Santa Wants to Know, Who Deserves a new Voigtlander Bessa R3A.

Charlie said:
This is a wonderful idea and a generous offer from Stephen/Jorge. Here's my suggestion: Stephen and Jorge form a committee of two and you guys decide who is the most deserving. Being Jorge's site, he probably has a better feel for this than anyone else and since Stephen is (I assume) donating the camera, he should have input.

Whatever you decide, I want to help. I'll donate my three free rolls of Kodak film (one roll was a 120 so it's of no use to the winner). Maybe others here will want to contribute as well.

Regards,

Charlie (not Seal)
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Since it seems to be a body only I will throw in a f3.5/50mm lens [Industar 50?]
 
No offense Travis but a camera to a young or financially struggling RF'er means a hell of a lot more to them than someone who just wants to upgrade.
My heart goes out to guys who have to struggle to buy a roll of film due to economic conditions beyond their control.
If the criteria was to give it to a young member who 'shows the most promise' then a competition should be held.....nothing wrong with that, maybe even a good idea.
But it IS Christmas after all.....
 
Charlie thats a wonderful gesture but aren't all industar lenses screw mount? It will need an adapter. That is if the lens will fit at all. Bessas are very peculiar that way. But i'm not 100% sure either.
 
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Just a quick question.............does the Bessa come with a lens? I don't remember if it was mentioned. 😱 Cause maybe the person who gets this generous gift can't afford an M mount lens or an adapter. Just a thought.
 
dadsm3 said:
No offense Travis but a camera to a young or financially struggling RF'er means a hell of a lot more to them than someone who just wants to upgrade.
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This is exactly why I feel it would be better discussed than randomized, which is one point I was trying to make. Apologies if I mistakenly implied otherwise.
 
I haven't had time to read all the posts however I'm sure the 'spirit of giving' is coming out in us all.

Jorge, and Stephen.. this is a truly generous gift from the heart. Thanks I wish this was around when I was 25+/- years old. Who ever wins I'm certain will cherish this camera. Season's greetings gentlemen!

Jan
 
dadsm3 said:
.... guys who have to struggle to buy a roll of film due to economic conditions beyond their control..
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I don't need a bessa, thats already been discussed. But I just realised I have been using expired film (and expired bulk film) since I started on this forum.
 
Eh, me too. I have so much of it now that my drawers are overflowing...thinking I should give some of it away for Christmas. I'm keeping my 20-year-old bulk rolls of Tri-X and Plus-X, though...those are just cool.

In my opinion, there's nothing wrong with using what's available to you. Expired film is what I use because I want to, not really because I have to. I mean, I'm not made of money, but I could afford a roll of film when I want one. I choose not to use it because this stuff is just sitting there...someone should shoot it.

I also like my old, cheap cameras. Especially my Canonet. I'm just now learning to appreciate it. I also love my Minolta Freedom III. Very fun camera.

I don't really need a Bessa because of this. I wouldn't turn one down, but I don't need one. I say to give it to someone who really needs it.
 
Ash said:
I don't need a bessa, thats already been discussed. But I just realised I have been using expired film (and expired bulk film) since I started on this forum.
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Ash, you’re 19, you have a Leica, a Contax and a Rollei, young willing models….and now you want sympathy!!

😉
 
I see a Contax-I, bulk/expired film, and more music on my wants list, but not sympathy 😀
 
I just got Jane's Addiction - Ritual De Lo Habitual in the post this morning. Evanescence wouldn't fit with my current palette I think 🙂

Violin music?? I'm a guitarist! 😀
 
Never did get into Jane's Addiction. I think it's because my boyfriend and our best friends *hate* them.

I do, however, like me some System of a Down and Disturbed's new CD is better than their last one as well. I think it's just because Land of Confusion is one of my favorite songs ever, and the fact that they didn't butcher it sits well with me.

Other than that, I've been listening to Hinder and AFI. Oh, and various death metal on one of my friend's iPods. 🙂
 
Death metal I can agree with you on. SOAD are cool for a glimpse back a few years before metal was dead. you should look into EveryTime I Die, Eighteen Visions, 36 Crazyfists. Scrap the Disturbed they're rubbish, grab yourself TOOL and APerfect Circle, Opeth, etc.

I love that people hate Jane's Addiction, underdog much?

Oh that's a point, if you like AFI you should really be getting into Placebo and Smashing Pumpkins considering they're 3 so closely linked by emo's.
 
Pumpkins I've been listening to for a while...REM as well...and Tool, since before they were actually halfway mainstream...Chevelle...APC...Placebo...Kitty...Flyleaf.

I believe I've listened to Everytime I Die, but I can't remember.

As to the Disturbed...listen to the Genesis classic as done by them and tell me they didn't do a good job with it. The video is also quite good. The song is very political. It was a good choice for a cover considering the current political climate in the US and the fight over whether or not the Iraqi war was warranted.

Then again, I'm also into some pop. I've been listening to more softer rock. And Weird Al. White and Nerdy, anyone? 😀
 
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