Bronica S Instruction Manual
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1. LOADING THE FILMINDER BACK The BRONICA 5 uses 120 roll film and may be loaded either with the filminder back on or off the camera If you prefer to load with the back attached follow these instructions a Open the frame shaped mask of the film type indicator and slide the lock in the direction of the 0 the back cover will then pop open Remove the film holder from the filminder back The film holder consists of two spindle assemblies The lower spindle assembly which is marked with a red arrow holds the roll of unexposed film and other holds the take up spool Note that one end of the spindle in the back is spring loaded and can be moved out of position The unexposed roll of film must be loaded into the spindle which is marked with the red arrow Push one end of the film roll into the spring loaded side of the spindle The film roll then slips into place Make sure that the inside of the leader paper faces outwards Draw the leader paper across the film pressure plate over the roller Insert the end of the leader paper into the wide slot of the take up spool and secure it by manually rotating the take up spool until the film start mark Place the film holder into the open film back so that the gear wheels on the holder and in the back fit together To have the two gears fit correctly it may be necessary to rotate the manual film winder then push down the film holder wind the leader paper until the red arrow mark on2. n m M UL HN P MM LLL 21 iis ell Bea LLL VLLL LLL MM LLL LM LLL Le i leise oi aes S M Bulb X Strobe FP Bulb Shutter Dial color yellow 10 CLOSE UP PHOTOGRAPH With the 75mm standard lens you can approach up to the 50cm to the subject without using any attachment If you want to photograph the subject in closer than 50cm use a special Bronica extension tube set One set consist of A ring B ring and 2 pieces of C ring Exposure Mogniticotion Ratio Magnification Rate No of Tube 0 22 0 5 50mm 3 5 135mm 3 5 75 F 8 50mm 3 5 135mm F 3 5 0 35 0 69 0 15 0 6 1 4 20 1 82 2 85 1 32 1 56 0 45 0 67 0 69 1 03 0 26 0 38 2 0 2 77 2 85 4 12 56 1 90 0 67 0 88 1 03 1 47 0 38 0 57 2 77 3 53 4 12 6 10 1 90 2 46 0 88 10 47 1 0 0 57 0 3 3 53 4 41 6 10 7 29 2 46 2 65 T d t dli EUR cae USING THE BRONICA NECK STRAP LENS SPECIFICATION During the exposure draw downward on the camerc so that the strap is strained and taut This will The shoulder strap supplied with your Bronica serves NT Distance Aperture Angle of Magnifi Closest i Filter 2 ia cusing two purposes One it provides a safe and convenient Focus Ratio View cation Distance phragm di means for carrying the camer
3. it can be made by using lens 5 095 oise 12 E AT To be used for conversion of the color temperature which results to permit hood which is supplied with using tungsten type color film under daylight these lenses B 80A Dork BI To be used for conversion of the color temperature which results to ar ve oyli e 8 permit using daylight type color film under artificial light In addition BRONICA filter for B 82C Bl To absorb reddish color when photograph is taken before 9 A M or after 5 ve aylight type 50mm lens can be fitted on to 3 P M in sunny place and adjust the natural color balance 7 0 P h 180mm 350mm lenses by using O 81B Juden Deviightatype When photograph is taken under cloudy or shadow it is inclined to bluis color This filter absorbs blue color and adjust the natural color balance adoptor ring Reduction of color temperature 1 Increase of color temperature EFFICIENCY Type S Film Standard Lens Lens Mount Finder Viewfinder Hood Focusing Distance Scale Mirror Mirror Release Button Diaphragm Diaphragm Preview Button Shutter Synchro Interchanging Films Film Loading Film Winding Film Counter Exterior Camera Body Dimension Daylight loading interchangeable film back 214 X214 6cmX6cm single lens reflex camera 120 roll film Brownie film 12 exposures NIKKOR 75mm F 2 8 fully
4. xa ih f oy J 7 Y 15 d ed 1 Ti l 8 9 Y 1 0 0 N adi A 3 a ate AYAY 1 EJ I ripoc JOC KET VA X POSUTE OUNT VY INGOV 2 Iv 32296 r 1 ry Xm 3 zl j g E E S E JT Fee ee 4 N we oe DEL ees T 1 57 K 72 9 4 DX n E c n s f ryt 5 ALES IX i te FEATURES ON ZENZA BRONICA S It is best that you become intimately acquainted with your new Zenza Bronica S at the very outset For soon you will both become close and inseparable companions sharing many delights and adventures in photography Your Zenza Bronica S is a precision instrument upon which has been lavished the utmost of human ingenuity and skill It is unique in its field possessing conveniences and automatic features to be found in no other instruments of its type The Zenza Bronica S was designed to extend the scope of photographic expression beyond the limitations imposed by conventional equipment It was designed to serve you help you create the fine picture results you have often conceived yet found to be beyond the ken of present camera equipment The Zenza Bronica S is an integrated tool in which automatic operation and quality of performance combine to equip and assist you in achieving notably better pictures Devote the extra minutes it will take you to know your Zenza Bronica 5 intimately Read the instructions carefully You
