It is packed full of features and is fully modular, allowing you to mix and match various components. This is an instructional guide to the medium format film cameras available at media loan. Once free from the donor camera, the film plane must be carefully modified so that it can rest flat on the back of the bronica etrs. Japanese brand bronica is a renowned manufacturer of cameras, particularly roll film cameras. Bronica etrs will not advance film, or it will advance and. Previously purchased from lce london camera exchange five years ago, has been used very lightly since, about 400 exposures taken, and k. Unlike the older bronica models, when the film back is detached from the body the dark slide can still be removed. Bronica 120 ei film back for etr system at keh camera. Film camera bronica etrs and etrsi amateur photographer.
The bronica etrs is my favorite modern medium format film camera. Panoramas shot on film zenza bronica etrsi 5w nokkos. From what ive read the bronica etrs i get the impression that it is considered the lesser wanted of the bronica family. The shutter cannot be released with the dark slide inserted. This makes use of digital backs on bronica etc cameras possible. The unique advantages of classic mediumformat photography over the standard mainstream 35mm photography kept classic cameras, such as the bronica etrs, around for photography enthusiasts to add to their photography arsenal. For mamiya and bronica medium format cameras and accessories go to. Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for bronica camera film backs and holders. Bronica etrs a stellar medium format film camera youtube. Make offer zenza bronica etr 5 n film back 35mm 24x36 for etrs etrsi 8339954. I have built up a second etrsi with a digital back. See more ideas about camera, vintage cameras and photography camera.
But the modular nature of the system means you can set it up exactly how you want for your shooting style andor weight requirements. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Bronica etr aeii finder e bronica ec film back bronica gs1. Bronica rangefinder 645 medium format camera bronica also known as zenza bronica existed as a medium format professional roll film camera line, made in japan which included rangefinder cameras and slr cameras. Buy film backs and holders for bronica camera and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Machined to exactly the same focal plane as a conventional bronica film back, the silvestri rz67 adapters require no modifications to the camera.
Rare bronica 35mm film back for etr etrs etrsi 5 n 5n. Silvestri hasselblad v digital back adapter for bronica etr 7010. Introduced october 1978 etrc, production discontinued october 1980 etrc identical to the etrs model except film magazine cannot be removed from film back. I have made 11x14 blowups of photographs with perfect results. New medium format camera bronica etrsi simon hawketts. The camera will release the back when the dark slide is inserted and release button pressed.
Ive only ever used my etrs with a waist level finder, which is fine for general use, but there is a slight issue is with portraits. Get the best deals on bronica roll film back when you shop the largest online selection at. Bronica etr, etrs, 120 film back, 8324415good overall condition, normal signs of usewear for agelight seals good30 day warranty camera shop, plymouth. The zenza bronica sq 6x6 120 film back is a modular roll film holder that fits twelve six by six 56x56mm format a. If you look at the slr types like the bronica etrs or similar mamiya offerings, theyre not exactly compact or light weight and i say this after lugging a 3 kg medium format camera around. This bronica etrsi has been fitted with a silvestri bronica etr to hasselblad v converter back. One of the most versatile medium format cameras produced, the etrs lets you do it all. Although that was a very good price for what looked to be a. Whether its portrait, product, landscape or fashion, the etrs gives you the flexibility you need. It involves some guesswork when flipping the camera. Bronica etrs exposure counter on film back having the ability to swap backs midroll makes it more practical as well, just as long as youve got a dark slide to keep your film back light tight. Bronica etrs will not advance film, or it will advance and wont fire shutter. The shoulder pad is supplied separately from the neck strap and should.
