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The [[Voigtländer]] '''Bessa 46''' - also known as the "Baby Bessa" or "Klein-Bessa" was made from 1938. <ref>{{McKeown12}} Page 953.</ref> It takes 4.5&times;6cm exposures on 120 rollfilm. Hinged yellow filter on front, various lens and shutter combinations.
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The [[Voigtländer]] '''Bessa 46''' is a folding camera that takes 6x4.5cm pictures on 120 or 620 film introduced in 1938.  This camera and the [[Bessa 66]] are also known as "Baby Bessa" or "Klein-Bessa" due to its compact design.  <ref>{{McKeown12}} Page 953.</ref>
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This camera had an optical viewfinder with lines (Fernohrsucher)  , or a sports-finder.  The shutter release protrudes from the side of the front door and retracts when folding. This camera has an automatic film stop which has to be released and the film counter must be manually reset with a slide on the front plate.
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It takes 16 4.5&times;6cm exposures on 120 rollfilm.
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Several lens and shutter combinations were made, but a "Moment" or hinged yellow filter on front of the lens was common.<ref>[http://www.schoebels-voigtlaender-archiv.de/Bild0104.html Baby-Bessa details] at the Voigtlander Archiv by Heinz Schöbel</ref>
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==Specifications==
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* Country of origin: Germany
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* Manufacturer: [[Voigtländer]]
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* In production: 1938-1940
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* Film: 16 6×4.5cm exposures on [[120 film]]
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* Lens:  Voigtar 75mm f/3.5, Skopar 75mm f/3.5,  or [[Heliar]] 75mm f/3.5
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* Viewfinder:  Sports finder and optical-viewfinder in "Deluxe" models
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* Shutters observed:
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** [[Compur]], speeds T-B, 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 300
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** [[Compur-Rapid]], speeds T-B, 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 500
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** [[Prontor|Prontor II]] speeds T-B, 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 175
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* Dimensions: 128 × 89 × 97mm (41mm folded); weight 510g
  
 
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Revision as of 17:52, 2 January 2023

The Voigtländer Bessa 46 is a folding camera that takes 6x4.5cm pictures on 120 or 620 film introduced in 1938. This camera and the Bessa 66 are also known as "Baby Bessa" or "Klein-Bessa" due to its compact design. [1]

This camera had an optical viewfinder with lines (Fernohrsucher) , or a sports-finder. The shutter release protrudes from the side of the front door and retracts when folding. This camera has an automatic film stop which has to be released and the film counter must be manually reset with a slide on the front plate. It takes 16 4.5×6cm exposures on 120 rollfilm. Several lens and shutter combinations were made, but a "Moment" or hinged yellow filter on front of the lens was common.[2]

Specifications

  • Country of origin: Germany
  • Manufacturer: Voigtländer
  • In production: 1938-1940
  • Film: 16 6×4.5cm exposures on 120 film
  • Lens: Voigtar 75mm f/3.5, Skopar 75mm f/3.5, or Heliar 75mm f/3.5
  • Viewfinder: Sports finder and optical-viewfinder in "Deluxe" models
  • Shutters observed:
    • Compur, speeds T-B, 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 300
    • Compur-Rapid, speeds T-B, 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 500
    • Prontor II speeds T-B, 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 175
  • Dimensions: 128 × 89 × 97mm (41mm folded); weight 510g

Notes

  1. McKeown, James M. and Joan C. McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras, 12th Edition, 2005-2006. USA, Centennial Photo Service, 2004. ISBN 0-931838-40-1 (hardcover). ISBN 0-931838-41-X (softcover). Page 953.
  2. Baby-Bessa details at the Voigtlander Archiv by Heinz Schöbel

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