ciofalo Posted August 12, 2000 Share Posted August 12, 2000 I am posting this message again because the last version was probably unclear and contained a mistake. The problem is, I bought a used Zenza Bronica SQ-A and was disappointed to find out that the shutter speed selector does not include "B" and "T" settings, the longest time available being 8 seconds. I cannot believe that a professional camera does not allow for long exposures, so there must be a way of obtaining them! Can anyone help me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seichi_tsutsumi Posted August 12, 2000 Share Posted August 12, 2000 Time exposures are made by using a lever on the lens. All SQ lenses should have a time exposure lever located 180 degrees from the top. Depending upon the type of lens, S or PS, you must pull out the locking pin by unscrewing or lifting it out to release the lever. Next cock the shutter. Then move the lever to reveal the T setting. The shutter will stay open when you release the shutter. To close the shutter you must move the lever back to the A setting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken_heflinger Posted August 14, 2000 Share Posted August 14, 2000 The lens that comes with the Bronica SQ-B (80mm f/2.8) kit does not have this lever. As far as I can tell this is the only lens that does not have this lever. Also .. the lever on some lenses require you to "unscrew" part way a silver screw that normally prevents you from moving the lever by accident. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken_heflinger Posted August 14, 2000 Share Posted August 14, 2000 Oh, and as a side note, when the lens is open this way it does not consume any battery power. Thus it is good for really long exposures. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciofalo Posted August 17, 2000 Author Share Posted August 17, 2000 Thanks for the above responses. Yes, there is a lever on the lens that commutes between "T" and "A" settings, and there is a screw to loosen in order to release it. Your answers have been of great help. What I cannot figure out is, why Bronica did not just put usual "B" and "T" settings along with the other exposure times. The available device is better than nothing, but it is quite awkward as you inevitably move the camera in order to close the shutter. Thanks again Michele Ciofalo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken_heflinger Posted August 17, 2000 Share Posted August 17, 2000 Michele, I am guessing that Bronica engineers were trying to find a way to insure zero battery drain during long exposures. But I tend to agree, the slide switch to close the shutter moves pretty hard and it is easy to move the camera while trying to close the shutter. I have considered using the lens cap first, then closing the shutter. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_pohrte Posted August 17, 2000 Share Posted August 17, 2000 Hold a black (flat not gloss) card in front of the lens then flip the switch to close the shutter. Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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