For Sale Thinning the Herd - Bronica SQ-A & SQ-Ai Systems; lens; filters

[cdowell]

Time to thin the herd. Here is the Bronica stuff I've been trying to get organized. Over the years I've bought used systems to get key components I needed for my main system. I've ended up with a lot of duplicates, etc. I'm also selling two hardish-to-find lenses that have gone up in value but that I don't use enough to justify keeping. Note the special offer listed as item #8.

Details and links to photos follow below, but here's the Master List

1. Bronica System #1 - $200 ($20 shipping and insurance)
2. Bronica System #2 - $400 ($20 shipping and insurance)
3. Bronica System #3 - $400 ($20 shipping and insurance)
4. Bronica PS 180mm portrait lens - $575 (Free Shipping)
5. Bronica PS 40mm wide angle lens - $450 (Free Shipping)
6. Nikon 95mm Orange (056) Glass Filter (fits 40mm lens) (Free Shipping) -$75
7. Hoya 95mm Red (25A) Glass Filter (Fits 40mm lens) (Free Shipping) - $75
8. Special Offer: Buy 5, 6 and 7 together for $500 - They are a team afterall

I prefer Paypal, but don't really mind waiting on a money order to get here if you prefer. I ship to North America only. Canada shipping would be $10-$15 more than stated cost, I imagine. I'm much more inclined to sell to APUG members that I've seen around the forums than to people who sign up just to buy -- I'm a little bummed out after some auction site experiences. For what it's worth, my auction site feedback -- where I've sold plenty of photo equipment -- is 100 percent positive. My id on the massive auction site is: classicphotographydude.

This is a complicated listing so please let me know if you have any questions. Everything works, all the glass is clean, and everything you see in the pictures is included.

A NOTE ON THE BRONICA SYSTEMS
I'm not going to say a lot trying to sell anyone on Bronica SQs. I think they are great and have used them for my serious documentary work forever. You'll find tons of Bronica SQ stuff in the galleries. Here's a link to one of my pictures taken with an SQ:

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Here are some links to info on Bronicas. I meter everything by hand and have never paid much attention to whether I'm using SQ-A or SQ-Ai components. But you can find information on the differences on the web.

http://www.camerahobby.com/Review-SQAi.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronica

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THE ITEMS
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1. Bronica System #1 - $200 ($20 shipping and insurance)

Body: SQ-Ai
Finder: Prism
Lens: Zenzanon-PS 80mm f/2.8
Back: 220 magazine, insert & slide, spare insert
Back: 220j magazine and insert (no slide)
Other: Set of batteries

This is the "beater" of the group. I've carried it to sports games, ect., and never worry about it because it already has some paint loss and a scrape or two. It has been covered in grip tape, and the prism has velcro stuck to it. Not the prettiest camera in the bunch, but entirely functional and provides great results.

Here's the image gallery:

http://s1100.photobucket.com/albums/g409/gbusa99/Bronica_System 1/

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2. Bronica System #2 - $400 ($20 shipping and insurance)

Body: SQ-A (all caps included)
Finder: Prism
Lens: Zenzanon-S 105mm f/3.5 with lens hood and caps
Back: 120 magazine, insert & slide
Other: Prism eye correction lens +0.5

This one is very clean. The lens, at 105mm, is roughly equivalent to a 70mm lens in 35mm photography, so a little closer than normal. Not sure what the eye correction lens does but I had it around and am throwing it in.

Here is the image gallery:

http://s1100.photobucket.com/albums/g409/gbusa99/Bronica_System_2/

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3. Bronica System #3 - $400 ($20 shipping and insurance)

Another clean one. This one feature a stovepipe finder which is cool for composing on the frosted glass. This one also includes an original users manual and a battery. This lens, at 65mm, is actually a little wider than normal, about like a 43mm in 35mm film. The glass is great, but there is a little paint missing, as the pictures show.

Here is the image gallery:

http://s1100.photobucket.com/albums/g409/gbusa99/Bronica_System_3/

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4. Bronica PS 180mm portrait lens - $575 (Free Shipping)

These stunning portrait lenses seem to be getting hard to find. I can understand why. Here is a picture I took with this one:

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Here's is the image gallery:

http://s1100.photobucket.com/albums/g409/gbusa99/PS80/

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5. Bronica PS 40mm wide angle lens - $450 (Free Shipping)

Another Bronica classic that is getting hard to find in good shape. This one works perfectly, was bought from KEH years ago, and has the metal front cap to protect the glass. Here's a picture I took with this lens:

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Here is the image gallery:

http://s1100.photobucket.com/albums/g409/gbusa99/PS40/

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6. Nikon 95mm Orange (056) Glass Filter (fits 40mm lens) (Free Shipping) -$75

This is one of the must-have filters if you want to shoot Black and white with the 40mm lens.

Image gallery:

http://s1100.photobucket.com/albums/g409/gbusa99/95mm_filters/

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7. Hoya 95mm Red (25A) Glass Filter (Fits 40mm lens) (Free Shipping) - $75

This is the other…

Image gallery:

http://s1100.photobucket.com/albums/g409/gbusa99/95mm_filters/

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8. Special Offer: Buy 5, 6 and 7 together for $500 - They are a team

Buy the 40mm and both glass filters together, and you can knock $100 off the combined price. I kind of think of them all as going together anyway.

