The official measurements are a weight of 395 grams, measuring 135.5 X 78.5 X 33.5 MM. Shutter: Like the Bessa L, the Bessa R has a modified mechanical Copal shutter with speeds from 1 to 1/2000 pus B, and a flash sync at 1/125th. The vertically traveling blades are metal.
Does Bessa r have a light meter?
The Bessa R is a great bargain, giving you a lot of Rangefinder camera for the money. In fact, the Bessa R is a much more convenient shooter than any classic rangefinder without TTL metering. Unfortunately for Leica, it's the camera Leica should have made, but didn't.
What is a rangefinder film camera?
A rangefinder camera is a camera fitted with a rangefinder, typically a split-image rangefinder: a range-finding focusing mechanism allowing the photographer to measure the subject distance and take photographs that are in sharp focus.
What is a rangefinder camera good for?
Because rangefinders do not have a mirror, they are commonly more compact and have a quieter shutter. This makes them great for street photography. On top of that, the lens sits closer to the film plane in a rangefinder, often resulting in sharper images. A mirror-less body also means no shutter shake.
How do film camera rangefinders work?
With a rangefinder camera, you never look through the lens. You focus and compose through a window on the top right, just like on a disposable camera. The rangefinder looks out of the little window on the left. It triangulates as you turn the focus ring, bringing two images into correlation at perfect focus.
What is the difference between a rangefinder and a SLR?
The basic difference is that a rangefinder has some kind of contraption to measure the distance (i.e., range) to the subject and then set the focus to that distance, while the SLR uses direct observation through the lens (either with phase detect autofocus or a manual focusing screen) to set the focus.