Bronica Related Articles |
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 Bronica
Bonanza article by
Ivor Matanle [Feb. 10, 2001 issue] |
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courtesy of Amateur Photographer
magazine and
the author, Ivor Matanle
Special Thanks to Sam Sherman for securing
permission to
share this with you! |
| Photographer's Sites Featuring Classic Bronica Photos [new - 7/2002] |
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Wim van Velzen's Site landscapes, portraits.. (Bronica EC, 50/80/150/250/2X, etc.)
Great Photos of Scotland.. and
landscapes... etc. (taken with Bronica ECTL)
Update: New Photos of Ireland using Bronica EC (and rolleicord)... |
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| Bronica Camera Model Resources |
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Bronica Model Identification Tips (John Craig) |
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Bronica D Review Page (Special thanks to Stephen Gandy!) |
| Bronica D Notes - Brit. Amateur Photogr. (thanks to Mick Doe) |
| Bronica Deluxe Features |
| Bronica Deluxe Ads (1959) |
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Bronica S Page (Stephen Gandy Classic Camera Profiles) |
| Bronica S Review - Brit. Amateur Photogr. (thanks again to Mick Doe) |
| Bronica S Ads (1961) |
| In Praise of the Bronica C by Sam Sherman |
Bronica C Magazine Reviews Thanks again to Sam Sherman!
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| Bronica Model P - Does It Exist? |
| Why Bronica S2a.. and S2.. and C Thanks
to Sam Sherman for this Review! |
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Bronica S2 Hi-Resolution Images (Thanks to Oleg Volk!) |
| Minty S2a Photos (7) - Thanks to Bob brpr1@alltel.net |
| Bob Shell of Shutterbug on S2A... |
| *Bronica S2/S2A Model Differences (gears on earlier vs. later S2a) |
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Stephen Gandy's Bronica EC Page |
| Bronica *EC features |
| Bronica EC-II review article summary (Thanks to Mick Doe) |
| Bronica EC-TL Review Article |
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Bronica Z to EC Camera Site (Japan) [3/2001] |
| Bronica Lenses |
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| Anamorphic Lens Adapters for Bronica
Panoramic Photography |
| Auxiliary Wide Angle and
Telephoto Adapters |
| Big List of Bronica's 80+ Lenses
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| Bronica Lenses [all the
specs and details...] |
| Cheap Fisheye and Ultrawide Adapters
[adapters fit on lens filter threads...]
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Depth of Field Calculator for Bronica (Michael Gillett) |
| Fields of View of Bronica Lenses |
| Leaf Shutter 105mm Nikkor Manual
(courtesy of David Goldfarb - Thanks!) |
| Leaf
Shutter 105mm Nikkor Lens - How to Use Posting |
| Leaf Shutter
Nikkor 105mm Operation |
| Lens Cleaning Techniques |
| Lens Fault Hierarchy (dust, scratches, fungus..) |
| Lens or Prism Recoating FAQ |
| Myron A. Seiden's Lenses for
Classic Bronicas (Rev. 3) (great review!) |
| Nikkor Bronica Lens Resolution Tests
Thanks again to Sam Sherman! |
| Nikkor Bronica Lens Site (Japan) [3/2001] |
Shinsaku Hiura's Nikkor for Medium Format
(Bronica EC, Makina 67..) (posting)
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| Nikon to Bronica
Lens Mount Adapter |
| Telephoto Converters |
| Testing Bronica ETR/GS-1 Lenses By Rick Rieger |
| Ultrawide Angle Lens Options,
Prices Study (35mm Nikon).. |
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Vivitar 2x Teleconverter for S2/EC |
| Zoomar 170-320mm f/4 For
Bronica S/S2/EC (Stephen Gandy) |
| Bronica Lens Related Postings |
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A 55mm f/4 Auto-Zenzanon for Bronica S2/EC [3/2002]
Thanks to Daniel Martin for supplying this new lens listing! |
| *Bronica Lens Design Unique (no retrofocus needed..) |
| *Bronica Lens Saturation and Contrast in MF vs 35mm |
| *Bronica Lenses - Interchangeability, quality |
| Carl Zeiss Jena made some Zenzanon lenses post |
| Curing Lens Envy (living with normal lens..) |
| Fast Medium Format Lenses and Bronica Nikkors |
| *Hassy Owner Galled by Bronica Lens Quality |
| *Komura Lenses - quality, focal lengths |
| *Medium Format has less Depth of Field than 35mm |
| *Medium Format Lens Test - Bronica vs. Hassy, Kowa, Rollei.. |
| *Nikkor 150 sharpest lens? |
| *Opinion on Bronica Lenses vs. Zeiss |
| *Q and A about lenses, repairs, reliability.. |
| *S2a lacks 2 features but lenses as good as Hasselblad.. |
| *S2+ Nikkors vs. Hasselblad |
| Bronica Filters and Lens Hoods |
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| Filters FAQ |
| Homebrew Lens Hoods Tips |
Fast bayonet mount filter adapters?
