![]() If you can’t decide, we suggest the Rolleiflex 2.8F, which was available for 20 years with about 82,200 units made. Prices vary and there are many great models to choose from, but essentially, you can’t go wrong with any of them. Improvements were brought upon by succeeding models, which, in this Rolleiflex buying guide by Colton Allen, can be classified into four main groups: Rolleiflex Standard, Automat, 3.5, and 2.8. film cameras are in decline because of the domination of digital photography and the. ![]() Bronica SQ Polaroid Back for SQ, SQ-A, SQ-Ai, SQ-Am with dark slide. However, it could be converted to accommodate 620 or 120 film for 12 exposures. Buy Bronica Camera Film Backs and Holders and get the best deals at the lowest prices on eBay Great Savings & Free Delivery / Collection on many items. According to, the series began with the Original Rolleiflex 6×6 introduced in 1929, and was made for 117 (B1) film which yielded six frames on a roll. The Rolleiflex brand has become synonymous with Twin-Lens Reflex cameras, best known for its high-quality optics despite the simple construction. When it comes to shooting medium format films in square format, Rolleiflex cameras are premium and iconic choices. Rolleiflex TLR cameras Photo from the eBay listing by k.west.side85-0 If you are still missing one, allow us to give you more recommendations apart from these five square format cameras we already featured. We’ve previously featured other frame sizes you can opt for, but to get the full experience, square format should never go missing in your film photography gear. When it comes to medium format cameras, square format or 6×6 is considered the standard image size. That’s why I picked the beautiful Bronica SQ-AI outfit pictured above as the Classic Collectible of the Month.If you’re still missing some square format cameras in your film photography lineup, allow us to make a handful of suggestions. Yes, it has more plastic body components than a Hasselblad 500C/M, which help to reduce weight and cost, but its lenses are metal and the camera is definitely built to last. That’s because a reasonably complete SQ-AI system in excellent cosmetic condition is likely to increase in value compared to its current level?y definition of a collectible classic. But while the camera itself is a user-collectible of the first rank, the “classic collectible” designation really applies to the entire system rather than the camera per se. The Bronica SQ-AI is undoubtedly an attractive, classic, high-performance 2-1/4 SLR as well as a superb and reliable picture taker. There’s even a 0.7 fps SQ-I motor drive–not the fastest around, but still useful when shooting sequences. Other accessories include 6×6, 6×4.5, and 35mm backs with easy-loading inserts, a Polaroid back, and, my personal favorite, the Speed Grip S, which makes manual film advance easier with its top-mounted wind lever, and endows the camera with much better handling in the field. Auto exposure metering can be added with the AE Prism Finder S, and you can get TTL manual metering with either the ME Prism Finder S or the MF prism finder S. ![]() There are no metering prism options for the SQ-B. There are TTL flash modules for the Metz 386, Quantim “Q” Flash and Sunpak systems. The SQ-B also came with a cut down back that didnt have an ISO setting but it will take normal SQ-Ai backs. ![]() In addition to lenses ranging from 40-500mm (including Zenzanon PS lenses that compare favorably to their Schneider and Zeiss counterparts) the SQ-AI accepts practically any accessory you can think of. As for repairs, they should be readily available for decades to come since Bronicas were produced for many years. Prices for clean Bronica stuff are currently at an all-time low, and with the recent discontinuance of the entire Bronica line, they are unlikely to get any more plentiful. The Bronica SQ-AI is not merely a camera, but an system of photography, and if you want the whole enchilada in pristine condition, now is the time to buy it. You can easily number the truly great and 2-1/4 SLR systems on the fingers of one hand, and the Bronica SQ-AI would have to be on this exclusive list. The SQ-AI features a mirror lockup for long exposures, and the leaf-shutter design allows full flash sync to 1/500 sec. And their electronically controlled inter-lens leaf shutters and fully integrated electronic interfaces have become industry standards. They are also far less expensive than the Swedish Hasselblads that inspired them, particularly the lenses, which include many impressive performers in the line that will give even the Zeiss Hasselblad optics a run for the money. Bronicas in general, and the 2-1/4×2-1/4-format Bronica SQ-AI in particular, have proven to be reliable workhorse cameras that can stand up to the rigors of professional use, as many a wedding photographer can attest. ![]()
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