Page 1 the zenza bronica sq a has been designed to take full advantage of the square 6cm x 6cm medium format. The waist level finder is fine for me, as most of the time the sq will be on a tripod. Camera nikonremote cameracamera gearphotography awardsiphone. This video is a guide on how to assemble, operate and disassemble the zenza bronica etrs middle format camera system.
There are a lot of current and ex bronica users on this site so i thought id ask about lenses. Buy bronica camera lenses and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Fotodiox pro lens mount adapter for bronica sq lens to. A little video on why i chose the bronica sq a and my thoughts on it. The former, as it indeed is a single lens reflex, with a reflex mirror that moves out of the way either lockup preset, or automatically before the shutter opens. Bronica zenzanon pg lens 100 mm series sign in to comment. My interest is not landscapes, so i have no real interest in wide angle lenses.
When you hold it and feel its weight, you know that you are handling a wellengineered piece of equipment. The bronica sq series is a line of 6x6 medium format slr camera system introduced in 1980. Bronica sq medium format film camera by gaineyphoto. The leaf spring design in the adapter holds the lens tight to the camera body ensuring there is no play between the camera and the lens. It features a durable brass construction with stainless steel finish, a leaf spring ensures a secure connection between the lens and adapter, and its design also maintains infinity focus. Used zenza bronica sqb 6x6 medium format camera with zenza bronica 80mm f2. When you do this, you create a chance to make errors by neglecting to check your fstop each time you switch lenses. Default sorting, sort by popularity, sort by average rating, sort. The all metal design and polished surface is designed to guarantee smooth mounting and long lasting experiences. It allows bronica sq sq a, sq am, sq ai, sq b mount lenses to fit on a canon eos camera body. Bronica deluxe d the bronica deluxe, of d model was the first camera introduced by zenza bronica.
Zenza bronica lens hood for 80mm 65mm sq i ai am b from japan. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Receive a high quality printed and bound manual in days. Buy and sell used bronica camera lenses at keh camera. If you arent completely happy just return the manual for a full refund. The bronica sq is a 6x6 medium format slr camera that replaced the bronica ec as their 6x6 format camera from august 1980. Please make sure that you tag your photograph with sq ai or uploads will be removed. Production of the last bronica sqai model including lenses and accessories finished at the end of september 2003, with sales. Medium format film slr cameras with bronica sq mount 5. Find bronica cameras for sale on oodle classifieds. Later lenses will not fit the earlier cameras, but the earlier lenses can be used on the later camera with a bronica helical adapter. It is was released in 1982, shoots a 6x7 frame or smaller depending on the film back and there. Zenza bronica sqai lens pouchette type 3 from japan 515612.
Bronica zenzanon ps telephoto lens 250 mm sign in to comment. Bronica sq camera and system introduced with flash sync at all speeds 1500th sec is fastest speed it was the 1st 6x6 camera to use a mechanicalelectronic leaf shutter lens. I own an etrsi with an 75mm pe lens and would like something a bit wider and also something longer. The mirror does not return to viewing position, until the film is cranked on. In 1974, ehrenreich photooptical industries published a nice little booklet titled bronica product guide, it outlined the basic features and differences between the various models of the bronica. Dec 11, 20 the bronica etr series on the other hand, were masked to produce smaller six by four cm exposures. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. Although the lens will fit physically, automatic diaphragm, autofocusing or any other functions will not operate correctly while using this adapter.
Buy camera lenses for bronica and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Looking around the bronica sq a and etrs seem to be in reasonable supply but does anyone have a view on which one to go for and with which lens. Bronica d dark slide on the left, bronica s dark slide on the right. The s lenses have a screw under the lens, but the newer ps lenses have alittle pullout thing that is much easier to use.
Fotodiox pro mount adapter for bronica sq lens to canon eos. Modular 6x6 cm traditional square film mediumformat slr camera system with leaf shutter lenses. Developed for the professional photographer, the zenza bronica sq ai also retains the full system of photography of the earlier sq a, as well as having extensive interchangeability with the full range of accessories available for the sq a. Bronica zenzanon ps telephoto lens 250 mm specs cnet. Production of the last bronica sq ai model including lenses and accessories finished at the end of september 2003, with sales continuing until inventories were depleted. Get the best deals on bronica zenzanon ps camera lenses when you shop the largest online selection at. Bronica marco venturini autieri, photographer in pisa. My set up is the bronica sq ai body, with a 120 film back, 80mm 2. Buy and sell used bronica photography accessories at keh camera. What happens when you compare the image taken with an iphone with the one taken with a medium format camera.
It has also been developed as a complete modular system camera, with a very high degree of interchangeability in lenses, finders, focusing screens, film backs, etc. Buy and sell used bronica medium format camera lenses at keh camera. Both generations of lenses are compatible with the sqai. Zenza bronica gs1, pg 1504 there is something special about any camera when you know that it represents the pinnacle of a given manufacturers efforts.
Bronica was originally unable to manufacture its own optics and hired nikon. Although the lens will fit physically, automatic diaphragm, autofocusing, or any other functions will not operate correctly while using this adapter. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone. I might buy a well priced sq b this weekend which comes with a 50mm ps lens so would be looking for a standard and slightly longer lens for that. Unlike more complicated leaf shutter lens designs, these bronica lenses do not require builtin shutters or focusing. Bronica cameras for sale classifieds on oodle classifieds. May 20, 2007 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. I will many times change my lens on my bronica sq ai from a 150mm lens for closeups to the 80mm lens for fulllength shots. Introduced august 1980 as replacement and successor to bronica s classic and increasingly bulky nikkorlens based cameras, production discontinued september 1984. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, apartments for rent, jobs listings, merchandise, and other classifieds in your neighborhood. The sq ai project is a place to exhibit photographs taken with the bronica sq ai, arguably one of the most underrated medium format cameras ever made. For all orders over 500 eur we offer free delivery worldwide including full insurance and packing.
Zenza bronica sqa camera the tight fisted photographer. The early cameras of bronica were focal plane slr cameras such as the bronica s2, c2, ec, etc. Get the best deals on bronica telephoto camera lenses when you shop the largest online selection at. Get answers to your questions in our photography forums. Accessories all orders within austria we will ship without costs. I use a bronica sq a almost exclusively and have very regularly got my 10 stop filter on there which means i am doing exposures in the minutes. Mf cameras dont command high prices so im not sure if its worth selling but it would be fun to use and the pictures will be sharp, you can also scan the result for digital pp. It allows bronica sq sq a, sq am, sq ai, sq b mount lenses to fit on a pentax k pk slrdslr camera body. Finders and backs are not interchangeable between zd cameras and the s. The sq a was introduced in 1982, its a 6x6 format on 120 film which is readily available on line and camera stores.
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