CRAZIness !! Awesome !!!! The R4A and R4M are coming....!!!!!!!... =)

[haagen_dazs]

I just received my r3a in the mail today
and also read this news...

The R4A and R4M are coming.

http://rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28979

nevertheless its awesome!!!!!
whoo hooooo

copied and pasted here in case you cannot view on that forum
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Stephen Gandy of Cameraquest posted this on the CVUG a few instants ago:

Five years ago Tom Abrahammsson of Rapidwinder fame asked Mr. K for the impossible, a revolutionary rangefinder M camera with 21, 25, 28, 35, and 50 framelines.

Mr. K showed that camera to myself and Tom behind the scenes at Photokina, but it is not on public display. Two versions, mechanical shutter with the display of the R3M, or aperture priority electronic shutter with the display of the R3A. The RF/VF is super bright and easy to see.

The finder is HIGH EYEPOINT! I can easily see the 21 frameline even wearing glasses! These are unique revolutionary RF cameras, the only such RF cameras ever made.

Finder magnification .52x. Manually selected 3 position frameline selector. The R4M will be made in classic black paint, the same as the 250 R3M sets. The R4A will be made in a new smooth black matt paint finish.

Price not set, but slightly higher than the R3A due to the added complexity of the new wide angle finder. Expected delivery April 2007.

Mr. K continues to amaze. The M8 is getting all the press, but it was 2nd. These cameras are unique in the RF world. Bessa wide / R3 set will cover all the framelines from 21 to 90 without auxiliary viewfinders -- not a bad idea at all! Pics and more details once I am back in Los Angeles.

Please feel free to post this info on other photo forums.

Stephen Gandy

 

[Neo]

This is confusing... can someone teach me how to understand the Voigtlander nomenclature? What does the "R", "A", "M" stand for in the model name, and what's the difference? I like their stuff, but found the naming system very confusing especially when they're churning out so many models including "SW" models (which I dun understand too)...

 

[vortex]

can't wait to see how it looks like!! :lovegrin:

 

[Dennis]

Bro, you poisoned by RF big time liow. :bsmilie:

can't wait to see how it looks like!! :lovegrin:

 

[regit]

This one, I want! If only they include frameline for 15mm as well :bigeyes:

This is confusing... can someone teach me how to understand the Voigtlander nomenclature? What does the "R", "A", "M" stand for in the model name, and what's the difference? I like their stuff, but found the naming system very confusing especially when they're churning out so many models including "SW" models (which I dun understand too)...

Not sure what "R" stands for in the first Bessa R (LTM mount), it may be "Rangefinder". After the initial model, there's the R2 (M-mount), the R2a and R3a with different framelines and RF magnification. "a" in these denotes that they are AE models, like the CLE or the M7. As AE models use electronic shutters, VC made the non-AE R2M and R3M which housed mechnical shutters. There's also the Bessa L (no rangefinder), Bessa T (long baselength) as well as R2s and R2c, which are R2 with Nikon s-mount and Contax mount.

 

[Ansel]

This one, I want! If only they include frameline for 15mm as well :bigeyes:



Not sure what "R" stands for in the first Bessa R (LTM mount), it may be "Rangefinder". After the initial model, there's the R2 (M-mount), the R2a and R3a with different framelines and RF magnification. "a" in these denotes that they are AE models, like the CLE or the M7. As AE models use electronic shutters, VC made the non-AE R2M and R3M which housed mechnical shutters. There's also the Bessa L (no rangefinder), Bessa T (long baselength) as well as R2s and R2c, which are R2 with Nikon s-mount and Contax mount.

Excellent condensation! :thumbsup:

 

[haagen_dazs]

according to Stephan

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=390104#post390104

Estimated USA body price $649, R4M or R4A.

R4M classic black paint or R4A matte black. No other finishes.

Estimated delivery April / May.

Taking $100 deposits.

Stephen Gandy

 

[haagen_dazs]

update :
photos and specs up online for those interested
http://www.voigtlaender.de/cms/voigtlaender/voigtlaender_cms.nsf/id/pa_dtag6uef49.html

Finder magnification
X 0,52

Bright frames
21/35, 28, 25/50 mm

 

[vortex]

http://www.cameraquest.com/voigt4m4aintro.htm :thumbsup:

 

[skinnylatte]

buy buy buy!

can sell my canon 350d liao.. poisoned by rf big time too!!