The main improvement is the interchangeable viewfinder system. The lenses on the bronica are excellent and if you can find a near 6x4. The bronica etrs is a medium format slr single lens reflex camera released by zenza bronica in october 1978. This digital back offers a resolution of 22 megapixels, with a sensor size of 48 x. I recently purchased it as part of a camera kit and have experienced a problem. Bronica manufactured its own with its successive camera models zenza bronica ltd. The bronica etrs has only one mechanical shutter speed 1500 its maximum shutter speed. This is a 120 6x6 medium format slr, the camera itself has a focal plane shutter and ttl metering allowing for aperture priority autoexposure. Unfollow bronica ae prism to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Bronica etrsi aeiii prism finder instruction manual, user manual. Used in combination with the newlydeveloped aeiii prism finder e, there. Bronica etrs aeii finder e original instruction manual on. The newer ae ii and iii finders are not fully compatible with the older etr cameras, because there is a new electronic connector pin. For those who prefer an slrstyle view, a number of prism.
It doesnt have any special bells and whistles its even got 2 twisty rings on the lenses for altering the aperture and focusing. A variation known as the bronica ectl introduced in 1975 adds a builtin ttl exposure meter. The main improvement over the previous model was the introduction of a new interchangeable viewfinder system, updated auto exposure ae system and redesigned shutter button lock. Focusing screen installed in frame metering compensation may be required when using ae prism finder bronica gs1 notes.
Bronica etrs ae ii finder e original instruction manual on. Betabrite prism drivers for windows vista and windows 7. Jul 08, 2008 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. The bronica ec is a 6x6 slr camera manufactured by bronica and was released in 1972. Camera comes with a wonderful zenzanon multicoated 80mm f2. Identical to the etr model except film magazine cannot be removed from filmback. A zenza bronica etrs is an old piece of equipment where the battery performs two functions. Regular items 251 didnt find what youre looking for. Bronica etrs ae ii finder e original instruction manual. Used bronica polaroid back e used bronica polaroid back e. Used in combination with the newlydeveloped ae iii prism finder e, there is also switching from fullarea average metering to spot metering, as well as ae lock. The bronica ectl of 1975 made medium format history by being the worlds first ttl metered 2 14 slr as well the first 2 14 slr with aperture priority automatic exposure. The ectl was the last focal plane bronica using the classic bronica mount it was replaced by the leaf shutter bronicas. Aperture preferred ae with etrs or etrsi only, ae lock, manual metering, exposure compensation, lcd finder display, builtin eyepiece shutter, eyepiece diopter adjustment.
If youre willing to spend a bit more, the aeii prism is a good one it converts the etrs to an aperturepriority camera, when set to the a setting. The best combination of quality services, vast selection, knowledgeable staff and competitive pricing. The mechanical fit of any of the bronica prisms is a bit loose even when both camera and prism are new, but i have never found the looseness to have any affect on connections. Bronica etrsi aeiii prism finder instruction manual bronica etrsi aeiii prism finder instruction manual, user manual, pdf manual, free manuals bronica etrsi ae iii prism finder. Jan 23, 2011 hi was hoping to get some info regarding the bronica ae ii prism finder. Bronica sqa ae prism finder s original instruction manual. Nice bronica aeii metered prism finder for etrs etrsi. Bronica medium format owners thread page 10 talk photography. It does not work, it only blinks 500 if i push my shutterrealeasebutton half way which means the metered light is outside the range of metering in the ae and m and in av and sp mode.
The aeii finder e has been specially designed as an integral accessory in the zenza bronica et rs thelens automatic exposure camera, when it is mounted in place of other finders. Zenza bronica camera which was released in march 1959 was organized by zenzaburo yoshino. Bronica ae ii prism finder please help itshard2bme. First, it provides a red light inside the viewfinder to show the battery has charge. Just got a rather rare sports finder for etr which i think bronica stopped. If the image below looks like your camera, click below to. This lets me quickly move it up to my eye to shoot and ill happily walk around. Improved version of the etr with an extra contact to support autoexposure mode with the metered prism finder aeii and later aeiii. However, this is a sharp medium format lens for the most part not quite as good as some of my other pes but this is to be expected.
Adobe photoshop software, which permits changes in gradation. View and download zenza bronica s2a instructions manual online. A meterless prism finder is a lowcost accessory and well worth getting, in my opinion. Nice bronica aeii metered prism finder for etrs etrsi etrc pound 74 99 this is in optically perfect condition this is in working order focusing.
