Zenza Bronica Bronica SQ
The Bronica SQ is a 6x6 medium format single-lens reflex camera introduced by Zenza Bronica in the early 1980s. It is a modular system camera taking 120/220 roll film via interchangeable backs, positioned as a square-format alternative to Hasselblad for professional and advanced amateur users.
UK auction hammer results for Bronica SQ bodies and basic outfits have been limited, with recorded sales at £188 and £320 — a median around £250. As of today in 2026, what a Bronica SQ sells for at saleroom level depends heavily on whether the lot includes a working waist-level finder, a film back and a standard 80mm lens, as bare bodies achieve the lower end of that range.
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: May 2025
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| May 2025 | £162 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 179) Title: A Zenza Bronica SQ Medium Format SLR Camera
Description:
black, body G-VG, shutter may require attention, shutter doesn't release straight away, & stays open for seemingly random amounts of time, always (Qty: 1) |
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| Apr 2023 | £320 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 348) Title: A Zenza Bronica SQ Camera
Description:
A Zenza Bronica SQ Camera, serial no 1102879, shutter working, body G, some wear to edges, paint wear to waist level finder edges, with Zenzanon-S |
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| Mar 2023 | £188 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 263) Title: A Zenza Bronica SQ Medium Format SLR Camera
Description:
black, body F-G, signs of heavy use, appears to be working at time of auction, together with a non-metered right angle prism, a 220 back, a 120 back, (Qty: 1) |
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| Oct 1999 | £483 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 239) Title: Bronica SQ no. 1106825
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Bronica SQ no. 1106825 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Bronica SQ worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer prices sit between roughly £190 and £320, giving a working value around £250 for a functional body with a back and finder.
How much does a Bronica SQ sell for at auction?
The two most recent UK hammer results were £188 and £320, so typical saleroom price expectations fall in that band depending on completeness and cosmetic condition.
Is the Bronica SQ a good buy at its current price?
At current values it offers an affordable route into 6x6 medium format, but factor in the cost of a CLA because electronic shutter and seal issues are common.