With the sqai you can put a drive on it that was made for it and its in my watch list if i decide to spring for it. Bronica sqai polaroid land pack film back sqi instruction manual duallanguage. 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. The sqai project is a place to exhibit photographs taken with the bronica sqai, arguably one of the most underrated medium format cameras ever made. Related manuals for bronica sqa digital camera bronica sqb operating manual 6 cm x 6 cm format, manual slr camera with 80mm lens and 120 film back 2 pages. Attached to the other camera bodies, such as sqa, sqai, is a finder. Zenza bronica sq ai camera instruction manual user guide english. I have mostly ps but one s lens and the contacts look the same to me and the metering via the ae prism works just fine with my 50mm s assuming you like average metering that is. You might want to give mike butkuss site a visit if you camera didnt come with a manual. Bronica sqai prism finder ae bronica sqa auto bellows attachment bronica lens hood e. If the image below looks like your camera, click below to see the full manual. Specifications of the zenza bronica sqai type 6 x 6 cm format lens shutter single lens reflex camera, with interchangeable lens, film back, finder and focusing screen systems. But even the latest holder design will accept an early insert at least with the etrsi. The following instructions are for the basic operations of the sqb.
The system camera has always been a bronica philosophy, ever since the founding of the company. Aug 21, 2017 i walk through the zenza bronica ec from aprox 1972 the pdf manual is here. The manual is automatically downloaded on the desktop or in the file downloads of your computer. Sq ai read user manual online or download in pdf format. Ai main camera body with standard zenzanonps 80mm f2. It is either that, or i save and splash out on a hassy. Nov, 2017 the bronica sq b is an all manual 6x6 slr with shutter speeds from 8 sec. The bronica sq series is a line of 6x6 medium format slr camera system introduced in 1980. Please make sure that you tag your photograph with sq ai or uploads will be removed. Unfollow zenza bronica sqai to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The optics of the bronica system are as good as anything i have seen.
This is the sqa, the second of five versions of the 6x6 camera that takes square photos and. Lens changing, for instance, whilst not difficult at all, cant be carried out without firstly winding. Bronica sqai image by rachel rayns image rights bronica cameras first appeared in 1958, when its founder, zenzaburo yoshino in japanese. Bronica systems etrsi, sqai, gs1 hove user s guide by hove foto books 20020702. Butkus library of camera instruction manuals where film camera instruction manuals have been found for free since 1997 donations accepted with a smile back to main camera manual page. Dont understand all this stuff about 6 and 10 contacts. Bronica etr aeii finder e bronica ec film back bronica gs1.
Zenza bronica sqai instruction manual, user manual, pdf. Congratulations on your choice of the zenza bronica sqam single lens reflex camera which has been developed to provide the user with high quality. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog. This is a tricky one, and i only found out about it after reading the manual. 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. The mamiya while an excellent camera is just too large and heavy for any kind of field use. Zenza bronica or bronica zenza buronika was a japanese brand of professional mediumformat rollfilm cameras. Jan 01, 2006 the bronica sqai is undoubtedly an attractive, classic, highperformance 214 slr as well as a superb and reliable picture taker. User guide for zenza bronica camera, free instruction manual. Covers camera body, film back 6x6 and electric wiring diagrams for electric circuit, ae wiring, lens connector, md contact pin, sca sensor. 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. Their singlelens reflex slr systemcameras competed with pentax, hasselblad, mamiya and others in the mediumformat camera market.
I have the kit similar to the one that youd like to buy zenza bronica sqai, 80mm ps, teleconverter x2 and 50mm ps and i often use the 80mm with the teleconverter for close up portraits. Bronica medium format owners thread talk photography. We have been in business for over 40 years and have hundreds of thousands of satisfied customers all over the world. Sqa instructions sqai instructions sqai 6x6 instructions sqam instructions sqb instructions sqb operating guide. Bronica is a copy of hasselblad, very good copy too. I find the bronica cameras and lenses to be very reliable with the exception of the blasted battery door on the sq ai.
May 16, 2014 i have been looking at getting a full medium format system to compliment my tlr, as it is a bugger to use filters on a tlr. I bought a bronica sqai with 150mm ps lens which i was looking to add later anyway a 220 back and a metered prism that come with it. Unfollow bronica sq lens to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Bronica user instruction manuals cover all the necessities and need to knows about bronica cameras and bronica related items and collectibles, and all information that bronica medium format vintage camera collectors need to know. Congratulations on your choice of the zenza bronica sqai. Im shooting mostly landscapes, which includes a lot of hiking. Bronica user instruction manuals cover all the necessities and need to knows about bronica cameras and bronica related items and collectibles, and all information that bronica medium format vintage camera collectors need to know the manuals will be available to you for immediate download as soon as payment has been made the email contains a pdf link which contains the user. Bronica sqai 6x6 main camera body original instruction. Sqai read user manual online or download in pdf format. I own a hasselblad and its my favourite camera ever made. If there are no results please try searching with fewer words. Page 1 based on the technology and experience acquired through the evolution of the bronica sq series, the sqb is a manually operating 2. I havent used the gs1, but have experience with a number of its 6x6 bronica stablemates e.