One of the things i love most about the bronica is the ability to swap film backs at any time. Zenza bronica etr 5 n film back 35mm 24x36 etrs etrsi. I gave up trying to find an affordable back and now roll 35mm onto used 120 backing paper. May 01, 2019 bronica etrs exposure counter on film back having the ability to swap backs midroll makes it more practical as well, just as long as youve got a dark slide to keep your film back light tight. Iso bronica 5w film back for the etrsi discussion in classifieds want. Mar 09, 2017 i received the body of a zenza bronica etrs from a pro photographer friend, and wanted to know what the best way is to proceed from this point forward. The rf645 is a delight to use and is now my most used camera. I have such a back for my bronica sqb, but i find it troublesome while winding the film, but then mine is maybe too much used and thus worn out when i got it.
Discussion in everything film started by mpt600, may 25, 2007. I solely use this system for panoramic shots on 35mm film. Etrs second revision a revision of the etrs was made, that replace the body to a newer plastic shell. Unless otherwise noted, this is a complete film back also sometime.
Zenza bronica dorso polaroid land pack film back originale per etrs. Not the normal 35mm back but the wide versionthe 5w very rare. Jul 08, 2008 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Jan 30, 2017 the bronica etrs is a fantastic choice if you want to get into medium format film, as is the hasselblad although ive heard some can be a bit temperamental, mamiya and pentax systems. You can however shoot on 35mm film for frames of either 24x36 or 24x54mm if you use the 5n or 5w backs, respectively. Throughout the life of the etr line bronica kept producing chrome bodies and backs, starting from the introduction in 1976. Thats about four times the area of a 35mm film, or full frame digital sensor. For the newbies around, these cameras take 15 shots on a roll of 120 film, each negative measuring approximately 6x4.
In the early 80s i bought a bronica etrs and it came with a 110 and a 220 back that held 15 or 30 pictures, respectively. The bronica sqa, with a 120 film back, exposes a 6cm by 6cm square image onto each film frame. It will cover a brief introduction to medium format photography and then go through the operating steps for each of our models. Visual guide to load and unload the 5n back by zenza bronica for 5 film. Zenza bronica etretrsetrsi back 5 n loading and unloading. Get the best deal for bronica camera film backs and holders from the largest online selection at. Likewise, if you run 220 film through a 120 back the film. Bronica camera film backs and holders for sale ebay. Bronica etrs film back differences amateur photographer.
A modular camera solution for mediumformat photography. Kapture groups digital back adapter then use hasselblad vs digital back. If the first roll comes back great i may only end up keeping a 35mm body and 50mm. Im back unveils a cheap digital back for old medium format. Make offer zenza bronica etr 5 n film back 35mm 24x36 etrs etrsi. My system includes bronica etrsi body, 75mm pe lens, wl viewfinder, 120 film back, and bronica speed grip e, although i do plan on purchasing and would recommend if you have the money a prism finder and one or two more film backs. These are pretty large exposures, enabling great detail, and either enlarging or cropping capacity. Make offer bronica etrs 5mm w panoramic film back 35mm.
I have 3 film backs, a 120 back, a 220 back, and a 35mm panoramic back. I bought my first bronica etrs early version in 1982 and have used it ever since. In recent years i have enjoyed the possession of a couple of bronica 645 bodies, an etrs and an etrsi. Bronica etrs 220 film magazine for bronica etr, etrs, etrsi cameras in ec. Its the biggest, its the best, but it can also be a bit daunting. Used bronica etrsi medium format film camera, 75mm f2. They made chrome etr and etrs bodies and chrome 120, 220, and 70mm backs probably until 1981 when they switched from metal body panels to polycarbonate. Saddler used a dremel tool and razor blade to do this, warning that any protrusions or dips in the plastic may impair the light seal. What are the options for a digital back for a bronica etrs. With this back, you can shoot 35mm film and you end up with a 24mm x 54mm negative. Bronica cameras first burst upon the scene 1958, when, zenzaburo yoshino, the companys founder announced his own created camera, the roll film bronica z camera, at the camera. Bronica film backs archives camley photographic limited. The bronica etrs is a fantastic choice if you want to get into medium format film, as is the hasselblad although ive heard some can be a bit temperamental, mamiya and pentax systems.
