It was about time I made a video about my favorite camera, the Bronica SQ-Ai. Besides plenty of footage and sample images, I talk (a lot) about almost every detail of this little, beautiful, camera. It's a long video, I apologize in advance! Do you shoot medium format? If so, which camera do you have? And most importantly, what's your favorite camera ever?
favorite medium format ever: hasselblad flexbody and rolleiflex sl66e (if the 80 2.8 planar would have a leafshutter) the camera thats always in my bag is an ETRSi with the 75mm, but i will buy a 501c/m cause i miss 6x6 too much ^^
I’ve only used a Fuji GW690III, yashicamat 124g, and own a Mamiya C330… but I’m really thinking about getting an SQ-Ai because I’m not in love with TLRs…
I am sure Mr. Zensaburo Yoshino, designer of this camera, is happy in photography heaven to hear your compliment on this camera. Small trivia. The name Bronica is came from his hand writing "Zenzaburo's brownie camera". We Japanese often shorten those foreign words into 4 vowels words hence Zensaburo's Brownie Camera became Bu-ro-ni-ca, 4-vowel word. Brownie is a term Kodak used for 120 film back in a day.
I have a Bronica SQAi that I purchased new in 1990. I used it regularly for until about 2005 when I started to use digital cameras. I have been researching the possible purchase of a Leica Monochrom camera. That is now on hold after watching a number of your RUclips videos and seeing your brilliant results. I have got my Bronica out of retirement and am about to start shooting B&W again with it. I have found in a wardrobe a load of 120 and 135 films. I have 120 rolls of Ilford Delta 100 pro and Arcos 100 (which have expiry dates from another era!!!) that I intend to use and see how they perform. I intend to process the first rolls at normal speeds etc and then adjust the ISO and development times accordingly. A big thanks to you for rejuvenating my interest in the Bronica..... I am planning on scanning some of the old negatives and post processing them back into live.... Thanks Adrian
Like many others I switched go digital some years ago and now I'm coming back to film and love it. I used to have a Hasselblad 500 and later 2000 for 15 years with a set of lenses and now bought a Bronica and stepped into medium format again. To my mind the Bronicas are different but the Hasselblad is not a better camera. Both systems have their quirks and with the older models downright weakspots. The Hasselblad bodies, lenses and magazines all needed service at one point with some horrific experiences in the mix. Nothing my experience with other systems in 35 mm had prepared me for. The Zeiss lenses were sometimes stellar but older calculations had their limitations too. At the time it was the right solution for the problem and gave me great results but today I don't want to see a square finder again as it makes me compose and print square and if not I feel bad for wasting negative-space. Therefore I made the step and got myself a 6x7 for my restart: Bronica GS-1. Works excellent so far and doesn't feel excessively large or heavy as a system too.
That's awesome to hear! The most important part is that you keep getting out and taking photographs. I find it so healing and good for my soul. If the Bronica did that for you, then that's great! I'm sure you'll make great images with that beast, enjoy!
Adrian, now you have done it! This has got to be one of the best videos on any camera I have seen on RUclips! Your presentation of the Bronica SQ-Ai is balanced, honest, informative and in a word - superb! One can sense your love for this camera! I have considered getting into medium format and have been researching the Mamiya 645 1000S and this evening I found your review of the Bronica SQ-Ai and I am convinced this is the camera for me! Well done and thank you for making this video! Kind regards. Oh, and I just subscribed to your channel!
As someone who is just making the switch to medium format from digital and 35mm film, I have found your videos to be simply priceless. Thank you for everything you’ve shared via your videos. It is all great information and it has been such a joy watching your videos. The quality and time you put into your uploads here is very much appreciated. So, sincerely, thank you! :) and, after watching the video, I really feel like I need to pick up a Bronica at some point in the future lol. I decided to buy a Mamiya RB67...she is a beauty but maaaaaan is she heavy! lol. I knew that before buying it, but nothing can actually prepare you for it until you hold the camera in your hands lol. It was such an incredible deal and in nearly mint condition though, so there was no way I could pass it up. My desire to get out there and shoot more has already gone waaaaaay up since getting the Mamiya.
I'm so happy you find them useful :) Haha, the Mamiya is indeed a beast! You might not be able to bring with you on hikes or long walks, but I'm sure you'll find the place and moment for that beautiful camera :) The Bronica is not light either, just in case weigh the Mamiya and compare to the weight of the Bronica, to have an idea of the difference.
The weight is a "love it or hate it". I like it as long as I don't have to hike haha. And yes, agreed on the square format. That's exciting about the first roll!!!
Thank you for such a detailed review! And your images are nothing short of incredible! You are definitely one of the best film photographers I have seen on Instagram. Easiest follow decision ever :D
I can't stand those tedious camera videos where people waffle on about absolutely nothing and take 30 minutes to say what could be said in five. This is NOT one of them..no pointless pauses or deviation, just packed with info. I've just bought a big SQ AI kit at auction and can't waitnftornit to arrive and get stuck in. Keep up the good work, I love your videos!
Einfach eine feine Kamera! Ich habe sehr, sehr gerne mit ihr gearbeitet. Hatte sogar das Kleinbildrückteil dafür. Seufz, hat Platz gemacht für die SQ 6x7.^^
I really like the way you compose your images ... that shot of San Francisco from Marin County is epic (the one with both bridges in the frame). The fog shot of the golden gate bridge was also quite nice.
I can understand how he feels about this camera, had one for a number of years, until someone broke into my apartment and stole all my gear. Probably did not even have a clue what he had in his hand. Loved that camera, the feel the quality of the build, the quality of the images.
I love your tribute! I can totally understand how this camera changed your pictures. I feel the same for the GS-1, and the great negs it does. 10 pictures a roll. It makes me cherish the process and learn to build the pictures in my headware :)
Thanks, and I completely agree! I still shoot digital because it's more convenient for some situations, but film and especially this Bronica will always have a place in my photography. I do enjoy it very much. That GS-1 looks very nice, I'm glad you are happy with it!
They are all over EBay. I've bought two in the past 4 months, a SQ-B, and recently the SQ-Ai. Both in near mint condition. Be prepared to spend some $$. My SQ-B was $775 with the 80mm PS lens and recently the SQAi body with a WLF was $700. Still way less money than the equivalent Hasselblad. I really like the feel of shooting medium format with this camera, the look, the ergonomics and specifically the sound of the mirror and leaf shutter. It's a joy.
