Bronica SQ-B

Reliable and robust 6x6 medium format SLR

Bronica SQ-B
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 15
Performance 16
Durability 17
Price 15
Usability 16
Brand Bronica
Model SQ-B

Key Features

SENSOR 6x6cm medium format film frame
PROCESSOR Mechanical system, no digital processor
AUTOFOCUS Manual focus only
PHASE DETECTION Not applicable
VIDEO Not applicable
STABILIZATION None
BURST RATE Manual film advance
VIEWFINDER Interchangeable waist-level or prism finders
DISPLAY None
CONNECTIVITY PC sync terminal for flash
MEMORY CARD 120 or 220 film back
WEATHER SEALING Robust metal construction, no official rating
BATTERY LIFE 6V PX28 battery for shutter timing

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Bronica SQ-B

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✗ Not Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✗ Not Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✓ Present On lens
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✓ Present On body
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✗ Not Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✗ Not Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present
Drive Mode Control ✗ Not Present

How-to Use Bronica SQ-B

Welcome to the How-to section of the camera. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a camera has a how-to section and a section for learning. Simply because the buttons and the controls of each camera is located in different places that not only varies for brands but in each model. How-to section help you operate your camera, however, if you are interested to learn photography, not only you need to know how your camera works, but also you must know what you can change and why you do that to get better photo. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.

Bronica SQ-B Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Bronica SQ-B

For over a decade, we have been teaching photography following a university standard. No one does it better than us. We have a selection of courses, diplomas, graduate and post-graduate programs, as well as some of our best-selling university press publications, to guide you in the best possible way for your camera. Enroll in the fundamentals and then move to the genres you want to master.

Technical Specification

Sensor 6x6cm Film
Resolution Film dependent
ISO Range Manual setting
Autofocus Manual
Shutter Speed 8s to 1/500s + Bulb
Burst Rate Manual
Video None
Stabilization None
Viewfinder Interchangeable
LCD None
Memory Card 120/220 Film
Connectivity PC Sync
Battery Life Approx 10,000 shots
Weight Approx 1200g
Dimensions 90 x 110 x 120 mm