Bronica SQ-Ai Instruction Manual
Congratulations on your choice of the Zenza Bronica SQ-Ai single lens reflex camera; based
on the technology and experience gained with the Zenza Bronica SQ-A. Developed for the
professional photographer, the Zenza Bronica SQ-Ai also retains the full System of
Photography of the earlier SQ-A, as well as having extensive interchangeability with the full
range of accessories available for the SQ-A.
Among the many professional features of the Zenza Bronica SQ-Ai is flash synchronization
at all shutter speeds, up to the fastest 1/500 second, which is one of the chief features of the
lens shutter single lens reflex camera. But, at the same time, the SQ-Ai also has full auto-flash
control, based on TTL-direct light measurements at the film plane, with an exclusive SCA
386 System Adapter (optional), plus a compatible SCA 300 System electronic flash unit.
Although instructions following are based on a standard combination consisting of the SQ-
Ai main camera body with standard Zenzanon-PS 80mm F2.8 lens, Film Back SQ-I 120 and
Waist-Level Finder S, the actual choice of lens, film back and finder is left to the discretion of
the photographer, who should choose what is suitable for the type of assignment contem-
plated. To obtain best results from your Zenza Bronica SQ-Ai, we suggest that you read this
instruction manual carefully, before you even touch the camera. Thoroughly familiarize
yourself with its working parts, before loading your first roll of film, and your pleasure in
using the camera will be even greater.
on the technology and experience gained with the Zenza Bronica SQ-A. Developed for the
professional photographer, the Zenza Bronica SQ-Ai also retains the full System of
Photography of the earlier SQ-A, as well as having extensive interchangeability with the full
range of accessories available for the SQ-A.
Among the many professional features of the Zenza Bronica SQ-Ai is flash synchronization
at all shutter speeds, up to the fastest 1/500 second, which is one of the chief features of the
lens shutter single lens reflex camera. But, at the same time, the SQ-Ai also has full auto-flash
control, based on TTL-direct light measurements at the film plane, with an exclusive SCA
386 System Adapter (optional), plus a compatible SCA 300 System electronic flash unit.
Although instructions following are based on a standard combination consisting of the SQ-
Ai main camera body with standard Zenzanon-PS 80mm F2.8 lens, Film Back SQ-I 120 and
Waist-Level Finder S, the actual choice of lens, film back and finder is left to the discretion of
the photographer, who should choose what is suitable for the type of assignment contem-
plated. To obtain best results from your Zenza Bronica SQ-Ai, we suggest that you read this
instruction manual carefully, before you even touch the camera. Thoroughly familiarize
yourself with its working parts, before loading your first roll of film, and your pleasure in
using the camera will be even greater.
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