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If you are looking at these cameras, you probably already know what they are. I bought my R2A to replace my R3A that had some issues. These cameras are built well externally. Glass and metal everywhere. No hints of the cheapie plastic of modern cameras. The internals are another story. The quality is fine, but it's like looking into a 1980s SLR camera. Parts are plastic and you quickly realize that it's not a Leica. The viewfinders on these cameras are excellent. It's like looking through a Leica M6 or a Konica Hexar RF. For the price, I think these cameras are a fair buy. Aperture priority means that you can quickly focus and shoot. My biggest gripe about these cameras other than questionable quality is the goofy location Cosina chose to mount the strap lugs. I am using the accessory winder which has side lugs, so I'm not using the camera's lugs. The camera hangs really weird from its strap lugs. However, if you're in the market for a higher quality m-mount rangefinder body, these are worth a look. If you are lusting after a Leica, keep saving your money. If you're wanting a camera to properly expose your photos with M mount or LTM lenses, here you go.Read full review
While not as austere or burly as a Leica rangefinder, the voigtlander Bessa line is hands down one of the best deals in 35mm film cameras. The body is very sturdy and leaves no doubt as to its rigidity or longevity. All functions and film advance are nice and smooth, the shutter may not be the best in class but is still quite unpronounced compared to any SLR shutter. The meter is accurate as long as you remember it is center weighted. All in all a terrific camera, and not just a good intro to range finder cameras but a great range finder on its own.
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