My first Bessa

[optique]

Hey group!

Bought a Bessa R and 35mm f/2.5 Skopar lens from cameraquest. (What a great buying experience!)

Have loaded some C41 B&W for a drug store develop to test focus.

First impression is great! Overall camera build seems good with view finder very bright, but shutter seems loud.

I plan to use camera for family snaps and some travel.

Now to do something about this camera addiction!

Steve.

 

[BillBingham2]

Steve,

Welcome. The R is a great camera to start with. IMHO, it has the best price/value ratio out there.

Loud is a releative thing. It is more than a Leica M, less than a Nikon FTn. I've used a Bessa T and L for years and yes, once there was a place where I wish it was quieter (was not allowed to be taking pictures), but other than that, they have been fine. Yes they are louder than my Ms, but they also cost a whole lot less.

The R has a fine viewfinder, takes LOTS of lenses. I got one for my son to learn photography with and he loves it.

Welcome to a great place to learn, share and grow.

B2 (;->

 

[fishtek]

You're gonna enjoy the "R", Steve! I've had mine for a few weeks, and it's LOTS of fun to use.

Regards!
Don

 

[rbiemer]

Now to do something about this camera addiction!
Steve.

Steve, you are in for lots of fun with the R and this(RFF) is the place to do something about "this camera addiction"--roll up your sleeve mostly. Oh, wait you aren't trying to fight it are you? Don't look now, but this place is "Enablers R Us"😀
Hope to see some photos!
Rob

 

[tedwhite]

Steve:

I've got the bessa r with the 35/2.5 and it's useful all-around combo. Works very well street shooting and I've also taken portraits with it. However, the lens is painfully sharp and every zit shows.

Ted

 

[optique]

Thanks to each of you for the replies. This is a great forum with a lot of friendly people.

I have a roll loaded but have not fired the shutter on a single frame! Work keeps getting in the way.

When I have the roll developed, I will report back.
Steve.

 

[nico]

Hi Steve,
hope you'll enjoy your bessa and to see some shots soon.
Ciao 🙂
Nico

 

[Cruseiros]

Welcome Steve,

I'm waiting my R shipped from CameraQuest, I'm in Italy so it will be take much more time to arrive.....

Post the roll once develop!

 

[optique]

Nico,

You are a seriously great photog! I need to spend more time on your gallery.

Can you let me know a little about your b&w?
Like, what film, dev, are you scanning prints or negs?
Is it tri-x?

thanks.
Steve.

Hi Steve,
hope you'll enjoy your bessa and to see some shots soon.
Ciao 🙂
Nico