Voigtländer Bessa 46 Folding Camera – Voigtar 7.5cm f/3.5 Lens – Tested

DESCRIPTION

Voigtländer Bessa 46 folding camera fitted with the Voigtar 7.5cm f/3.5 lens, in Very Good condition and fully tested and working. Produced in the late 1930s to early 1940s, the Bessa 46 is a compact 4.5×6 medium‑format folder known for its elegant design, solid build and classic Voigtländer optical rendering.

A clean, functional example ideal for collectors of pre‑war Voigtländer cameras or film users wanting a compact, characterful 120 folder.

CONDITION

Overall Condition: Good

• Fully tested and working
• Shutter working at faster speeds, sticks below 1/20th
• Bellows light‑tight on inspection
• Focus smooth
• Voigtar lens clean with no haze or fungus
• Coatings intact
• Aperture blades clean and responsive
• Viewfinder clear with light dust
• Exterior shows light cosmetic wear consistent with age
• Leatherette intact
• Film transport smooth

INCLUDED

• Voigtländer Bessa 46 camera
  

KEY FEATURES

• Voigtar 7.5cm f/3.5 lens
• 4.5×6 format on 120 roll film
• Compact folding design
• Classic Voigtländer build quality
• Simple, reliable mechanical operation
• Ideal for collectors and vintage‑camera users

COMPATIBILITY

• Uses 120 roll film
• Suitable for all standard film labs and home‑scanning workflows
• No batteries required

COLLECTORS NOTES

The Bessa 46 is one of Voigtländer’s most elegant compact folders, prized for its portability and pre‑war engineering. Clean, working examples with the Voigtar lens remain desirable among collectors of German classic cameras.

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