Heavy Arts

After 2 days I’ve got a better feel for the system, and the finer points are starting to come out.

-The metering reminds me of the Canon EF bodies, but it’s a bit new to me not to be able to see the aperture figure in the viewfinder. Apparently the Bessa R2M/R3M/R4M’s have a metering system closer to my FM2n.

-I’ve experienced some “white-out” with the metering figures in the bottom of the viewfinder, but I think it just needs fresh batteries, or I’m still not used to looking 100% front on into the viewfinder. Doesn’t happen too often.

-Aperture Priority exposure is lovely to have.

-My lock on the rewind crank doesnt lock. This locking switch is meant to stop the rewind crank from lifting freely and risking opening the back. The rewind crank doesnt lift freely, but it doesnt lock either. I took it back to PhotoCo Camera House and they offered to either return it and get it repaired for me, or look after me on a future purchase. I opted for the latter, and worked out a deal for the new 35mm f/1.4 MC M-mount lens when I have the money. It’s not a fatal flaw, just cosmetic and a little bit irksome.

So I’m still pretty happy, like I said it compliments my FM2n perfectly. I got some good shots on the Era Pan 100 I have left today, I’ll get them developed and scanned this weekend. Also I’ll have the first roll of colour photos I got back today scanned and uploaded.
I’m very happy with the Canon 50mm f/1.8 too.

So keep an eye out for part 3~