Manual for SQ-A

The Zenza Bronica SQ-A is a modular 6x6cm medium format camera designed for professional photography. Key operations include:

• Loading the Battery: Insert a 6-volt silver oxide or alkaline-manganese battery, ensuring correct polarity.
• Attaching/Removing Film Backs: Ensure the dark slide is inserted before removal and removed after attachment. A single turn of the film winding crank after attachment is crucial.
• Loading Film: Open the back cover, remove the film holder, insert the film spool, draw out the leader, secure it to the take-up spool, and wind until the start mark aligns.
• Setting Shutter Speed and Aperture: Adjust the shutter speed dial and aperture ring on the lens.
• Focusing: Use the focusing ring while observing the split-image or microprism in the viewfinder.
• Taking a Photo: Cock the shutter with the film winding crank, then press the shutter release button.

The camera offers various interchangeable components like lenses, finders, and focusing screens for versatility.