5. You moy now make the double exposure 8 INTERCHANGING LENSES Lenses are quickly and easily interchangeable on the Bronica S The normal 75mm lens the 50mm wide angle and 135mm telephoto are equipped with quick change 1 6 turn bayonet mounts a To remove bayonet mounted lens hold lens front in the right hand with thumb on milled ridges of Lens Bayonet Lock b Press bayonet lock with thumb and simultaneously twist lens to the left counter clockwise 1 6 turn Remove lens c To mount lens insert lens into focusing tube lining up the red dots on lens ring and focusing tube Twist the lens mount to right clockwise until bayonet lock snaps closed d To mount Nikkor telephoto lenses longer than 180mm first rack the focusing tube back to infinity Mount the long telephoto lenis in the outside bayonet Focus with the focusing ring on the lens Note The inside of the Bronica focusing tube is threaded diameter 57mm pitch lmm in order to accept any lenses you now The distance from the foremost front edge of focusing tube to the film emulsion is 102 0mm have 9 USING FLASH Your Bronica 5 is in automatic switching over synchronization which is coupled with shutter speed accepts standard connecting cord German The Bronica flash terminal Type aaee B o1 2 4 8 15 30 60 125 2505001000 X B 1 2 15 30 60 125 LHI 2 4 5 15 30 60 125 250 500 1000 X 500 1000 X NM LLL IRL PA UN S F Bulb
6. automatic preset diaphragm 5 elements Bayonet type BRONICA mounting also equipped with screw mount ing 57mm dia pitch 1mm and large Bayonet mounting to accept long telephoto lenses Equipping with fresnel lens and large magnifier Interchangeable with pentaprism viewfinder or sports finder Side knob type focusing Equipping with distance scale for 75mm 50mm and 135mm lenses Flipping down instant return automatic mirror system Mirror only can be released by pressing down Mirror Release Button Fully automatic preset diaphragm 75mm 50mm and 135mm lenses Manual preset diaphragm 180mm 250mm 350mm and 500mm lenses Depth of field can be checked by pressing down Diaphragm Preview Button Vertically operating focal plane shutter non rotating single shutter dial B 1 1 2 1 4 1 8 1 15 1 30 1 60 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 and X 1 50 T Time exposure can be obtained by utilizing shutter release lock device intermediate shutter speed can be obtained Automatic switching over synchronization system FP class bulb synchronized at all shutter speeds except at X M class bulb B 1 1 250 F class bulb B 1 1 15 Electronic Flash SUX 1 1 15 Interchangeable film back which is fully coupled with camera body dark slide with safety lock system built in light leak prevention curtain Automatic film winding system by matching with film start marki
7. clear image on back ground which is resulted to 3 Obtain natural contrast attached on the lens by using SY 48 Y2 Yellow 2 0 1 5 2 0 15 To effect to stress contrast and red and yellow render them lighter This is the common filter for general use BRONICA filter retaining ring 50 56 YA3 Amber 4 0 3 0 4 0 2 9 To dark sky and to express clear cloud This filter is to effect to obtain strong contrast between dark and clear images The filter retaining ring to be SR 60 RI Red 8 0 4 0 60 3 0 To effect to obtain stronger contrast than above In case this filter is used 1 x 4 in combine with infra red film it can obtain perfect infra red photograph able to accept BRONICA filter G 55 POO Y ellowish 2 5 2 0 4 0 3 0 case this filter is used in combine with panchromatic films it can obtain Green natural contrast on both 75mm ond 1 35mm B type panchromatic films Konipan S SS Neopan S SS Plus X Double X and Veri Chrome C type panchromatic films SSS class films and Tri X lenses will be supplied as an 1 Conversion ratio for Exposure Color color temperature Magnifi of Effect of Filters accessory To fit BRONICA Dekamired volue cation ESOS NT a To absorb ultra violet rays in order to prevent from bluish appearance of filters on 180mm 500mm lenses Violet 0 Fes pon back ground and adjust notural color balance In addition used for protec s tion of the lens
