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== Evolution ==
 
The first [[Bronica]] cameras were a series a 6×6 focal plane shutter [[SLR]]s, similar in concept to the Hasselblad 1000F.
 
The first [[Bronica]] cameras were a series a 6×6 focal plane shutter [[SLR]]s, similar in concept to the Hasselblad 1000F.
  
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=== Bronica Z / D ===
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The first model early on is often just called '''Bronica''' upon introduction. It was often called '''[[ Bronica Z / D‎|Bronica Z]]''' because of the big Z on the hood. It was produced in 1958.
 
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The '''[[Bronica Z / D‎|Bronica D]]''' or Bronica Deluxe is a very similar camera to the Z. The name was introduced in approx 1960.
 
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=== Bronica S ===
 
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The '''Bronica S''' introduced in 1961, has new incompatible finders and backs. There were many features no longer on the Bronica S that were available on the previous models including: 2 to 10 sec and 1/1250 shutter speed, self-timer, multiple exposure, focus lock. Improvements include a fool proof dark slide system. The camera will not function properly with a dark slide inserted nor can the back be removed without a dark slide. During use; if dark slide is still inserted the camera actually pushes the dark slide half out to remind you to remove it. Dual cable releases are available, one on the shutter button, the other on the bottom base of the camera.
 
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The camera has multiple exposure prevention, but you can make it expose twice on the same frame by
 
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# inserting the dark slide, remove film back
 
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# cock the shutter, insert film back, remove dark slide
 
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=== Bronica C ===
 
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The '''Bronica C''' is the corresponding budget version of the S and S2, without the interchangeable back. It was released before the S2, but shares many of the same designs and functions. The '''Bronica C2''' was released a year later, a few months before the S2. The improvements made to the S2 bodys were incorporated into a revised C2 along with 220 film compatibility.
 
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=== Bronica S2 ===
 
 
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The '''[[Bronica S2]]''', released in 1965, is the successor of the Bronica S. The new model included a number of minor changes, but the main improvement was the switch to a removable helical focusing mount.
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The '''Bronica S2A''' was released in 1969 and is the successor of the S2. Feature wise it was identical to the S2.
 
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=== Bronica EC ===
 
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The '''[[Bronica EC]]''' was released in 1972. It has an electronically controlled shutter, and the '''Bronica EC-TL''' adds a TTL exposure meter.
 
 
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=== Bronica Z / D ===
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The first model early on is often just called '''Bronica''' upon introduction. It was often called '''[[ Bronica Z / D‎|Bronica Z]]''' because of the big Z on the hood. It was produced in 1958.
  
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The '''[[Bronica Z / D‎|Bronica D]]''' or Bronica Deluxe is a very similar camera to the Z. The name was introduced in approx 1960.
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=== Bronica S ===
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The '''Bronica S''' introduced in 1961, has new incompatible finders and backs. There were many features no longer on the Bronica S that were available on the previous models including: 2 to 10 sec and 1/1250 shutter speed, self-timer, multiple exposure, focus lock. Improvements include a fool proof dark slide system. The camera will not function properly with a dark slide inserted nor can the back be removed without a dark slide. During use; if dark slide is still inserted the camera actually pushes the dark slide half out to remind you to remove it. Dual cable releases are available, one on the shutter button, the other on the bottom base of the camera.
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The camera has multiple exposure prevention, but you can make it expose twice on the same frame by
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# exposing a frame
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# inserting the dark slide, remove film back
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# cock the shutter, insert film back, remove dark slide
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=== Bronica C ===
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The '''Bronica C''' is the corresponding budget version of the S and S2, without the interchangeable back. It was released before the S2, but shares many of the same designs and functions. The '''Bronica C2''' was released a year later, a few months before the S2. The improvements made to the S2 bodys were incorporated into a revised C2 along with 220 film compatibility.
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=== Bronica S2 ===
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The '''[[Bronica S2]]''', released in 1965, is the successor of the Bronica S. The new model included a number of minor changes, but the main improvement was the switch to a removable helical focusing mount.
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The '''Bronica S2A''' was released in 1969 and is the successor of the S2. Feature wise it was identical to the S2.
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=== Bronica EC ===
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The '''[[Bronica EC]]''' was released in 1972. It has an electronically controlled shutter, and the '''Bronica EC-TL''' adds a TTL exposure meter.
 
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== Bronica 6x6 specification matrix ==
 
== Bronica 6x6 specification matrix ==
 
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Revision as of 06:47, 30 November 2011

4176847981_09895596e7.jpg
Bronica EC-TL, by Raúl Sá Dantas (Image rights)
Japanese medium-format SLR (edit)
6×9 Optika | Rittreck
6×8 Fuji GX680 | Fuji GX680 II | Fujifilm GX680 III | Fujifilm GX680 III S
6×7 Bronica GS-1 | Mamiya RB67 | Mamiya RZ67 | Pentax 67
6×6 Amano 66 | Reflex Beauty | Bronica C | Bronica D | Bronica EC | Bronica S | Bronica S2 | Bronica SQ | Bronica Z | Carlflex | Escaflex | Flex Six | Fujita 66 | Graflex Norita | Hasemiflex | Kalimar Reflex | Kalimar Six Sixty | Konishiroku prototype | Kowa Six | Kowa Super 66 | Minolta SR66 | Norita 66 | Orchid | Rittreck 6×6 | Rolly Flex | Seito Ref | Shinkoflex | Soligor 66 | Tanyflex | Warner 66 | Zuman Flex
4.5×6 Bronica ETR | Contax 645 AF | Fujifilm GX645AF | Konica SF | Mamiya M645 | Mamiya M645 Super / Pro | Mamiya 645AF | Pentax 645 | Pentax 645N | Pentax 645NII
4×4 Atomflex | Komaflex-S | Super Flex Baby
Japanese TLR and pseudo TLR ->
Other Japanese 6×6, 4.5×6, 3×4 and 4×4 ->


Evolution

The first Bronica cameras were a series a 6×6 focal plane shutter SLRs, similar in concept to the Hasselblad 1000F.

