Sold Bronica GS-1 Bundle + Parts Body

[Alwelch1]

After acquiring my Hasselblad 500 C/M last year, and after much deliberation, I've decided to part with my beloved Bronica GS-1 along with my hoard of Bronica gear. The entire bundle is in superb condition and I've cared for it like a child during my time with the camera. Some things being literally new or in like-new condition. I've included a few photos here but have images of every single item in a public Google Drive folder. Just DM me and I'll send along the link to the folder.

I will mention that while everything functions perfectly at the time of this post I have never had the camera serviced and if I were to keep it I would likely send it in for a CLA at some point in the future. I've already deducted $150 off my orginal valuation to help with any CLA service you might choose for the camera.

Sale includes the following items:

GS-1 Body with battery cover/speedgrip port covers
Metered prism viewfinder
Waist level viewfinder
150mm F/4 (in box with lens case)
100mm F/3.5
65mm F/4
x3 6x7 120 film backs (one with box)
Spare part body (non-working/won’t fire)
Unopened G focusing screen
Speed grip G
Speed crank
Front and rear body covers
Remote release
Original Brionica strap
Bag
Two batteries
Collapsible lens hood fits all lenses (has split)

Price: $1740 OBO + calculated shipping

After having a buyer back out on Instagram I thought I would list this (and a few other things) here before sending them to eBay. I'd rather they go to someone who will care for them and use them well. I of course welcome any questions about particular items or if you would like additional photos (aside from what's in the Google folder) of specific areas or items.

 

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[tom williams]

Greetings Alwelch1 - nice kit. Good luck selling the bundle. Heaven forfend that you should have to part it out - but if you do, I hope you'll post here on Photrio.

Also, you mention a CLA - do you have a vendor in mind for GS-1 servicing?

cheers
Tom

 

[Alwelch1]

Hey Tom,

Yeah it's an absolutely beautiful camera. Aside from some word of mouth I haven't done a deep dive on Bronica repairs here in the States. I've heard good things about Havel Camera down in San Antonio and I've personally visited Jerry Reids in El Paso who also has serviced a couple cameras for a buddy of mine with great results. All that to say I don't have anyone in mind but I'm guesstimating a full CLA of the body only would likely run in the $200-$250 range.

And yeah, I would much rather sell the entire kit together for logistical reasons. I live on the road full time and I keep things like this in my climate controlled storage unit so making seven or eight trips back and forth to ship it piece by piece isn't really practical for me unfortunately.

 

[tom williams]

Thanks for the repairman names. Best of luck selling the camera.

cheers
Tom

 

[Alwelch1]

This has been listed on eBay as well. Bumping this up here with a mild price drop.

Price now $1650 OBO + shipping

 

[hsteeves]

nice outfit with a nice set of lenses. This was a dream camera of mine. Unfortunately, I have too many MF outfits myself now.

 

[beemermark]

Hey Tom,

Aside from some word of mouth I haven't done a deep dive on Bronica repairs here in the States. I've heard good things about Havel Camera down in San Antonio

Havel retired around 2018 or 2019