In 2001 I backpacked around Vietnam and Cambodia with this camera. I still have it but haven't used it in years after switching to a Leica M6 for travel. Think I might want to get back into it, thanks to your video. (I have a 40PS, 80PS and 200PS). Also I never knew about the T mode on the lens...thank you!
I own a Bronica SQ-A, which I've been holding on to for years...I've thought about getting a digital back for it. But this video is inspiring me to shoot film with it again. Thank you!
Haha, hope they don't! They've actually gone up a little in the last few months, but it's still more affordable than other medium format cameras. Thanks!
Reminds me of my Mamiya M645 1000S go to camera over my other medium format cameras (9) given its auto metering and aperture preferred setup. When it works, it's hard to change. Thanks for sharing.
Very nicely done! For those interested in purchasing one there is also the SQ-B which is based off of the Ai but without the electronics. Plus the B(budget) model doesn't have bulb or 16 sec shutter speeds and the lens that came with it didn't have time mode. You can buy a "regular" 80mm lens with time setting switch though and it works fine. These SQ-Bs are sometimes cheaper to find because people are put off by the "budget" designation. Overall it's the same camera though unless you want the electronics. Or at least I think so. Mine came with the normal 80mm lens (with time setting switch) when I bought it and was quite a bit cheaper than the SQ-A models available at the time, a few years ago.
Thank you, Irvin! Very good point. So the SQ-B is completely mechanical? I love that. I feel like it'd be more reliable, and I don't really like the fact that I could run out of batteries at any moment.
@@aows It does have a battery and I've never really thought about why. Maybe for mirror lockup?? There are no electrical contacts to the viewfinder or the back. I need to take a look and see!
@@aows Figured it out. I wasn't thinking. The lenses have electronically controlled shutters. Without batteries they operate at 1/500 second. I think that's all it does. I know they last a long time.
I saw some darkslides for the SQ-A a couples of weeks ago when I was buying one for one of my ETRS body's that didn't come with it. You can still find them on eBay. :) To avoid loosing it, I always put it together with the lens cap in my pocket and always on the same pocket. I never lost a lens cap this way so I hope I don't loose a darkslide too! (knock the wood) Answering to you comment, I only have an ETRS medium format camera. And love the way I need to slow down for taking shots with it. Have both the prism metered finder and gripper, great for having fun with family, portraits and stuff and I bought a second body only for the waist level finder and a second film back for when I'm hiking/traveling to be lighter.
oh, that's good to know, thanks Goncalo! I do leave them in my pocket as well, but somehow they find the way out :D It is not the first time I have to walk a mile in deep snow looking for the damn dark slide haha. I've been lucky so far. The ETRS looks like a very nice camera, and I love that is a bit smaller. I do like the square format, though, that's why I'm "stuck" with the bigger one. I'm glad you use for family photos as well, that's awesome! Thanks for sharing :)
One tip on the dark slide is that the slide from the 220 backs is the same one as the one in the 120 back. The 220 backs typically go very cheaply on eBay, KEH or Roberts/Used Photo Pro. I've purchased two 220 backs just to have extra dark slides in case the dark slides from the 120 backs get lost in the future.
@@GreggObst And if you ever do want to use a 220 back out in the field, and like sprocket holes in your images, there is the option shooting 2:1 panoramas from it using 135 film in it: flic.kr/s/aHsjCMbd8D
Terrence Branscombe wow but thats a lot of work for loadinng a 135 film. i just take the spool out, put the 135 canisteer in instead and use it like normal. problem is i never know where the film is exactly, cause the canister moves around hehe
wow ! I've been following you on instagram for quite some times now and its true i havent paid so much attention to your youtube channel. But just now i've realize how good your videos are. It's well presented, well organized and it really is entertaining to watch. Great job ! Keep sharing those experiences, im pretty sure everyone here really likes it :D
Great video Adrian, there are not many with detail explanation about this camera. As I am pretty new to this camera and still learning,I would like to add some important detail. It is about storing lenses and camera when not in use.After researching I found that it is better keep the body with mirror up, as this keep the spring in relaxed position.As for the lenses, they have to be kept with shutter closed.If the lens is on the camera goes in this position after the shot has been taken.If the lens is not attached on the camera there is a small knot on bayonet which need to be pressed and while pressed you need to rotate the two knots on the back under the red line. Doing this the leaf shooter is in its relaxed position. It is a small thing,but I believe it help to keep all mechanical parts in better shape.As you have many followers you can make a short video about this too, so camera users would be informed.
Thanks, Boris! You are right, I've read about that as well. I don't know how important it really is to keep them stored that way, but I will do some research and then maybe a video about it. Thanks for sharing, it is good to know this kind of stuff!
Eres un puñetero influencer .Lo que no ha logrado ninguna marca actual,Canikon ,Sonyfuj,Panaympus ni una otra ,tú has logrado meterme en este mundo tan complicado y emocionante
Jaja, influencer dice! Me alegro de oirlo, no lo de influencer pero lo de meterte en este mundillo. Creo que ambos mundos, digital y análogico, tienen sus momentos y lugares. Lo importante es disfrutar de la fotografía e intentar crear algo de arte :)
Another nice video Adrian, the walk-through of the SQA was really helpful as I’m looking to sell some gear and buy one myself. Your video has just confirmed it’s the right camera for me, so thanks. I loved all the images you showed at the end, too - that’s just the kind of work I’d be looking to do with a Bronica. Keep up the great work and thanks from Scotland!
Thank you, Steven! Hopefully you can find one in good condition, if you are aware of the limitations you will love it. Let me know how it goes! Thank you again.
Great video. Thanks. As far as I know, long exposures in B can easily be done in the configuration you showed. There is only a battery in the prism viewfinder with coupled light meter.
I have the Bronica SQ-A and I love it! Well over 300 rolls with it and still going strong! I might buy another as a back-up just in case for the future. By the way, it's no problem if you ever loose the dark slide. Just pinch the tabs on top to release the door and you can change your film that way ;) Good job my Bronica brother! hehe
The only thing is that you wouldn't be able to detach it from the camera, right? Not 100% sure, but mine doesn't want to be pulled out when the dark slide is not in. It wouldn't be the end of the world but I do like to use two film backs with different film stocks :) I have a back-up as well haha, prices went up a little so it was a good idea, I believe. 300 rolls are a lot of rolls! Makes me happy to see there are plenty of people out there still playing with these amazing cameras. Thanks for sharing, Gaetan!
