VOIGTLANDER BESSA-R Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

BESSA-R

Congratulations on your selecting of Bessa camera. This is a
compact and lightweight rangefinder camera with TTL exposure
metering function.
Quick and accurate focusing is possible; turn the focusing ring until
the doubled images seen at the finder's center change to the single
image.

Description of Parts

(1) Shutter Speed Index
(2) Shutter Speed ISO/Filmspeed Set Ring
(3) Filmspeed Window
(4) Shutter Release Button
(5) Film Advance Lever
(6) Frame Counter

(7) Neck Strap Eyelet
(8) Self-timer Lever
(9) Hot Shoe Contact/Accessory Shoe
(10) Frame Selector Lever
(11) Film Rewind Shaft
(12) Film Rewind Crank
(13) Rangefinder Window
(14) Bright-line Frame Illumination window
(15) Viewfinder Window

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Synchro Contact
Finder Frame
Rangefinder Eyepiece

Tripod Socket
Battery Chamber Lid
Film Guide Rails
Rewind Fork
Film Cartridge
Chamber
Film Pressure Plate
Film Cartridge
Confirmation Window
Camera Back

Film Rewind Button

Film Take-up Spool

Film Sprockets