Bronica Lens Serial Numbers
I recently aquired a Bronica ETRS body in very nice condition. Nascar drivers and car numbers. I'd like to know how old it actually is. I know its post July 1982 because it has the side mounted lens release switch and I also know that Bronica discontinued ETRS in Sept/Oct 1989 with the introduction of the ETRSi. So.Does anyone have any information or a source regarding correlation between Bronica ETR/ETRS serial numbers and the year of their manufacture?
I inquired with Tamron/Bronica in NY and they said they did not receive this kind of information from Bronica when they acquired the company.
The Bronica S2, is a 6×6 focal plane SLR released by Bronica in 1965, is the successor of the Bronica S. From 1972 it was overshadowed by the Bronica EC, but improved revisions of the S2 continued to be marketed for a number of years before being officially discontinued in 1977. Shop from the world's largest selection and best deals for Medium Format Camera Lenses for Bronica. Shop with confidence on. The serial number of the lens is 17933. July 3, 2017. Panerai Serial Numbers 2012. Bronica was eventually acquired by the lens manufacturer in 1998 with emphasis on Bronica's optical lens manufacturing. Shop from the world's largest selection and best deals for Bronica Film f/4 Camera Lenses. Shop with confidence on eBay! Skip to main content. EBay: Shop by category. Shop by category. Enter your search keyword.
Bronica Deluxe 1 Bronica D Wonderful, vastly under-rated Japanese 2 1/4 SLR The 1959 Bronica was Japan's answer to the Hasselblad, and a great answer it was, too. After careful examination of both period cameras, I have come to the opinion that the unheralded Bronica actually had a better fit and finish than Hasselblad's original focal planed shuttered efforts, the 1600F and 1000F! The Bronica also shows design innovation and many improvements on the basic Hassy idea, the best of which might be the instant return mirror and automatic diaphragm.
So far as I know, these were Bronica firsts for 120 format. The pics really don't do the camera justice. The Bronica D is simply beautiful, a work of mechanical art in the 2 1/4 world.
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It is also very rare, the first I have even seen after what seems like three million camera shows. Estimated production for the original Zenza and the Bronica D is in the two to four thousand range. The level of precision can't come across in the pics.
The controls snap with a precision fit which is a delight. Voter id card download telangana. I found myself quite surprised by the camera.
Nothing I had read, including the contemporary reports of the day, really emphasize the immaculate quality, the fit and finish and the craftsmanship. The workmanship is really beautiful, a jewel.
The pride in design and construction is very obvious. The camera is covered in a handsome two tone dark/light gray.
The 'chrome' on the body is actually stainless steel, a very nice touch. The early 1600f Hasselblad influence is obvious and unmistakable. Both have a similar body design with interchangeable finders, lenses, and back. A nice feature is that inserting a dark slide automatically detaches the back. Focal plane shutter, 1/1250th top speed with 1/50th flash sync. Close focusing is a nice built in feature, doing the Hassy one better.
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The D has an interesting combination advance/focus/shutter speed knob. Turning controls the focus. The inside knob has a dial for shutter speeds. Pulling the knob out and turning it advances the film and cocks the shutter. By the way, the Bronica has an instant return mirror, over a decade before Hassy got it. Compared to the focal plane shuttered Hasselblad 1600F of 1948 or the Hasselblad 1000F of 1953, the Bronica D is obviously a better camera -- at least in my mind -- both in terms of workmanship and features.
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The shutter release is on the lower front right. The depth of field pre-view button is the red button on the left. Pushing the finder release button, just above the Bronica name plate, allows finder and focusing screen removal. The mirror is an unusual design. Instead of rising upward, it swings down and forward to permit the use of deeply recessed lenses. The focusing helical is built into the body, and extends a maximum of 18mm for close-ups.