Is $Aus 650 a good price for a Bessa R3A body?

[carlb]

I've been offered a Bessa R3A body for 650 Aussie dollars (about $US 450 at current exchange rates). It's about 18 months old and has only had about 3 rolls put through it. It looks as good as new.

Does that seem like a good price? Of course I'd have to factor in the cost of a lens but I gather that there are thousands of options for those. I have no rangefinder experience so I don't know how the Bessa's stack up against the opposition, but from some reading on here they seem quite well regarded.

I'd be interested in peoples views. Thanks

 

[__hh]

Considering the "retail" price is over $1000 (see here http://mainlinephoto.com.au/category15_1.htm for example), I think that it's a good price if the R3A is what you are after.

Another option is to get it new from our sponsor here at $569 USD (which turns out to be nearly $800 AUD). I think that he offers free shipping to RFF members.

 

[wotalegend]

I bought an R3A in similar condition last year from KEH for US$469 before shipping cost, which at current exchange rate is about A$650. At that price with no shipping cost you have a reasonable deal. The R3A was designed to get the most out of the Nokton 40/1.4 which is what spends most time on mine, but of course it also has framelines for 50, 75, and 90mm lenses.

 

[silvalis]

If you hang out a bit longer, you could probably find one for a bit less. I recently sold mine on ebay for a ridiculously low price...