$989.00
Voigtlander Bessa Series Cameras are light, unobtrusive cameras that are ideal for handheld lowlight conditions. These rangefinder cameras have a smaller distance between the film and the lens mount than SLRs, which makes for inherently sharper lenses. And above all else, they are small.
The Voigtlander Bessa R4M is a rangefinder camera designed with the wide-angle shooter specifically in mind. It has built-in parallax projected framelines for 21, 25, 28, 35, and 50mm lenses. As a result, you no longer need to use an external viewfinder mounted on top of the camera. This means that you can now both frame and focus directly from the built-in viewfinder, eliminating the need to having to move your eye to a separate viewfinder.
Besides for the wide-angle viewfinder of the R4A camera, all other features are identical to the Bessa R3A. Of course, all of the original Bessa R's outstanding features are retained; an exceptionally bright viewfinder, quiet shutter & simple LED metering system. Many internal parts of the R4 are made of metal instead of plastic (as on the Bessa R), resulting in a camera which feels more solid and durable in one's hands.
This camera features a mechanical shutter release. This makes it possible to use the camera even without batteries, albeit without metering.
Note! As a result of the wide-angle design of the viewfinder, this camera is not recommended for use with lenses longer than 50mm, used wide-open, at short distances.
Type | 35mm interchangeable lens rangefinder |
Lens Mount | Voigtlander VM |
Focus Modes | Manual |
Exposure Modes | Manual |
Exposure Metering | Centerweighted |
Metering Range | EV 1-19 (at ISO 100 with 50mm f/1.5 lens) |
ISO Range | 25-3200 (manually set) |
Shutter Speed | Mechanical; 1/2000th to 1 Second + bulb, with flash sync at 1/125th second |
PC Terminal | Yes |
Flash Mounting | Hot flash shoe |
Film Transport | Manual |
Viewfinder | Split image & superimposed rangefinder with brightlines for 21, 25, 28, 35 & 50mm lenses, x.52 Magnification |
Viewfinder Info | LED Shutter speed indication line lights up to indicate suggested speeds |
Diopter Correction | No (accepts diopters for the Nikon FM3A) |
Self Timer | No |
Remote Control | Accepts standard mechanical cable release |
Multiple Exposure | No |
Power Source | Two 1.5-Volt LR44 alkaline batteries |
Dimensions | 5.4 x 3.2 x 1.4" (136 x 81 x 35mm) WxHxD |
Weight | 1 lb (430 g) |