self timer on bessa r3a?

[davirix]

Hi all,
I've just ordered a new bessa R3a with 40/1.4, but I still don't know whether is has a self timer or not. Cameraquest doesn't mention it, Adorama says it has.
Anybody has the answer? if it has, is it 10 sec delay timer?

thanks,

David

 

[danielnorton]

Nope

Nope

Great Casmera and lens, that's what I use 😀 just picked up the CV 75 as well, very nice.. I have it here in front of me and I don't see a self timer.

 

[DCourter]

no self-timer

 

[Burkey]

Very cool camera. I have one and the Nokton 40mm. No timer, however.

 

[Frank Granovski]

That's the only thing that's missing, as with the Leica CL---no timer! Oh well.

 

[pvdhaar]

Hi all,
I've just ordered a new bessa R3a with 40/1.4, but I still don't know whether is has a self timer or not. Cameraquest doesn't mention it, Adorama says it has.

Now here's a funny thing: the only Bessas with a self timer are the L and the R. However, the manual of my Bessa-T still lists it as one of its features.. Go figure.. even the drawing on the front page is a stylized R, and definately not a T 🙄

 

[Doctor Zero]

If it doesn't have a selftimer, you can get several mechanical ones that screw into the cable release thread of the shutter release. I bought one of those, mine's a fourth version Autoknips. It looks a bit like a toy train-set signal and it amuses most onlookers no end. (I should add that luggage handlers at airports are less impressed: best to put them in your main luggage, not the carry on bag!)
They'are only a couple of pounds. See here:
http://www.submin.com/general/collection/accessories/autoknips.htm

Doctor Zero

 

[danielnorton]

timer

timer

Hmmmm, I have a similar looking timer for an old Polaroid 250 folder.. I'll have to see if it fits the Bessa as well.. more toys!