With the exception of the AE prism, the SQ and SQ-A models take the same accessories including several different backs, including Polaroid.
With the Bronica SQ/SQ-A cameras you can rock out 6 x 6 negatives, which is great for shooters wanting to try a square negative but don’t want to shell out for a Hasselblad. Both are manual focus but the latter offers features like mirror lock-up, multiple exposure capabilities and auto exposure (with the AE prism). By 1980, Bronica ditched the NIKKOR lenses and replaced them with line of their own lenses along with the SQ camera. Noted as a workhorse for pros like wedding and portrait photographers, Bronica cameras were first introduced in 1958 as medium format SLRs that used Nikkor lenses. Other options for used gear include and B&H ( It’s worth noting that market prices for film cameras tend to fluctuate pretty wildly, so while our ranges are accurate as of writing, you might end up paying more or less depending on demand and luck. Craigslist also has some standard caveats that you’re all probably familiar with but, let’s just say that despite how smoothly transactions can go, it’s always a good idea to be cautious. Ebay, of course, is Ebay and the usual caveats apply-check the seller’s ratings, return policies, warranties and so on. KEH.com, if you haven’t heard of them, deals almost exclusively in used equipment but has some new gear as well. We looked at several sources for used equipment including KEH.com, Ebay and Craigslist. There are plenty of used 35mm SLR and medium format models on the market at prices that make up for the fact that you’ll have to pay for stuff like film and processing. Rather than letting the lack of new gear get you down, now is a great time to crack open some film canisters. Prices of current models are steadily rising while gear that used to be easy to common on store shelves is becoming sparse. Because of the tragedy in Japan, the market for DSLR film cameras is tough right now.
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