Bronica C

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Bronica C2 (front) and Bronica S2 (back) image by moomincameras (Image rights)

The Bronica C is a 6×6 format focal plane shutter SLR introduced by Bronica in 1961. 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, it was not compatible with 220 film and had a maximum shutter speed of 1/500 of a second. This model also introduced the removable helical focusing mount. An improved model was released a year later in 1964. 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. It has an additional leaver to select from 120 or 220 film. The shutter speed dial is marked at 1/500 of a sec. but many of them support an unmarked 1/1000 of a sec.