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Bessa R2A / R3A |
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Cosina/Voigtlander is the only camera manufacturer in the world that makes affordable and good quality RangeFinders cameras and lenses in this age where digital cameras rules the planet.
 |  | BESSA R2A with COLOR-SKOPAR 35mm F2.5 PII
x 0.7 View Finder Magnifaction
35/50/75/90mm Frame Lines
| BESSA R3A with NOKTON 40mm F1.4
x 1.0 View Finder Magnifaction
40/50/75/90mm Frame Lines
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The BESSA R2A/R3A camera has both automatic and metered manual control. A very versatile camera that brings out the full potential from the creative photographer.
The camera has a full magnesium alloy construction that can withstand the rugged daily use by the press reporters and most discerning photographers.
Few cameras and lenses nowadays are constructed with such high mechanical precision and built quality. The BESSA camera feels solid when held on the hand and is always a joy to hold and to shot with it.
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 | Manual Mode
Shuttle Speed from 1sec to 1/2000sec, with flash sync at 1/250sec.
The Shuttle Speed dial layout is clean and simple, allowing the photographer to unleash his creativity without fiddling with too many controls.
An excellent camera for Creative Photography. |  | Aperture Priority
With the Aperture Priority (AE) mode, the camera automatically select the right shutter speed based on lens aperture, allowing the photographer to capture the correctly exposed instant moment. This is particularily useful for street photography and photo journalism.
A functional feature that is essential in a camera. |  | Exposure Compensation
The R2A/R3A comes with Exposure Compensation, where
you can use a different exposure value than the one that aperature priority has determined automatically. You can change the value to both brighter (+ compensation) or (- compensation). The amount you can compensate for is +/- 2 steps, by 1/2 step increments. |  | AE Lock Function
The AE Lock switch is located at the bottom of the file advance lever. When depressed, the Exposure value will be locked and allow you to recompose your picture. Useful for taking photos of objects against sun light and reframing objects which are off centre to ensure correct exposure. |
The R2A Frame Linesx 0.7 Magnification Viewfinder, 35/50/75/90mm Framelines |  | The R3A Frame Linesx 1.0 Life Size Magnification Viewfinder, 40/50/75/90mm Frame Lines |  |
 | Designed For M Mount LensesThe R3A has VM Mount which allows the flexibility of using both screw and bayonet mount lenses.
Simply fix on the Adapter Ring and you can use the wide array of classic L Mount (screw mount) lenses already on the market.
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Specifications| Type | 35mm camera withelectronicly controlled focal plane shutter and
TTL metering system featuring LED display
| Film Format
| 35mm film, 24X36mm | Lens Mount
| VM mount (Leica M mount)
| View Finder Magnification
| R2A - x0.7
R3A - x1.0 | Shutter
| Electronic controlled metal focal plane shutter with vertical operation.
| Focusing
| Coincidence type
| Exposure Display
| LED shutter speed indication in viewfinder.
| Exposure Metering System
| TTL center-weighted average metering
| Exposure Coupling Range
| EV1-19 (ISO 100, F1.4, 1sec. - F16, 1/2000sec) | Flash Terminal
| X synchronic contact synchronized at 1/125sec or slower speed.
| Film Advance
| By single and/or multiple ratcheting lever action. Double exposure lock system.
Optional Trigger Winder available.
| Film Rewind
| By film rewind button and manual crank.
| Film Counter
| Additive type with auto reset when opening the back door.
| Film Speed Range
| ISO 25 - 3200 BY 1/3 steps
| | Power Source | 2 X 1.5V Alkaline batteries (LR44) or Silver batteries (SR44)
| Dimensions
| 135.5(W) X 81(H) X 33.5(D) mm
| | Weight | 430g |
R2A with Colour Skopar 35mm/f2.5 
R3A Matt Black with Nokton 40mm/f1.4 S.C 
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