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Review Summary
Medium Format SLR (Single Lens Reflex) Camera
6x6cm format (2 1/4 x 2 1/4");
Exclusive four claw Bronica SQ bayonet mount.
Interchangeable finder system; 94% of actual field of view; choice of 6 optl. finders, Waist-Level Finder S, AE Prism Finder SQ-i, ME Prism Finder S, MF Finder S & Prism Finder S & Prism Finder 45D S.
info: W/ AE Prism Finder SQ-i: LCD display w/auto backlight illumination in dark situations; shutter speed (1/2 step increments), AE Lock, Average/Spot Metering, Exposure Compensation; W/ ME Prism Finder S: 3 LEDs indicate Over/Under/Correct exposure; W/ MF Finder S: Same as ME Prism Finder S
Helical focusing system built into each lens.
Interchangeable type; standard screen has Microprism/Split-Image.
+/- 2 stops in 1/3 increments adjustable on film back; Also available through AE Prism Finder SQ-i in +/- 2 stops (in 1/3 EV increments)
With AE Prism Finder SQ-i, TTL full aperture readings; full area average reading which is switchable to a spot reading; Metering range is EV 1-18; With ME Prism Finder S: Manual exposure control with three LEDs in finder for Over/Under/Correct exposure readings; With MF Finder S: Same metering system as ME Prism Finder S
Electronic control SEIKO #0 between-lens leaf shutter; shutter speeds 16 to 1/500 sec. plus B (bulbs) and T (time); intermediate settings not possible.
Uses shutter release button on front of camera;
X-setting (up to 1/500 sec.); auto-flash control based on direct light measurements at the film plane are possible with optional SCA System Adapter.
Winding crank requiring one complete forward revolution; Optional Speed Grip S for faster MANUAL film advance, or optional SQ-i Motor Winder
Daylight loading interchangeable type; exclusive film backs SQ-i 120 (12 exp.), SQ-i 120J (15 exp.) SQ-i 220 (24 exp.), SQ-i 220J (30 exp.), SQ-i 135N, SQ-i 135W and Polaroid Film Back S; with ASA/ISO film speed dial on Film Back SQ-i, SQ-iJ, SQ-i 135 and ASA/ISO film speed switch on Polaroid Film Back S coupling to the finders with built-in exposure meter, when attached.
1/4" x 20
none
Accepts electronic cable release (#BC3655) and also accepts mechanical cable release through receptacle on side of camera body
Done with depth-of-field lever on lenses
possible with switch lever on the side of camera main body for a single or continuous picture taking.
possible with switch lever on the side of camera main body.
Four 1.5-volt alkaline-manganese batteries; also powers AE Prism Finder SQ-i, MF Finder S and ME Prism Finder S, when attached. (LR44x4 pieces).
Body: 92 x 109 x 179mm (3.62 x 4.29 x 7.05")
Body: 1515g (3.33lbs) with 80mm f/2.8 lens, 120 film back and waist-level finder (without battery)