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Bronica D
Vashikaran mantra malayalam pdf. Wonderful, vastly under-rated Japanese 2 1/4 SLR
The 1959 Bronica was Japan's answer to the Hasselblad, and a great answer it was, too. After careful examination of both period cameras, I have come to the opinion that the unheralded Bronica actually had a better fit and finish than Hasselblad's original focal planed shuttered efforts, the 1600F and 1000F! The Bronica also shows design innovation and many improvements on the basic Hassy idea, the best of which might be the instant return mirror and automatic diaphragm. So far as I know, these were Bronica firsts for 120 format.
The pics really don't do the camera justice. The Bronica D is simply beautiful, a work of mechanical art in the 2 1/4 world. It is also very rare, the first I have even seen after what seems like three million camera shows. Estimated production for the original Zenza and the Bronica D is in the two to four thousand range. The level of precision can't come across in the pics. Doom 1993 soundtrack download. The controls snap with a precision fit which is a delight.
I found myself quite surprised by the camera. Nothing I had read, including the contemporary reports of the day, really emphasize the immaculate quality, the fit and finish and the craftsmanship. The workmanship is really beautiful, a jewel. The pride in design and construction is very obvious. The camera is covered in a handsome two tone dark/light gray.
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The 'chrome' on the body is actually stainless steel, a very nice touch. The early 1600f Hasselblad influence is obvious and unmistakable. Both have a similar body design with interchangeable finders, lenses, and back. A nice feature is that inserting a dark slide automatically detaches the back.
Focal plane shutter, 1/1250th top speed with 1/50th flash sync. Close focusing is a nice built in feature, doing the Hassy one better.
The D has an interesting combination advance/focus/shutter speed knob. Turning controls the focus. The inside knob has a dial for shutter speeds. Pulling the knob out and turning it advances the film and cocks the shutter. By the way, the Bronica has an instant return mirror, over a decade before Hassy got it.