Thread: Voigtlander Bessa R2A

Originally Posted by BessaR2a

Luke ... Luke .. listen to me ... you know you want me ... i want you to want me .. think how beautiful i will look in a Zhou half-case with red leather stitching ... oh Luke we belong to together .. together forever ...

Luke ... I AM YOUR FATHER ...

Originally Posted by Armanius

Luke ... I AM YOUR FATHER ...

Seriously though please buy it Luke. Not only would it be an excellent intro into the world of film...AHHH FILM but it would also take it off the market. I'm equally tempted but am trying my best to save every penny for an M6 myself. Having said that - and prepare yourself for the sacrilege - I am equally tempted by a medium format (film) camera. I know, I know, that loses points in the 'compact' stakes, but earns super bonus points for seriousness.

Originally Posted by stillshunter

Seriously though please buy it Luke. Not only would it be an excellent intro into the world of film...AHHH FILM but it would also take it off the market. I'm equally tempted but am trying my best to save every penny for an M6 myself. Having said that - and prepare yourself for the sacrilege - I am equally tempted by a medium format (film) camera. I know, I know, that loses points in the 'compact' stakes, but earns super bonus points for seriousness.

buy a medium format rangefinder then it is just a serious compact on steroids

Originally Posted by Landshark

buy a medium format rangefinder then it is just a serious compact on steroids

I know Bob. I have a bid going on a Texas Leica (Fuji GW670III). Fingers crossed! Though I'd still prefer something with an in-built meter - failing that it's a Voigtlander VCII for me.

But I digress....sorry to hijack your thread Antonio. Best of luck with this sale my friend.

Originally Posted by Landshark

buy a medium format rangefinder then it is just a serious compact on steroids

I have lusted for a Mamiya 7 for ages...

Cheers,

Antonio

Originally Posted by ajramirez

I have lusted for a Mamiya 7 for ages...

Cheers,

Antonio

Having owned both the Mamiya 6 and 7, I regretted sell my 6 to get the 7. I preferred the lens selection and the camera itself, less bulky. Honestly it was probably the only time I really liked shooting squares.

Boys, you have brightened up my night!

Sold!!!

Originally Posted by ajramirez

Sold!!!

Congrats Antonio...congrats Luke....and so the mantle hath been passed

Originally Posted by Landshark

Having owned both the Mamiya 6 and 7, I regretted sell my 6 to get the 7. I preferred the lens selection and the camera itself, less bulky. Honestly it was probably the only time I really liked shooting squares.

I have heard this often Bob. Problem being is that the 6 aint too easy to find. I was tempted by 645s - esp the Bronica RF 645. But it's too odd having the frame natively in portrait format....I'd certainly prefer square for my style.

I can't just justify keeping it, but seeing it for sale hurts too. Maybe someone else feels like I do, but already has lenses or a small pile of cash. I just know that now is not the right time for me and this little beauty. I have listed it on eBay, but forum members can have it for $400 delivered (in the US......around $20 more overseas).......

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