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Thanks for looking. --Clifton

 

[Dshambli]

PM Sent for Bronica kit 1

 

[cdowell]

Sale PENDING on Bronica System #1...

 

[cdowell]

Bronica System #1 -- SOLD

 

[cdowell]

I've had a few questions, so want to provide a link to the owner's manual online:

http://www.tamron-usa.com/assets/pdfs/SQ-A.pdf

 

[phirehouse]

Received the N80 and it looks great. This was a super deal. Thank's for taking the time to pack the camera and lens so well.

 

[Dshambli]

I also received my Bronica. Just as described, grip tape and all. Had a small concern afterward, but he addressed promptly.

 

[cdowell]

Thanks, guys. Glad you like the cameras.

 

[cdowell]

Just wanted to mention that I'm heading out of town Thursday for several days. So anybody who has been recently inquiring and is ready to act can do so by Wednesday to avoid a shipping delay. Otherwise, I'll be back next week. Thanks.

 

[cdowell]

Here's a 25 percent price drop on the two unsold SQ-A systems. This puts them well below any price you could get at keh.com. Thanks for looking. --Clifton


1. SOLD - Bronica System #1 - $200 ($20 shipping and insurance)
2. Price Drop - Bronica System #2 - $300 ($20 shipping and insurance)
3. Price Drop - Bronica System #3 - $300 ($20 shipping and insurance)
4. Bronica PS 180mm portrait lens - $575 (Free Shipping)
5. Bronica PS 40mm wide angle lens - $450 (Free Shipping)
6. Nikon 95mm Orange (056) Glass Filter (fits 40mm lens) (Free Shipping) -$75
7. Hoya 95mm Red (25A) Glass Filter (Fits 40mm lens) (Free Shipping) - $75
8. Special Offer: Buy 5, 6 and 7 together for $500 - They are a team afterall

 

[cdowell]

I've had some offers to break up some of these groupings, but no actual commitments yet. I'm going to do one final bump with one final price drop with the current groupings so everyone has the same shot at the same deals. I think these price drops fairly represent the negotiations that have been ongoing with various folks. Then, starting Monday I'll entertain offers about individual items. Thanks for looking. --Clifton

I'm also adding to the list an ugly, but functional, Waist Level Finder. It's the one I currently use on my main system, but I'm getting a better one fixed. The WLF has grip tape on it, and the spring is a little weak. But the mirror pops into place and that's all that matters. It can be purchased with either of the SQ-A systems, but not by itself.

FINAL PRICE DROPS (these are firm)

1. SALE PENDING - New Listing: Waist Level Finder (with SQ-A system) - $50 (Free Shipping)
2. Final Price Drop - Bronica System #2 - $250 ($20 shipping and insurance)
3. SALE PENDING - Final Price Drop - Bronica System #3 - $250 ($20 shipping and insurance)
4. Final Price Drop - Bronica PS 180mm portrait lens - $500 (Free Shipping)
5. SOLD - Final Price Drop - Bronica PS 40mm wide angle lens - $350 (Free Shipping)
6. SOLD - Nikon 95mm Orange (056) Glass Filter (fits 40mm lens) (Free Shipping) -$75
7. SOLD - Hoya 95mm Red (25A) Glass Filter (Fits 40mm lens) (Free Shipping) - $75
8. SOLD - Final Price Drop - Special Offer: Buy 5, 6 and 7 together for - $400

 

[dancluff]

PM sent with regards to Bronica system 2 but I meant for system 3

 

[rpsawin]

Sent PM re: 5-7

Bob

 

[cdowell]

Update: Everyone has paid as expected, so these are all that are left. Thanks.

Assuming all the pendings come through as expected, here's what's left as of 3 p.m. on Thursday (U.S. Eastern time):

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2. Final Price Drop - Bronica System #2 - $250 ($20 shipping and insurance)

Body: SQ-A (all caps included)
Finder: Prism
Lens: Zenzanon-S 105mm f/3.5 with lens hood and caps
Back: 120 magazine, insert & slide
Other: Prism eye correction lens +0.5

This one is very clean. The lens, at 105mm, is roughly equivalent to a 70mm lens in 35mm photography, so a little closer than normal. Not sure what the eye correction lens does but I had it around and am throwing it in.

Here is the image gallery:

http://s1100.photobucket.com/albums/...nica_System_2/

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4. Final Price Drop - Bronica PS 180mm portrait lens - $500 (Free Shipping)

These stunning portrait lenses seem to be getting hard to find. I can understand why. Here is a picture I took with this one:

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Here's is the image gallery:
BTW, the gallery images names are ps80, but the lens, of course, is a 180mm.

http://s1100.photobucket.com/albums/g409/gbusa99/PS80/

 

[Peter Simpson]

PM sent for system 2

 

[cdowell]

System #2 -- SOLD

Here's what is left:

Bronica PS 180mm portrait lens - $500 (Free Shipping)

These stunning portrait lenses seem to be getting hard to find. I can understand why. Here images made with this lens

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Here's is the image gallery on the lens:
BTW, the gallery images names are listed as ps80, but the lens, of course, is a 180mm.

http://s1100.photobucket.com/albums/g409/gbusa99/PS80/

 

[cdowell]

SOLD ...

--- Last call for the 180mm lens listed above -- PRICE DROP -- $400

Thanks for looking.