Bronica S2 series info

[Kev M]

Can anyone share any opinions on the Bronica Zenza S2 cameras. I oringinally wanted an SQ of some sort but they are too much for my pocket at the present time.

I like the TLR I've got but I do miss the accuracy of an eye-level view finder at times.

[Kev M]

Never mind, I've just found out it's sync speed and it's tooooooooooo slooooooooooooooow for what I want.

[joxby]

They made a few leaf shutter lenses that sync up to 1/500th, but ordinary glass maxed out at 1/125th I think.
I never used flash with mine....:(

[Kev M]

From what I've read on american sites the sync speed is 1/30 or 1/40! Will have to kep saving for an SQ I guess.

[percymon]

You can download a manual for the S2 from here which might clarify the spec for you.
http://www.cameramanuals.org/prof_pdf/bronica_s2.pdf

The X setting for electronic flash is quoted as 1/40th , as you have found elsewhere

There is a complete S2A on ebay with under 10 hours to go, at £69 + postage currently

[Ally]

Are you sure those leaf shutters have a flash sync? I'm sure they don't. I think its only focal plane shutters that are restricted by the size of the gap?

[joxby]

You're both right, flash sync is 1/40th :(
And I think I'm getting mixed up with my Mamiya which has leaf shutter lenses and flash syncs UP TO 1/500th because.......that's as fast as it goes:lol:

Not seen that S2a auction but I doubt it went for less than £150 with a standard lens, they still fetch decent money.......for 50 year old working cameras.

[photostar_1]

I have a Bronica S2 but never used it in anything other than daylight. I toyed with using it more...but it's too heavy too lug around, so it's back in its bag and will probably stay there.

[joxby]

:'(

I'm afraid you're not allowed to do that until you shoot some slide film...:rules:

Srsly, section 5, sub clause 18 clearly states "at least once in a lifetime"

[photostar_1]

:'(

I'm afraid you're not allowed to do that until you shoot some slide film...:rules:

Srsly, section 5, sub clause 18 clearly states "at least once in a lifetime"

What's so special about slide film then??? Even if I shot some (yeah, right) doesn't that mean I then have to buy a projector just to look at them? Sounds daft to me!

[joxby]

What's so special about slide film then??? Even if I shot some (yeah, right) doesn't that mean I then have to buy a projector just to look at them? Sounds daft to me!

Nope, just a window and some sun.
Negs are just negs, there's nothing to see, but slide film is beautiful in its own right, better than any crappy scan, is a diamond ring less beautiful on you're finger than projected on the living room wall ?

[photostar_1]

Nope, just a window and some sun.
Negs are just negs, there's nothing to see, but slide film is beautiful in its own right, better than any crappy scan, is a diamond ring less beautiful on you're finger than projected on the living room wall ?

Hmmmmmm.........

Well I still have a roll of negative stuff to use up...and that's likely to take me a year at least :lol: so it will be a while before I can try. Any advice as to what sort to get...and where to get it?

[dazzajl]

Any advice as to what sort to get...and where to get it?

The best place to start has to be with a roll of fuji velvia. Joxby's sooooo right, there is nothing like the look of well shot tranny. They are just magical. :thumbs:

..... and no, you don't even have to know what you're doing to get a well exposed shot. Just bracket heavily to get started.

If it will make you give it a try, just PM me an address and I'll send you a couple of rolls. :D

[joxby]

Hmmmmmm.........

Well I still have a roll of negative stuff to use up...and that's likely to take me a year at least :lol: so it will be a while before I can try. Any advice as to what sort to get...and where to get it?


Why will it take a year ?
I do know what you mean though, I shot 3 rolls...in a whole week....on holiday aswel, with nothin else to do but get burnt and shoot, moving from digital to film takes some getting used to when normally you fill a 4 gig card on the way to Sainsbury's :lol: & :shake:
I have a roll of Velvia 100F with you're name on it, pm me or you can get a roll off Fleabay for convenience and stalker safety.....
Mind you, free film is definitely cheaper....:D

[photostar_1]

Why will it take a year ?
:D

Because I have this daft idea in my head that I can only use it when the conditions are perfect....great light and location...and they just never seem to materialize!! I'm far too lazy to get up early and hope for a decent sunrise; the rain has hardly let up for weeks; and ....and....and.....

I'm good at avoiding things that I know are going to be difficult. ;)

:)

[joxby]

Because I have this daft idea in my head that I can only use it when the conditions are perfect....great light and location...and they just never seem to materialize!! I'm far too lazy to get up early and hope for a decent sunrise; the rain has hardly let up for weeks; and ....and....and.....

I'm good at avoiding things that I know are going to be difficult. ;)

:)

I was hoping you'd say that...:)...its not daft, it's pretty much true, you gots a b/w film head on, shooting b/w is harder than most peeps think.
I think its true for all photography, but b/w takes it to another level of observation and patience.

[photostar_1]

They say patience is a virtue..........:)