How do I identify my Bronica S2A?

How do I identify my Bronica S2A?

Bronica S2 Identifying points are: Removable helical (totating) focusing mount has black knurled knob for focusing on front of camera body. No distance scale or focus control on advance knob. Small release button for focus ring on front of body.

What is the difference between a Bronica S2 and S2A?

Bronica S2A There is no identifiable difference between the current S2A backs and the Type 2 – S2 film back. The film reminder clip is identified by S2A after the serial number and 6×6 at the bottom. However, these can be changed easily.

What is the difference between Bronica s2A and S2?

A similar version called Bronica C2 was also available, with a non-removable integrated back. The Bronica S2A was released in 1969 and is the successor of the S2. It specifications and outer appearance are nearly identical to those of the S2. The main difference is an improved film advance gear mechanism, reputed to result in fewer jams.

What kind of camera is Bronica?

Bronica also Zenza Bronica (in Japanese: ゼンザブロニカ) was a Japanese manufacturer of classic medium-format roll film cameras and photographic equipment based in Tokyo, Japan. Their single-lens reflex (SLR) system-cameras competed with Pentax, Hasselblad, Mamiya and others in the medium-format camera market.

What happened to the Bronica 6×6 SLR?

A variation known as the Bronica EC-TL introduced in 1975 adds a built-in TTL exposure meter. This is the last focal plane 6×6 SLR manufactured by Bronica. The Bronica SQ series of 6×6 leaf shutter cameras replaced it in 1980. This is one of the first 6×6 format camera with built-in TTL metering as well as a aperture priority exposure mode.

Why is the Bronica D so popular?

The Bronica D was the Japanese answer and first serious challenger to the Swedish Hasselblad cameras, and in several technical ways outclassed the Swedish offerings. Such was the design success of Bronica, that in the United States it attracted influential figures from the photographic industry such as Burt Keppler who met with Yoshino.