Koni Kowa
Well-known
Hello,
I have been using Bronica cameras since 2008, mostly the first series : C/S2/S2A/EC-TL with approx. all available Nikkor/Zenzanon lenses.
Overall, I think it is a great tool to photograph people.
So I will post some (self)portraits on this thread.
I hope you will enjoy and let some words, thoughts, likes.

#1 - Zenzanon MC 80/2.8 by Carl Zeiss Jena - TX and R09
#2 - same lens - TX and Xtol
#3 - same lens - TX and R09
I have been using Bronica cameras since 2008, mostly the first series : C/S2/S2A/EC-TL with approx. all available Nikkor/Zenzanon lenses.
Overall, I think it is a great tool to photograph people.
So I will post some (self)portraits on this thread.
I hope you will enjoy and let some words, thoughts, likes.

#1 - Zenzanon MC 80/2.8 by Carl Zeiss Jena - TX and R09

#2 - same lens - TX and Xtol

#3 - same lens - TX and R09
Huss
Veteran
2nd pic is great, love the angle, the eyes and the lighting. Only change I would make would be to have the model slightly over to the right in the frame.
And I like the rich blacks in the 3rd shot. I'm surprised the first shot didnt break the camera.
And I like the rich blacks in the 3rd shot. I'm surprised the first shot didnt break the camera.
helen.HH
To Light & Love ...
Just Lovely !
Beautifully captured with that Bronica
Beautifully captured with that Bronica
j.scooter
Veteran
Very nice work.
Thank for sharing
Thank for sharing
Koni Kowa
Well-known
Thank you, merci for your comments.
I did not understand this one :
Here is another portrait.

#4 - 80/2.8 - Acros and Xtol
I did not understand this one :
I'm surprised the first shot didnt break the camera.
Here is another portrait.

#4 - 80/2.8 - Acros and Xtol
lawrence
Veteran
Lovely photos with nice tones and ultra sharp. Which scanner did you use?
Huss
Veteran
Thank you, merci for your comments.
I did not understand this one :
Here is another portrait.
#4 - 80/2.8 - Acros and Xtol
I was teasing about the subject matter assuming it was a selfie.
This portrait that you just attached is lovely too. The emphasis on the eyes looking up, for some reason reminds me of Marillon Cotillard.
Koni Kowa
Well-known
I was teasing about the subject matter assuming it was a selfie.
This portrait that you just attached is lovely too. The emphasis on the eyes looking up, for some reason reminds me of Marillon Cotillard.
Oh I see. Ha ha.
No it is not a self-portrait, but I will post some.
Nadia would probably appreciate your words. She has been recording some scenes in the next movie by Luc Besson.
Lovely photos with nice tones and ultra sharp. Which scanner did you use?
Thank you, merci. The good old Epson V500. Nothing fantastic, ha ha.
Koni Kowa
Well-known
lxmike
M2 fan.
nice work thanks for sharing
pvdhaar
Peter
Absolutely beautiful portraits and splendid use of that shallow depth of field at f2.8
Michel154
Established
Nice Work !
Koni Kowa
Well-known
nice work thanks for sharing
Absolutely beautiful portraits and splendid use of that shallow depth of field at f2.8
Nice Work !
Thank you, merci for your comments !

#6 - 80/2.8 - TX and R09
lawrence
Veteran
Thanks, the Epsons can look really good with m/f as these photos prove.Thank you, merci. The good old Epson V500. Nothing fantastic, ha ha.![]()
Koni Kowa
Well-known
Hello ! One more portrait I took in the streets on June'14 :
#7 - the standard Nikkor-P 75/2.8 - Tri-X and D-76

#7 - the standard Nikkor-P 75/2.8 - Tri-X and D-76
Swift1
Veteran
Hello ! One more portrait I took in the streets on June'14 :
#7 - the standard Nikkor-P 75/2.8 - Tri-X and D-76
The Nikkor-P 75/2.8 is a gem, and one of the best bargains in medium format optics.
I just wrote a blog post about my Bronica S2.
http://www.coltonallen.com/looking-back-bronica-s2/
Koni Kowa
Well-known
The Nikkor-P 75/2.8 is a gem, and one of the best bargains in medium format optics.
It is a very good standard lens, I agree... but it is really nothing compared to the Carl Zeiss Jena 80/2.8.
Koni Kowa
Well-known
Good evening... 
Here is another one with Nadia, near the Seine in Paris, last May :
#8 - Zenzanon MC 80/2.8 by Carl Zeiss Jena - Acros 100 and Xtol
Here is another one with Nadia, near the Seine in Paris, last May :

#8 - Zenzanon MC 80/2.8 by Carl Zeiss Jena - Acros 100 and Xtol
Huss
Veteran
Good evening...
Here is another one with Nadia, near the Seine in Paris, last May :
#8 - Zenzanon MC 80/2.8 by Carl Zeiss Jena - Acros 100 and Xtol
Absolutely delightful portrait. You really capture her eyes.
Koni Kowa
Well-known
Absolutely delightful portrait. You really capture her eyes.
Merci beaucoup.
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