There are four different dark slides for Bronica backs. These four
slides fit the eight versions of backs as follows:
Deluxe - fits all Deluxe backs (2 types). These are only backs with
opening latch on left side instead of top.
Discontinued - no product number available
NOTE: There was a second Deluxe dark slide with the same dimensions but with a short, square handle. This could be folded flat against the slide to prevent it being accidently pushed in and releasing the back.
S and early S2 - early S backs are 120 only - havea no 12/24 exposure
switch. Later S and early S2 backs (CM81500 or lower serial number) have
an extra curtain in front of the film plane, as well as 120/220
capability.
Product number 83023
S2 (later models) and S2A - later model S2 backs do not have the extra
safety curtain (serial number CM81501 and up) - except for very minor
differences, S2 backs above serial 81501 and S2A backs are identical.
Product number 83024
EC - fits EC backs only. EC backs have double button release on top and
A/D switch on right side.
Product number 82029
Film back curtain - the only way the safety curtain is visible on early
Bronica backs is when a slide is in the back. If the slide is partially
withdrawn while the back is off the camera, the metal edge of the curtain
is visible on the front edge of the slide. If the slide is fully
inserted, open the back and remove the insert and the curtain will be
visible.