Zenza Bronica SQ Medium Format Film Camera with 80mm f2.8 Lens
Description:
The Bronica SQ is a camera that rewards the photographer who is willing to slow down and work with intention. Introduced in 1980, it shoots the classic 6x6 square format on 120 film, giving you a negative that is more than four times the area of 35mm and a level of detail and tonal richness that is genuinely hard to match. The modular design is one of its great strengths: film backs swap mid-roll, finders can be changed, and a wide range of Zenzanon-S lenses covers everything from ultra-wide to telephoto. One of the standout practical advantages of the SQ system is the leaf shutter built into each lens, which syncs with flash at every speed up to 1/500s, making it excellent for studio and outdoor flash work. The 80mm f2.8 is the natural standard lens for this system, equivalent to a 50mm in full-frame terms, sharp across the frame and beautifully suited to portraits, street photography, and everyday medium format work. Manual advance, manual exposure, full control over every frame.
Specs:
- Type: Electronic
- Maximum Shutter Speed: 1/500s, flash sync at all speeds
- Lens: Bronica SQ mount, Zenzanon-S 80mm f2.8, 6 elements in 5 groups, MFD 0.8m, 67mm filter thread, equivalent to approx. 50mm in 35mm format
- Modes: Full manual only
- Format: Medium format SLR, 6x6cm on 120 film
Battery: 4LR44 6V (included)
How does a camera end up here?
1. Finding cameras
The journey starts with sourcing the right gear. We get cameras from various place. Most of the time people reach out to us to sell their cameras and if they’re good we’ll bring them back to the store.
2. Thorough testing.
Each item is then tested with professional testing equipment.
Cameras are then sorted internally into 3 categories:
1. Tested and passed.
2. To refurbish.
3. For parts.
3. Refurbished and cleaned
Here comes the most important step. After being tested each camera is cleaned and refurbished by our team of skilled technicians.
This goes from the compulsory light-seal change to the full CLA and electronic repair.
We want to make sure your camera to function as new.
4. Ready for a new home! With a warranty of course.
We then sell these beautifully restored cameras to you, but just to be 100% certain we also give you:
- A 6 months warranty certificate.
- 14 days no questions asked return policy.
Medium format camera sample images