@@aowsI do not know for the SQAi but on my SQA I can remove the back even if there is no darkslide. I bought mine without darkslide and a repairman showed me how to remove it. In fact this is quite easy, you just need a little tool (screwdriver, needle, paper clip...) and push on a little stop situated below the main darkslide slot. And at the same time you push on the darkslide removal button. If you check you darkslide you will see 2 parts, a big one and a (very) small one. This one goes in the little stop. I hope you will get it, excuse my french! :)
It's insane what you get for your money with the Bronica's. I picked up a SQ-B earlier this year for almost next to nothing and love shooting it, the experience is totally different from a 35mm camera and I tend to put more thought into the pictures and composition when using it, just wish I had more opportunities to use it and take pictures. Only thing I'd say with these and the SQ-Ai which the B is based on for any one looking to buy one is make sure the Mirror lock up and multiple exposure levers are ok before purchasing them. These are sadly made out of a plastic which seems to easily break and is a common issue with these models if you look online. I'm going to try 3D printing a replacement for mine as both levers have cracked off.
Regarding the darkslide - I never slide it back unless I change the filmback = i.e. I always keep it in my backpack next to the second filmback. Works for me. I loose quite often my glasses, hats, but also shutter release cord / cable etc. and therefore I would definitelly loose is quite fast.
Haha, the cable release, I've lost quite a few too. That's not a bad idea about leaving the dark slide in the backpack. I usually leave it out while I'm shooting, but in my pocket.
Me too. Some people seen to be forever sliding the dark slide in and out. Almost after every shot. For me the only reason would be when you want to remove the filmback. You can load film without removing the back. So while being annoying, losing a dark slide (if you only have one filmback) is not a disaster.
Hola Hello, dear sir! Muchas gracias, a big THANK to you for your interesting and well-made YT-video! I too like the Zenza Bronica! And to also watch your other videos here from truly breathtakingly places you have so far visited and sharing with us is a pure pleasure to see! Wishing you all the Best and God bless! Greetings from the land of Hasselblad - Sweden! (Subscribing and giving you my likes (thumbs up!) )
Speaking of the Darkslide, an option is to stick on a Neodymium (rare Earth) magnet. Aside from the disadvantage of having your keys stick to the camera from time to time, it holds the darkslide amazingly well, but you're adding something to the camera that wasn't originally there. But again, it's that or have a higher chance of losing the darkslide.
That’s a really helpful video thank you 👍🙏 I also have to say your images are stunning - I love the simple composition and the choice of black and white.
I also have recently started shooting Bronica SQ-A. I am hoping it can replace my current favorite camera, the Mamiya RB67 ProSD. Maybe I should say the camera that produces my favorite images. I already like it more than my Hasselblad 501c, but I don’t have a WLF yet and I prefer to shoot that way. I have the 50, 80, and 150mm. I’ve only shot about 15 rolls so far, but I’m feeling positive about it.
Nice! I love the WLF as well. I do have a prism finder but don't use it. That's a nice selection of lenses, it's what makes the most sense. I kind of miss the 50mm, I think getting rid of it was a mistake. I might buy it again. Ugh! The good thing about the Hasselblad is that is electronic-free, I love that. The Mamiya looks nice as well! I prefer square format, though. Thanks for sharing!
No electronics is overrated. I bought 3 batteries and put them in my bag. The battery in the camera is at least 3-4 months old. Maybe longer as it was in the camera when I got it. The RZ67 I have I put a battery in once a year for less than $5. I don’t use bulb, I use T exposure so the batteries last a long long time. BTW I didn’t mention it in my first comment, but just some fantastic pics in the examples.
@@pilldoktor Thanks! You are right, in almost 2 years I've only had to put new batteries once. It's more about being reliable and being able to shoot in very cold weather. Cold drains the batteries really quick. But yeah, in normal conditions a set of batteries should last you a long time :)
I guess another component you can swap is the winder crank. In place of the regular winder knob/crank, you can attach a manual or motorized winder grip which is almost indispensable for taking hand-held portraits with one of the prism finders.
the only thing I see as an even remote down side to the SQAI is the T mode bulb shutter release on the lens, but even that isn't a big deal since it's only used for long exposures so you can just keep a dark cloth over the lens, trip the shutter, and then cover the lens again at the end of the exposure and close the shutter and you won't render any camera shake on the negative. I love my SQAI. I sold off my Bronica S2a and used the cash to buy an SQAI from KEH. Body, Prism finder, 80mm lens, and film back cost me just over 500$. I'm currently waiting for a 50mm ps and 150mm ps lens to pop up on the market and I'll get those too with some more film backs. the 80mm lens is super sharp I don't see a difference between the Japanese glass and the hasselblad glass other than a few thousand dollars in price :P the difference is Hasselblad still has repair support where the bronicas do not unless you send them to an old school repair shop. but that said the body for an sqai costs less than repair costs so just getting another body is easy.
Make sure you have a spare dark slide. I formerly owned Hasselblads, and my first one had the old style magazine, without the holder for the slide. I always put it in my left breast pocket.
thank you for the information very well explained - by the way do you know whether zenzanon lenses have been made by nikon as result of partnership as they have done for sq models ? thank you
I've got the Rolleiflex sl66 but I'm thinking to switching to the Bronica because I prefer an electronic shutter. My doubt is about the lenses. My Planar 80mm is so beautiful lenses and I don't know the Zenzanon. Usually I don't like the Japanese lenses like Nikon or Canon because are so perfect and surgical. What do you think? Thanks.
Owned a SQA for four years it was always in the shop for one reason or another then I moved to the GS1 the 6x7 model much better built camera still use it today 22 years later.
The GS1 does look like an awesome camera :) Luckily, I've never had a problem with the SQAi, but it is true that I haven't been using it for that long.
I have not, Lori! I haven't even seen one for sale, and I think they can get pretty expensive. I've been wanting to shoot panoramic for a while (I like 6x17 but I don't want to go the LF route), so it's an option. I'll keep an eye on eBay and similar. Do you have any examples I can look at?