8. is in place tension is automatically applied The system not only allows the use of much greater tension to assure perfect flatness at the focal plane but also eliminates dangerous film scratches which can occur if the film is advanced while under tension Patent applied NIKKOR LENSES Nikkor lenses are standard for the Bronica S Today no finer optics are available And Nikkor lenses are the most compatible lenses for the superb performance of the Bronica S Nikkor lenses have proved to be the finest in 35mm photography field in which optical quality means almost everything Available focal length range from 50mm wide angle to 1000mm super telephoto The 50 75 and 135mm lenses are equipped with instant return automatic diaphragms and are designated as Auto Nikkors Sto oe HOW TO USE YOUR ZENZA BRONICA S REMOVING THE FILMINDER BACK Hold the camera body in the left hand with filminder back in right so that the thumb rests on protruding edge of dark slide Note The Film Back cannot be removed from the Bronica unless the metal slide is inserted Press dark slide inward with thumb This releases the filminder back from the camera Remove by tilting the filminder back os illustrated and lift from open hinge at bottom Note The dark slide is only necessary for removing the film back from the camera The dark slide should be removed when the back is attached to the camera
9. the film matches the start mark Then lock the back cover h Push the lock to the C mark If the back cover does not lock fully check and make certain the film holder is properly set in the film back i Place an end of the film carton box in the film type indicator mask push down and lock the frame mask This exclusive film type indicator mask is designed so that you can see the name of film as well as the type and the speed j The exposure counter window shows the film exposure number k To combine the loaded filminder back with the camera body pull out the film winding crank attached with the focusing knob and wind the crank until it is checked then 1 will appear in the exposure counter window Even if filminder back is not combined with the camera body film can be wound by rotating the film winding dial on the back Caution Handle Filminder Back carefully Don t press down and avoid any shock to prevent the light leak prevention curtain from being stuck Also the flat surface of film may not be maintained REMOVING THE EXPOSED FILM After the 12 exposures are made the film advance crank will wind only the film Wind until there is no resistance Then open the back cover and remove the exposed film from the film holder TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS 1 WINDING THE SHUTTER AND ADVANCING THE FILM Pull out the arm of the crank in the focusing knob rotate the crank in forward direction to wind the shutter ard adva
10. the magnifier into position Keep the eye close to the magnifier for a clear vision of the entire field of the focusing screen e To replace magnifier press down on metal magnifier frame until it locks against the under side of the hood cover To close the hood first hold in the sides then the back and finally bring the front cover down until clicks shut g To remove the focusing hood either for cleaning the screen or interchanging with sports or other finders lift the hood retaining lock above camera name plate Hood will spring free h To replace hood slide it on so that the two metal tabs on the camera fit into the slots on the rear of the hood frame Snap hood closed USING THE DEPTH OF FIELD PREVIEW BUTTON In the Bronica S the lens is always wide open for viewing and focusing regardless of the aperture you have selected for the exposure However after having focused you may want to see the depth of field at taking aperture While looking at the focusing screen with or without magnifier press the red button with the forefinger of your left hand This will instantly close the diaphragm down to your preselected taking aperture and the image in the screen will show the exact depth of field at that aperture Release the red button and the diaphragm will instantly spring back to full aperture A shutter speed may be selected either before or after the shutter is wound Rotate the speed selector dial until
