Zenza Bronica SQ-Ai
The Zenza Bronica SQ-Ai is a 6x6 medium format SLR film camera, part of Bronica's SQ system of leaf-shutter modular bodies. It was positioned as an advanced, metered evolution within the SQ line, aimed at studio and location professionals working in the square format.
Sales data is very thin: a single UK auction hammer result in November 2025 saw an SQ-Ai body sell for £200, and as of today that is the only recent saleroom benchmark we have. Because this is a wholesale auction price excluding commission, dealer retail is typically higher, and a complete outfit with prism, back and 80mm lens would normally be worth more than a body alone.
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: November 2025
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2025 | £200 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 233) Title: A Zenza Bronica SQ-Ai Camera
Description:
A Zenza Bronica SQ-Ai Camera, serial no 1506424, shutter working, body G, with Zenzanon-PS 80mm f/2.8 lens, shutter working, barrel G, elements F-G, |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Zenza Bronica SQ-Ai worth today?
On the limited evidence available, a body sold at UK auction for £200 in late 2025, so that figure is the most recent hammer-price reference for what an SQ-Ai sells for at saleroom level.
How much does a Bronica SQ-Ai sell for at UK auction?
Only one tracked UK auction sale is on record, at £200 hammer in November 2025; with so few data points the realistic price range cannot yet be defined with confidence.
Is the Bronica SQ-Ai a medium format camera?
Yes, the SQ-Ai is a 6x6 medium format SLR using 120/220 roll film via interchangeable backs, in line with the rest of the Bronica SQ system.