[Leica] now Bessa

[glehrer at san.rr.com (Jerry Lehrer)]

Doug und Rabiner,

I really don't care 'bout other's preferences, but I prefer the Zeiss Super
Ikonta B mit MXV shutter und f2.8 Tessar lens.  I have never seen a
folder to equal it.  (Unless you consider a 4x5 Speed Graphic as a folder)

Jerry


Douglas Barry wrote:
> "Mark Rabiner" <mark at rabinergroup.com> wrote in response to Ric's
>
>>> I covet the Bessa III, but will settle for toting my Bessa I (6X9) for
>>> now.
>>>
>>> It lives in minibag 2, with the OM-4 and 300mm.
>
>
> http://www.camerapedia.org/wiki/Bessa_(folders)
>
> That wiki reference gives nothing on the Bessas. That said there's 
> plenty on the net about the older ones. I've at least three 6x9 Bessas 
> and a Bessa 66, but prefer the later 6x6 Perkeos (have 4) as they fit 
> in my pocket.
>
> I rather like the 1936 rangefinder Bessa variant with the uncoated 
> Helomar lens....
>
> Douglas
> _________
> Douglas Barry
> Bray, Co. Wicklow
> Republic of Ireland
>
>
>