My first cam, build 1950 by Hendesse

Photography • Objects • posted on Feb 03, 2007

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Today something different. This is one of my first cameras, a Voigtlaender BESSA II. It was the old cam of my father and he gave it to me in the year 1974. I learned a lot about photography with this cam. It still works, but it's hard to get the films for it.

Thanks for your interest

A great weekend to all!

Comments (40)

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redchilicat

6:20PM | Sat, 03 February 2007

Its amazing how far technology has come! The camera looks like it is in outstanding condition, it makes a terrific subject!

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soffy

6:29PM | Sat, 03 February 2007

excellent capture,beautiful old camera,great memories,thanks for sharing** :)

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jocko500

9:17PM | Sat, 03 February 2007

cool looking camera. and a cool shot of it

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angel_dust

1:52AM | Sun, 04 February 2007

Great looking camra!

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st_fish

5:40AM | Sun, 04 February 2007

WOW! Thats soooo COOL! Thanks for sharing. So your dad let you start at a young age? You can see the result today! GREAT CAPTURE of your old cam! 8;o)

BtB

1:00PM | Sun, 04 February 2007

You should be able to find film for this camera (6x9, medium format right). The only thing you can't get anymore is infrared film. As for the shot, I love everything about it but the depth of field. I think I slightly more open aperture would've thrown the backround texture out of focus and kept your eye on the camera. Other than that, spot on.

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rainbows

1:01PM | Sun, 04 February 2007

It is a superb capture, Klaus. So fitting it is B&W. This camera must be so precious to you becuase it was your father's. I thank him for getting you interested in photography. We all share the beauty of your works here at RR. Hugs. Di.

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