Voigtlander Camera - but which model?

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A mate has offered me a Voigtlander (as pics) Can anyone shed any light as to what model it may be please?
It says compur on the front, but I think that's a lens name?
Any help would be appreciated.


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I think Compur is the shutter. I reckon it's a Bessa of some sort but I'm sure there will be an expert along in a bit.
 
desf said:
I think Compur is the shutter. I reckon it's a Bessa of some sort but I'm sure there will be an expert along in a bit.
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I was thinking Bessa myself, but cannot find that exact model anywhere.
Thanks anyway. (y)
 
Compur is the shutter, the lens is a Voigtar. Looks like an early Bessa (pre 1950) with a decent lens. I'd take it if I was you, Voigtlanders are great!
 
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desf said:
http://camerapedia.wikia.com/wiki/Bessa_(folders)

Some info there on model variations, might narrow down the year.
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sparty said:
Compur is the shutter, the lens is a Voigtar. Looks like an early Bessa (pre 1950) with a decent lens. I'd take it if I was you, Voigtlanders are great!
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sparty said:
Here's a good page on the Bessa's.

http://www.cinci.de/unter_bessa.html

I think yours could be the 1935:

http://www.cinci.de/einzel/64.html
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Thanks guys, I'm going for the 1935 Bessa.
It's got the same lens/shutter/viewfinders etc.

Looks like I may take it if the price is right! Don't seem to fetch much on the auctions though!

Great Forum this! (y)
 
wontolla said:
Looks like I may take it if the price is right! Don't seem to fetch much on the auctions though!
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Go for it! :)
Stick some Neopan Acros or FP4 in it and dig the 6x9 goodness! Then post your results on here!
 
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