frank theriault wrote:
> 
> I just noticed the Voigtlander Bessa R.  A rangefinder with a metal
> body, all mechanical with led ttl metering, takes Leica (L mount)
> screwmount lenses (for goodness sake!).  I think they're made in Japan
> by Cosina.  I'm very interested!
> 
> Anyone out there have any experience with them?  Anyone know how much
> they cost?

I'm borrowing a friend's at the moment.

- They're pretty cheap, check B+H.
- They've released *really* inexpensive 15mm and 12mm lenses.
- It may be all metal, but it doesn't feel all that solid. The lenses,
otoh, do feel nice.
- I find the shutter speed dial to be clumsy, but maybe I haven't found
the trick to it.
- I can't say I'm a big fan of the led metering.

tv
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