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*Gelatin Filters in rain? Use gels inside lens.. |
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Series Filter Sizes (VIII+IX used on Bronica Lenses) |
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Series VIII Lens Hoods for Bronica (Darryl Schaeffer) |
| Accessories - General |
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| Bronica Special Accessories |
Bronica S2A Viewfinder Accessories (photos)
TTL meter (7kb), Magnyhood (16kb), Prisms (22 kb)
Contributed by Greg Erker - Thanks Again
Greg! |
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Bronica ECTL Accessories Listing (Thanks to Mick Doe) |
| Bronica EC/ECTL Straps from Mamiya RB67 & ETRS
(Thanks to Ron Bennett) |
| Accessories - Film Backs: |
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| Bronica Film Backs |
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| Bronica Film Back Insert
Variations by Sam Sherman |
| Bronica Flat Film Plane and
Sharpness by Sam Sherman (back insert types..) |
| Bronica S2a Film Back
Variations by Sam Sherman |
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*Film Back Glitches in Current Bronica Backs |
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Film Spool Differences and Film Back Mis-spacing |
| Film Flatness Issues Pages |
| *Notching Backs Helps Identify
Problem Backs Fast |
| Accessories - Dark Slides: |
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| Bronica Dark Slides |
| Found - Dark Slide Source and Review |
| Accessories - Prisms: |
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| Bronica Prism Diopter Lens Substitution Post |
| *Dark Bronica Prism Finders - 70s
technology limits |
| Mini-prism mounts on Waist Level Finder |
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New Prism, Magnifying Hood, and Extension Tube photos (thanks, Bob!) |
| Bronica Prism A and B |
| Secret Prototype CdS Bronica Meter (1966) |
| Bronica S2A TTL Meter Finder |
Those Horrible Old Bronica Prisms by Sam Sherman
(history of prisms and medium format alternatives..) |
| Accessories - Polaroid Backs: |
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| Bronica's First Polaroid Back (1964) |
| *Mamiya Polaroid Back converted for S2 |
| Polaroid Back for Bronica Photos |
| Bronica S2A Polaroid Back
Manual |
| Accessories - Specialty & Underwater Housings |
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| Bronica Aquaflex Underwater Housing |
| Bronica EC Microscope Adapter Photo |
| Bronica goes to War! |
| Bronica Underwater! |
| Historical Notes |
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Bronica - The Early History and Definitive Collector's Guide by Tony
Hilton
Reviewed by Sam Sherman |
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History of the Medium Format SLR |
| Origin of Bronica Name by
Mr. Taketeru Yoshitake |
Romancing the Rare Earths -
A History of the Enhancing Filter
by Howard G. Ross (special thanks to John W. Horton) |
 Why Medium
Format? by Sam
Sherman (history, format changes...) [3/2001] |
| Film Flatness and Vibration |
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Bronica Focus Problem - How To Fix It!
by Sam Sherman - flexaret@sprynet.com [replacing gooey foam..]
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Clever Test Shows
S2.. Vibration After Exposure
by Sam Sherman (no need for
sandbags) |
| Film Flatness Issues by Sam Sherman [updated 11/2000] |
| Focus Alignment in Med Fmt
Cameras by Sam Sherman |
In Search of Crisp Images...
&
Adventures in Tuning Focus
- Thanks again to Sam Sherman! |
| *Mirror dampening foam fix for focusing problems comment |
| *Mirror Flips - S2 vs. EC |
| Mirror Noisy but 25 Years of
Great Pics |
New Medium Format Cameras (flatness..)
