Bronica GS-1 Bellows Question

Tom Conway · Apr 23, 2020

Does anyone know if the GS-1 Bellows has tilt/shift capabilities? Or, one but not the other? Thanks in advance! Tom Conway.

Dave Ludwig · Apr 23, 2020

Tom, Bronica GS-1 does not use a bellows. Are you sure you are asking about GS1 or a Mamiya RB67. Never used an RB but believe the answer is still no.

abruzzi · Apr 23, 2020

I assume he mens the macro bellows like this:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/ZENZA-BRON...cro-Close-Up-for-GS-1-EXCELLENT-/133260493186

I don't have one, so I can't say from experience, but looking at the photos in the listing above, I'd have to say no.

Dave Ludwig · Apr 23, 2020

gotcha.

Oren Grad · Apr 23, 2020

It does not. Extension only.

http://ianbfoto.com/downloads/Bronica/bronica_gs1_bellows_g.pdf

Tom Conway · Apr 23, 2020

abruzzi said:
I assume he mens the macro bellows like this:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/ZENZA-BRON...cro-Close-Up-for-GS-1-EXCELLENT-/133260493186

I don't have one, so I can't say from experience, but looking at the photos in the listing above, I'd have to say no.

Thanks, abruzzi! And, good catch, that is the item that made me ask the question!

Tom Conway · Apr 23, 2020

Oren Grad said:
It does not. Extension only.

http://ianbfoto.com/downloads/Bronica/bronica_gs1_bellows_g.pdf

Thanks, Oren! Appreciate you posting the info!

Tom Conway · Apr 23, 2020

Dave Ludwig said:
gotcha.

Dave: Thanks for taking the time to reply; from others info the GS-1 Bellows does not have tilt or shift.

abruzzi · Apr 23, 2020

I do think the bellows that Bronica made for their early S/S2/EC cameras did provide tilt and shift.

Tom Conway · Apr 23, 2020

abruzzi said:
I do think the bellows that Bronica made for their early S/S2/EC cameras did provide tilt and shift.

That's an impressive looking camera; do you use it often? I'm quite pleased with the GS-1, both quality of lenses and accessories; sure would've liked tilt/shift for macro work! Do you use the GS-1? Tom.

Oren Grad · Apr 23, 2020

FWIW, Novoflex offers a bellows with tilt and shift, the Balpro T/S, that can be adapted to medium format cameras up to 6x7. Unfortunately, it's quite expensive, and so far as I can tell they don't offer adapters for Bronica mounts. So it would be further expense and hassle to have those custom-made.

abruzzi · Apr 23, 2020

Tom Conway said:
That's an impressive looking camera; do you use it often? I'm quite pleased with the GS-1, both quality of lenses and accessories; sure would've liked tilt/shift for macro work! Do you use the GS-1? Tom.

Nah, thats just a photo I found online. I have a Bronica S, but it needs a little work. I do have a GS-1 (as well as an ETRSi) and I quite like it. While its much larger than the ETRSi, its a bit smaller than other 6x7 cameras. I have a few backs, WLF, and a decent selection of lenses, and I've found it works great, and has great lenses. I've only had the GS-1 kit for ~5 months, but I've had my ETRSi for a couple years, and thats what sold me on the GS-1.

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