing eye has other plans for me.

[@ornino54]

Thank you Sir for the information, question I am very interesting to buy this camera i am uses glass for farview so how do i chk if i will need plus or minus I do not know where to get information and also the Diopter is Nikon brand or Bessa I will be appreciate if you can infor more about this nice camera. thank you again.

[@DrHWO]

H V I went to see my optician ( optometrist) who advised me on which diopter to get. I got the Nikon version, because that is what my camera store had in stock. The camera is a real old school joy to use and takes me back to the days of doing things with greater thought. I use it primarily as a black and white camera.

[@jokesNgiggles]

I can't find these anywhere..

[@lolondd]

jokesNgiggles ebay mostly

[@totopeppino4327]

Maybe a little more of light..?

[@DrHWO]

At this point I had no studio lighting. Ideally it would have been shot outside, but here in the UK, its generally raining. Will try to better next time!

[@battletoad8327]

leica killer