Voigtlander Bessa R2A Overview

A walkthrough of most of the features of my Voigtlander Bessa R2A camera. I've got a 50mm collapsible Heliar Classic lens with a B+W UV filter mounted. The camera has the speed winder base accessory and a Korean Luxecase strap that is very similar to the accessory Voigtlander strap.




I rarely, if ever use this camera now that I have a Leica M2. It is a very nice camera, regardless.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Voigtlander
• Bessa
• R2A
• 35mm
• Camera
• Heliar
• Classic
• Collapsible
• Zeiss
• Cosina

[ArpeggioColors]

how do you like the heliar?

I've been contemplating on which 50mm to get.

How many times have you forgotten to uncollapse the lens..haha?

[iowancamera]

@ArpeggioColors The Heliar is nice because it has a special look to it. The out of focus area when you shoot it wide open almost seems like a painted background on a movie set or something. Otherwise I don't use it much. I typically shoot with my 40mm f1.4 Nokton because it's smaller, lighter, and faster. I have forgotten to extend the lens a couple of times. It's a really heavy lens for its size and I find the focusing ring a lot more of a nuisance than other lenses.

[siravesta]

why don`t you say something about the camera instead of playing this stupid music :D

it would be much more interesting to hear how it compares to other cameras.....

[iowancamera]

@siravesta Go buy one yourself and make up your own mind. I'm not here to hold your hand, Petunia.

[dr1v3thru]

what song is playing in the background?

[iowancamera]

@dr1v3thru the song is 'Baby Blues' by Hepcat off of their 'Right On Time' album.

[pmgurjar]

This is by far the best camera overview I have seen so far. Thanks. I love the camera. Want to buy one.

[worksbymac]

so retarded

[MrPlaystationboy]

does it require batteries to operate?

[111nuthead]

Great Vid ! Got to admit: Music is super stupid. Sorry. Thanks for video!!

[pip9999]

sweet :)

[unap16]

I want to start my photography with a film camera and I was wondering if this is a suitable choice for a beginner interested in rangefinders?

[ludovicstanilas]

un filtre made in germany sur du made in japan quel plaisanterie

[9unslinger]

Ok so i know this is kind of a noob question but I've been using DSLR and recently I was about to buy a bessa r3m and i was wondering what does the nokton and heliar stands for in lenses of rf?

[hongdekong]

cool song