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Bronica S2
image by Howard Somerville (Image rights)
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Bronica EC
image by Luciano Lazzarotto (Image rights)
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EC-TL with detached back, helicoid and lens,
image by Raúl Sá Dantas (Image rights)

Bronica Z / D

The first model early on is often just called Bronica upon introduction. It was often called Bronica Z because of the big Z on the hood. It was produced in 1958.

The Bronica D or Bronica Deluxe is a very similar camera to the Z. The name was introduced in approx 1960.

Bronica S

The Bronica S introduced in 1961, has new incompatible finders and backs. There were many features no longer on the Bronica S that were available on the previous models including: 2 to 10 sec and 1/1250 shutter speed, self-timer, multiple exposure, focus lock. Improvements include a fool proof dark slide system. The camera will not function properly with a dark slide inserted nor can the back be removed without a dark slide. During use; if dark slide is still inserted the camera actually pushes the dark slide half out to remind you to remove it. Dual cable releases are available, one on the shutter button, the other on the bottom base of the camera.

The camera has multiple exposure prevention, but you can make it expose twice on the same frame by

  1. exposing a frame
  2. inserting the dark slide, remove film back
  3. cock the shutter, insert film back, remove dark slide

Bronica C

The Bronica C is the corresponding budget version of the S and S2, without the interchangeable back. It was released before the S2, but shares many of the same designs and functions. The Bronica C2 was released a year later, a few months before the S2. The improvements made to the S2 bodys were incorporated into a revised C2 along with 220 film compatibility.

Bronica S2

The Bronica S2, released in 1965, is the successor of the Bronica S. The new model included a number of minor changes, but the main improvement was the switch to a removable helical focusing mount.

The Bronica S2A was released in 1969 and is the successor of the S2. Feature wise it was identical to the S2.

Bronica EC

The Bronica EC was released in 1972. It has an electronically controlled shutter, and the Bronica EC-TL adds a TTL exposure meter.

Bronica 6x6 specification matrix

Z / D S C C2 S2 / S2A EC
Introduction 1959 1961 1964 1965 1964 / 1965 1972
Type 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 (6cm × 6cm) Single lens reflex camera
Lens mount interchangeable
Large bayonet
Small bayonet
57mm screw mount
Film back removable integrated w/ film magazines removable
Film 120 roll film
12 exposures		 120/220 roll film
12/24 exposures
Finder Fresnel lens and large magnifier interchangeable with TTL exposure meter.
Viewfinder hood interchangeable with pentaprism finder or magnifying hood interchangeable screens and magnifiers
Focusing built-in non-removable Helicoid type Removable, Helicoid type, stroke 14mm, rotating angle of focusing ring 250 degrees removable
Distance Scale 50mm 75mm, 50mm, 135mm lenses 75mm, 50mm, 135mm, and 200mm lenses 75 and 100mm lenses
Mirror flip down, instant return, automatic mirror system two piece split flipping up and down, instant return, with mirror locking
Diaphragm Auto: 75mm, 50mm, 135mm lenses Auto: 75mm, 50mm, 135mm, 200mm and 400mm lenses Auto
Depth-of-Field Depth-of-field can be checked by pressing preview button
Shutter Vertical-travel focal plane shutter Electronic Controlled
Shutter Speeds B, 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1250, X (1/50)
Long exposure: 1s to 10s		 B, 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60,
1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 and 'X' (1/50)		 B, 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/500, and 'X' (1/40) B, 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/500, 1/1000 and 'X' (1/40) B, 4, 2, 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, /1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500 and 1/1000. 'X' (1/60), 'M' (1/15), 'F' (1/30) and 'FP' (1/15; 1/125 to 1/1000)
Multiple exposure yes N / A yes
Self timer yes, adjustable delay 1 to 10s N / A
Film winding winding crank or knob
Power N / A 1x PX28
Dimensions 89 × 86 × 136mm 100mm × 100mm × 140mm 139 × 117 × 170mm
Weight 1.165 kg 1.790 kg 1.780 kg 1,980 kg

Bibliography

  • Asahi Camera (アサヒカメラ) editorial staff. Shōwa 10–40nen kōkoku ni miru kokusan kamera no rekishi (昭和10–40年広告にみる国産カメラの歴史, Japanese camera history as seen in advertisements, 1935–1965). Tokyo: Asahi Shinbunsha, 1994. ISBN 4-02-330312-7. Items 1513–7. (See also the picture on p.22.)
  • Lewis, Gordon, ed. The History of the Japanese Camera. Rochester, N.Y.: George Eastman House, International Museum of Photography & Film, 1991. ISBN 0-935398-17-1 (paper), 0-935398-16-3 (hard). Pp.102–3, 138 and 147.
  • McKeown, James M. and Joan C. McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras, 12th Edition, 2005-2006. USA, Centennial Photo Service, 2004. ISBN 0-931838-40-1 (hardcover). ISBN 0-931838-41-X (softcover). Pp.159–62.
  • Sugiyama, Kōichi (杉山浩一); Naoi, Hiroaki (直井浩明); Bullock, John R. The Collector's Guide to Japanese Cameras. 国産カメラ図鑑 (Kokusan kamera zukan). Tokyo: Asahi Sonorama, 1985. ISBN 4-257-03187-5. Items 2071–4.

Links

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Sample pictures

Documentation and user manuals

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