Bessa 66

Voigtländer Bessa 66 (standard model)

The Bessa 66 - also sometimes called "Baby Bessa", was a folding 120 rollfilm camera made in Germany by Voigtländer, introduced in 1938. It was one in a long series of Bessa cameras. There were two versions, the standard and a deluxe model with added sport-finder. A yellow 'Moment' filter was fitted to the front of the lens, which hinged out of the way when not required. The shutter was released by a lever mechanism fitted through the door, which folded out to below the winding knob when open.

Specifications

• Country of origin: Germany
• Manufacturer: Voigtländer
• In production: 1938-1940, 1948-50
• Film: 120 12 6x6cm Exposures
• Lens: Skopar 75mm / 3.5 or Color Helier 75mm / F3.5
• Shutter: Compur, speeds B, 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 300
• Dimensions: 128 × 89 × 97mm (41mm folded); weight 510g

Links

• Bessa 66 at The Classic Camera
• Bessa 66 at M Groleau's site