@@aows I was lucky enough to get someone's whole SQ-A setup on eBay, it came with the SQ-A, 4 lenses, 6 backs, prism and waist finders. Here are a couple of scans from the 135 -- adobe.ly/2FOYmj3
@@aows , did you manage to get your hands on 135 back? If not, you can put 135 film to 120 back. Simply make shims for 135 catridge from the 120 spool. Pliers cut it easily. The coolest bit - you get image on the perforation as well
Hey Adrian, tengo un problema con mi SQ-Ai y es que el obturador no dispara cuando debería. Parece que es un problema general de muchas bronicas por el compartimento de las pilas de botón. Me estaba preguntando si has tenido una experiencia similar? Te agradezco todos tus videos porque eres una inspiración para mi fotografía y te ruego que sigas con tu Bronica por mucho tiempo. Salu2 desde Alemania
Hola! La verdad es que no, nunca tuve ese problema :( No dispara en absoluto o lo hace más tarde? Puede ser problema de las pilas, al estar en la parte de abajo si la tapa cede con el tiempo supongo que dejarán de hacer contacto. A lo mejor con un poco de cinta?
@@aows Hola! Muchas gracias por tu respuesta. Le he puesto un poco de cartón entra la tapa y el porta pilas y parece que está solucionado. Enhorabuena otra vez por tu canal. Salu2
Cuánto hace que no sales con la Bronica? Crees que se pueden obtener resultados equiparables utilizando sistemas digitales? Te sigo con asiduidad y me gusta mucho tu trabajo. Enhorabuena.
Hola Adrián, excelente trabajo. Quiero comprar mi primera cámara 6x6 y por supuesto estoy en la etapa de investigación. Estoy entre la Bronica SQAi, Bronica S2a y la Mamiya C220/C330. Por qué elegiste tú la SQAi sobre, por ejemplo, la S2a (que llega a 1/1000 de velocidad, más pequeña/liviana, y usa excelente Nikon lenses), o la Mamiya C220/C330 (también más pequeña y liviana, y también con lentes intercambiables)? Entiendo la desventaja de la C220/C330 de no tener interchangeable backs.
Hola! Sobre la Bronica S2a, fue una combinacion entre ser mucho mas vieja (era mi primera camara de pelicula que compraba para trabajao "serio" y no queria muchas complicaciones con equipamiento en mal estado) y que no se veia mucho cuando estaba buscando. Sobre la Mamiya, no me gustan TLRs, prefiero el estilo SLR de las Bronicas. Ahora tambien tengo una Mamiya C330 (bueno, mi mujer) y no la uso nada por eso. Espero que ayude :)
Hallo About long exposures I've not understood how to stop the exposure. OK for the procedure: release of the button, move to T, press the shutter button and ...then? How to fijish the exposure? Thanks
Hi my friend please could you advise if I should buy a second hand one , the only downside is that it won’t fire. Could this be repaired? And could this be a expensive cost? Your help would be appreciated.
Could you use a small binder clip to hold the edge of the dark slide and then a small chain or string to tie from there to the loop for the neck strap to keep from losing the dark slide?
Hi, I have shot digital for almost all my life. I was wondering if you could do a video on where and how you get your stuff and what to do with it. I want to start using a AQ-Ai but I live in Australia and have no clue where to start. Even if you could email me about it that would be super helpful. Thanks
Hi! It's not the first request I get about this, so I'll be making a video about how to get started with film (and more specifically medium format film) pretty soon. Stay tuned :) Feel free to leave some questions you want to see answered so I can include them.
@@danielemilazzo432 La verdad es que no sé mucho de esa cámara. Es más antigua y *creo* que más grande porque dispara 6x7 en vez de 6x6. Pero fuera de eso, no sabría decirte :(
You are totally right, Christopher! I think I meant the SQ models, I believe (unless I'm wrong here too) that this is the only one (the SQ-A, SQ-Am and SQ-B, none of them have it). Thanks for pointing that out, it surely will help anyone looking into Bronica cameras.
It was about time I made a video about my favorite camera, the Bronica SQ-Ai. Besides plenty of footage and sample images, I talk (a lot) about almost every detail of this little, beautiful, camera. It's a long video, I apologize in advance! Do you shoot medium format? If so, which camera do you have? And most importantly, what's your favorite camera ever?
favorite medium format ever: hasselblad flexbody and rolleiflex sl66e (if the 80 2.8 planar would have a leafshutter)
the camera thats always in my bag is an ETRSi with the 75mm, but i will buy a 501c/m cause i miss 6x6 too much ^^
I shoot an SL66. Love it.
I’ve only used a Fuji GW690III, yashicamat 124g, and own a Mamiya C330… but I’m really thinking about getting an SQ-Ai because I’m not in love with TLRs…
I am sure Mr. Zensaburo Yoshino, designer of this camera, is happy in photography heaven to hear your compliment on this camera. Small trivia. The name Bronica is came from his hand writing "Zenzaburo's brownie camera". We Japanese often shorten those foreign words into 4 vowels words hence Zensaburo's Brownie Camera became Bu-ro-ni-ca, 4-vowel word. Brownie is a term Kodak used for 120 film back in a day.
@wichersham Ohh!!! thanks interesting back story.
Thanks for the comment
I have a Bronica SQAi that I purchased new in 1990. I used it regularly for until about 2005 when I started to use digital cameras.
I have been researching the possible purchase of a Leica Monochrom camera. That is now on hold after watching a number of your RUclips videos and seeing your brilliant results. I have got my Bronica out of retirement and am about to start shooting B&W again with it.
I have found in a wardrobe a load of 120 and 135 films. I have 120 rolls of Ilford Delta 100 pro and Arcos 100 (which have expiry dates from another era!!!) that I intend to use and see how they perform. I intend to process the first rolls at normal speeds etc and then adjust the ISO and development times accordingly.
A big thanks to you for rejuvenating my interest in the Bronica..... I am planning on scanning some of the old negatives and post processing them back into live....
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Like many others I switched go digital some years ago and now I'm coming back to film and love it. I used to have a Hasselblad 500 and later 2000 for 15 years with a set of lenses and now bought a Bronica and stepped into medium format again. To my mind the Bronicas are different but the Hasselblad is not a better camera. Both systems have their quirks and with the older models downright weakspots. The Hasselblad bodies, lenses and magazines all needed service at one point with some horrific experiences in the mix. Nothing my experience with other systems in 35 mm had prepared me for. The Zeiss lenses were sometimes stellar but older calculations had their limitations too. At the time it was the right solution for the problem and gave me great results but today I don't want to see a square finder again as it makes me compose and print square and if not I feel bad for wasting negative-space. Therefore I made the step and got myself a 6x7 for my restart: Bronica GS-1. Works excellent so far and doesn't feel excessively large or heavy as a system too.
