Bronica SQ-a?

[Alan Gales]

I've always wanted a Bronica. I just like the name, it has heft. Bronica. Bronica.

Kinda like a Ford Bronco or Charles Bronson. Bronica!

 

[wiltw]

Definitely get a WLF but you might want to hold onto the prism finder. I had a Blad at one time with a Stroboframe flash bracket which located the flash above the camera. A WLF would not even work with the flash bracket. Even if you get a bracket with the flash located to the side a prism finder will work better with it.

Congratulations on your new camera!

...will cause the infernal amaterish side shadows which are very visible and distracting, and not all all recommended!

 

[Wayne]

Yeah, kinda like those! Especially Bronson. Bronson.

Kinda like a Ford Bronco or Charles Bronson. Bronica!

 

[vdonovan]

Archie by Vince Donovan, on Flickr

Now get out there and shoot!

Bronica SQA
150mm Lens
Kodak Tri-X 320 in Xtol 1:1

 

[ChristopherCoy]

Here are some quick photos of the beast...

 

[jeztastic]

Did a shoot with mine and the 80mm and 150mm recently. Found the 150 very sharp even wide open.

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[mweintraub]

Yeah, without the Speedgrip S, using the prism kinda sucks. I have both sets so I can go either Speedgrip run and gun, or WLF hand winder.

 

[Alan Johnson]

I have a Bronica SQ-Am +80+150 +prism.
http://photo.net/medium-format-photography-forum/005Odw
It has a built in motor winder which works well for people shots but I do not carry the weight around for landscapes, preferring a TLR for that.
If you intend to use the Bronica for landscapes the non-motor SQ-A is better IMO.

 

[mweintraub]

I have a Bronica SQ-Am +80+150 +prism.
http://photo.net/medium-format-photography-forum/005Odw
It has a built in motor winder which works well for people shots but I do not carry the weight around for landscapes, preferring a TLR for that.
If you intend to use the Bronica for landscapes the non-motor SQ-A is better IMO.

I also have the Am. I've only used it for portraits using the 645 back in portrait orientation. The winder and prism helped with that.

 

[houstonphotographics]

Not sure how you feel the Bronica system is clunky. I think it's the opposite, especially when loading film. No need for match colored dots. Put film in back, put back on camera, use camera to wind, done. Never had any lock up issues.

The only issue I've ever had with the SQ-A system is a dead battery and didn't realize it was shooting at 1/500s. I was shooting instant films, so it's my fault for not realizing sooner.




Look into the SQ-A instead of the Ai. The battery holder is a pain. If you're worried about loosing Bulb, you can use the lens timer switch for that.




Same goes for hassy, except people who have hassys usually send them for CLAs more often than Bronica users. I guess it's the same thought of those with REALLY expensive cars get their cars serviced/looked at ALL.The.Time. (not saying other people don't do this...)

I just recently dumped an SQ-aI body and picked up an SQ-AM for a song from KEH ($43.00). The thing that ticked me off about the Sq-ai was specifically the battery issue. I havent had the chance to shoot my new rig, but will be doing so this upcoming weekend.

 

[mweintraub]

Houston, you going to cars and coffee in February with us?


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[hsandler]

SQA? Say hello to my li'l friend!

 

[hoffy]

I just recently dumped an SQ-aI body and picked up an SQ-AM for a song from KEH ($43.00). The thing that ticked me off about the Sq-ai was specifically the battery issue. I havent had the chance to shoot my new rig, but will be doing so this upcoming weekend.

What battery problem did you have?

 

[ChristopherCoy]

SQA? Say hello to my li'l friend!

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Is that the 250mm? How do you like it?

 

[Alan Gales]

...will cause the infernal amaterish side shadows which are very visible and distracting, and not all all recommended!

Sorry, I didn't explain myself well. I'm talking about a bracket that locates the flash above the camera and just to the side like a Speed Graphic instead of directly over the camera like my Stroboframe did with my Hasselblad.

 

[hsandler]

Is that the 250mm? How do you like it?

No, it is the 110 mm f4.5 macro; my favourite lens. I had the f4 version first, but the f4.5 focuses much much closer. They can be found for about $300 if one is patient.

 

[ChristopherCoy]

I think my first lens addition is going to be the 40mm.

 

[frank]

I've got an old version 40 for my Hasselblad. It's a fun focal length on 6x6.

 

[mweintraub]

I think my first lens addition is going to be the 40mm.

The 40mm is a fun lens. I have the older "S" model.

I think the building photo was with the 40mm also.

 

[paul_c5x4]

I think my first lens addition is going to be the 40mm.

I had a hankering for the 40mm but the ebay prices were just way to silly at the time - Ended up scoring a nice 50mm at a good price instead.

 

[hoffy]

I had a hankering for the 40mm but the ebay prices were just way to silly at the time - Ended up scoring a nice 50mm at a good price instead.

Ditto - I just couldn't stretch it for the 40, so stuck with the 50. It has been fun using it at car shows!

Hall's Speed Shop by Ashley Hoff, on Flickr

 

[frank]

40, 50, 80, 150

 

[hoffy]

My Eleanor lens, though, is the 180mm. While the 150 is OK, the minimum focal length is just too long. I have been looking for a 180 for years, but when ever I have found one, either I don't have the spare cash, or the price is out of this world.

 

[frank]

My Eleanor lens, though, is the 180mm. While the 150 is OK, the minimum focal length is just too long. I have been looking for a 180 for years, but when ever I have found one, either I don't have the spare cash, or the price is out of this world.

extension tube or diopter

 

[hoffy]

extension tube or diopter

See comment about the 180mm. Replace 180mm with extension tube!

Some of the SQ stuff is getting harder to come by and when you see it, the prices are stupid. ETRS and S/S2/S2A gear seems to be easy enough to find, but tubes for a SQ - rare. I have seen people asking $400 on Ebay for them, which is just plain silly.