Bronica Sq-Ai problem

TheSohnly · Jul 14, 2009

Recently found a beautiful deal on a Bronica Sq-Ai (~$30 USD).

The one problem is that it did not have the little pack to place the batteries in.

I was curious if any owner of the Bronica Sq-Ai could take dimensions of there battery holder so I could construct one and actually start taking pictures using my beautiful new camera.

vdonovan · Jul 14, 2009

You might call or email KEH and see if they have one lying around.

paul_c5x4 · Jul 15, 2009

TheSohnly said:
I was curious if any owner of the Bronica Sq-Ai could take dimensions of there battery holder so I could construct one and actually start taking pictures using my beautiful new camera.

The battery holder is a fairly simple affair...

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TheSohnly · Jul 15, 2009

...WOW

thanks soooo much! You are my savior!

I dont suppose I could be picky and ask for two more pictures?
One of the positive side of the inside.
One of the negative side of the inside.

I don't wanna fry my camera...

paul_c5x4 · Jul 16, 2009

TheSohnly said:
I dont suppose I could be picky and ask for two more pictures?
One of the positive side of the inside.
One of the negative side of the inside.

Not sure I follow... The batteries themselves are electrically isolated from each other in the holder - The pins you see in the camera make contact with the centre of the battery and the metal tab (ref first image).
The lower image would be the view you would see upon opening the battery compartment door.

If that adds to the confusion, or you need more images, let me know.

TheSohnly · Sep 7, 2009

I'm bumping this thread in the hopes that someone has an extra Bronica Sq-Ai battery holder they are willing to trade/give/sell.

I'm going to start making one very soon if I can't find one.

Tony-S · Sep 7, 2009

Have you checked the Tamron pages for replacement parts? They probably have it for you.

http://www.tamron.com/bronica/prod/sq_acc.asp

TheSohnly · Sep 7, 2009

Have you checked the Tamron pages for replacement parts? They probably have it for you.

http://www.tamron.com/bronica/prod/sq_acc.asp

Tamron has informed me that since that part isn't being made anymore, they do not carry that part anymore. That link is actually the first place I looked (after google).
I also called Koh's camera, KEH, B+H, Adorama, emailed many ebay sellers that have other random bronica parts, and have attempted to make my own to no avail.

glbeas · Sep 7, 2009

I solved my battery problem by getting a motor drive, it co-opts the power and runs the camera off its own batteries, which are much cheaper AAs.

Bob F. · Sep 7, 2009

A spare body can be had on ebay, often for relatively little money. Plus it gives you a bit of insurance should something go wrong with the existing body.

TheSohnly · Sep 14, 2009

can mods delete this thread please? or at least tell me how to delete it?

glbeas · Sep 15, 2009

Did you solve your battery problem?

Edwardv · Sep 15, 2009

Call Tamron. They can get spare parts from Japan. Good luck.

Uncle Goose · Sep 16, 2009

glbeas said:
I solved my battery problem by getting a motor drive, it co-opts the power and runs the camera off its own batteries, which are much cheaper AAs.

Is this true for the ETRSi too??

glbeas · Sep 16, 2009

Uncle Goose said:
Is this true for the ETRSi too??

I'm pretty sure it is.

TheSohnly · Sep 19, 2009

again, i would like this thread deleted

Yes, i solved my battery problem by getting a motor drive

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