Zenza Bronica with unique provenance SQ-A + Zenzanon-S...

Zenza Bronica SQ-A 6×6 Medium-Format Camera Outfit – Bill Zygmant Provenance Description Offered here is an original Zenza Bronica SQ-A professional 6×6 medium-format camera outfit, formerly from the personal collection of British photographer Bill Zygmant and personally given by Bill Zygmant to the present owner. This is a substantial professional medium-format outfit comprising the SQ-A camera body, two Zenzanon-S lenses, two 120 film backs, an AE Finder, camera grip and additional photographic accessories. The lot is particularly interesting to collectors because of its direct personal provenance from Bill Zygmant, a British photographer whose career included extensive work documenting musicians, entertainers and popular culture. Bill Zygmant’s photographic archive includes important images of artists including The Beatles, John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Jimi Hendrix and many other major performers. Provenance The equipment offered in this lot was personally given to the present owner by Bill Zygmant. Bill personally used this camera during his career for photo shoots with Madness, Bananrama and various film celebrities. Supporting provenance photographs are included with the listing. These include photographs of the present owner together with Bill Zygmant, including photographs taken at the “Pop Rock Stars – Now & Then” exhibition at the Museo Carrilero in Caravaca de la Cruz, Spain, where the exhibition featured photographs by Bill Zygmant The additional photographs show the personal relationship between the present owner and Bill Zygmant and are provided as supporting provenance documentation. The provenance relates specifically to Bill Zygmant’s personal ownership of the equipment and its subsequent transfer to the present owner. No claim is made that this particular camera was used for any specific photographic assignment or to photograph any particular artist. The provenance photographs are for documentary purposes only and are not included in the auction lot Camera and equipment Zenza Bronica SQ-A The principal item is a Zenza Bronica SQ-A, a professional modular 6×6 medium-format single-lens reflex camera. The SQ system was designed as a professional interchangeable system, allowing different lenses, film backs and viewfinders to be used with the camera body. The camera is supplied with its Bronica handle/grip. Zenzanon-S 80mm f/2.8 The camera is fitted with a Zenzanon-S 80mm f/2.8 standard lens, the normal focal length for the 6×6 SQ system. Zenzanon-S 150mm f/3.5 Also included is a Zenzanon-S 150mm f/3.5, providing a longer focal length for portraiture and other applications where a narrower field of view is desirable. Zenza Bronica AE Finder A Zenza Bronica AE Finder is included. Two SQ 120 film backs The lot includes two Zenza Bronica SQ 120 film backs, allowing 120 roll film to be used with the camera system. PAVE PSV-1 Perispheric Video Lens Also included is a PAVE PSV-1 Perispheric Video Lens, 58mm. This is an additional accessory included with the photographic equipment and is not a Bronica lens. Complete contents of the lot Zenza Bronica SQ-A 6×6 medium-format camera Zenzanon-S 80mm f/2.8 lens, fitted to camera Zenzanon-S 150mm f/3.5 lens Zenza Bronica AE Finder Two Zenza Bronica SQ 120 film backs Bronica camera handle/grip PAVE PSV-1 Perispheric Video Lens, 58mm Associated caps and accessories shown in the photographs Only the items shown and listed above are included. Condition The complete outfit is UNTESTED. The camera, lenses, film backs and finder have not been tested. No film or batteries have been used to test the equipment and therefore no guarantee can be given regarding mechanical, electronic, shutter, film-advance, metering or optical functionality. The equipment shows signs of previous use and age, including cosmetic wear and surface marks consistent with a previously used professional photographic system. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description. Collector’s note The Zenza Bronica SQ-A is a significant example of the professional 6×6 medium-format camera systems of its period. This particular outfit is made more unusual by its combination of body, interchangeable lenses, multiple film backs and finder, together with its direct personal provenance from Bill Zygmant. For collectors of analogue cameras, medium-format photography, photographic history and music-photography memorabilia, this offers both a substantial photographic outfit and an interesting p

Estimate:£186.14

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