{"product_id":"voigtlander-bessa-i-vaskar-105mm-f-4-5","title":"Voigtländer Bessa I (Vaskar 105mm f\/4.5)","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eVoigtländer Bessa I (Vaskar 105mm f\/4.5) \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGood Condition | Medium Format Folder | The Precision Engineering of Post-War Germany\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eVoigtländer Bessa I\u003c\/b\u003e is a masterfully engineered folding camera, representing the pinnacle of European medium-format craftsmanship in the early 1950s. Featuring the high-performance \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"185\"\u003eVaskar 105mm f\/4.5\u003c\/b\u003e lens, it is celebrated for its ability to produce massive, high-detail negatives on \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"288\"\u003e120 roll film\u003c\/b\u003e. This model is iconic for its dual-format versatility, capable of shooting expansive 6x9 frames or square 6x6 compositions (when using appropriate internal masks). With its robust all-metal chassis and the reliable Prontor-S shutter system, the Bessa I provides the mechanical soul and analog brilliance that defined \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"619\"\u003eVoigtländer\u003c\/b\u003e as one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious optical manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003eHigh-resolution \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"\u003eVoigtländer Vaskar 105mm f\/4.5\u003c\/b\u003e triplet lens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003eVersatile dual-format capability: large \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"40\"\u003e6x9\u003c\/b\u003e or square \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"54\"\u003e6x6\u003c\/b\u003e on standard 120 film\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003eReliable Prontor-S shutter with speeds from 1s to 1\/250s plus Bulb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003eIconic \"cold shoe\" for mounting external rangefinders or flash units\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\"\u003eIntegrated parallax-corrected viewfinder for accurate framing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\"\u003eSelf-erecting folding mechanism for rapid deployment and compact storage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\"\u003eDurable, high-quality German construction with textured vulcanite and chrome finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIntroductory Paragraph\u003c\/b\u003e The \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003eVoigtländer Bessa I\u003c\/b\u003e is the definitive choice for the analog enthusiast who values the breathtaking resolution of 6x9 negatives without the excessive weight of modern medium-format systems. This specific unit is a standout because it embodies the \"over-engineered\" quality of post-war West Germany, featuring a rock-solid folding mechanism that remains perfectly aligned even after decades. The 105mm focal length provides a natural \"normal\" perspective for the 6x9 format, delivering the legendary \"3D pop\" and tonal range that only large-surface-area film can provide. Because it folds flat, it serves as an ideal companion for landscape photographers and travelers who want professional quality in a jacket-pocketable form. Whether you are chasing the high-fidelity detail of 120 film or the tactile joy of a mechanical folder, this \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"862\"\u003eVoigtländer\u003c\/b\u003e provides the optical brilliance and timeless character that defined the golden age of optics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e Good condition. The \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"37\"\u003eVoigtländer\u003c\/b\u003e camera body shows normal signs of light use and minor cosmetic surface wear consistent with its age. The bellows are light-tight and in good supple condition. The \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"212\"\u003eVaskar\u003c\/b\u003e lens is optically clear; free from fungus, haze, or significant scratches. The shutter has been tested and is firing accurately across its full range. The folding mechanism is smooth, and the film transport is firm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpecialist Note\u003c\/b\u003e \"The Bessa I is one of the most satisfying folders to use in the field. What I love about this model is the 'Vaskar' lens—it offers a beautiful, classic rendering with a soft, vintage fall-off that is perfect for black and white photography. It’s a rugged, honest piece of German engineering that feels like a precision instrument in the hand. For anyone looking to step up to the massive 6x9 format, the Bessa I is arguably the most reliable and portable gateway to that level of detail.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVoigtländer Bessa I\u003c\/b\u003e Medium Format Folding Camera\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003eIntegrated \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"11\"\u003eVoigtländer Vaskar 105mm f\/4.5\u003c\/b\u003e Lens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e[Note: This camera is fully mechanical and requires no batteries.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003eBrand: \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"7\"\u003eVoigtländer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003eModel: \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"7\"\u003eBessa I\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003eCamera Type: Medium Format Camera\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003eFilm Format: 120 Roll Film (6x9 or 6x6)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"\u003eLens: Vaskar 105mm f\/4.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\"\u003eShutter: Prontor-S (1s – 1\/250s + B)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0\"\u003eCategory: 1. 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