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6x6 medium format.

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Guides

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  1. Bronica S2 and S2A infinity focus fix: replacing the ground glass foam (a DIY repair with a confession) How to fix the classic Bronica S2 and S2A infinity focus problem by replacing the degraded foam under the ground glass, with all my mistakes left in.
  2. How to tell a Bronica S2 from a Bronica S2A: an identification guide (with the usual debates) Practical guide to identifying a Bronica S2 vs S2A by serial number, winding knob, knob centre and neck strap lugs, with caveats about disputed claims.
  3. Bronica S2A in-depth review and shoot: the Japanese Hasselblad and the satisfying car-door-slam shutter Hands-on review of the Bronica S2A 6x6 medium format SLR, with side-by-side comparison to the Bronica S2 and an abstract garage shoot demonstration.
  4. Gerlach Nixette review: a £12 1954 German folding camera that is hard to beat for the money Hands-on review of the Gerlach Nixette (Nixon Nixette), a 1950s German 6x6 folding camera with an unusual single-fold bellows and a Supra Anastigmat lens.
  5. Rolleicord III review and shoot: a 70-year-old German TLR with a scratched lens and real character Hands-on review and shoot test of the 1950 Rolleicord III TLR with Schneider Xenar 75mm f/3.5, compared with the Yashica 635, with a scratched-lens twist.
  6. Yashica 635 review: the dual-format TLR that takes 120 and 35mm film, and remains my favourite Hands-on review of the Yashica 635 TLR with 80mm f/3.5 Yashikor lens, Copal MXV shutter, dual 120 and 35mm capability, plus a Severn Bridge test shoot.