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| + | The '''Bronica C''' is a 6×6 format [[focal plane shutter]] [[SLR]] introduced by [[Bronica]] in 1964. It is a more simplified system that does not use an interchangeable film back. Mid-roll changes are not possible, but film insert magazines can still be used to speed film loading. | ||
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| + | There are two different Bronica C models. The first one was available for only a short time and is more uncommon. It was primary based on the [[Bronica S]] and was not compatible with [[220 film]] and had a maximum shutter speed of 1/500 of a second. [[Multiple exposure]] can be set by the dial above the film counter. This model also introduced the removable helical focusing mount. | ||
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| + | |image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/camerawiki/8009396946/in/pool-camerawiki/ | ||
| + | |image= http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8315/8009396946_4a50537ee0_m.jpg | ||
| + | |image_align= left | ||
| + | |image_text= Bronica C (LH side) | ||
| + | |image_by= revdocjim | ||
| + | |image_rights= wp | ||
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| + | ==Bronica C2== | ||
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| + | |image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/yarnzombie/5413706590/in/pool-camerawiki/ | ||
| + | |image= http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5297/5413706590_5854665a33.jpg | ||
| + | |image_align= right | ||
| + | |image_text= Bronica C2 Black | ||
| + | |image_by= Jacki Vance-Kuss | ||
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| + | An improved model was released a year later in 1965. It is nearly identical, sharing the same model name Bronica C; but is often called '''Bronica C2'''. It has some of the mechanical improvement of the [[Bronica S2]] released months later. In addition it has a lever to select from 120 or 220 film. Some of the shutter speed dials are marked at 1/500 of a sec. while others marked at 1/1000. The 1/500 ones support an unmarked 1/1000 of a sec. | ||
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| + | |image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/camerawiki/7973113482/in/pool-camerawiki/ | ||
| + | |image= http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8453/7973113482_608a1e4b29_m.jpg | ||
| + | |image_align= left | ||
| + | |image_text= Bronica C2 (front) and Bronica S2 (back) | ||
| + | |image_by= moomincameras | ||
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| + | {{Flickr_image | ||
| + | |image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/camerawiki/8044585277/in/pool-camerawiki/ | ||
| + | |image= http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8034/8044585277_9ffb0a23f3_m.jpg | ||
| + | |image_align= | ||
| + | |image_text= C2 shutter dial on unmarked 1/1000 | ||
| + | |image_by= Jonas Söderström | ||
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| + | ==Links== | ||
| + | * [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/bronica/bronica_c/bronica_c.htm User manual] at [http://www.orphancameras.com Mike Butkus' Orphan cameras] | ||
| + | *[https://chemicalcameras.wordpress.com/bronica-c/ Bronica C review] at [https://chemicalcameras.wordpress.com/ Chemical Cameras] | ||
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| + | [[Category: Japanese 6x6 SLR]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Bronica|C]] | ||
| + | [[Category:C|C Bronica]] | ||
| + | [[Category:120 film]] | ||
| + | [[Category:220 film]] | ||
Latest revision as of 04:41, 20 May 2023
The Bronica C is a 6×6 format focal plane shutter SLR introduced by Bronica in 1964. It is a more simplified system that does not use an interchangeable film back. Mid-roll changes are not possible, but film insert magazines can still be used to speed film loading.
There are two different Bronica C models. The first one was available for only a short time and is more uncommon. It was primary based on the Bronica S and was not compatible with 220 film and had a maximum shutter speed of 1/500 of a second. Multiple exposure can be set by the dial above the film counter. This model also introduced the removable helical focusing mount.
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| Bronica C (LH side) image by revdocjim (Image rights) |
Bronica C2
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| Bronica C2 Black image by Jacki Vance-Kuss (Image rights) |
An improved model was released a year later in 1965. It is nearly identical, sharing the same model name Bronica C; but is often called Bronica C2. It has some of the mechanical improvement of the Bronica S2 released months later. In addition it has a lever to select from 120 or 220 film. Some of the shutter speed dials are marked at 1/500 of a sec. while others marked at 1/1000. The 1/500 ones support an unmarked 1/1000 of a sec.
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| Bronica C2 (front) and Bronica S2 (back) image by moomincameras (Image rights) |
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| C2 shutter dial on unmarked 1/1000 image by Jonas Söderström (Image rights) |
