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One of the so called Queens of the 6x9 format, the Bessa line of camera was second to none. It closely followed Zeiss stratetgy with the Ikonta family, a model for every pocket. This one is the top of the range Bessa I equipped with the Color Skopar 105/3,5 just like the top of all Bessa cameras, the II. It lacks a rangefinder, but the viewfinder is curious because you can choose between 2 formats 6x9 or 6x4,5 and it has the refinement of correcting parallax for both formats. A bit pointless since the viewfinder is so small, but a Voigtlander is always original. The change of format is made by means of a mask, so you have to make the format choice before you insert the film.
There is a double exposure prevention system, with a neat little arrow that changes positionaccording to the film winding or not.
I am really curious about the quality of the Skopar, the Heliar on my Bessa II is really great. Contact sheets from the Bessa II are freighteneing sharp, the advantage of being 7 times bigger than 35 mm.
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From a recent engagement photo session. Shot in Cheeseboro Canyon Park, Agoura Hills, California.
New Kodak Portra 160, Mamiya 645AF, 80mm f/2.8 lens.
You can see more from this shoot here.