A review of the NYC Photo Expo Plus by Sam Sherman |
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*Suggested tests for sharpness
problem troubleshooting |
Testing and Optimizing Crisp and Accurate
Bronica Focusing Tips and
Sharp Focusing Tips
by Sam Sherman
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| *Tricks to minimize shutter
vibration effects on sharpness |
| *Unfixable Mirror focusing Problem - and how-to-fix-it |
| *Unsharp images - camera or operator? |
| Vibration Unsharpness NOT
observed on Bronicas |
| Screen Related Notes |
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| Best Options for Failing Vision
- diopters, brighter screens, viewfinders...
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| Bronica Screen Fixes by
Sam Sherman |
| Bronica SQAI Screen
Transplanted
into S2A |
| Bronica S2 gets
Accumate Screen +TTL Kiev Prism Mount - Ron Baker |
| Diopter Lenses (for prisms,
WLF..) |
| *Helping Older Eyes Focus -
Beattie screens, faster lenses.. |
| Screen Replacement Tips by Sam Sherman |
| Classic Bronica versus Kiev-88 |
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Kiev-88 versus Bronica S2A by Sam Sherman [3/2001]
Testing a Brand New Kiev 88CM by Sam Sherman [4/2001]
Feature by Feature Comparison by Sam Sherman [3/2001] |
Medium Format Focal Plane
Shutters
by Sam Sherman (Kiev88, Hasselblad 200/x
vs. Bronica) |
| Kiev-88 Predecessor (Salyut-C) Upgraded
by Sam Sherman |
| Kiev-88, Kiev-60, and Kiev
Lenses |
| *Picking Bronica over Kiev
Reasons |
| Bronica Quality |
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*Bronica mechanics vs.
Hasselblad |
| *Bronica Quality Note |
| Repair Related Resources |
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| Batteries for Photographers (sources, HG..)
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Buyers How-to Tests for Cameras and Lenses |
| Camera Repair Shops (zipcode..) |
| Camera Repair Tools |
| Camera Repair Workbooks, Guides.. |
| Bronica Back Foam Sealer Replacement (Don Teat) |
Bronica EC/ECTL Foam Replacement &
EC/ECTL Focus Adjustments by Richard Urmonas |
| Camera Bellows Repair Tricks |
| Camera Bellows Restoration Tips |
| Camera Gasket Repairs |
| Camera Repair Tips and User Tests |
| *Camera Storage Idea - Tupperware against Humidity |
| *Camera Storage - Shutter Exercise Idea |
| Ground Glass Screen Repair Notes |
| Ground Glass and Foam
Replacement |
| PVC Tube Development Tanks for Large
Prints (how-to build) |
| Replacing Deteriorated Camera Foam |
| Service Centers (Current)
for Bronica |
|
Shutter Speed Tester (under $5) |
Tamron/Bronica SQAM, SQA, S lens
parts/service dropped issues...
(along with Bronica ETR early
models support losses)
(Bronica/Tamron's 10 Year Limit on Camera Service Support?) |
| Thinner Tmax film eliminates problems |
| Warnings on Parts for Older
Bronica ETR/SQ/GS-1 models... |
| Bronica X-synch Field Test |
| Macrophotography |
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Bronica
Macrophotography Accessories (photos)
Bellows Mk2, Ext. Tubes, Lens Reversing Rings
Contributed by Greg Erker - Thanks Greg!
