Voigtlander Bessa I 6x4.5 frame mask missing

[marciofs]

I got Voigtlander Bessa I just now and it came without the mask to convert the 6x9 frame to 6x4.5.

Any suggestion on how to make a mask on for it myself?

 

[tedr1]

The original may be found perhaps on ebay? It is made of thin metal. A replica may be made using thin black plastic sheet material and a sharp knife. The original metal piece was held in place at the two ends of the 9cm opening where there is a small gap for the metal to slide in, use a magnifying glass and you will see them.

 

[gone]

It may not be easy to make a really good one. I had the same problem on my Bessa RF cameras and finally found a proper 6x4.5 mask for a not-very-friendly price. Once I put it in the camera I discovered that I didn't particularly enjoy shooting a 6x9 camera for such a relatively small image. The camera is just too big for that, and you can buy a teeny, tiny 6x4.5 folder like a Zeiss Ikonta or Nettar for a pittance. They make great images too.

You can probably buy a Nettar or other small 6x4.5 camera for less than the price of a film mask, and that's IF you can find one.

 

[marciofs]

The original may be found perhaps on ebay? It is made of thin metal. A replica may be made using thin black plastic sheet material and a sharp knife. The original metal piece was held in place at the two ends of the 9cm opening where there is a small gap for the metal to slide in, use a magnifying glass and you will see them.

Thanks. As I have heard, buying it from ebay may not be cheap, if I find one.

It may not be easy to make a really good one. I had the same problem on my Bessa RF cameras and finally found a proper 6x4.5 mask for a not-very-friendly price. Once I put it in the camera I discovered that I didn't particularly enjoy shooting a 6x9 camera for such a relatively small image. The camera is just too big for that, and you can buy a teeny, tiny 6x4.5 folder like a Zeiss Ikonta or Nettar for a pittance. They make great images too.

You can probably buy a Nettar or other small 6x4.5 camera for less than the price of a film mask, and that's IF you can find one.

I actually have a Agafa Golf and its is a 6x6 camera.
I think you are right. Shooting 6x4.5 with a 6x9 camera may not be worth.

 

[baachitraka]

I once sold it for €10. :-|

 

[John51]

My Super Ikonta C came with a 645 mask. At first I thought it would be cool to have the C act like a longer lens 645. Then I realised I'd get the same effect cropping in the enlarger. My little Ikonta 521 is much more fun to shoot with if I want 645.

 

[marciofs]

My Super Ikonta C came with a 645 mask. At first I thought it would be cool to have the C act like a longer lens 645. Then I realised I'd get the same effect cropping in the enlarger. My little Ikonta 521 is much more fun to shoot with if I want 645.

I realised it...

I gave up looking for the mask.

I have a Bronica 6x4.5 any way. And a Agfa Golf 6x6 which looks like the Bessa 6x9.

I tought it would be interesting to have the mask at first.