Bessa RF 6x9 beam splitter replacement

[AW80]

Hi All,

I am new to this forum and I wanted to say hello to you all.

I have also a question for you all. Does anybody know how to replace a beam splitter of Voigtländer Bessa RF 6x9? It is very hard to spot something if I try to focus. I could not find a lot of information on the net. Nevertheless, I read that it is almost not possible to replace it, because there are no spare parts. Is there really no workaround? Thank you all for your help.

Kind Regards,
Alexander

 

[WoodallP]

Hi, i have a Bessa RF and a Bessa II but have never had to replace the beam splitter mirrors. However I have done it for Leicas and Agfa Isolettes and Nobbysparrow on EBay was the man. He can cut to size. It’s not that hard yourself if you can get the mirrors, but it’s better to buy one in if you don’t like the sight of blood.

 

[WoodallP]

But before that, maybe try a coloured filter in front of one of the front RF windows. I forget which one but I think it is the one with a straight line of sight from the eyepiece.

 

[AW80]

Thank you for the tipps. I will try a coloured filter. Let's see if this helps.

 

[PRJ]

If you are talking about the original pre war Bessa RF I may have a parts body...

 

[AW80]

yes, it is a prewar model so far as I know. Would the rangefinder be ok?