Bronica sq speedgrip update#
Bronica sq speedgrip upgrade#
Bronica sq speedgrip full#
Bronica sq speedgrip pro#

Although the idea sounds attractive I would rather not do it from the beer can - too thin (except some Sapporo beers) and the paint can peel off very easily.

Bronica sq speedgrip pro#

You may buy the dark slide separately on ebay. 3 - t ' 0rigina Hoods '291m Pro Lens Hood 389.00 SQ-AI W/120 OT 220 & 80/2.8, W.L. First released in 1980 the Bronica SQ is a medium format camera that was developed in Japan as a cheaper, yet still high quality, alternative to Hasselblad’s imperious 500 series cameras (long a favourite of NASA and used on the Apollo 11 mission by Armstrong & Aldrin). All the bokeh, sharp but a more soulful sharpness than digital. The picture above is exactly what I was hoping for. I forgot I put the camera on multiple exposure while I was trying to get the shutter to cock. I am afraid the safest option is to check the accessories one by one.Īlso my set came without the darkslide, but if I were to finish the entire roll and then spool and take out then that shouldn post as much of problem isnt it?Īs sloth said there should be no problem. Released in 1982 the Bronica SQ-A is an updated version of the original SQ released in 1980. The pic above is down to using the body with a slipping winder. Backs not necessary but may (they are designed to much the metered prisms). Would love to see some more shots you end up getting from this setup, cheers. Bronica and speed grips are such a fun combo to make shooting MF feel a lot more portable. WLF and non-metered prisms should fit all the SQ line. Found a speedgrip and prism finder for my Bronica SQ. The AEIII finder may have a different No of contacts. Yup I finally bought my Bronica set! The thing is I got the SQ-A set and now Im not sure whether accessories labeled sq-ai are compatable (looking for the ae prism in particular). This provide hand winding (transport) of the film and also has a flash mount.

Bronica sq speedgrip update#

Just a quick update and a few more questions to follow. Zenza Bronica Speedgrip E for use with ETRS/i and C series cameras - Wide Angle Zenza Bronica Speedgrip E for use with ETRS/i and C series cameras 75.00 This speed grip E is for use with Bronica ETRS / i series camera. Fun toy to play with if you can get one really cheap. Polaroid backs are dirt cheap and can be loaded with Fuji FP100C (available at Cathay Photo and not affected by Polaroid's demise). Change hands to fiddle with the shutter speed dial. Right hand works the crank and aperture on the lens. You hold the body in your left hand with your left index finger on the shutter release. It should have the winding crank on the side. Camera werkt met 120 rolfilm voor 15 opnames. De kwaliteit stond op hetzelfde hoge niveau. Dit was de Japanse tegenhanger van de Zweedse Hasselblad. No need for speed grip, you can work with the Ai body alone. Mooie Zenza Bronica ETRSi camera voor middenformaat ( 6 X 4.5 cm ) Uitgerust met een prismazoeker met belichtingsmeter en een speedgrip voor sneltransport. As with most things you buy from ebay, you should assume that you are on your own if anything goes bad. My SQ-B is a toy, not a production rig, so I get to choose what I play withĬomplete kits are going around $600 SGD, used, no warranty. Of course the true fans of the Hasselblad will call blasphemy on this, but to each their own. I find the Bronica to be a great alternative to a Hasselblad, the ergonomics are actually a bit better even. Mirror lock with a switch below the shutter release. It was available in chrome only and can be identified as follows: Fixed, non-removable chrome focusing mount.

Bronica sq speedgrip upgrade#

You can pick up some lenses for less than S$200 these days. The Bronica S was a major upgrade of the model D or Deluxe camera introduced by Zenza Bronica in 1961. I have been picking up most of my stuff on ebay - the Bronica gear there is either outrageously overpriced, or super underpriced. I only have a PS 65mm so can't comment on the S, but if I had an opportunity to get a S at a good price, I would consider it.

Bronica sq speedgrip full#

If the image below looks like your camera, click below to see the full manual. Bronica ETR / ETRS/ ETR Si Speed Grip E Posted 2 -13-10 The next page contains information on this camera. The PS are supposed to be multicoated and better quality. Bronica ETR SI Speed Grip E instruction manual. Zenzanon-PS or the older Zenzanon-S series only. That's the permanently-meter-less version that cannot take a meter prism at all - it has no electronic contacts to support that.īacks don't seem to be interchangeable.