Voigtländer Bessa - First Photos

[Uwe_Nds]

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=522988#post522988

I finally managed to run some slide film through my forgotten Bessa and it actually looks quite good:
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=63808

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=63809

Best regards,
Uwe

 

[pvdhaar]

Nice pics Uwe! I can indeed believe noone thinks you're actually taking a picture there..

First impression is that image tonality sure looks smooth. There's a slight hint of fuzzyness around high contrast areas.. I guess the lens isn't multicoated is it? 😉

And, is that Bessa really scale focused? You managed very well.. especially since it's a 100mm focal length..

 

[Uwe_Nds]

Peter,
Thank you!

The lens appears to be not coated at all 🙂. Bearing that in mind, I am quite pleasantly surprised with its performance.

Yes, it is scale focused, but there's a nice DoF-table on the back of the camera. However, for critical shots, it would be nice to have a rangefinder - even if it's an external one.

My next task will be a comparison of my three 6x9 folders.

Best regards,
Uwe