11. 1 f 4 DENN E instructions BRONICA e qs ra wi LEE E a 1 5 a ee en 1 aa EN ad Ses Pbi e NENNEN FEATURES ON Instant Returh Automatic Mirror e DE 4 ZENZA BRONICA S Instant Reopen Automatic Diaphragm 5 HOW TO USE YOUR E ZENZA BRONICA S 3 Using the Depth of field Preview Button Selecting the Shutter Speed 0000000 Mirror Lock Down Button 6 6 30 Making the Exposure ss 5 Making Double or Interchanging Lenses P TOT Using Flash meme 10 Close up Photograph Using the Bronica Neck Strap Lens Specification V eae Filters rrr rrr reer eee ee ee eee 64 ese EE 4 4 4 4 4 6 0 6 6 4 Efficiency SEWAD ETERS A 171 4 ASI z O Li ose O KEEN 4 5 d Bee AAFP T Ir 7 Raat 1 1 1 H gt MM ar IVAIT TOT Lo K Vow j DUTTON um I pe INQGICaTO ABL 7 1 im 4 n0 Di 2 E I m 4 X 7 TW a p c 9 0 eleas lere 1 1 10 sje ef 4 Z9 YU i ES WARS Y MS ER cA we E 7 Bu m P 1 zm
12. a and two it helps steady cm em in Wide Anale 5 3 5 77 0 67 29 2 82mm Lens Cylinder the camera during the exposure especially with long 9 67 X Auto dial Bock Forth focus lenses Standard l pan 7 5 2 8 55 1 x 50 20 VIII a The shoulder strap is equipped with a coupling 6 ee connector at each end Place these coupling Long Focus 8 5 1 8 50 1 13 60 2 VIII n connectors over the camera strap stud on each m o side of the comera ond press Telephoto 13 5 3 5 33 18 xq 4 Preset VIII b To remove the strap lift aise the metal wi en ee SIS Diis RGA 18 2 5 25 24 15 5 IX Hericoid on each camera strop stud and simultaneously lift off the coupling connectors 25 4 0 c As an aid to steadying the camera during exposure first adjust the length of the strap until the camera is 5 as at a comfortable distance for focusing and viewing 5 50 50 greatly minimize the effect of hond vibration 13 5cm 1 3 5 411 FILTERS Exposure Magnification Color B type ponchro C type panchro Color matic film matic film Effect of Filters 0 Number Daylight Art Light Daylight Art Light BRONICA filters for 50mm lens is in screw in type all the UV Transparent l To absorb ultra violet radiation and results to effect clear image other BRONICA filters are SY 44 YI Light Y elf w 1 5 1 3 15 1 2 To stress sky and to effect
13. nce the film If the film had been previously wound only the shutter will be wound and vice versa After the shutter and film have been fully wound the crank moy be folded back into the focusing knob Note Be sure to keep turning the crank until the shutter and film are fully wound 2 PRESETTING THE DIAPHRAGM AND FOCUSING THE LENS a Set diaphrogm for preselected exposure or taking aperture by rotatirg diophrogm preselector ring On lens until desired aper ture indicator matches the white dot Preselector ring may also be set for intermediate apertures between markings b Slide hood lock in direction of arrow and raise finger Hood will unfold and open c Look at the image on the focusing screen Note how uniformly bright it is from corner to corner and as you rotate the focusing knob how readily you can see the image in infocus or out of focus The focusing scale is calibrated on the focusing knob If the 75mm lens is used read the green calibration the red is for 50mm lens and the white scale is for 135mm lens To set the scale for the lens you are using rack the focus ing tube back to infinity now use the raised pin set in the focusing scale coller and set the correct color scale in position Note that the Infinity setting on the scale you are using must line up with the infinity indicator mark on the side of the camera body d If a magnified image is desired push back on hood cover This will release
14. ng hinged back cover special film holder Self cocking type by winding crank Automatically returning back to Made of 18 8 Stainless Steel polished finish 100mm x 100mm X 140mm Leather Case PRINTED IN JAPAN we
15. not been previously withdrawn The Bronica cannot be fired with the It must be completely removed do so at this time dark slide in position Simply pull the wire handle until the slide is withdrawn Note The dark slide need not be reinserted after the ex posure unless you intend to remove the filminder back To make the exposure squeeze the body release with the right or left forefinger as preferred You will notice that the image returns to the viewing screen immediately after the exposure bright and clear as betore This is the result of two automatic Bronica features the instant re turn automatic mirror and the instant reopen automatic diaphragm It is desirable to use a cable release when slow shutter speed is used Cable release socket is placed both on the body release button and below the depth of field preview button When shooting at speeds slower than 1 30th second it is that tripod or rested on a firm recommended the Bronica be mounted on a stable Support 7 MAKING DOUBLE OR MULTIPLE EXPOSURE As explained earlier your Bronica has built in protection against inadvertent double exposure However there are times when deliberate double exposure may be desired a b After making one exposure and wishing to make another on the same exposed film frame remove the magazine back Rotate the film advance crank until the shutter is wound Place the magazire back on the camera
