Introduced at Photokina in October 2006, the Voigtlander R4M and R4A are the ONLY production 35mm rangefinder cameras EVER made with built in parallax projected framelines for 21, 25, 28, 35, and 50mm lenses.

Announced in October, 2006 at photokina, the Bessa R4M and Bessa R4A were the first Leica M-mount cameras to include framelines wider than 28 mm. [citation needed] The R4-series keeps the same features as the R3-series, but utilizes a wide-angle-specific viewfinder with .52x magnification and framelines for 21, 25, 28, 35, and 50 mm lenses.

Jan 18, 2021 · A rangefinder camera with unique wide-angle abilities, a brand name from the past, a much sought-after body: All this is true for the Voigtländer Bessa R4M. In this review, I share my experience with this first ”not-quite-M-Leica” camera in The M Files series.

Jan 5, 2020 · Introduced in 2006 and discontinued in 2015, Voigtlander’s Bessa R4A and R4M remain unique in rangefinder camera history because of their ultra-wide viewfinders with framelines for 21, 25, 28, 35, and 50mm lenses.

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Feb 16, 2014 · With the Leica M6 and a Voigtlander R4M, I finally understand the difference between these 2 cameras after extensive usage. Can't say I am a total guru now, but with these 2 cameras side by side, I can see their pros and cons.

The R4 series are the only 35mm rangefinders to offer the wide angle 21 and 25mm framelines. Notably, the 21mm does start to edge off the viewfinder which could be problematic for precise...

May 2, 2007 · Hi, guys, If I were to upgrade from Bessa R to a higher-end Bessa, I would have to make two choices: First, I'd have to choose between the two available flavours: A and M. The A has an electronically controlled shutter, also offering an aperture-priority automatic m...

Nov 30, 2008 · Although I really wanted a Bessa R4A, beggars cannot be choosers, so years ago I snatched up a reasonably priced R4M. I'm not the biggest fan of Bessas overall, but the wide angle frameline views of the R4 really make this a unique and …