That's awesome to hear! The most important part is that you keep getting out and taking photographs. I find it so healing and good for my soul. If the Bronica did that for you, then that's great! I'm sure you'll make great images with that beast, enjoy!
Adrian, now you have done it! This has got to be one of the best videos on any camera I have seen on RUclips! Your presentation of the Bronica SQ-Ai is balanced, honest, informative and in a word - superb! One can sense your love for this camera! I have considered getting into medium format and have been researching the Mamiya 645 1000S and this evening I found your review of the Bronica SQ-Ai and I am convinced this is the camera for me! Well done and thank you for making this video! Kind regards. Oh, and I just subscribed to your channel!
As someone who is just making the switch to medium format from digital and 35mm film, I have found your videos to be simply priceless. Thank you for everything you’ve shared via your videos. It is all great information and it has been such a joy watching your videos. The quality and time you put into your uploads here is very much appreciated. So, sincerely, thank you! :) and, after watching the video, I really feel like I need to pick up a Bronica at some point in the future lol. I decided to buy a Mamiya RB67...she is a beauty but maaaaaan is she heavy! lol. I knew that before buying it, but nothing can actually prepare you for it until you hold the camera in your hands lol. It was such an incredible deal and in nearly mint condition though, so there was no way I could pass it up. My desire to get out there and shoot more has already gone waaaaaay up since getting the Mamiya.
I'm so happy you find them useful :) Haha, the Mamiya is indeed a beast! You might not be able to bring with you on hikes or long walks, but I'm sure you'll find the place and moment for that beautiful camera :) The Bronica is not light either, just in case weigh the Mamiya and compare to the weight of the Bronica, to have an idea of the difference.
I can literally feel the connection you made with this camera(it might sound a bit weird)
Haha, it is true, though. I feel I'm a better photographer when I shoot this little one.
I just finished my first roll with the Bronica SQ-Ai and I'm obsessed with it. I love the weight of it and the square format.
The weight is a "love it or hate it". I like it as long as I don't have to hike haha. And yes, agreed on the square format. That's exciting about the first roll!!!
LisaP if you wanna shot portrait can u rotate the back of camera like rb?
@@johntzk2104 ihs 6×6 so not neccesaire
Bravo -really great, meeting ou and Your fine camera ! Tanks for sharing ! Greetings from Denmark
Thank you for such a detailed review! And your images are nothing short of incredible! You are definitely one of the best film photographers I have seen on Instagram. Easiest follow decision ever :D
Thanks, Charles!!! :D
I can't stand those tedious camera videos where people waffle on about absolutely nothing and take 30 minutes to say what could be said in five. This is NOT one of them..no pointless pauses or deviation, just packed with info. I've just bought a big SQ AI kit at auction and can't waitnftornit to arrive and get stuck in. Keep up the good work, I love your videos!
Einfach eine feine Kamera! Ich habe sehr, sehr gerne mit ihr gearbeitet. Hatte sogar das Kleinbildrückteil dafür. Seufz, hat Platz gemacht für die SQ 6x7.^^
I really like the way you compose your images ... that shot of San Francisco from Marin County is epic (the one with both bridges in the frame). The fog shot of the golden gate bridge was also quite nice.
Thank you! Glad you liked them :)
I can understand how he feels about this camera, had one for a number of years, until someone broke into my apartment and stole all my gear. Probably did not even have a clue what he had in his hand. Loved that camera, the feel the quality of the build, the quality of the images.
Very nice. Some great photography.
I love your tribute! I can totally understand how this camera changed your pictures. I feel the same for the GS-1, and the great negs it does. 10 pictures a roll. It makes me cherish the process and learn to build the pictures in my headware :)
Thanks, and I completely agree! I still shoot digital because it's more convenient for some situations, but film and especially this Bronica will always have a place in my photography. I do enjoy it very much. That GS-1 looks very nice, I'm glad you are happy with it!
Great Video man thanks, just shot my first 4 rolls with it. Can't wait for the results!
Nice! Glad to hear. Share them if you can :)
@@aows uploaded a few images here: flic.kr/s/aHsmsnasjy. Would appreciate some feedback:)
Very good movie. Lots of information about the camera and medium format.
This deserves way more views
Thank you, Ben! :D
I love my Bronica 645 too! The beautiful finder does help with composition. Like you, I've made some of my best photos with this camera.
Very professional description
Good work 👍🏽💯
Beautiful photos. Stunning.
Thanks ! Decision made - just need to find one now :)
Haha, that's the hard part, isn't it?
They are all over EBay. I've bought two in the past 4 months, a SQ-B, and recently the SQ-Ai. Both in near mint condition.
Be prepared to spend some $$. My SQ-B was $775 with the 80mm PS lens and recently the SQAi body with a WLF was $700. Still way less money than the equivalent Hasselblad.
I really like the feel of shooting medium format with this camera, the look, the ergonomics and specifically the sound of the mirror and leaf shutter. It's a joy.
In 2001 I backpacked around Vietnam and Cambodia with this camera. I still have it but haven't used it in years after switching to a Leica M6 for travel. Think I might want to get back into it, thanks to your video. (I have a 40PS, 80PS and 200PS). Also I never knew about the T mode on the lens...thank you!
Such a useful video. Thanks so much! Love my SQ-AI. Looking to use it more for a new project.
I own a Bronica SQ-A, which I've been holding on to for years...I've thought about getting a digital back for it. But this video is inspiring me to shoot film with it again. Thank you!
Awesome video! Been thinking about getting Bronica for myself. Better rush, till prises will skyrocket after your awesome tribute :)
Haha, hope they don't! They've actually gone up a little in the last few months, but it's still more affordable than other medium format cameras. Thanks!
Very inspiring images! 👍
Reminds me of my Mamiya M645 1000S go to camera over my other medium format cameras (9) given its auto metering and aperture preferred setup. When it works, it's hard to change. Thanks for sharing.
They are very enjoyable to use cameras :) Thank you!
Very nicely done! For those interested in purchasing one there is also the SQ-B which is based off of the Ai but without the electronics. Plus the B(budget) model doesn't have bulb or 16 sec shutter speeds and the lens that came with it didn't have time mode. You can buy a "regular" 80mm lens with time setting switch though and it works fine. These SQ-Bs are sometimes cheaper to find because people are put off by the "budget" designation. Overall it's the same camera though unless you want the electronics. Or at least I think so. Mine came with the normal 80mm lens (with time setting switch) when I bought it and was quite a bit cheaper than the SQ-A models available at the time, a few years ago.
