Bronica

Explore 10 Bronica vintage camera models — specs, production history, reviews, and market values in the VTA archive.

Models

Medium Format

SQ-Ai (1988-1997) — Bronica SQ-Ai (1982–2003): 6x6 medium format SLR with in-lens shutter, electronic coupling, and modular design. Weighs 1500g, shoots 120/220 film.

Rangefinder

RF645 (2000-2005) — Bronica RF645 (2000–2005) — 810g medium format rangefinder with Thixomold chassis, leaf shutter sync at all speeds, and a cult following. Last of the Bronicas.

Slr

EC (1972-1978) — The Bronica EC is an electronically controlled, focal-plane shutter medium format single-lens reflex (SLR) camera introduced in 1972. Designed for
EC-TL (1975-1980) — A medium format 6x6 SLR camera using 120 or 220 roll film, introduced in 1975 as the first automatic 6x6 SLR.
EC-TL II (1978-1980) — Bronica EC-TL II (1978–1980) — 1980g medium format SLR with electronic focal-plane shutter, 6x6 on 120/220 film, and modular system design.
ETR (1976-1980) — The Bronica ETR, introduced in 1976, was the first 6×4.5 cm medium format single-lens reflex (SLR) camera produced by Bronica, marking the company’s
ETRS (1978-1984) — 5cm medium format single-lens reflex (SLR) camera produced by the Japanese manufacturer Zenza Bronica from 1978 to 1984. Full specifications and review.
ETRSi (1984-1995) — 5cm medium format single-lens reflex (SLR) camera produced by the Japanese manufacturer Zenza Bronica from 1984 to 1995. Full specifications and review.
S (1961–1965) — The Bronica S is a medium format single-lens reflex (SLR) camera introduced in 1961 by the Japanese manufacturer Zenza Bronica. It marked the company’s
S2 (1965-1977) — The Bronica S2 is a mechanically operated, medium format single-lens reflex (SLR) camera introduced in 1965 as an evolution of the original Bronica S
S2A (1969-1977) — The Bronica S2A is a manually operated, 6x6cm medium format single-lens reflex (SLR) camera produced by Bronica (Nippon Kogaku K.K.) from 1969 to 1977. It
SQ-A (1982-1997) — A modular, leaf-shutter medium-format SLR that brought Hasselblad-level functionality to studio shooters and portrait artists without the five-figure price tag.
SQ-AM — Zenza Bronica SQ-Am (1983) — 6x6 medium format SLR with integrated motor drive, SEIKO leaf shutter, and interchangeable backs. A system camera built for automation.
SQ-B — Bronica SQ-B (1996–2003) 6x6 SLR — all-manual medium format workhorse with interchangeable backs, full flash sync, and 1,850g heft.
Z (1958-1963) — Released in 1958, it was a 6x6cm single-lens reflex (SLR) camera featuring a focal plane shutter and interchangeable .... Full specifications and review.

Other Models

Bronica — Vintage Camera — Explore 10 Bronica vintage camera models — specs, production history, reviews, and market values in the VTA archive.
150mm — Bronica 150mm f/4 lens for medium format systems — 150mm f/4 telephoto with 72mm filter thread, 1.5m minimum focus. A workhorse optic with a cult following.
250mm — A medium-format manual focus telephoto prime lens introduced with the Bronica ETR system.
75mm — A medium format prime lens designed for the Bronica ETR system, featuring a built-in leaf shutter and f/2.8 maximum aperture.
80mm — A medium format standard lens with a fast f/2.4 aperture, designed for classic Bronica SLR bodies.
EC (1972-1978) — The Bronica EC is an electronically controlled, focal-plane shutter medium format single-lens reflex (SLR) camera introduced in 1972. Designed for
EC-TL (1975-1980) — A medium format 6x6 SLR camera using 120 or 220 roll film, introduced in 1975 as the first automatic 6x6 SLR.
EC-TL II (1978-1980) — Bronica EC-TL II (1978–1980) — 1980g medium format SLR with electronic focal-plane shutter, 6x6 on 120/220 film, and modular system design.
ETR (1976-1980) — The Bronica ETR, introduced in 1976, was the first 6×4.5 cm medium format single-lens reflex (SLR) camera produced by Bronica, marking the company’s
ETR C — A medium format film SLR camera using 120 film and 6×4.5 cm frame size, introduced as a system camera with fixed film inserts.
ETRS (1978-1984) — 5cm medium format single-lens reflex (SLR) camera produced by the Japanese manufacturer Zenza Bronica from 1978 to 1984. Full specifications and review.
ETRSi (1984-1995) — 5cm medium format single-lens reflex (SLR) camera produced by the Japanese manufacturer Zenza Bronica from 1984 to 1995. Full specifications and review.
RF645 (2000-2005) — Bronica RF645 (2000–2005) — 810g medium format rangefinder with Thixomold chassis, leaf shutter sync at all speeds, and a cult following. Last of the Bronicas.
S (1961–1965) — The Bronica S is a medium format single-lens reflex (SLR) camera introduced in 1961 by the Japanese manufacturer Zenza Bronica. It marked the company’s
S2 (1965-1977) — The Bronica S2 is a mechanically operated, medium format single-lens reflex (SLR) camera introduced in 1965 as an evolution of the original Bronica S
S2A (1969-1977) — The Bronica S2A is a manually operated, 6x6cm medium format single-lens reflex (SLR) camera produced by Bronica (Nippon Kogaku K.K.) from 1969 to 1977. It
SQ-A (1982-1997) — A modular, leaf-shutter medium-format SLR that brought Hasselblad-level functionality to studio shooters and portrait artists without the five-figure price tag.
SQ-Ai (1988-1997) — Bronica SQ-Ai (1982–2003): 6x6 medium format SLR with in-lens shutter, electronic coupling, and modular design. Weighs 1500g, shoots 120/220 film.
SQ-AM — Zenza Bronica SQ-Am (1983) — 6x6 medium format SLR with integrated motor drive, SEIKO leaf shutter, and interchangeable backs. A system camera built for automation.
SQ-B — Bronica SQ-B (1996–2003) 6x6 SLR — all-manual medium format workhorse with interchangeable backs, full flash sync, and 1,850g heft.
Z (1958-1963) — Released in 1958, it was a 6x6cm single-lens reflex (SLR) camera featuring a focal plane shutter and interchangeable .... Full specifications and review.