1. Bronica S

A great camera to enjoy film again. I got lucky with this sale, it turned out to be a late model S2A not S2. I should of noticed the strap lugs and the high serial number. I am very happy. I owned one of these cameras in the 1970's and it was a workhorse.

I used it professionally for weddings and gallery work as well as my personal shooting. If your shopping for a Bronica do your homework, there is a book about the early Bronica models (1958-1980) by Tony Hilton.

Bronica S

It points out all the details about the different versions, serial numbers, lenses, and important facts to know. For example the model S2A has stronger gears and can take a beating. They also cost almost twice as much as a S2 unless you get lucky as I did. These cameras are completely manual and don't require batteries. You'll need a light meter unless you know the sunny-16 rule well. It uses Nikon lenses and they are readily available on EBay.

The flash synch is only 1/40 sec, if you plan on daylight flash go for a newer model SQA. As with any film camera be prepared to have to wait for photo finishing, you'll have to mail it away and find a lab you can trust. This camera is best for a serious amateur who develops his own film and owns a dedicated film scanner.

There seems to be a wave of old cameras being sold from Japan. Don't hesitate, these are in better condition than the ones being sold by estate sale gypsys. Verified purchase: Yes Condition: pre-owned Sold by: yoshinon. Great Zenza Bronica S2 Hi.

All, I have received my Bronica S2 body and Nikkor 7.5cm lens. I have cleaned it and added the missing components to build a complete camera. It now looks to be in near mint condition and performs very well. The only minor problem is in the brilliance of the paint in the shutter speed indicator engraving. Over the years the paint used has faded and care must be taken when setting the shutter speed.

The S2 is a very sturdy and rugged machine and easy to use and operate. I feel that value for money, the Bronicas I have compare well with the Hasselblads I have,but, I note they are in fact, different cameras. I recommend the Bronica as a good entry level camera to anyone interested in medium format film photography as much as I recommend them to the seasoned professional. Regards Warren DENMEAD Verified purchase: Yes Sold by: flatfenders-n-f. Bronica S2 Outfit okay, so here's the deal.

The original Bronica S2 had terrible shutter/film wind problems and subject to jamming due to the brass gears used in the camera's wind mechanism. Bronica then refined the camera and designated it as an S2a with steel gears replacing the brass. The camera bodies, initially were labeled S2a prior to the serial number on the back of the camera. Bronica ceased doing this and merely went ahead and continued this improvement with the camera bodies with serial numbers above 15,xxx. So, this is the 'improved' body with the steel wind gears. So now, what i have is actually an S2a body with the rather modest, yet wonderful 75mm f2.8 bronica nikkor lens. As such these are great cameras with a choice of nikkor, zenzanon and komura lenses available for very modest prices, on the secondary market.

One nikkor lens i'd avoid is the 135mm lens, as these were mediocre and the weakest of the nbronica nikkor lens line. When acquiring the 200mm bronica nikkor lens be sure it comes with it's close up filter, as this was originally included with the lens. It allows for significantly closer focusing distance. Arch linux install apk download from downloader.

I primarily used hasselblad cameras and lenses for my 6x6 work. But.the bronica, of which i've owned a fair number has a certain 'feel' to it. A little more friendly than the hasselblad bodies. With the 75mm s.8 bronica nikkor, i've had some marvelous results. This combination is a real winner and can produce great black and white and colour transparencies.

I've used it by the Connecticut shoreline at night for very long (1 hour) exposures driving the ektachrome transparency film into reciprocity and the results, while unpredictable, turned out to be marvelous. The film backs are excellent and space the exposures correctly. With regard to them, be sure your camera has the correct dark slide. Third party dark slides are often problematic. Also, the dark slide should only be used wwhen changing film backs. Leaving it out of the camera will decrease the problem of eventual light leaks which will occur with any interchangeable back 6x6 cameras.

The other caveat, if your camera seems not to focus correctly, is making sure the focusing screen is correctly mounted in the camera. Over the years, the foam on which the screen is mounted may degrade. This is easily rectified by taking the camera to your local tech and having it replaced. Once done, focusing should be accurate. All in all, with the above caveats, a great camera system. I particularly love the incredible noise generated when you depress the shutter button and the great slam of the mirror.

Sounds like a gunshot. For time exposures you can lock the mirror in the upright position after composing and focusing. This will alleviate the 'cannon noise' and obviously decrease the vibration of the camera. Now, i would not recommend this camera for heavy use, by that, i mean 10-20 rolls of film per week for 6 months at a time. That caveat is merely due to the age of these cameras. For standard use by an advanced amateur or art photographer, this will do perfectly.

Do i like this camera and lens? Am happy to have one again and am enjoying using it. So, given the above issues, good luck with your search. Make sure the serial numbers exceed 15,xxx or are labeled with the S2a prior to the serial number on the top rear of the camera body right in back of the lens hood release. With a good slightly used pre owned camera you will have a lot of fun! Verified purchase: Yes Condition: pre-owned Sold by: epochcamera22.

Product Information When an SLR film camera is needed, there are many choices to make. With a Bronica medium format camera, a user gets a focal plane shutter that operates vertically. The non-rotating shutter dial on the Bronica S2 is a B, 1 to 1/1000. This SLR film camera uses 220 roll film at 24 exposures, or 120 roll film with 12 exposures.