May 01, 2019 after a month trying my friends etr with wl finder, and having been amazed by the results, i decided with no further ado to make the jump and bought the etrsi complete with 75mm pe, ae iii prism and speed grip with winder. Bronica sqa ae prism finder s original instruction manual on. Bronica etrs aeii finder e original instruction manual. It replaced the bronica s2a in the line up it is called ec because it has an electronically controlled focal plane shutter. It is compatible with the lenses from the previous models s2a, s, etc. Etrsi increases the creativity of the photographer in pursuit of. Bronica ae iii prism finder for etrsi at keh camera. The simple reason why you should buy a bronica etrs is because its a great camera. But it is the best piece of bronica along with the 5 w back for sq ever made. There are several light meter apps for your smartphones. Used bronica etrs safari medium format film camera by. May 16, 2014 well, actually, some bronica cameras e.
The ae iii prism is much nicer, but also much more expensive. Bronica etrs medium format camera body at keh camera. A modification introduced july 1982, etrs production discontinued september 1989. This digital back offers a resolution of 22 megapixels, with a sensor size of 48 x 36 mm 55. The aeiii prism is much nicer, but also much more expensive. Right, i have a bronica etrsi, ok ok i know its old, but i like the way it works and feels. I know at least the rolleiflex sl66 had this feature earlier than either bronica or mamiya though. Page 1 the zenza bronica sqa has been designed to take full advantage of the square 6cm x 6cm medium format. I cleaned the contacts, put new batteries in my camera, tried different times and fs, with. My set up is the bronica sqai body, with a 120 film back, 80mm 2. Mar 09, 2017 a meterless prism finder is a lowcost accessory and well worth getting, in my opinion. When you hold it and feel its weight, you know that you are handling a wellengineered piece of equipment.
The zenza bronica s2a is a superior camera both in name and reality. Zenza bronica etrsi etrs aeiii metered prism finder e adorama. To make his ideal camera, he spent his private money of over 100 thousand yen and over 8 years though he was not a professional camera designer. Unfortunately, the safari 120 back is faulty and the camera is supplied with a regular 120 back. Bronica camera viewfinders and eyecups for sale ebay. Whether its portrait, product, landscape or fashion, the etrs gives you the flexibility you need. Discussion in medium format started by mick webb, oct 12, 2001. Zenza bronica etrsi etrs aeiii metered prism finder e. Someone wrote asking whether my nikon 24mm f2 wide angle produces sharper prints. Bronica etrsi film camera batteries from batteries plus bulbs.
I know the aeii and aeiii meters were accurate, because i had test standard of minolta spotmeter f and minolta autometer ivf to compare readings of gray cards against. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. It has also been developed as a complete modular system camera, with a very high degree of interchangeability in lenses, finders, focusing screens, film backs, etc. Ive been shooting for about a month with a bronica etrsi outfitted with a 120 film back, speed grip e, the aeiii prism finder, and two lensesthe zenzanon pe100220 f4. Bronica etrsi film camera batteries at batteries plus bulbs. The lens release design has changed from a circular style to a rectangular one, it has also changed location from the front of the body to the side. Zenza bronica s2a instructions manual pdf download. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. I have just bought a secondhand ae ii prism finder for an etrsi, which came with no instruction book. I find the standard prism finder a bit awkward with out the grip, and the wlf is awkward with the grip. Bronica sq a1 ae iii prism finder problem medium format. Similar to previous models the most common lens often bundled is the 75mm nikkor f2. In stock 1 information legal notice terms and conditions secure payment new products. There is no automation like autofocus lenses, exposure programs or fast metering.
Ive been shooting for about a month with a bronica etrsi outfitted with a 120 film back, speed grip e, the ae iii prism finder, and two lensesthe zenzanon pe100220 f4. Metering compensation may be required when using ae prism finder bronica sq, sqa, sqai, sqam notes. Instead, it has the important things, like why you might want a bronica etrs and what it will help you to achieve. Im also after a speed grip, is there only one version of this.
Bronica etrsi aeiii prism finder instruction manual, user. If youre willing to spend a bit more, the ae ii prism is a good one it converts the etrs to an aperturepriority camera, when set to the a setting. Bronica sq a1 ae iii prism finder problem i bought a 2hand ae iii prism finder for my bronica sq a1 camera. I have built up a second etrsi with a digital back. Looking at a 20 by 24 lightjet on my wall taken with the bronica 40mmpe and its quite nice. 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.
Zenza bronica manuals for the sqa ae prism finder s, the sqa teleconverter ps 1. Im not sure why bronica did not include the dark slide holder for later models. The sq aei ae iii was made toward the end of its production. The different medium format sizes compared to 35mm format. Metering compensation may be required when using ae prism bronica fuji hasselblad mamiya pentax. Hi was hoping to get some info regarding the bronica aeii prism finder. Second, it enables the camera to perform on nonmechanical shutter speeds. To this has been added a leaf valeo 22wi digital back. This bronica etrsi has been fitted with a silvestri bronica etr to hasselblad v converter back. I have just bought a secondhand aeii prism finder for an etrsi, which came with no instruction book.
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