(175kb) |
| Bronica S2/S2A Extension Tube Spreadsheet (.XLS)
by Kevin Elliott [8/2003] |
| Bronica Bellows Type 2 Review by Mahlon Haunschild |
| Bronica Bellows Type 2 Spacer for
EC/ECTL |
Bronica S Bellows (photo thanks to Greg Erker)
Has lens board rise but no fall, side to side tilts |
| Bronica Bellows Blurb |
| Bronica EC Tilt/Shift Bellows Photos |
| *Bronica EC TTL benefits for Macrophotography (EC, ECTL) |
| Bronica Macrophotography Options |
| *Macrophotography and Bellows notes |
| *Macrophotography using an Enlarger Lens |
| Medium Format Macrophotography |
| Novoflex Bellows for Bronica |
| *What lenses to use on the deluxe
bellows with rise/shifts? |
| Buying Bronica - Then and Now |
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| Albro's IMPACT Used Dealer Links Pages
(and auctions..) |
| Availability & Prices of Current
Bronica Lenses - SQA, ETRS, GS-1 |
| Bronica Price Guide (and dealer
links) |
| Bronica Prices on
Ebay |
| Bronica Used Gear Ads (3 year prices,
dealers..) |
| Budget Guide to Medium
Format |
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Deja Vu - Bronica's Stable Prices - 1982 vs. 1987 vs. 1997 |
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Medium Format Camera Features and Camera Selection Guide |
| Online Price Guides (EBAY) and
Books |
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Those Awful Final 1970s Bronica Ads |
| Those
Great Early 1960/70s Bronica Ads |
| Price Analysis 1975 vs 1997 |
| Values in Medium Format |
| Film Related Resources |
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| 120/220 Films for Medium Format (links,
reviews..) |
| Obsolete Historical Film Sizes
List |
| Resolution of Various Films
(tables..) |
| Sources of 127
Film |
|
S2a lightweight film problem
(Ilford..) - mirror vacuum (EC fixed) |
| Thick Films like
Tmax.. (see below, no longer a problem) |
| Thinner Tmax film eliminates problems |
| Miscellaneous Postings |
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Camera Bag Alternatives (coolers etc.)
and Photo Gadgets Listings (travel..)
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| Bronica
Classic Camera Notes and Net-Wisdom Index (* sources) |
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Death Spiral of Serious Photography (local article) |
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Fresnel Lenses for MF/LF (sources..) |
| Homebrew Photo Gear Tips and Tricks |
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InfraRed Films for 120 and larger (posting and link) |
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Loupes from Toys, Enlarger Lens, or Normal Lens |
| *Medium Format Digest Links
(archives, search engine..) |
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Medium Format Digest Bronica Related Postings |
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Medium Format In Cold Weather by Sam Sherman [11/2000] |
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Panoramic Photographs from Classic Cameras |
| Photography Sites with Many Links |
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Psychology of Photography - Bronica vs. 35mm by Sam Sherman [4/2001] |
| Projects Underway |
| Sighting - Bronica S2a in Movie Austin Powers... |
| Slide Projectors for Med Fmt
(new/used) |
| Sound of Bronica S2A's (In)famous
Shutter vs. Kowa 6 (.wav) |
Superslide Cutter (was $29 at KEH) related superslide article
Superslide Cutter Manual Photo courtesy R. Bender |
| Theft Prevention and insurance and Stolen Camera
Registry |
| Top 10 Myths of Photography |
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Umax Astra 2200 Scanner Review by Sam Sherman (budget MF) [4/2001] |
| Ultraviolet Photography using Older Bronica Lenses |
| What
Camera Rating Terms Really Mean! (hysterical) |
From Popular Photography Dec. 1995
Cheapskate's Guide to
Medium Format |
Where does this leave the
6x6-er
on a budget?
Look
for a clean Bronica S2 or S2A
(tank-like, all mechanical)...Jason
Schneider
(n.b. JS is the Camera Collector's Collector
;-) |
| Bronica Related Books and
Resources |
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New Source for Mr. Tony Hilton's Bronica
Book [8/2000]
Bronica - The early History and Definitive Collector's Guide |
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Petra Kellers Photo/ACR Book Service
Boulder Creek CA 95006
Phone/Fax: 831 338 1350
http://www.camerabooks.com/
Email: PKell1014@aol.com
Mr. Hilton's Book is $31.95 - Kellers Photo/ACR site
(select
Medium Format, Bronica)
Covers Z, C, S, S2, EC and VX series (35mm)
also Nikkor, Zeiss and Zenzanon
lenses (166 pg)
In the U.K., contact Hove Foto Book rep:
Newpro UK Ltd.
Old Sawmills Road,
Faringdon Oxon SN7 7DS, England
Phone (01367) 242411 or Fax (01367) 241124
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New Source for Mr. Hilton's Book (save 30% on Amazon, only $17.50!) |
| Other U.S. sources for Mr. Hilton's
Bronica
Book |
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Mr. Ian Parker (of Hove Publishers) suggests:
Jimmy Koh's in New
York - (516)826-9556
price is $29 US in Koh's Shutterbug Ads. |
You may also order via Mr. Ian Parker in the U.K.
ianparker@cinergy.co.uk directly.
