Zenza Bronica Bronica SQ-A
The Bronica SQ-A is a 6x6 medium format single-lens reflex camera introduced by Zenza Bronica in 1982. It is a modular system camera with interchangeable film backs, viewfinders and focusing screens, positioned as a professional studio and wedding tool competing with the Hasselblad 500 series.
At recent UK auction, bodies and simple kits have fetched hammer prices between roughly £120 and £440, with a median around £350 across 2023–2025 sales. As of today in 2026, what an SQ-A is worth at saleroom level depends heavily on whether the lot includes a working waist-level or prism finder, a 120 back and a standard 80mm lens — complete outfits sit at the top of that range, while body-only lots sell for less.
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: October 2025
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| Oct 2025 | £250 | Tennants Auctioneers | |
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Auction: Scientific & Musical Instruments, Cameras & Tools (Lot 276) Title: Zenza Bronica SQ-A Camera
Description:
no.1239440, with Zenzanon-S f2.8 80mm lens, film back and pistol grip |
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| Sep 2025 | £300 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 316) Title: A Zenza Bronica SQ-A Medium Format Camera
Description:
black, body F-G, shutter works, mirror mech works, with a Zenzanon-PS f/2.8 80mm lens, barrel G, optics G, with eye-level and waist level finders, |
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| May 2025 | £360 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 207) Title: A Zenza Bronica SQ-A Camera
Description:
A Zenza Bronica SQ-A Camera, serial no 1232714, shutter working, body G-VG, with Zenzanon S 80mm f/2.8 lens, shutter working, barrel G-VG, elements |
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| Jun 2024 | £120 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 327) Title: A Zenza Bronica SQ-A Camera
Description:
A Zenza Bronica SQ-A Camera, seria no 1214608, shutter fired then jammed, body F, some cracking to internal flocking, some scratches to finder edges, |
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| Jun 2024 | £438 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 416) Title: A Zenza Bronica SQ-A Medium Format Camera Outfit
Description:
black, serial number 1248387, body VG, shutter fires, speeds appear accurate, with eye-level finder, with Zenznon-PS f/2.8 80mm lens, barrel VG, |
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| Jun 2024 | £338 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 392) Title: A Zenza Bronica SQ-A Medium Format SLR Camera Outfit
Description:
black, 1981-90, serial no.1220244, with a Zenzanon-S f/2.8 80mm lens, waist level finder, 6 x 6cm film back, SQ-i Polaroid film back, dark slide, |
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| May 2023 | £600 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 206) Title: A Zenza Bronica SQ-A Medium Format Camera Outfit
Description:
black, serial no. 1234386, body VG, shutter working, speeds appear accurate when the battery is inserted, together with a Zenzanon-S f/2.8 80mm lens, (Qty: 1) |
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| Apr 2023 | £188 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 240) Title: A Bronica SQ-A Medium Format Camera
Description:
with Zenzanon-S f/2.8 80mm lens, body, F, shutter fires but doesn't sound healthy, lens, VG IR248975 |
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| Mar 2023 | £350 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 262) Title: A Zenza Bronica SQ-A Medium Format SLR Camera
Description:
black, body G, some chips to paint & areas show signs of use, together with a Zenzanon-S f/4 50mm lens, body G-VG, optics F-VG, some very light (Qty: 1) |
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| Mar 2003 | £329 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 294) Title: Bronica SQ-A no. 1238075
Description:
Bronica SQ-A no. 1238075 Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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| Jul 2001 | £1,057 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 146) Title: Bronica SQ-A no. 1224794
Description:
Bronica SQ-A no. 1224794 Estimate: £550 - £650 |
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| Jul 2001 | £352 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 145) Title: Bronica SQ-A no. 1218606
Description:
Bronica SQ-A no. 1218606 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Jul 1999 | £632 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 103) Title: Bronica SQ-A no. 1213024
Description:
Bronica SQ-A no. 1213024 Estimate: £250 - £350 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Bronica SQ-A worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer prices for the SQ-A have ranged from about £120 for body-only or incomplete lots to around £440 for clean kits with lens and back, with a median near £350.
How much does a Bronica SQ-A sell for at UK auction?
Between 2023 and 2025, SQ-A lots sold at UK salerooms for £120, £350, £360, £250 and £438, so a typical price for a functional outfit is in the £250–£440 band.
What affects the value of a Bronica SQ-A?
Completeness drives value: a body with a working 120 back, waist-level finder and Zenzanon-S 80mm lens sells for substantially more than a bare body, and cosmetic condition plus confirmed shutter accuracy also lift the price.