Bronica SQ Medium Format Camera
The Bronica SQ is a 6x6 cm (55.6mm x 55.6mm) Medium Format film camera — known for its 6x6 cm Square Format and 120 and 220 Film Support. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Bronica SQ Medium Format Camera
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Camera Overview — Bronica SQ
Key Features — Bronica SQ
6x6 cm Square Format: Produces a 55.6mm x 55.6mm negative, delivering significantly more film area than 35mm for finer detail and smoother tonal gradation.
120 and 220 Film Support: Accepts both 120 and 220 roll film, allowing photographers to choose between 12 and 24 exposures per roll depending on the assignment.
Modular System Design: Interchangeable film backs, viewfinders, and lenses allow the camera to be configured for different shooting scenarios.
Bronica SQ Lens Mount: Compatible with the full range of dedicated SQ-system lenses, including Zenzanon-S and Zenzanon-PS optics from wide-angle to telephoto.
All-Metal Body Construction: Solid metal build gives the camera a durable, professional-grade feel suited to regular studio and field use.
Leaf Shutter Lenses: SQ-system lenses incorporate a leaf shutter, enabling flash sync at all shutter speeds for studio and on-location flash work.
Camera Specifications — Bronica SQ
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Studio |
| Type | Film |
| Sensor | Medium Format |
| Resolution | 6x6 cm (55.6mm x 55.6mm) |
| Max Photo Resolution | 6x6 cm (55.6mm x 55.6mm) |
| Burst Rate | N/A fps |
| Storage Media | 120 Roll Film, 220 Roll Film |
| HDMI | false |
| Weather Sealing | None |
| Dimensions | 92 x 109 x 179 mm |
| Weight | 1500g |
| Lens Mount | Bronica SQ |
Description — Bronica SQ
The Bronica SQ is a medium format film camera built around a 6x6 cm (55.6mm x 55.6mm) square frame format and designed to accept both 120 and 220 roll film. The body is constructed from metal and measures 92 x 109 x 179 mm, weighing in at 1,500g — substantial but expected for a medium format system of this type. It uses the Bronica SQ lens mount, tying it into the dedicated SQ-system lens lineup.
Weather sealing is none, so environmental protection is not a feature of this body. There is no hot shoe integrated into the design, and the camera carries no wireless or digital connectivity — fitting for a film-based platform. The combination of dual roll film compatibility, a square negative format, and an all-metal build makes this a compelling option for film photographers seeking a structured, system-based approach to medium format photography.
Pros — Bronica SQ
- ✓Large 6x6 cm (55.6mm x 55.6mm) square format negative for generous image detail
- ✓Accepts both 120 and 220 roll film, offering flexible exposure counts per load
- ✓Solid all-metal body construction at 92 x 109 x 179 mm
Cons — Bronica SQ
- ✗Substantial body weight of 1,500g before lens, film back, or viewfinder are added
- ✗No weather sealing, limiting use in wet or dusty environments
- ✗No hot shoe for direct flash attachment
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