Bronica Classic Camera Users Online Listings

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Date: Sun, 18 Jan 1998
From: James Honeyman [email protected]
Subject: Bronica User listing

You may add my name to your user listing and my email address. I have a black Bronica S2A, with the following lenses.
-40mm Auto Zenzanon f/4
-50mm f/3.5 Auto Nikkor
-75mm f/2.8 Auto Nikkor
-105mm f/3.5 Auto Nikkor Leaf shutter
-200mm f/4 Auto Nikkor
-500mm f/7 Komura

I have 4 backs, 2 black 12/24 and 1 black 16/32 645 back, and 1 grey 16/32 645 back. I have the extension tube set, and the type 2 bellows. My most recent purchase was the cds TTL meter prism, complete with leather case and a ratty set of instructions. I have a grey chimney finder, and the model C 30 degree prism as well.

I really like the camera, espescially the Nikkor lenses, as they're tack sharp. I wish it had a mirror lockup, and the mirror flap noise is legendary.

I use the camera for outdoor scenics primarily, using fujichrome for transparencies. I do some portrait and band work as I also play in a bluegrass band.

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Aside from the noise and mirror slap (I wish it had a mirror lockup), I've enjoyed it immensely. Those big transparencies are just luscious!!

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My name is Jim Honeyman. I live in Washington state, and I've owned a black S2A for about 3 years. I now have the following lenses. 40mm f/4 MC Zenzanon, 50mm f/3.5 Nikkor, 75mm f/2.8 Nikkor, 105mm Nikkor leaf-shutter, 200mm f/4 Nikkor, 500mm f/7 Komura. I have a Vivitar 2x tele-extender, type 2 bellows, 30 degree prism finder, chimney finder, 2 645 backs (black and grey), and 2 black 12/24 6x6 backs. I have a through the lens exposure finder coming to me from Silvio's in the next week or so. I think I'm trying to convince myself that I really need an EC-TL body to go with most of these nice lenses.

I use the camera for mostly scenics and some group photography (I also am a bluegrass musician). Needed to have the shutter cleaned and lubed as I was getting streaking on my transparencies.

Other than the noise and mirror slap (I wish I had a mirror lockup), I enjoy it greatly. I also have a late 50's vintage Polaroid 2-1/4 projector that works pretty well with those big luscious transparencies.

I enjoy this web site and refer people to it when asked about older Bronica's.

[Thanks! ;-)]

This page has several goals.

Date: Thu, 16 Jul 1998
From: James Khor [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: Bronica User listing

Dear Bob,

I just acquired a ETRS (1979 version) to supplement my Nikon system. It was available to me at a irresistible price so I grabbed it. It is a barebones set fitted with only a 75mm f2.8MC lens and a waist level finder. I hope to add on a wideangle and telephoto lens in the near future.

I shoot mostly landscape with this camera now. Also use it to shoot my family. Until I get the prism finder I am quite limited shooting portraiture because of the difficulty shooting verticals with the waist level finder.

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Regards,

James Khor
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia 

             Name: L.A. Daneman
    Email Address: [email protected]
  Type of Bronica: GS-1
Areas of Interest: Production of catalogued accessories  35 wide and normal backs
         Comments: Heartened by the Tamron connection. Took a chance on an
interesting camera and that chance is progressing. New lenses for the SQA and
ETRS are forthcoming. How about a 43mm aspherical for the GS-1 and the
availability of the 35mm backs? Seems the 35W back only needs a new 
insert for the 220 or 120 backs.

Date: Sat, 23 Dec 2000
From: Rich Kurtz [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: Bronica User listing

I have recently upgraded my Bronica C & C2. I now have a beautiful Black S2A with extra magazine. I had a full S2A outfit back in Aug.,'71,however it didn't get much use. Now days things are different, as I sold off all of my 35MM equipment exactly two years ago almost to the day. So now I have nothing but Bronicas to shoot with and I'm loving every minute of it. I projector my slides with a Rollei P 66 E projector.

Current list of Classic Bronica equipment is as follows: 

Black Body S2A,
extra Black S2A Film Magazine,
Black Body Model C2,
Stainless Steel Body Model C2,
Stainless Steel Body Model C,
50MM F/3.5 Nikkor,
75MM F/2.8 Nikkor,
200MM F/4.0 Nikkor,
600MM F/5.6 Nikkor,
Vivitar 2X Tele-Converter with proper Front & Rear Lens Caps,
Prism Finder Model C,
5X Magnifying Hood,
3-Bronica Compartment cases,
15-Film Inserts for these models,
3-Film Insert Cases{ea.case holds 3 inserts},
All Nikkor Lenses have proper Front & Rear Lens Caps,
Lens Shades for the 50MM & 75MM lenses,
Plus Finder cases,bottom covers and several body caps.

Please note that I am always looking for "REALLY" good looking BLACK BODY S2A's,with or without lens or film magazine. I would prefer that it had its proper Black W.L.Finder.

Thank You,
Rick 


Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 
From: cjfertnig [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: Bronica User listing

I am a professional in Ontario Canada. I re-entered the field last year after a
long lay off.  I specialise in location product and corporate shoots.  My main
system is a SQAi. I like the Camera as so far it has been bullet proof.  Nice
weight for fashion/portraits etc. The 65mm is the sharpest lens in MF I have
ever experienced.  Just bought 36mm ext tube on ebay so we will see if that
solves my close focus issues for jewellery.  I used a RB67 in my earlier career
which was a beautiful heavy beast with some nice features, but I am now very
happy with the Bronica.  Electronic cameras are cool!  I also like the fact
that they are not male/female photo jewellery like Hassies.

Your website has been a very important tool for me.  It has helped me make some
key capital purchasing decisions - thank you so much.

I should own a S2 outfit soon!

My website should be up anytime now??  www.18percentgrey.ca

Please add me to the list.  I would like to hear from any product shooters and
would happily dish out advice/help.