BRONICA · 1982

Bronica SQ-A6×6 Medium Format, 80mm f/2.8

The Bronica SQ-A (1982) recreated as a live camera effect on your iPhone. Real color science, lens character, and film grain — all in real time.

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YEAR1982
TYPEMedium format
MAKERBronica
FORMAT6×6 Medium Format, 80mm f/2.8
HISTORY

About the Bronica SQ-A

Introduced in 1982, the Bronica SQ-A was a modular 6×6 medium-format SLR system that offered Hasselblad-like versatility at a more accessible price. Its electronically controlled leaf shutter, interchangeable backs and finders, and excellent Zenzanon-S lenses made it popular with portrait and commercial photographers. The SQ-A's 80mm f/2.8 standard lens delivered sharp, contrasty results that rivaled cameras costing twice as much.

RetroCam recreates this look using real optical data: color temperature curves, aberration profiles, grain structure, and tonal response. The result is a live camera effect that feels authentic, not just a filter slapped on top.

THE LOOK

Effects applied

Each effect is calibrated to match the real optical and chemical characteristics of the Bronica SQ-A.

Color TemperatureSaturationContrastSharpnessChromatic AberrationBarrel DistortionVignetteFilm Grain
SAMPLES

Shot with Bronica SQ-A

Sample photos taken with the Bronica SQ-A effect in RetroCam.

Photo taken with Bronica SQ-A filter in RetroCam app
Bronica SQ-A — Sample 1
Photo taken with Bronica SQ-A filter in RetroCam app
Bronica SQ-A — Sample 2
Photo taken with Bronica SQ-A filter in RetroCam app
Bronica SQ-A — Sample 3
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