Thank you, Irvin! Very good point. So the SQ-B is completely mechanical? I love that. I feel like it'd be more reliable, and I don't really like the fact that I could run out of batteries at any moment.
@@aows It does have a battery and I've never really thought about why. Maybe for mirror lockup?? There are no electrical contacts to the viewfinder or the back. I need to take a look and see!
@@aows Figured it out. I wasn't thinking. The lenses have electronically controlled shutters. Without batteries they operate at 1/500 second. I think that's all it does. I know they last a long time.
That makes sense, thanks for letting me know! And yes, they last a long time :)
I saw some darkslides for the SQ-A a couples of weeks ago when I was buying one for one of my ETRS body's that didn't come with it. You can still find them on eBay. :)
To avoid loosing it, I always put it together with the lens cap in my pocket and always on the same pocket. I never lost a lens cap this way so I hope I don't loose a darkslide too! (knock the wood)
Answering to you comment, I only have an ETRS medium format camera. And love the way I need to slow down for taking shots with it.
Have both the prism metered finder and gripper, great for having fun with family, portraits and stuff and I bought a second body only for the waist level finder and a second film back for when I'm hiking/traveling to be lighter.
oh, that's good to know, thanks Goncalo! I do leave them in my pocket as well, but somehow they find the way out :D It is not the first time I have to walk a mile in deep snow looking for the damn dark slide haha. I've been lucky so far.
The ETRS looks like a very nice camera, and I love that is a bit smaller. I do like the square format, though, that's why I'm "stuck" with the bigger one. I'm glad you use for family photos as well, that's awesome!
Thanks for sharing :)
One tip on the dark slide is that the slide from the 220 backs is the same one as the one in the 120 back. The 220 backs typically go very cheaply on eBay, KEH or Roberts/Used Photo Pro. I've purchased two 220 backs just to have extra dark slides in case the dark slides from the 120 backs get lost in the future.
@@GreggObst That's a good idea! Those backs are usually much cheaper, since there's no more 220 film. Thanks, Gregg!
@@GreggObst And if you ever do want to use a 220 back out in the field, and like sprocket holes in your images, there is the option shooting 2:1 panoramas from it using 135 film in it: flic.kr/s/aHsjCMbd8D
Terrence Branscombe wow but thats a lot of work for loadinng a 135 film.
i just take the spool out, put the 135 canisteer in instead and use it like normal.
problem is i never know where the film is exactly, cause the canister moves around hehe
You inspired me and I have been enjoying the camera for a year now❤️
I'm glad to hear!!! Love the Bronica :)
Thx - very nice shots.
wow ! I've been following you on instagram for quite some times now and its true i havent paid so much attention to your youtube channel. But just now i've realize how good your videos are. It's well presented, well organized and it really is entertaining to watch. Great job ! Keep sharing those experiences, im pretty sure everyone here really likes it :D
Thank you, Thomas! Glad to hear you like the videos, and thanks for following along! :D
Great video Adrian, there are not many with detail explanation about this camera. As I am pretty new to this camera and still learning,I would like to add some important detail. It is about storing lenses and camera when not in use.After researching I found that it is better keep the body with mirror up, as this keep the spring in relaxed position.As for the lenses, they have to be kept with shutter closed.If the lens is on the camera goes in this position after the shot has been taken.If the lens is not attached on the camera there is a small knot on bayonet which need to be pressed and while pressed you need to rotate the two knots on the back under the red line. Doing this the leaf shooter is in its relaxed position. It is a small thing,but I believe it help to keep all mechanical parts in better shape.As you have many followers you can make a short video about this too, so camera users would be informed.
Thanks, Boris! You are right, I've read about that as well. I don't know how important it really is to keep them stored that way, but I will do some research and then maybe a video about it. Thanks for sharing, it is good to know this kind of stuff!
Eres un puñetero influencer .Lo que no ha logrado ninguna marca actual,Canikon ,Sonyfuj,Panaympus ni una otra ,tú has logrado meterme en este mundo tan complicado y emocionante
Jaja, influencer dice! Me alegro de oirlo, no lo de influencer pero lo de meterte en este mundillo. Creo que ambos mundos, digital y análogico, tienen sus momentos y lugares. Lo importante es disfrutar de la fotografía e intentar crear algo de arte :)
Another nice video Adrian, the walk-through of the SQA was really helpful as I’m looking to sell some gear and buy one myself. Your video has just confirmed it’s the right camera for me, so thanks. I loved all the images you showed at the end, too - that’s just the kind of work I’d be looking to do with a Bronica. Keep up the great work and thanks from Scotland!
Thank you, Steven! Hopefully you can find one in good condition, if you are aware of the limitations you will love it. Let me know how it goes! Thank you again.
The 65mm lens is great, will give you a wider field... 28mm or so equivalent and is very sharp... I love my SQ-Ai as wel!
Inspirational review....thank you.
Glad you liked it, Peter!
Good review
I used to have the Bronica ETRS camera few years ago
Really great video - well done. Your images are OUTSTANDING - bella!!! Thanks for making this. Do you have a flickr page?
Great video. Thanks. As far as I know, long exposures in B can easily be done in the configuration you showed. There is only a battery in the prism viewfinder with coupled light meter.
Great review! BTW, your images are stunning.
I have the Bronica SQ-A and I love it! Well over 300 rolls with it and still going strong! I might buy another as a back-up just in case for the future. By the way, it's no problem if you ever loose the dark slide. Just pinch the tabs on top to release the door and you can change your film that way ;) Good job my Bronica brother! hehe
The only thing is that you wouldn't be able to detach it from the camera, right? Not 100% sure, but mine doesn't want to be pulled out when the dark slide is not in. It wouldn't be the end of the world but I do like to use two film backs with different film stocks :)
I have a back-up as well haha, prices went up a little so it was a good idea, I believe. 300 rolls are a lot of rolls! Makes me happy to see there are plenty of people out there still playing with these amazing cameras.
Thanks for sharing, Gaetan!
@@aows Exactly, if you loose the darkslide, you cannot interchange the film backs :)
@@GaetanCormier that's what I was afraid of haha. Oh well, better be careful :)
@@aowsI do not know for the SQAi but on my SQA I can remove the back even if there is no darkslide. I bought mine without darkslide and a repairman showed me how to remove it. In fact this is quite easy, you just need a little tool (screwdriver, needle, paper clip...) and push on a little stop situated below the main darkslide slot. And at the same time you push on the darkslide removal button. If you check you darkslide you will see 2 parts, a big one and a (very) small one. This one goes in the little stop. I hope you will get it, excuse my french! :)
It's insane what you get for your money with the Bronica's. I picked up a SQ-B earlier this year for almost next to nothing and love shooting it, the experience is totally different from a 35mm camera and I tend to put more thought into the pictures and composition when using it, just wish I had more opportunities to use it and take pictures.
