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Zenza Bronica Bronica ETRS Safari (SF)

The Bronica ETRS Safari (SF) is a 6x4.5 medium-format SLR from Zenza Bronica's ETR system, finished in olive-green Safari trim rather than the standard black. As part of the modular ETR series, it accepts interchangeable lenses, viewfinders and 120/220 film backs, and was positioned as a professional medium-format camera.

Auction data for the Safari (SF) variant is extremely thin: the only verified UK saleroom result on file is a 2002 Christie's hammer of £646, well above what a standard black ETRS would sell for. With no recent comparables, the current value of a clean Safari example today is hard to pin down from auction evidence alone, and any price guide should be treated as indicative rather than a reliable median. Buyers asking what a Bronica ETRS Safari is worth in 2026 should expect collector-grade Safari-finished bodies to command a premium over standard ETRS bodies, which themselves typically sell for far less at auction.

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Sales History

Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.

Prices updated: July 2023

Date Price Source
Jul 2023 £460 David Duggleby
Sep 2002 £646 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Bronica ETRS Safari (SF) worth today?

Auction evidence is limited to a single Christie's hammer of £646, so a precise current value is hard to state; collectors should expect a clear premium over a standard black ETRS body in comparable condition.

How much does a Bronica ETRS Safari sell for at UK auction?

The only verified UK auction record on file is £646 hammer at Christie's, which sets a reference point but is not a reliable median given the small sample.

Why is the Safari (SF) version more valuable than a standard ETRS?

The Safari finish was produced in much smaller numbers than the standard black ETRS, and the olive-green cosmetic trim gives it collector appeal beyond its mechanical specification.

Are Safari (SF) bodies compatible with standard ETR-system accessories?

Yes — the Safari is a cosmetic variant of the ETRS, so standard ETR-mount lenses, 120/220 film backs and viewfinders fit without modification.

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