Krosya
Konicaze
Just some random thoughts.
1. Having used a couple of Bessa R cameras, one R2M and one R3M - I'm not really sure if shutter noise is different. Common thinking is that later Bessas have less noisy shutters. In my experience - I just dont hear it to say for sure. Maybe a little, but not really enough difference, IMO. Therefore - is there some REAL info from Cosina or someone else that these cameras do have different/less loud shutters? Or it it all just made up for one reason or another?
2. I happened to come across some info online, including some old threads that there were 2 different versions of CV Nokton 40/1.4. Not just MC vs SC. But rather a first series that had some mechanical problems and laters ones - that supposedly had those problems fixed? Something about wobbly lenses? Is that true? Can anyone confirm for sure? And if this is so - how can one tell which lens is which? Is there a serial number that starts a "new" fixed series?
3. This one more of a side note - it's interesting to see how new Nokton 50/1.1 keeps dropping in price, often seen at less that $800 for a slightly used ones. Meanwhile, it's cousin, Nokton 50/1.5 is quietly getting up in price - used easily go for $400 and up and new at CQ are now sold for $499.
EDIT: 4. IS there a difference between the Original 250 Jahre Bessas R3M vs later ones R3Ms, other than writings? If not - why does one cost more than the other? Collectors item?
1. Having used a couple of Bessa R cameras, one R2M and one R3M - I'm not really sure if shutter noise is different. Common thinking is that later Bessas have less noisy shutters. In my experience - I just dont hear it to say for sure. Maybe a little, but not really enough difference, IMO. Therefore - is there some REAL info from Cosina or someone else that these cameras do have different/less loud shutters? Or it it all just made up for one reason or another?
2. I happened to come across some info online, including some old threads that there were 2 different versions of CV Nokton 40/1.4. Not just MC vs SC. But rather a first series that had some mechanical problems and laters ones - that supposedly had those problems fixed? Something about wobbly lenses? Is that true? Can anyone confirm for sure? And if this is so - how can one tell which lens is which? Is there a serial number that starts a "new" fixed series?
3. This one more of a side note - it's interesting to see how new Nokton 50/1.1 keeps dropping in price, often seen at less that $800 for a slightly used ones. Meanwhile, it's cousin, Nokton 50/1.5 is quietly getting up in price - used easily go for $400 and up and new at CQ are now sold for $499.
EDIT: 4. IS there a difference between the Original 250 Jahre Bessas R3M vs later ones R3Ms, other than writings? If not - why does one cost more than the other? Collectors item?
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