Voigtlander Bessamatic Deluxe – Week 53 Results

When E6 film is exposed properly, it's incredible. I didn't do most of this roll justice. I started out at the Mary's Firemen for a Cure charity race at Shawnee Peak.  The long shots with bright white backgrounds were difficult. I do love this one taken inside the lodge, but I missed the focus slightly.… Continue reading Voigtlander Bessamatic Deluxe – Week 53 Results

Week 53 – Voigtlander Bessamatic Deluxe

As week 53 marks the beginning of a new year, I've decided to return to my roots. Introduced in 1959, the Bessamatic was Voigtlander's answer to the Zeiss Ikon Contaflex and the Kodak Retina Reflex.The Deluxe version debuted in 1962. It is a heavy, leaf-shutter SLR with interchangeable lenses and a Selenium match needle meter.… Continue reading Week 53 – Voigtlander Bessamatic Deluxe

52 Cameras – Week 2 Results – Voigtlander Bessa 66

I learned a long time ago that my internal balance is off slightly. Most of my images tilt a few degrees to the right and have to be corrected in post processing. The Bessa 66 taught me that I also cannot estimate distance well. The zone focus system means you either have to measure or… Continue reading 52 Cameras – Week 2 Results – Voigtlander Bessa 66

52 Cameras Week 2 – Voigtlander Bessa 66

Introduced in 1938, the Bessa 66 is a nice little German folder. It takes 12 6x6cm exposures on 120 roll film. Mine is the deluxe version with an additional sport finder. A button on the bottom releases the bed, and the shutter release folds out from the side when the lens is extended. Mine features… Continue reading 52 Cameras Week 2 – Voigtlander Bessa 66