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Bronica SQ-ai User manual

User manual for Bronica SQ-ai. 52 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.

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Bronica
Model / document
Bronica SQ-ai
Document type
User manual
Language
English
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52
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6.5 MB
Category
Film cameras
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Congratulations on your choice of the Zenza Bronica SQ-Ai single lens re-
flex camera which is 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 ear-
lier SQ-A, as well as having extensive interchangeabilty with the full range
of accessories available for the SQ-A.

‘Among the many professional features of the Zenza Bronica SQ-Aiis 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 atthe 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 con-
sisting 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, flm back and finder is leftto the discretion of the photographer, who
should choose what is suitable for the type of assignment contemplated.
To obtain best results from your Zenza Bronica SQ-Ai, may we suggest that
you read this instruction manual carefully, before you even touch the
camera. Thoroughly familiarize yourself with its working parts, before load-
ing your first roll of film, and your pleasure in using the camera will be even
greater.
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