Silver Bessa R

thanks for the reply. I bought one yesterday for $150, new in the box. Wasn't really sure if I should sell it and put the proceeds towards a better camera.
 
jmarcus said:
thanks for the reply. I bought one yesterday for $150, new in the box. Wasn't really sure if I should sell it and put the proceeds towards a better camera.
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The R is a pretty darned good camera. Not a Leica, but it's reasonably well made and a lot of fun to use. Try it, you might like it.:D
 
I took my time looking and found one on Ebay with a Buy Now price of $148. With the Live Search 30% cash back program - it wound up costing me $103. Looks brand new. Plus it came with Photo Equip's Uni-Grip. Viewfinder is way brighter than my Canon 7. Miss the 85/100/135 frame lines of the Canon - but heck, I won't argue with the price.

Be patient and take your time looking.
 
How I envy you.....569 € is the way to go in Germany for a new one. 160-220 € for a used one.

Just found one in the US for 399$
 
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The R is ltm which means you can use relatively inexpensive FSU lenses. An R with a J-8 would be a wonderful combination. You can't go wide with FSU on the Bessa's due to the second shutter curtain.
At $150 it should be a keeper.
 
I have a black Bessa R which has been great. While I have a IIIC and a IIIF, I tend to take the R out because it has the frame lines and metering built in. That's a great price. I paid more for my gently used R about two years ago.

Dave
 
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