16. r efforts will be rewarded by a fruitful companionship which will last for many many years INSTANT RETURN AUTOMATIC MIRROR The reflex mirror of the Bronica S is an exclusive original It will not flip up for the exposure as in other single lens reflex cameras t moves forward and down with greater clearance provided for deeply seated lenses permitting shorter focal length to be used without mirror interference Thus the Bronica S can be equipped with a normal 75mm lens or with a 50mm wide angle After the exposure the Bronica mirror instantly automatically returns to viewing position INSTANT REOPEN AUTOMATIC DIAPHRAGM Lenses for the Bronica S have fully automatic diaphragms Simply focus and view with the lenses wide open When exposure is made the diaphragm automatically closes down to the preselected aperture for correct exposure Immediately after the exposure tne dia phragm automatically reopens to full aperture to provide a bright clear image on the focusing screen ready for the next picture without readjustment DEPTH OF FIELD PREVIEW BUTTON The lens on the Bronica 5 is always wide open for focusing ard viewing This provides maximum image screen brightness for greater ease and accuracy However it is often desirable to see the depth of field at taking aperture This is done by pressing the Depth of field Preview Button The diaphragm automatically stops down Release the button and the diaphragm instanfly retu
17. rns to full aperture ess INTERCHANGEABLE FILMINDER BACK This convenient feature offers many advantages t makes possible to change film in the middle of a roll black and white to color color to black and white indoor to daylight etc without a loss of a single exposure lt also permits you to preload several backs it is possible to shoot continuously without stopping for reloads The filminder back is fully automatic and foolproof It is equipped with a metal dark slide to prevent film from being exposed while the back is off the camera The back cannot be removed until the dark slide is inserted and while the back is off the camera the dark slide can not be withdrawn When a filminder back is attached to the camera no attention need be paid as to whether the film or the shutter has been previously wound The film advance crank which normally winds shutter and film simultaneously automatically performs only the required function For example if the shutter is wound and if the film in position has been exposed rotating the crank will only advance the film to a fresh unexposed section Also when the back is on the camera the dark slide must be completely withdrawn before exposure can be made amp 2 3 NEW EXCLUSIVE FILM TENSION SYSTEM The Bronica film tension system makes the film surface perfect ly flat at the focal plane All tension on the film is removed during the winding process The instant the film
18. the desired shutter speed clicks into position under red arrow head indicator The selector may also be set for intermediate shutter speeds between marking The numerals represent shutter speeds of 1 second 1 2 1 4 1 8 1 15 1 30 X 1 60 1 125 1 250 1 500 and 1 1000th X represents 1 50th second and is the fastest shutter speed with which X type electronic flash units may be used see Using Flash B is for Bulb When Time exposure is desired it can be arranged by setting at B The body release button is equipped with a safety lock Rotate the tip of the release button clockwise When the red dot is in side position shutter is locked When T Time exposure is desired set the shutter speed dial at B depress the body release button and turn the tip of the button counter clockwise This will lock the shutter open To close the shutter turn the tip of the button clockwise 5 MIRROR LOCK DOWN BUTTON A mirror lock down button is located below the shutter release button on the bottom of the camera body After winding the shutter the mirror can be locked down by b pushing the mirror Jock down button then depress the shutter button separately so that the real quiet exposure can be made 6 MAKING THE EXPOSURE Having advanced film wound the shutter selected the taking aperture and shutter speed and having focused the lens you are now ready to make the exposure a f the metal dark slide has
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