Zenza Bronica S2A with 75mm F 2.8 Nikkor lens and 6x6cm film back. ( 1972 )

The Bronica S2 is a 6x6cm focal plane shutter camera released by Bronica in 1965, it 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. The S2A was released in 1969 and is the successor of the S2. It specifications and outer appearance are nearly identical to those of the S2. The main difference is an improved film advance gear mechanism, reputed to result in fewer jams. The film advance and cocking dial has been changed and is smaller than the previous version.

Specifications :

Type : 6x6cm Single lens reflex camera.

Film back : removeable.

Film : 120/220 roll film. 12/24 exposures.

Finder : Fresnel lens and large magnifier.

Viewfinder hood : Interchangeable with pentaprism finder or magnifying hood.

Focusing : Removeable , helicoid type, Stroke 14mm rotating angle of focusing 250°.

Distance scale : 75mm , 50mm, 135mm and 200mm lenses, varying depends on removeable focusing unit.

Mirror : Flip down, instant return, automatic mirror system.

Diaphragm : Auto: 40mm , 50mm, 75mm, 135mm , 200mm and 400mm lenses.

Depth of field : Depth-of-field can be checked by pressing preview button.

Shutter: Vertical-travel focal plane shutter. Speeds : 1 to 1/1000sec. and X (1/40sec)

Flash speeds: F (1/15) M ( 1/125) FP 1/1000) x ( strobe 1/15 )

Film winding : Crank or knob.

Dimensions: 100 x100 x140mm.

Weight : 1780 grams