#BRONICA SQ DIOPTER MANUAL#
#BRONICA SQ DIOPTER SERIES#

I have a lot to learn about it Recently, I decided I wanted an eye-level prism, mostly to be able to focus accurately and compose at the same time (as opposed to using the spring-loaded diopter in the WLF), but also because its nice to have a laterally correct image. Focusing is via a ground glass screen, with a 3x diopter. My first MF camera, a Bronica SQ-Ai, was purchased late last year from KEH. 80mm F3.5 taking lens, of the better 'Yashinon' variety. In 1982 the SQ-A, a refinement of the SQ, was released with mirror lockup and a new view finder system now supporting auto exposure.

#BRONICA SQ DIOPTER SERIES#

I will many times change my lens on my Bronica SQ-Ai from a 150mm lens. The Bronica SQ series is a line of 6圆 medium format SLR camera system introduced in 1980. Being primarily a portrait photographer, I can say that the idea of having one lens with the most often used focal lengths is quite appealing to me. it was based on the ETR operating system with a single electronic timer in the body controlling the Seiko 0 shutter in each lens. Can anyone explain why the standard flip-up magnifier has a diopter of -1.5 (This value is clearly stated in the manual.) I would have thought that a magnifier would have a positive diopter not a negative one. Tamron touts this lens as the ideal portrait lens. 1980: Bronica SQ camera and system introduced with flash sync at all speeds (1/500th sec is fastest speed) it was the 1st 6圆 camera to use a mechanical/electronic leaf shutter lens.

#BRONICA SQ DIOPTER MANUAL#

Meanwhile I am inclined to wonder if the manual has the signs reversed! After all, we are trying to focus on a ground glass only a few inches from our eye. I recently started shooting with a Bronica SQ-A, fitted with a waist-level finder. Maybe a Bronica owning optometrist will show up here and fill us in! The lens in my WLF actually focuses at about two or three inches - that says to me it is a + diopter - now maybe that number in the manual is some final number including the overall system, not the actual lens. Amounts shown in italicised text are for items listed in currency other than Euros and are approximate conversions to Euros based upon Bloombergs conversion rates. As such, I would expect a -xx lens to not show a focused image. In addition, I always thought negative diopters compensated for near-sightedness. (As one who has noticeable astigmatism, I want to keep my glasses on.) You would only change it to avoid wearing your glasses. I finally found a solution to my focusing issues with the Bronica SQ.Watch the Bronica SQ Saga as it unfolded. Hmmm - have to say, as an SQ-A owner and wearer of progressive bifocals, I've never given this any thought! I would expect if you use the viewfinder while wearing your glasses, the view finder lens should stay unchanged.

Bronica sq diopter