Cost is #16 (16 U.K. Pounds or circa $24 US)
Visa or Mastercard okay - price
includes postage. |
| Zenza Bronica Handbook
by Terence
Sheehy and Derek
White |
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| Petra
Kellers' Photo/ACR books (select Medium Format, Bronica) |
A history from 1958 to 1980 (ETR intro) of Z, S, EC
cameras
full specifications of the Nikon, Zenzanon and Komura lenses
even a complete instruction manual of Bronica EC (90 pgs, $35) |
| Zenza
Bronica
Handbook - Book
Review by Sam Sherman [9/2000] |
| Mr. Michael Beard's Current Bronica Models
Guide |
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Kellers' Photo/ACR books (and ordering) [select Medium Format,
Bronica]
ETRSi, SQA-i, GS-1 models covered in 160 pg. guide ($29.95) |
| New Bronica S2A Guide Book for early
2001!! |
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Kellers' Photo/ACR
Books
(select Medium Format, Bronica)
Zenza Bronica S2A Camera System by Terence Sheehy (70 pg. $35) |
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| Lens Hacking |
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Adapt Oddball Lenses for Better TeleShots by Howard G. Ross
Bronica Lens Hacking Article from May 1970 Modern Photography
Special Thanks to Howard G. Ross and John W. Horton |
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Adapter Mount Lens Discussion |
Adapting 400mm f/6.3 lens from 35mm
to Bronica Focal Plane Models (+Results +Improvements)
by Sam Sherman (ultralow cost long lens!) |
Adapting Mini Komura 200mm lens to Bronica Mounts
Thanks to Sam Sherman for this adaptation tip! |
| Ari
Pesonen's Bronica to Rollei Med Fmt Mount Conversion |
| Bronica Threaded Lens
Mount Adapters |
| Fisheye and Ultrawide Adapters Projects Pages |
Fisheye 30mm Kiev Lens to Bronica Auto-Diaphragm S2/EC
Mounts
Thanks to Ken Ruth of Bald Mountain -
See Sam Sherman's Posting |
Fisheye to 120 Rollfilm Project by Greg Erker
(using 17mm f/4 Pentax for 35mm on adapted Franka body) |
| Focusing Mount Telephotos for
Classic Bronica S2/EC |
| Homebrew Cameras and Pinhole Cameras pages |
| Long Focus telephoto
nikkors for Bronica (Rich Kurtz) |
Long Teles for Old
Bronicas
by Sam Sherman (addendum to above) |
Low Cost 30mm Kiev Fisheye
for Bronica
Need a medium format 30mm fisheye for $200+ US?
A happy user reports on his project!
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Lens Mount Converters FAQ ver. 1.2 |
My Adventures in Hacking, Slashing and Adapting Odd Lenses
by Sam Sherman - flexaret@sprynet.com |
Perspective
Control Shift Lens Adapter
Preserves Infinity Focusing with Wide
Angle Lenses
Offers Panoramic Photography Options - Cost $5! |
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Pinhole Body Caps |
| Telescopes Under $10 Article
(Astronomy May 1987, by Bob Monaghan) |
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Using Polaroid Camera Lenses on MF and 4x5 Cameras |
Zeiss Lenses Adapted to Bronica Cameras
Sam Sherman shares his experiences in adapting a Zeiss 180mm Sonnar!
Update: Zeiss 300mm f/4 Sonnar lens adapter photos! [4/2002] |
Zoom Lenses for Bronica Medium Format SLRs
Converting 2 1/4 Slide Projector Zoom lenses for 6x6cm |
| Homebrew
Bronica Lenses Article |
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Mike Bond's Bronica Body Cap Adapter for Barrel Lenses
$15 Body Cap Adapter mounts 35mm Nikon MacroLens (photos)
57mm Thread Mount Adapter for Leaf Shutter Xsynch Lenses
Tom Fuller's 500mm Super Tele: 12 cents/mm using Process lens
Telescope and Microscope eyepiece mounting adapter options
Using 8mm/16mm movie lenses in eyepiece projection mounts
Perspective Control Bellows trick provides infinity focus
Surplus Repro Lens becomes Bronica's missing flat field lens
Converting tele-lens in T-mounts to Bronica mount adapters
Macrophotography with variable length zoom extension tubes
Using discarded Disc/110 camera lenses in macrophotography
Tips and rules on using generic lenses with Bronica adapters
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* = under Bronica
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