Bessa R do I or Dont I

[al1966]

I think Ill go for it I know I realy want one and I have 3 lenses to use on it all 50mm and fsu but I love 50mm so thats cool and Ill see if I can find a nice 35mm for little money then I think I ought to start sorting out a darkroom the misses wants (ill have access to one at college) just hope we get a good bonus in our next pay packet or Ill be getting nowt.

 

[kestas]

So...I start immediately the search 🙂 thank you very much!

potomo, don't forget about VAT and other customs taxes if you'll buy it from outside EU. i bought mine in very good condition from German seller for 220eur plus few euros for insured shipping. got it next week after buying. if you'll buy it for 200-220usd from US/Canada/Japan you'll pay around the same money i've paid for mine. and you'll wait about 2-4 weeks till it arrives. if you'll find one listed "buy it now" for 220eur/150gbp in EU, just grab it. i'm sure it's very reasonable price for Europe. and of course it's quite high price for US 🙂
good luck!! 😉

 

[oscroft]

Don't forget that CameraQuest is still offering silver Bessa-R bodies at $249 (black $299), or a silver body with a 35/2.5C lens for $399, or with 25/4 for $449 (and add a case for $1)...
http://cameraquest.com/voigrf.htm

I got the R/35 combination and was fortunate that UK customs did not ask me for any taxes (but even with taxes it would still have been significantly cheaper than the UK price).

 

[Ming The Merciless]

KEH has Bessas for sale at good prices for used. You may want to give them a look see.