With a leak protection curtain that is built in, the Bronica S2 makes it easy to take pictures, without worrying about extra light getting into the film. With both a bayonet and screw mount, this Bronica medium format camera allows for a variety of mounting options. The 6x6 format of the Bronica S2 allows users to capture shots slightly different than normal. The camera has a winding crank for film advancement, and an automatic film counter, making it easy to see how many pictures are left on the film.

Weighing in at nearly four pounds, the camera takes gorgeous, crisp film images. Product Identifiers Brand Bronica Model S2 Body Only Key Features Camera Type SLR Film Type Medium Format Lens Mount Leica S Film Format 6x4.5cm Focus Focus Type Auto & Manual Dimensions Depth 5.51 in. Height 3.93 in. Width 3.93 in. A great camera to enjoy film again. I got lucky with this sale, it turned out to be a late model S2A not S2.

I should of noticed the strap lugs and the high serial number. I am very happy. I owned one of these cameras in the 1970's and it was a workhorse.

I used it professionally for weddings and gallery work as well as my personal shooting. If your shopping for a Bronica do your homework, there is a book about the early Bronica models (1958-1980) by Tony Hilton. It points out all the details about the different versions, serial numbers, lenses, and important facts to know. For example the model S2A has stronger gears and can take a beating.

They also cost almost twice as much as a S2 unless you get lucky as I did. These cameras are completely manual and don't require batteries. You'll need a light meter unless you know the sunny-16 rule well. It uses Nikon lenses and they are readily available on EBay. The flash synch is only 1/40 sec, if you plan on daylight flash go for a newer model SQA. As with any film camera be prepared to have to wait for photo finishing, you'll have to mail it away and find a lab you can trust.

This camera is best for a serious amateur who develops his own film and owns a dedicated film scanner. There seems to be a wave of old cameras being sold from Japan. Don't hesitate, these are in better condition than the ones being sold by estate sale gypsys. Great Zenza Bronica S2 Hi. All, I have received my Bronica S2 body and Nikkor 7.5cm lens. I have cleaned it and added the missing components to build a complete camera.

It now looks to be in near mint condition and performs very well. The only minor problem is in the brilliance of the paint in the shutter speed indicator engraving.

Over the years the paint used has faded and care must be taken when setting the shutter speed. The S2 is a very sturdy and rugged machine and easy to use and operate. I feel that value for money, the Bronicas I have compare well with the Hasselblads I have,but, I note they are in fact, different cameras. I recommend the Bronica as a good entry level camera to anyone interested in medium format film photography as much as I recommend them to the seasoned professional. Regards Warren DENMEAD. Bronica S2 Outfit okay, so here's the deal. The original Bronica S2 had terrible shutter/film wind problems and subject to jamming due to the brass gears used in the camera's wind mechanism.

Bronica then refined the camera and designated it as an S2a with steel gears replacing the brass. The camera bodies, initially were labeled S2a prior to the serial number on the back of the camera. Bronica ceased doing this and merely went ahead and continued this improvement with the camera bodies with serial numbers above 15,xxx. So, this is the 'improved' body with the steel wind gears. So now, what i have is actually an S2a body with the rather modest, yet wonderful 75mm f2.8 bronica nikkor lens. As such these are great cameras with a choice of nikkor, zenzanon and komura lenses available for very modest prices, on the secondary market.

One nikkor lens i'd avoid is the 135mm lens, as these were mediocre and the weakest of the nbronica nikkor lens line. When acquiring the 200mm bronica nikkor lens be sure it comes with it's close up filter, as this was originally included with the lens. It allows for significantly closer focusing distance. I primarily used hasselblad cameras and lenses for my 6x6 work. But.the bronica, of which i've owned a fair number has a certain 'feel' to it. A little more friendly than the hasselblad bodies.

With the 75mm s.8 bronica nikkor, i've had some marvelous results. This combination is a real winner and can produce great black and white and colour transparencies. I've used it by the Connecticut shoreline at night for very long (1 hour) exposures driving the ektachrome transparency film into reciprocity and the results, while unpredictable, turned out to be marvelous. The film backs are excellent and space the exposures correctly.

With regard to them, be sure your camera has the correct dark slide. Third party dark slides are often problematic. Also, the dark slide should only be used wwhen changing film backs. Leaving it out of the camera will decrease the problem of eventual light leaks which will occur with any interchangeable back 6x6 cameras. The other caveat, if your camera seems not to focus correctly, is making sure the focusing screen is correctly mounted in the camera.

Over the years, the foam on which the screen is mounted may degrade. This is easily rectified by taking the camera to your local tech and having it replaced. Once done, focusing should be accurate. All in all, with the above caveats, a great camera system. I particularly love the incredible noise generated when you depress the shutter button and the great slam of the mirror. Sounds like a gunshot. For time exposures you can lock the mirror in the upright position after composing and focusing.

This will alleviate the 'cannon noise' and obviously decrease the vibration of the camera. Now, i would not recommend this camera for heavy use, by that, i mean 10-20 rolls of film per week for 6 months at a time. That caveat is merely due to the age of these cameras. For standard use by an advanced amateur or art photographer, this will do perfectly. Do i like this camera and lens? Am happy to have one again and am enjoying using it. So, given the above issues, good luck with your search.

Make sure the serial numbers exceed 15,xxx or are labeled with the S2a prior to the serial number on the top rear of the camera body right in back of the lens hood release. With a good slightly used pre owned camera you will have a lot of fun!