Maiku
Maiku
Hi Everyone,
I need some help pushing me over the edge to buy a Bronica outfit. Please post some photos from your Bronica, PLEASE! Any format or model is fine by me.
I bought a S2A a little while ago and discovered I like medium format photography. Now, I want a complete outfit, so please post some photos. I am looking at a SAqi and SB with a 40mm, 50mm, 80mm and 150mm lenses. Also, included in package are two film back, a Polaroid back and case.
Here are my contributions to start things off.
Mike
I need some help pushing me over the edge to buy a Bronica outfit. Please post some photos from your Bronica, PLEASE! Any format or model is fine by me.
I bought a S2A a little while ago and discovered I like medium format photography. Now, I want a complete outfit, so please post some photos. I am looking at a SAqi and SB with a 40mm, 50mm, 80mm and 150mm lenses. Also, included in package are two film back, a Polaroid back and case.
Here are my contributions to start things off.
Mike
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venchka
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You do know that the Polaroid back is a paperweight?
Search this forum for photos by wclavey. He has a Bronica, 3 Nikkor lenses, backs, prism, etc. He also has a pair of Mamiya TLRs and lenses. I use a Pentax 6x7, 45-105-150 lenses and a Hasselblad with an 80mm Planar. I'm not convinced that you could tell the negatives apart on a light table. Except for the 6x7 part. Grinning.
Enjoy the Bronica.
Search this forum for photos by wclavey. He has a Bronica, 3 Nikkor lenses, backs, prism, etc. He also has a pair of Mamiya TLRs and lenses. I use a Pentax 6x7, 45-105-150 lenses and a Hasselblad with an 80mm Planar. I'm not convinced that you could tell the negatives apart on a light table. Except for the 6x7 part. Grinning.
Enjoy the Bronica.
bmattock
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Bronica C, Fuji Acros 100 film (120 format), Nikkor 75mm f/2.8 lens. Exposure at 1/125 @ f/5.6
hans voralberg
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From my Bronica ETRSI, 75/2.8. Bronica S coming soon
Dave Wilkinson
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jke
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Bronica C + 75mm Nikkor or 50mm Nikkor
Any of the early era Nikkors are great lenses, though the 50mm is spectacular IMHO. Very close focusing, sparkling clear with lovely out of focus quality.
Any of the early era Nikkors are great lenses, though the 50mm is spectacular IMHO. Very close focusing, sparkling clear with lovely out of focus quality.
Dave Wilkinson
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Of course - pictures from a Bronica are immediately distinguished from those of other cameras by the experienced and discerning eye! 
Dave.
Dave.
CK Dexter Haven
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Aren't there still instant films available from Fuji?
CK Dexter Haven
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Bronica RF645
Dave Wilkinson
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I hope neither of these is a self-portrait!
kuzano
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No electronics in the B
No electronics in the B
I love Bronica and have had S, S2, S2a, ETR, SQ, SQ-A and B models.
Have always been pleased with the result. Just want to make sure you know that the B model has no options for metering. None of the electronic addons will work on the B. It was designed as a mechanical (simpler) version of the A and A1 series. From a resale standpoint, you'd be ahead to buy an A/A1. The only reason I bought a B was that I got it in mint condition LNIB for $275 about ten years ago, with waistlevel and 80mm lens.
No electronics in the B
I love Bronica and have had S, S2, S2a, ETR, SQ, SQ-A and B models.
Have always been pleased with the result. Just want to make sure you know that the B model has no options for metering. None of the electronic addons will work on the B. It was designed as a mechanical (simpler) version of the A and A1 series. From a resale standpoint, you'd be ahead to buy an A/A1. The only reason I bought a B was that I got it in mint condition LNIB for $275 about ten years ago, with waistlevel and 80mm lens.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
Some great images in this thead ... MF rules!
Bob Michaels
nobody special
Of course - pictures from a Bronica are immediately distinguished from those of other cameras by the experienced and discerning eye!
Dave.
Dave: thanks for a bit of sanity here.
But just for sh*ts and giggles, here is one shot with a SQA. In fact, almost all of my South Apopka series http://bobmichaels.org/SouthApopkaIntro.htm was shot with a SQA
venchka
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Maybe. Maybe not.
Maybe. Maybe not.
Yes. Does anyone know if the Fuji products work in a Polaroid-Bronica back?
Maybe. Maybe not.
Yes. Does anyone know if the Fuji products work in a Polaroid-Bronica back?
Maiku
Maiku
Bob,
Great series of photos. Just wonderful.
Please keep the photos coming.
Mike
Great series of photos. Just wonderful.
Please keep the photos coming.
Mike
daveywaugh
Blah
Maiku
Maiku
Hi Everyone,
Thanks for posting. Sadly, I had to walk away from the SQB and lenses I had my eye. I had a friend, who is a camera dealer, tag along with me to give the camera final look over. He indicated that the bodies and lenses were in good shape, BUT that they all needed to be CLA'ed. Estimated CLA cost 45000 yen or 500$ USD. I had to pass.
I want to thank everyone for posting photos. The photos have got me thinking my hefty Bronica S2 is a fine camera and all I need it are two more lenses, especially the 50mm.
Mike
Thanks for posting. Sadly, I had to walk away from the SQB and lenses I had my eye. I had a friend, who is a camera dealer, tag along with me to give the camera final look over. He indicated that the bodies and lenses were in good shape, BUT that they all needed to be CLA'ed. Estimated CLA cost 45000 yen or 500$ USD. I had to pass.
I want to thank everyone for posting photos. The photos have got me thinking my hefty Bronica S2 is a fine camera and all I need it are two more lenses, especially the 50mm.
Mike
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jke
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I have a 75mm and a 135mm along with the 50mm, but I almost never take the 50mm lens off the camera. My version is the f3.5 (Nikkor-H) which is large diameter but fits very flat to the camera - almost a pancake lens if that is the right term. There is an f2.8 version (Nikkor-O) that is not as large diameter-wise but length-wise is longer. I am tempted by the extra speed of that lens but not by the price.
Maiku
Maiku
Maiku
Maiku
I am just trying to revive this thread. I sold my Bronica S2 because I was given a Pentax 67 with two lenses. Though the Pentax produced some great photos I did not like it. It was simply to heavy for eye-level focusing. So it languished on the shelf until I found beautiful Bronica SQ-A with a 80mm f2.8 and 40mm f4. I am overjoyed to be using it. It light in comparison to the Pentax and I love the waist-level viewfinder.
Below photos taken with Bronica S2 and Nikkor 75mm f2.8
Below photos taken with Bronica S2 and Nikkor 75mm f2.8
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