Used Voigtlander Bessa R4M Classic (Black) - Excellent

Key Features
- Voigtlander Bessa R4M Classic
- For VM mount lenses
- Reverse Galileo Finder
- Automatic parallax correction
- LED indicators
- Coincidence type focusing system
- TTL metering system
- Self-additive type frame counter
- Double exposure lock system
- Accessory shoe with X-sync
- Color: Black
Overview
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Condition: Excellent
The Voigtlander Bessa R4M Classic is a 35mm film camera having a double focal plane shutter and TTL metering system. This camera is compatible with VM mount lenses. The metering system offers a film speed range of ISO 25–3200 and exposure coupling range of EV 1 to EV 19 with an ISO 100 film. The Reverse Galileo Finder gives a 0.52× magnification of the scene. You can mount a flash unit to the accessory shoe located at the top. The camera runs on two 1.5V LR44 or SR44 batteries.
Optics and Focus
The camera accepts VM mount lenses. Its center-weighted TTL metering system offers a working range of EV 1 to EV 19 with an ISO 100 film when the aperture is set at f/4 for the shutter speed of 1 second and f/16 for 1/2000th of a second. The coincidence focusing system lets you capture images from a minimum distance of 0.7 m. Use the Bulb mode to take long exposure shots.
Sensor and Screen
The camera has the Reverse Galileo Finder with bright frame markings for 21, 25, 28, 35, and 50mm lenses. With the viewfinder, you get a 0.52× image magnification. There are LED indicators in the viewfinder that show the current exposure as well as over and underexposure markings. The parallax of the image also gets automatically corrected as per the focal length of the mounted lens.
Image and Video
This Voigtlander film camera takes photographs with 35mm films. You have to turn the ratcheting lever 120° in a single stroke or a series of strokes. The advance lever also offers a 45° stand-off angle. A dedicated button and crank is provided to rewind the film once it reaches the end of the roll. The camera has a lock system to prevent double exposure.
Other Features
The camera sports an accessory shoe with x-sync, which allows you to mount a flash device. Once the flash is mounted to the camera, you can synchronize it with the shutter speed at 1/125th of a second or slower. Check whether the batteries are functional or not by lightly pressing the shutter release button. The camera functions on two 1.5V LR44 alkaline or SR44 silver oxide batteries.
Brand
used condition
| Excellent Condition | Almost no signs of prior use |
| Used Condition | Excellent Condition |
camera attributes
| Electronic Shutter | Mechanical controlled vertically moving metal focal plane shutter, 1-1/2000s |
| Camera Type | 35 mm camera with focal plane shutter and TTL metering system |
| Lens Mount | VM Mount |
film specifications
| Film Format | 35 mm film, 24 x 36 mm |
| Film Speed | ISO 25 - 3200 by 1/3 steps |
physical specifications
| Dimensions | 135.5 x 81 x 3.5 mm |
| Weight | 440 g |
| Color | Black |
detailed specifications
| Film Advance | By single and/or multiple racheting lever action. Double exposure lock system. Trigger winder available as optional extra |
| Power | Two 1,5V alkaline batteries (LR44) oder silveroxide batteries (SR44) |
control specifications
| Exposure Control | Metering |
| Exposure Compensation | EV1 - 19 (ISO 100: F4 = 1sec., F16 = 1/2000sec. |
flash attributes
| Metering System | Center-weighted average metering |
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