Bessa cameras

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:photographer
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:Japan
gptkbp:discontinued yes
gptkbp:focusArea gptkb:Leica_M-mount
manual focus
Leica screw mount (LTM/M39)
gptkbp:format 35mm
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bessa cameras
gptkbp:introducedIn 1999
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Voigtländer
gptkbp:marketedAs gptkb:Cosina
gptkbp:notableFeature lightweight design
AE (aperture priority) in some models
TTL metering (in some models)
affordable alternative to Leica cameras
bright viewfinder
mechanical shutter (in some models)
variety of framelines
gptkbp:notableModel Bessa L
Bessa R
Bessa R2
Bessa R2A
Bessa R2M
Bessa R3A
Bessa R3M
Bessa R4A
Bessa R4M
Bessa T
gptkbp:notableUser film photography enthusiasts
gptkbp:type 35mm SLR camera
rangefinder camera
gptkbp:viewfinderType gptkb:radar
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cosina
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5