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Bronica SQ-A 6x6 Medium Format Camera Body

Model #219733
**Lens not included
  • $299.00

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Bronica SQ-A: modular 6x6 medium format built for serious film work.

The SQ-A runs on a fully modular architecture, interchangeable film backs, viewfinders, and focusing screens mean you can reconfigure the camera to fit the job than working around its limitations. The focal plane shutter covers 8 seconds to 1/500s plus Bulb, giving you enough range for studio strobes, available-light work, and long exposures without swapping gear. Mirror lock-up is built in, which matters when you're shooting on a tripod and want the negative to do justice to a high-resolving Zenzanon lens.

The 6x6 square format is its own discipline. You compose once and decide crop in the darkroom or scanner, which changes how you think in the field. Film backs accept both 120 and 220 stock, so you can load a second back with a different emulsion and swap mid-shoot without cracking the camera open. TTL metering comes through an optional metered prism finder, keeping the base body clean and letting you choose the exposure workflow that suits you.

The SQ-A sits in a well-established lens ecosystem. Zenzanon-S and PS glass has a strong reputation for rendering, and used examples circulate widely enough that building out a kit is practical. For anyone serious about medium format film, this system has proven itself across four decades of professional use.

Who It's For

Portrait photographers working with strobes will appreciate the PC sync socket and interchangeable backs for switching between color and black-and-white mid-session. Landscape shooters who bracket on a tripod get real benefit from mirror lock-up and the Bulb mode at the long end of the shutter range. Film photographers transitioning from 35mm who want a structured, expandable system will find the modular viewfinder and screen options let them build the configuration that matches their shooting style. Documentary and editorial shooters drawn to the square format gain the flexibility of 120 and 220 compatibility to extend rolls when access is limited.

Key Features

  • 6x6 medium format with interchangeable film backs
  • Focal plane shutter, 8 seconds to 1/500s plus Bulb
  • Interchangeable viewfinders and focusing screens
  • Mirror lock-up for tripod-mounted work
  • TTL metering compatible with optional metered prism
  • Accepts 120 and 220 film in same back
  • Bronica SQ mount lens system

FAQ

What shutter speeds does the SQ-A offer?
Focal plane shutter covers 8 seconds to 1/500s plus Bulb, giving you range for studio strobes, available-light work, and long exposures without swapping bodies.
Can I use both 120 and 220 film?
Yes. Film backs accept both 120 and 220 stock, so you can load multiple backs with different emulsions and swap mid-shoot.
Is the SQ-A metered?
The base body is not metered. TTL metering comes through an optional metered prism finder, letting you keep the camera clean and choose your exposure workflow.
What lenses mount to the SQ-A?
The Bronica SQ mount accepts Zenzanon-S and PS glass. Used examples circulate widely, making it practical to build a kit.
Does mirror lock-up work on this model?
Yes. Mirror lock-up is built in, which matters for tripod work when you want the negative to match the resolving power of a high-end Zenzanon lens.
Can I change viewfinders and focusing screens?
Both are interchangeable, part of the fully modular architecture. You reconfigure the camera to fit the job rather than work around its limitations.
What sync options does it have?
PC sync socket for flash. No hot shoe.
SpecificationValue
SensorMedium Format (6x6cm)
ResolutionNone
MountBronica SQ
Film Format120 / 220
Image Format6x6 cm

This description was generated using AI based on KEH's internal product standards, product expertise, and knowing what customers care about most. While we strive for accuracy, details may vary by individual item.

Brand Name Bronica
Focus Type Manual focus (only)
Lens Mount Bronica SQ