Only thing I'd say with these and the SQ-Ai which the B is based on for any one looking to buy one is make sure the Mirror lock up and multiple exposure levers are ok before purchasing them.
These are sadly made out of a plastic which seems to easily break and is a common issue with these models if you look online. I'm going to try 3D printing a replacement for mine as both levers have cracked off.
I'm glad you were able to find a cheap one! They've definitely gone up in price. Lovely cameras, though. Thanks for the tips!
Beautiful images.
Awesome presentation. I decided to shoot film again and got one off Ebay
your work is really great
Regarding the darkslide - I never slide it back unless I change the filmback = i.e. I always keep it in my backpack next to the second filmback. Works for me. I loose quite often my glasses, hats, but also shutter release cord / cable etc. and therefore I would definitelly loose is quite fast.
Haha, the cable release, I've lost quite a few too. That's not a bad idea about leaving the dark slide in the backpack. I usually leave it out while I'm shooting, but in my pocket.
Me too. Some people seen to be forever sliding the dark slide in and out. Almost after every shot. For me the only reason would be when you want to remove the filmback. You can load film without removing the back. So while being annoying, losing a dark slide (if you only have one filmback) is not a disaster.
I subscribe to you and follow your videos these are fantastic images your hard work shines through bravo.
Thank you, Robbie! Really appreciate it :)
Excellent video!
Hola Hello, dear sir! Muchas gracias, a big THANK to you for your interesting and well-made YT-video! I too like the Zenza Bronica! And to also watch your other videos here from truly breathtakingly places you have so far visited and sharing with us is a pure pleasure to see! Wishing you all the Best and God bless! Greetings from the land of Hasselblad - Sweden! (Subscribing and giving you my likes (thumbs up!) )
Excellent video. Gracias mi amigo. Me encanta la Bronica.
Thanks! Es una muy buena cámara :)
This music is off tha chain
I want it NOW!
love the pictures
Thank you!
Nice photos
Thanks, Eden!
Speaking of the Darkslide, an option is to stick on a Neodymium (rare Earth) magnet. Aside from the disadvantage of having your keys stick to the camera from time to time, it holds the darkslide amazingly well, but you're adding something to the camera that wasn't originally there. But again, it's that or have a higher chance of losing the darkslide.
That’s a really helpful video thank you 👍🙏 I also have to say your images are stunning - I love the simple composition and the choice of black and white.
I also have recently started shooting Bronica SQ-A. I am hoping it can replace my current favorite camera, the Mamiya RB67 ProSD. Maybe I should say the camera that produces my favorite images. I already like it more than my Hasselblad 501c, but I don’t have a WLF yet and I prefer to shoot that way. I have the 50, 80, and 150mm. I’ve only shot about 15 rolls so far, but I’m feeling positive about it.
Nice! I love the WLF as well. I do have a prism finder but don't use it. That's a nice selection of lenses, it's what makes the most sense. I kind of miss the 50mm, I think getting rid of it was a mistake. I might buy it again. Ugh!
The good thing about the Hasselblad is that is electronic-free, I love that. The Mamiya looks nice as well! I prefer square format, though.
Thanks for sharing!
No electronics is overrated. I bought 3 batteries and put them in my bag. The battery in the camera is at least 3-4 months old. Maybe longer as it was in the camera when I got it. The RZ67 I have I put a battery in once a year for less than $5. I don’t use bulb, I use T exposure so the batteries last a long long time. BTW I didn’t mention it in my first comment, but just some fantastic pics in the examples.
@@pilldoktor Thanks! You are right, in almost 2 years I've only had to put new batteries once. It's more about being reliable and being able to shoot in very cold weather. Cold drains the batteries really quick. But yeah, in normal conditions a set of batteries should last you a long time :)
Amazing
Thanks!
I guess another component you can swap is the winder crank. In place of the regular winder knob/crank, you can attach a manual or motorized winder grip which is almost indispensable for taking hand-held portraits with one of the prism finders.
Good reviews, 2 question, what light meter do you use and what you favourite portrait and landscape black and white film , thank you
Beautiful
I own 4 of them
the only thing I see as an even remote down side to the SQAI is the T mode bulb shutter release on the lens, but even that isn't a big deal since it's only used for long exposures so you can just keep a dark cloth over the lens, trip the shutter, and then cover the lens again at the end of the exposure and close the shutter and you won't render any camera shake on the negative. I love my SQAI. I sold off my Bronica S2a and used the cash to buy an SQAI from KEH. Body, Prism finder, 80mm lens, and film back cost me just over 500$. I'm currently waiting for a 50mm ps and 150mm ps lens to pop up on the market and I'll get those too with some more film backs. the 80mm lens is super sharp I don't see a difference between the Japanese glass and the hasselblad glass other than a few thousand dollars in price :P the difference is Hasselblad still has repair support where the bronicas do not unless you send them to an old school repair shop. but that said the body for an sqai costs less than repair costs so just getting another body is easy.
by the way you convinced me to make the change when I saw your videos earlier this year :D
Thank you! What B&W film did you use for your sample photos?
great video!!!!
Make sure you have a spare dark slide. I formerly owned Hasselblads, and my first one had the old style magazine, without the holder for the slide. I always put it in my left breast pocket.
Love your videos. I just purchased a ETRC. The same as ETRS but has a non-removable back. Who developes your B&W film?
Hi, Dennis. I had no idea the ETRC existed, very nice! I develop my own film at home :)
thank you for the information very well explained - by the way do you know whether zenzanon lenses have been made by nikon as result of partnership as they have done for sq models ? thank you
Great. Does it accept a regular, threaded cable release?
I've got the Rolleiflex sl66 but I'm thinking to switching to the Bronica because I prefer an electronic shutter. My doubt is about the lenses. My Planar 80mm is so beautiful lenses and I don't know the Zenzanon. Usually I don't like the Japanese lenses like Nikon or Canon because are so perfect and surgical. What do you think? Thanks.
Owned a SQA for four years it was always in the shop for one reason or another then I moved to the GS1 the 6x7 model much better built camera still use it today 22 years later.
