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Voigtlander Bessa T or updated IIIf ?
OK, suppose you love the classic Leica IIIf, but want to update it. How would you do that ?
Add TTL Metering
Change the Screw mount to M mount
Easy back door loading
Increase top speed to 1/2000th and flash sync to 1/125th
Change knob advance and rewind to faster levers
Optional bottom trigger winder that can be added or taken off the camera at any time without removing the film -- unlike the IIIf trigger winder
Bigger, brighter Rangefinder image with built in diopter adjustment
Modern full lens lineup with multi-coated optics
Economically priced so most photogs can afford it
Hmmm. The Bessa T has all of these features..... did Mr. Kobayashi have the Leica IIIf in mind when he designed the T? The major conceptual difference between them is the 50 finder. The IIIf's body has a built in 50 finder, but uses auxiliary finders for all other lenses. The T has no built in finder, and uses add on finders for ALL lenses.....but remember the T's add on 50 brightline is better than the IIIf's built in 50 finder. Hmmm.
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