Cruseiros
Member
My Bessa R arrived finally,
Stephen of Cameraquest did his work good!
Italian custom NO they spend a lot of time to send to me probably because during christmas holiday ther was less people at work.
So I've screwed in the jupiter8, loaded a kodak tmax400 roll.....and now I'll go to have a little ride with my bike and take some photos.
I'm really really happy!!!!
I'll post soon results
Stephen of Cameraquest did his work good!
Italian custom NO they spend a lot of time to send to me probably because during christmas holiday ther was less people at work.
So I've screwed in the jupiter8, loaded a kodak tmax400 roll.....and now I'll go to have a little ride with my bike and take some photos.
I'm really really happy!!!!
I'll post soon results
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Spyderman
Well-known
Congratulations!
The same starter set as mine (Bessa + J-8). I added J-9 and CV 35/2.5 since, but I have shot most of my photos with the J-8. When properly adjusted it's a great lens...
The same starter set as mine (Bessa + J-8). I added J-9 and CV 35/2.5 since, but I have shot most of my photos with the J-8. When properly adjusted it's a great lens...
popstar
Well-known
Have fun with the Bessa! The R is a solid performer. You'll likely be happy for quite some time. Share the results when you get the chance.
FrankS
Registered User
The Bessa viewfinder really is a revelation compared to FSU cameras and the pre-war offerings of any RF camera manufacturer.
lZr
L&M
Good luck. Can't wait to see your first shots.
lubitel
Well-known
aaah, I remember my first day with the Bessa R I froze my fingers off outside shooting.
I froze my fingers off outside shooting.robin a
Well-known
1-16 Hi,I hope you enjoy your R as much as I do mine.They're great cameras.........Robin
like2fiddle
Curious
Congratulations! Have fun and please post a few shots!
Fred
Feline Great
The R is a fantastic camera, good choice with the Jupiter too. Have fun using it.
fidget
Lemon magnet
I'm pleased that so many recommend it. I hope you enjoy yours.
Mine arrived recently, no chance yet to put film through it, but at weekend I will get the chance.
Compared to my FEDs and Zorkis, the R is lighter and a little quieter (but not as quiet as my Kiev). I didn't like it at first. It's marginally bigger than the Zorki 6, but half the weight. Then I began to like it better. I didn't have a case for it and wondered how to keep it safe from dings and scratches. I tried it in my Zorki 4 case, and it fits! The tripod mount screw is in the right place. I just need to trim a little leather from the bottom of the lens cut out to clear the CV35 Skopar, change the top to bottom stud for a new popper stud and it will be just fine.
But the unexpected benefit was that the outfit now smells great hmmmmm. I like this camrea lots, so far.
Dave...
Mine arrived recently, no chance yet to put film through it, but at weekend I will get the chance.
Compared to my FEDs and Zorkis, the R is lighter and a little quieter (but not as quiet as my Kiev). I didn't like it at first. It's marginally bigger than the Zorki 6, but half the weight. Then I began to like it better. I didn't have a case for it and wondered how to keep it safe from dings and scratches. I tried it in my Zorki 4 case, and it fits! The tripod mount screw is in the right place. I just need to trim a little leather from the bottom of the lens cut out to clear the CV35 Skopar, change the top to bottom stud for a new popper stud and it will be just fine.
But the unexpected benefit was that the outfit now smells great hmmmmm. I like this camrea lots, so far.
Dave...
pizzahut88
Well-known
Welcome
Welcome
Be ready to be delighted!
The Bessa's have excellent cost to performance ratio.
Here's my gallery:
http://viking-manfred.blogspot.com/
Welcome
Be ready to be delighted!
The Bessa's have excellent cost to performance ratio.
Here's my gallery:
http://viking-manfred.blogspot.com/