I've always wanted a Bronica. I just like the name, it has heft. Bronica. Bronica.
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!
Kinda like a Ford Bronco or Charles Bronson. Bronica!
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.
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.
...will cause the infernal amaterish side shadows which are very visible and distracting, and not all all recommended!
Is that the 250mm? How do you like it?
I think my first lens addition is going to be the 40mm.
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.
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
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