Zenza Bronica Bronica S
The Zenza Bronica S is a Japanese 6x6 medium format SLR introduced in the early 1960s, using 120 roll film. It was positioned as a professional studio and field camera offering interchangeable lenses and an instant-return mirror at a lower price point than European competitors of the period.
Sales data for the Bronica S is sparse, with a single recorded UK auction hammer result of around £200 — a wholesale saleroom level rather than a retail asking price. Today in 2026, working examples with a clean lens and functional shutter tend to anchor around that figure, though condition, completeness of the film back, and lens inclusion materially affect what a Bronica S sells for.
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: August 2025
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| Aug 2025 | £125 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 159) Title: A Zenza Bronica S Medium Format Camera
Description:
black, serial number CB234842, body G, shutter charges and fires but shutter speeds all seem the same, viewfinder clear, with a Super-Komura f/3.5 |
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| Nov -0001 | £200 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 447) Title: A Zenza Bronica S Camera
Description:
A Zenza Bronica S Camera, grey & chrome, serial no CG 45092, shutter working, body G, some light grime, light paint wear to shutter speed knob, with |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Bronica S worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction data available, a Bronica S is worth around £200 at hammer, with the price varying by condition and whether a lens and back are included.
How much does a Bronica S sell for at auction?
The recorded UK saleroom result sits at about £200, though with only one data point this should be treated as indicative rather than a firm market value.
Is the Bronica S a good buy at this price?
At around £200 it offers entry into 6x6 medium format with interchangeable lenses, but the thin sales record and age-related service risk mean buyers should insist on a fully tested example.