I also have both gs1 bodies and complete set of lenses. Another one to look out for is the 5w mag which takes 35mm film but in a panoramic format so you get a similar image as you would with an xpan. In my opinion, the 5w film back is reason enough to get a bronica etrsi. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone. I highly recommend to have an experience with this camera. The same specifications as the etrs but without the interchangeable back system. To be clear, i only have the body and stock flip up viewfinder. Silvestri hasselblad v digital back adapter for bronica. Jul 15, 2017 once free from the donor camera, the film plane must be carefully modified so that it can rest flat on the back of the bronica etrs. The bronica etrsi is not what is usually considered a pretty or. Film camera 35mm, nikon camera lenses, cameras nikon, nikon digital.
The bronica etrsi is one solid medium format beast but how does it perform when coupled with a 35mm back. Dec 11, 20 the bronica sqa, with a 120 film back, exposes a 6cm by 6cm square image onto each film frame. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Japanese or romaji text required help was a japanese manufacturer of classic mediumformat roll film cameras and photographic equipment based in tokyo, japan. As well as producing roll film cameras, bronica also produce photographic equipment such as camera film backs and holders. The film back adopted some of the dark slide features of previous models. To this has been added a leaf valeo 22wi digital back.
The bronica 120 ei film back latest version for the etr system is a modular roll film holder that fits fifteen 645 56x42mm format exposure frames on a 120 length roll film. This means that if you run the 120 film through a 220 back the film will be out of plane for focusing. Bronica dark slide for etr etrs etrsi medium format cameras. Another one to look out for is the 5w mag which takes 35mm film but in a panoramic format so you get a similar image as you.
How to hack a bronica etrs to shoot fuji instax mini film. The frame number for the film in use is shown on the top of the magazine, that means. We used light meters and calculated fstops and shutter speeds. Do i need to be aware of anything about the camera itself andor medium format film photography. However, the ebay asking prices seem nuts, so hoping to find one here for less. This version is reputedly referred to as the plastic body etrs and film back, for the change in the side panels of the body and film backs to polycarbonate. The hasselblad v digital back adapter for bronica etr 4. You could also start with your normal back and crop the negative. Their singlelens reflex slr systemcameras competed with pentax, hasselblad, mamiya and others in the mediumformat camera market. The panoramic film back essentially enables you to use 35mm film in medium format camera, which normally uses 120 film. This digital back offers a resolution of 22 megapixels, with a sensor size of 48 x 36 mm 55.
Zenza bronica etr 5 n film back 35mm 24x36 for etrs etrsi 8376474. Get the best deals on bronica roll film back when you shop the. Zenza bronica sqa camera the tight fisted photographer. Make offer zenza bronica etrs with 2 film back holders. Very good condition, fully working zenza bronica etrs i with grip and 75mm f2. Buy bronica etrs back and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Sep 21, 2008 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Dear ron i am afraid that craig has got it wrong on two points.
Zenza bronica sq 5n 35mm film back holder for sq a ai from japan121. For those who prefer square format, bronica also made a slightly larger version of this camera that takes 12 6x6 negatives. Bronica etr, etrs, 120 film back camera shop plymouth. A medium format range finder, however, like the bronica rf645 is just a bit bigger than a conventional 35mm film slr so is easy to carry around. Also 120 film has paper backing while 220 film does not. The bronica 120 ei film back latest version for the etr system is a modular roll film holder that fits fifteen 645 56x42mm format exposure frames on a 120. Likewise, if you run 220 film through a 120 back the film is also out of plane further from the lens. Bronica etrs medium format camera body at keh camera. The film back consists of a film holder and a film back frame, with exclusive film holders supplied for and roll films.
The bronica etrs has become my goto film camera for landscapes. Bronica etrs manual pdf view and download zenza bronica etrs user manual online. Film backs and holders for bronica camera for sale ebay. I am aware that at the very least i would need a film back, and a lense to get it operational.
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