{"product_id":"bronica-gs-1-6x7-medium-format-film-camera-ae-prism-pg-100mm-f-3-5-lens","title":"Bronica GS-1 6x7 Medium Format Film Camera + AE Prism + PG 100mm f\/3.5 Lens","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBronica GS-1 + AE Prism + Zenzanon-PG 100mm f\/3.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the most underrated professional medium format camera systems ever made. Designed to compete with the likes of Hasselblad, Mamiya, and Pentax, the GS-1 delivers gorgeous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6x7cm negatives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a surprisingly manageable package, combining the image quality of a large medium format system with the flexibility of a modular SLR.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe GS-1 was particularly well suited to professional wedding, portrait, and commercial photography, where photographers needed exceptional image quality without sacrificing speed or versatility. Its interchangeable film backs, leaf-shutter lenses, and modular viewfinder system made it a genuinely capable professional tool, and those same features make it a fantastic camera for film photographers today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular kit is especially appealing for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewedding and portrait photographers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e thanks to the included AE prism finder and handgrip. Rather than being limited to waist-level composition, the prism allows comfortable eye-level shooting, while the integrated exposure metering makes working in changing lighting conditions much easier. The handgrip improves ergonomics considerably, making the camera feel more like a large professional SLR and less like a traditional studio-bound medium format camera.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe included \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZenzanon-PG 100mm f\/3.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an excellent standard lens for the system, offering a field of view roughly equivalent to 50mm on full frame. It's a wonderfully versatile focal length for portraits, weddings, editorial photography, and everyday shooting. The lens also features a built-in leaf shutter, allowing flash synchronization across its shutter speed range, a major advantage for wedding photographers balancing strobes with ambient light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor anyone looking to get into professional 6x7 photography without paying the premium associated with some of the more fashionable medium format systems, the Bronica GS-1 is a seriously compelling option.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: EXCELLENT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Bronica GS-1 kit is in excellent condition with minimal cosmetic wear consistent with careful use. The camera is fully functional, with properly operating shutter, film transport, metering, and controls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Zenzanon-PG 100mm f\/3.5 lens is clean and clear, with smooth focusing and properly functioning aperture and shutter mechanisms. The AE prism and handgrip are also in excellent working condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall, this is a very clean and complete shooting setup, particularly well suited for photographers looking to bring medium format film into their portrait or wedding workflow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBronica GS-1 6x7 medium format camera body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZenzanon-PG 100mm f\/3.5 lens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAE metered prism viewfinder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBronica handgrip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6x7 film back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe usually ship within two business days of receiving payment. If you are in a hurry, please contact us about rush shipping options.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe pack everything carefully and are pretty meticulous about what we sell. You can expect to receive a fully functional, conservatively rated item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping is available to most countries worldwide. Please ask if purchasing from a country you think we might not ship to.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coastal Film Lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48527923970102,"sku":"NOV26006","price":1299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/6093\/8038\/files\/CFL04432.jpg?v=1794065564","url":"https:\/\/www.coastalfilmlab.com\/products\/bronica-gs-1-6x7-medium-format-film-camera-ae-prism-pg-100mm-f-3-5-lens","provider":"Coastal Film Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}