Shutter speeds to 1/500 or 1/1000 second (see note below).

Intended as an economy version of the “S” it incorporated several features of the “D” and the new focusing mount soon to appear on the S2. The Bronica C was introduced in 1964-5 while the “S” was still being produced, and is the only model made by Bronica without interchangeable backs. The current tubes and bellows do not fit the S mount.Īll prisms, hoods, and grips, as well as the sports finder for the present S2A, will fit the S. This model also requires a special extension tube set and bellows. The present focusing tube will not fit the S camera. A special focusing adapter for tele-Nikkor lenses was made for the S fixed mount, but was not sold in the U.S. The 105mm F3.5 Nikkor and 300mm F4.5 Zenzanon will not fit. Top speed was lowered to 1/1000 second and the self-timer / long exposure control, double exposure control, and focus lock were eliminated.Īll small bayonet mount Bronica Nikkor lenses fit the S body. The S model was introduced while the Deluxe was still in production and represented a simplified version of that camera.

Speed dial on the left side of the body.

Distance scale and focus control on the ring around the advance crank.

Mirror lock with a switch below the shutter release.

Fixed, non-removable chrome focusing mount.

It was available in chrome only and can be identified as follows: The Bronica S was a major upgrade of the model D or Deluxe camera introduced by Zenza Bronica in 1961. The S2A grips, however, will not fit due to the bayonet fitting on the camera base, and a special tripod adapter #81502 was required to use either of these grips. The Deluxe has double exposure capability, shutter speeds to 1/1250th second, a 2-10 second self-timer which also allowed timed long exposures of 2-10 seconds, and a locking lever to lock the camera’s focusing mount at any desired point.Īll small bayonet mount Auto-Nikkor and Zenzanon lenses fit the Deluxe, as well as all five “S” series prisms and hoods.

Focus lock lever on the right front of the body.

3 stud male bayonet fitting on the bottom of the camera body.

Double exposure dial on right side of the body.

Self-timer scale on the left side of the body.

Speed dial on the outside face of advance/focus knob.

The focusing scale on the upper part of the advance/focus knob.

Focusing mount integral part of the body.

The Deluxe is easily recognized by the following key features: As the forerunner of an unbroken series of 2 1/4 square SLR cameras, it incorporated many design features still not found on competitive equipment after more than 16 years.

The Bronica Deluxe or “D” model camera was introduced in 1960 by Zenza Bronica. Bronica Product Guide AD-180B5m Dated 5/74

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