Bessa RF Focus Mech.

[CeeBee]

Hi I have an interest in things mechanical and was wondering if anyone knows of any sketches / diagrams or descriptions of the 1930 era Voigtlander Bessa RF / Bessa 11 focus mechanism ? Have not manage to find anything so far on line Thanks Carl

 

[citizen99]

Some Bessa II links here (two pages).

I have the Bessa RF which is basically similar, except that the viewfinder and rangefinder optics are separate, whereas on the Bessa II you have a single eyepiece.

Another bit here.

ADDITIONAL A bit more about access at the focus wheel.

 

[CeeBee]

Great thanks, had not seen the Bessa II links before. Those pictures of the focus struts make things clearer, i can see how you can set the focus when the camera is closed now. I had seen your links already there's quite a bit going on under that top cover ! Maybe one day i'll get around to having a go at something myself.