Bessa R

[jmarcus]

What kind of battery do I need for my new Bessa R?

thanks,
James

 

[ibcrewin]

SR44... you can get them at adorama for 2bucks. They are 5 each at radio shack

 

[jmarcus]

thanks very much.

 

[funkaoshi]

If you are in Toronto you can get them from Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) for $1 CDN.

 

[brachal]

I think it will also use the LR44. Both are available in the battery section of my local drug store.

 

[GeneW]

Works fine with LR44's. Change 'em once a year to make sure they're fresh. I buy them 5 for $1 at Dollarama.

Gene

 

[tedwhite]

I got two today at an independently owned Radio Shack two for $7.00.

 

[RML]

These batteries are arguably the most common batteries for cameras. You can get them everywhere in the world, thank goodness. I needed one when I was in Delhi some years ago. I found them in one of the typical Indian small stores for next to nothing.

 

[rogertai]

May I have another question about Bessa-R?
I just purchase a Russian Lens Jupiter-12 35mm/f4. But the rear lens is too large to fit the Bessa-R body. Did someone ever try this before? Either modified the lens or did something for that? Thanks for your reply.

 

[kully]

Roger, no, you can't use that lens with the 'R'.

Here is a thread for you: http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54864

 

[zuikologist]

Roger

Most of the Jupiter 12 lenses are too large to fit, and if they do, they will block the metering cell. You could try buying a cheap Russian body to mount it. It is a nice lens.

 

[rogertai]

Kully, Thanks for your prompt reply. Actully, I also bought a J-8 50/f2 this time.
I think that I will sale the J-12 and find a VC 35mm lens. Thanks for your helpful information!
Have a good day.

 

[tedwhite]

Roger, the CV35/2.5 is a very good lens and will work perfectly on your Bessa R.