jim_shields Posted October 14, 2001 Share Posted October 14, 2001 I've listed this under Leica M because the body I saw was a bayonet mount body. Top plate was a lot like an Ig, if you know what that looks like, chrome (shiny) film counter dial (like an M3), and it had a 25/2.8 mounted on it. All very new looking (but from the 50's apparently). I thought I was just going in to buy a 1.25 magnifier and there was this gorgeous camera in the hands of the customer next to me. Anyway, about the magnifier, nice build quality and packaging as Jay has mentioned, but it seems that a real benefit is to right eyed photographers with .72 bodies who want to keep the left eye open. I'm left eyed but I find the effect amazing. I'm considering switching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob F. Posted October 14, 2001 Share Posted October 14, 2001 Well, Jim, you've got me all baffled. Was this a non-Leica brand, I assume? And the lens as well, since I think Leica's is a 24mm. Could it have been a Hexar? And you're considering switching to it?Or is it the 1.25 magnifier you're switching to? Did you get the magnifier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iv_n_barrientos_m1 Posted October 14, 2001 Share Posted October 14, 2001 . . . or just switching from left eyed to right eyed . . .? <p> -Iván Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_collier5 Posted October 14, 2001 Share Posted October 14, 2001 I asume you were looking at a post camera or a MDa (both had no viewfinders and automaticly resetting film counter). Leica did prototype a 25/2.8 but I have only seen grainy reprints of a picture of one. Perhaps it was a true post camera with its special 35/2.8 lens? If by shiny chrome you meant a M2 style rewind counter, then a MD was probably what you were looking at. <p> Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflesher Posted October 15, 2001 Share Posted October 15, 2001 Sounds like you saw a new Bessa T... But I'm not even sure I understand what your question is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_piper2 Posted October 15, 2001 Share Posted October 15, 2001 Jim: was this by any chance what you saw? (but with a 25?) If so, the V'lander 25 is an f/4. <p> <a href="http://cameraquest.com/voig101.htm">CLICK HERE</a> <p> Others: In case you haven't seen the 'collectible' Voigtlander Bessa-T Commemorative!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_shields Posted October 15, 2001 Author Share Posted October 15, 2001 Well, it wasn't a question. And it wasn't a Bessa T either. No viewfinder or rangefinder. Two accessory shoes, M mount, Leica script on the front and a Leica 25/2.8. I thought it was interesting. Also interesting is that the price of the 1.25 was 450,000 Italian Lire which is about $225, I believe. Pretty much what I've seen for the list price elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberto_watson_garc_a Posted October 15, 2001 Share Posted October 15, 2001 Jim, of course you bougth it, do you?, your last description seems familiar to me. I remember something like that from a Lager collectors book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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