Bronica SQ-Ai Instruction Manual

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Type

6 x 6 cm format lens shutter single lens reflex
camera, with interchangeable lens, film back,
finder and focusing screen systems.

Frame Size

55.6mm x 55.6mm

Film

120/220/135 roll film and Polaroid Land pack
film, with exclusive film backs.

Lens

Interchangeable type. Standard lens
Zenzanon-PS 80mm F2.8; 6 elements in 5
groups; multi-layer anti-reflection coated;
50.7° angle of view; F22 minimum aperture;
intermediate aperture settings; helical focus-
ing from infinity to 80cm.

Filter Sizes

67mm diameter on Zenzanon-S/PS 40mm
and Zenzanon-S 500mm lenses; 77mm diam-
eter on Zenzanon-PS 50mm lens; and 122mm
diameter on Zenzanon-PS 500mm lens.

Lens Mount

Exclusive four-claw Bronica SQ bayonet
mount.

Focusing

Helical focusing system built into each lens;
angle of focusing 171° for standard lens.

Shutter

Electronic control SEIKO #0 between-lens leaf
shutter; shutter speeds 16 sec. to 1/500 sec.; T
(time exposure); B (bulb exposure); with shut-
ter release lock.
One step settings with Waist-Level Finder S
and Prism Finder S.

Lens Diaphragm

Fully automatic instant reopening lens
diaphragm action; equal-distant aperture
scale graduations; half-stops possible; depth
of field previewing.

Film Winding

Film winding crank; one complete forward
revolution or ratcheted winding action.

Multiple Exposure

Multiple exposure possible with lever on
camera main body; multiple exposure warn-
ing indication in finder.

Mirror Lock-Up

Mirror lock-up possible with switch lever on
the camera main body; single or continuous
mirror lock-up shooting possible.