The GS1 does look like an awesome camera :) Luckily, I've never had a problem with the SQAi, but it is true that I haven't been using it for that long.
Is it possible to use the 220 magazine?
I really enjoy shooting with my SQ-A. Have you tried using the 135w back? I've taken some really cool panoramic pictures on 35mm film with that.
I have not, Lori! I haven't even seen one for sale, and I think they can get pretty expensive. I've been wanting to shoot panoramic for a while (I like 6x17 but I don't want to go the LF route), so it's an option. I'll keep an eye on eBay and similar. Do you have any examples I can look at?
@@aows I was lucky enough to get someone's whole SQ-A setup on eBay, it came with the SQ-A, 4 lenses, 6 backs, prism and waist finders. Here are a couple of scans from the 135 -- adobe.ly/2FOYmj3
@@aows , did you manage to get your hands on 135 back? If not, you can put 135 film to 120 back. Simply make shims for 135 catridge from the 120 spool. Pliers cut it easily. The coolest bit - you get image on the perforation as well
@@pukism thanks for the tip! That should work. But I was interested in the 135w back to create panoramic images, that'd be pretty cool :)
La cámara de mis sueños!
La mía también :)
And one more curiosity: what aows stand for? Thanks.
It hurt when you put the focusing screen on the table unprotected :(
No worries, no focusing screen was harmed in the making of this video :)
Hey Adrian, tengo un problema con mi SQ-Ai y es que el obturador no dispara cuando debería. Parece que es un problema general de muchas bronicas por el compartimento de las pilas de botón. Me estaba preguntando si has tenido una experiencia similar? Te agradezco todos tus videos porque eres una inspiración para mi fotografía y te ruego que sigas con tu Bronica por mucho tiempo. Salu2 desde Alemania
Hola! La verdad es que no, nunca tuve ese problema :( No dispara en absoluto o lo hace más tarde? Puede ser problema de las pilas, al estar en la parte de abajo si la tapa cede con el tiempo supongo que dejarán de hacer contacto. A lo mejor con un poco de cinta?
@@aows Hola! Muchas gracias por tu respuesta. Le he puesto un poco de cartón entra la tapa y el porta pilas y parece que está solucionado. Enhorabuena otra vez por tu canal. Salu2
@@Igarpe me alegra escucharlo! Ahora a usarla y disfrutarla :) Muchas gracias!
What kind of camera did you film the first minute or so of this video with?
Cuánto hace que no sales con la Bronica? Crees que se pueden obtener resultados equiparables utilizando sistemas digitales? Te sigo con asiduidad y me gusta mucho tu trabajo. Enhorabuena.
A good solution in medium format is a teleconverter 2x.
Please tell me how could you manage drop shipping with Bronica negative film? Thanks.
Hola Adrián, excelente trabajo. Quiero comprar mi primera cámara 6x6 y por supuesto estoy en la etapa de investigación. Estoy entre la Bronica SQAi, Bronica S2a y la Mamiya C220/C330. Por qué elegiste tú la SQAi sobre, por ejemplo, la S2a (que llega a 1/1000 de velocidad, más pequeña/liviana, y usa excelente Nikon lenses), o la Mamiya C220/C330 (también más pequeña y liviana, y también con lentes intercambiables)? Entiendo la desventaja de la C220/C330 de no tener interchangeable backs.
Hola! Sobre la Bronica S2a, fue una combinacion entre ser mucho mas vieja (era mi primera camara de pelicula que compraba para trabajao "serio" y no queria muchas complicaciones con equipamiento en mal estado) y que no se veia mucho cuando estaba buscando. Sobre la Mamiya, no me gustan TLRs, prefiero el estilo SLR de las Bronicas. Ahora tambien tengo una Mamiya C330 (bueno, mi mujer) y no la uso nada por eso. Espero que ayude :)
@@aows muchas gracias por tu respuesta, de mucha ayuda.
Hallo
About long exposures I've not understood how to stop the exposure. OK for the procedure: release of the button, move to T, press the shutter button and ...then? How to fijish the exposure?
Thanks
Hi my friend please could you advise if I should buy a second hand one , the only downside is that it won’t fire.
Could this be repaired? And could this be a expensive cost?
Your help would be appreciated.
Could you use a small binder clip to hold the edge of the dark slide and then a small chain or string to tie from there to the loop for the neck strap to keep from losing the dark slide?
que opinas de la 6x7 GS1?
Por desgracia no tuve la fortuna de usarla todavía.
Nice Video 5++++
Thank you!
Hi, I have shot digital for almost all my life. I was wondering if you could do a video on where and how you get your stuff and what to do with it. I want to start using a AQ-Ai but I live in Australia and have no clue where to start. Even if you could email me about it that would be super helpful. Thanks
Hi! It's not the first request I get about this, so I'll be making a video about how to get started with film (and more specifically medium format film) pretty soon. Stay tuned :) Feel free to leave some questions you want to see answered so I can include them.
aows I found a Bronica EC and was wondering if it was any good for beginners as it is slightly more affordable
A coworker talked me out of buying this camera making the argument that I should save up for a Hasselblad instead. Never got either.
What a shame.
@@SteveMillerhuntingforfood I'm ok with how things turned out. I have a C220 that I have had for about 14 years and I picked up a RB67 at some point.
el efecto especial del titulo!!!!!
Jaja, ya es un poco viejo pero me costó su tiempo hacerlo en su día. Gracias!
Que opines de la gs1?
@@danielemilazzo432 La verdad es que no sé mucho de esa cámara. Es más antigua y *creo* que más grande porque dispara 6x7 en vez de 6x6. Pero fuera de eso, no sabría decirte :(
oh well i subscribed lol
Is this camera are better option than Mamiya Rb67?
no, there are more options for the RB
if it had a 6x7 back i would really be impressed.
That's the GS1, I believe. Another great camera.
mine's the original SQ .. only thing I've shot so far r my feet🤣😂🤣. Am sacrificing expired Lomo 800 till I improve.
You are wrong about the SQ-AI being the only model that has the Bulb setting!....my GS1 has it also!
You are totally right, Christopher! I think I meant the SQ models, I believe (unless I'm wrong here too) that this is the only one (the SQ-A, SQ-Am and SQ-B, none of them have it). Thanks for pointing that out, it surely will help anyone looking into Bronica cameras.
6:15-7:20
Nothing like a fresh fingerprint on that mirror.