Receive a high quality printed and bound manual in days. Zenza bronica sqai instruction manual, user manual, pdf manual. Zenza bronica sq ai 6x6 camera instruction book manual user guide. My set up is the bronica sqai body, with a 120 film back, 80mm 2. I will many times change my lens on my bronica sqai. Production of the last bronica sqai model including lenses and accessories finished at the end of september 2003, with sales continuing until inventories were depleted. When you hold it and feel its weight, you know that you are handling a wellengineered piece of equipment. Zenza bronica ec 1972 pdf manual operation medium format. When you do this, you create a chance to make errors by neglecting to check your fstop each time you switch lenses.
Although instructions following are based on a standard combination consisting of the sq. I use it less and less these days went into 4x5 some years ago. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Page 1 the zenza bronica sq a has been designed to take full advantage of the square 6cm x 6cm medium format. Zenza bronica sqai camera instruction manual user guide. 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. I own a bronica sqai with 40, 80, 150 and 250 lenses. The sq a was introduced in 1982, its a 6x6 format on 120 film which is readily available on line and camera stores. Zenza bronica sqai 6x6 camera instruction book manual.
Bronica sqai 6x6 main camera body original instruction manual paperback january 1, 1990 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Page 1 sqai congratulations on your choice of the zenza bronica sqai single lens reflex camera. We provide free online pdf manuals for digital and film cameras. Acces pdf bronica etrsi repair manual bronica etrsi repair manual if you ally craving such a referred bronica etrsi repair manual books that will manage to pay for you worth, get the no question best seller from us currently from several preferred authors. Unfollow zenza bronica sq ai to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Bronica improved the design of the holders a couple of times, at least. My set up is the bronica sq ai body, with a 120 film back, 80mm 2. If you arent completely happy just return the manual for a full refund. As long as you get a good meter and the shutter speeds and aperture works as they should, you will get stunning photos.
All our user guides are for pdf format portable document format. Page 2 contents page specifications of the zenza bronica sq ai 3, 4 parts of the zenza bronica sq ai 5 1. Price new from used from paperback, 1990 please retry. 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.
After 3 failed attempts pentacon six with a bad shutter, bronica sq with a dead shutter, bronica sqb with dead electronics i finally found a bronica sqa in likenew condition for a decent price and bought it. Summary of contents of instruction manual for bronica sqai. Bronica sqai the bronica sqai camera modified the film back of the sqam camera to relocate some of the back buttons to improve usability. Please make sure that you tag your photograph with sqai or. Bgn this instruction book is in bgn condition with signs of noticeable wear. Before i went into mf, i also considered the mamiya rb67. To obtain best results from your zenza bronica sq ai, we suggest that you read this instruction manual carefully, before you even touch the camera. You can literally count the pores of the skin, so id say that the quality is more than ok. Over a period of 47 years, the company produced a variety of slr and rangefinder designs that proved popular with both amateur and professional photographers.
Bronica motor drive e bronica gs1 speed grip g bronica rf. The shutter is an electronically controlled seiko between lens leaf shutter, meaning that it requires a single 4lr44 6 volt battery to operate. It has a slotted shutter and a swinging mirror which if the shutter is released swings down and moves backwards, unlike any other medium format slr. I never had a single problem with this camera, it works and works. Ive been shooting for about a month with a bronica etrsi outfitted with a 120 film back, speed grip e, the aeiii prism finder, and two lensesthe zenzanon pe100220 f4. Given that these cameras, and their accessories, are often sold without instruction manuals, this book really is a must for any aspiring bronica owner. Here is a list of all models of camera where we can supply a printed and bound manual based on your search. 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. After many years and many models of modular medium format slr cameras based on focal plane shutters, the last three slr models made by bronica were all based on lens shutters, with several versions of each one. Bronica sq 6x6 medium format film system gary aytons. I feel that the 6x7 format is truly the way to go if you want to shoot landscapes or make truly large size prints. Summary of contents of instruction manual for bronica sq ai page 1 sq ai congratulations on your choice of the zenza bronica sq ai single lens reflex camera. The manuals will be available to you for immediate download as soon as payment has been made. The resulting sq ai is a medium format single lens reflex camera incorporating original bronica system technology which answers the high image technique capabilities expected by the professional photographer.
Zenza bronica sqai n 5 film back 35mm new old stock 299. The same way is also possible if you prefer to search by choosing the menu. The sqai was a slightly updated sqa, announced at the 1990. Bronica sqb the bronica sqb was designed for the use of studio photographers who use their own light meters, flash equipment, and other accessories. Thoroughly familiarize yourself with its working parts, before loading your first roll of film, and your pleasure in using the camera will be even greater. Zenza bronica sqai 6x6 camera instruction book manual user guide.
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