Bronica medium format camera film backs and holders ebay. Photographer brock saddler has published a really interesting and comprehensive guide detailing how he was able to modify a bronica etrs film camera to shoot fuji instax mini film. The ectl was the last focal plane bronica using the classic bronica mount it was replaced by the leaf shutter bronicas. Their singlelens reflex slr systemcameras competed with pentax, hasselblad, mamiya and others in the mediumformat camera market. Bronica sq 6x6 medium format film system gary aytons. A epson perfection v600 high resolution 6400 x 9600 dpi scanner is. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world.
Before mounting any accessory, ensure that the back is perfectly placed and. The hasselblad v digital back adapter for bronica etr 4. Rare bronica 35mm film back for etr etrs etrsi 5 n 5n. Using 5w film back, i am able to get panoramic images on 35mm film. The film back frame, on the other hand, consists of a base with a dark slide slit and a back cover with a film type indicator frame. 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. New listing near mint zenza bronica 5 n 35mm film back holder etr etrs etrsi japan 508o. This is a 35mm standard film back holder which will produce 24x36mm size frame on 35mm film. This digital back offers a resolution of 22 megapixels, with a sensor size of 48 x. The camera will release the back when the dark slide is inserted and release button pressed.
Saddler is, kindly, allowing us to share his hack with our readers. Best xpan alternative bronica etrs with 5w film back. Hi all, ive recently purchased a secondhand bronica sq 5w film back for my sqa after deciding to let my xpan go. Once the film leaders sprocket hole is fully latched onto bronica takeup spool notch, i turned takeup spool reel one full revolution before carefully replacing the insert in the bronica shell.
I recently purchased a bronica etrsi with 75mm zenzacon f2. Simply shift the film back up slightly and pull it. Depress the film back release button and the lower end of the film back can be removed, as illustrated. To remove the film back from the camera body, insert the dark slide into the dark slide slit, as illustrated, with the 3 mark on the dark slide at the top end.
If you want to do medium format manual focus id try out the rz67 with a mamiya mount back and an adapter plate. Once the film leaders sprocket hole is fully latched onto bronica takeup spool notch, i turned. The camera main body and film back are fully coupled, upon connection. I have built up a second etrsi with a digital back. With this back, you can shoot 35mm film and you end up with a 24mm x 54mm negative. Near mint zenza bronica 5 n 35mm film back holder etr etrs etrsi japan 508o. I never bought into the whole 220 film thing, but it was an option. One of the latest models with twin lock which prevents pulling out the dark slide when film back is of the camera body safety lock. Theres the 5w which gives a panoramic neg 58x24mm, and the 5n which gives a normal 35mm neg never saw the point of getting one of those for a medium format camera. Zenza bronica sqa with 120 film back from japan free shipping black rare. Lens selection would be identical with what youd normally use on a filmff 35mm body. Silvestri hasselblad v digital back adapter for bronica etr 7010. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Imho, the 5n back isnt really all that useful on the etr, unless you want to shoot both 645 and 35mm without carrying two cameras.
Make offer zenza bronica 6x6 roll film back for cameras s s2 s2a no dark slide sn cm54127 top mint zenza bronica sqi 6x4. I want to gradually build up some accessories for it. The mamiya mount backs seem to generally be cheaper. Zenza bronica etr and 5n film back camera lens tested working used. That large slot on the rear of the back is for dark slide storage they thought of everything. Uses 35mm film, 24x54mm horizontally wide frame area about 1. Visual guide to load and unload the 5n back by zenza bronica for 5 film. This makes use of digital backs on bronica etc cameras possible. The shutter cannot be released with the dark slide inserted. By that reasoning, a 5n back mounted on your etr would give a crop factor of 1.
Jul 15, 2017 i just finished making one of these for my bronica gs1 with a fuji instax mini 70. Sep 21, 2008 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Zenza bronica etr 5 n film back 35mm 24x36 twin lock for etrs etrsi boxed. The film back adopted some of the dark slide features of previous models. Any suggestions on where to find used digital backs for the bronica etrsi. Topangebote fur zenza bronica etrs online entdecken bei ebay. Unlike the older bronica models, when the back is detached from the body the dark slide can still be removed from the film holder. This bronica etrsi has been fitted with a silvestri bronica etr to hasselblad v converter back. I never understood why bronica choose the too short 75 as their normal lens and still dont. Theres the 5w which gives a panoramic neg 58x24mm, and the 5n which gives a normal 35mm neg never saw the point of. Bronica s2 film back, type e, instruction manual, user. I see no reason that the result will be any different than a 120 image cropped to 24mm height. The film back is a film chamber that can be attached or detached freely, this permitting free exchange of film types even during shooting sessions.
A hasselblad v mount back seems to command a bit of a price premium, likely because the back can be used directly on a hasselblad without an adapter. 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 have a few 120 backs and inserts for 12 square exposures per 120 roll, one 6x4. A bronica back made for 220 film can be made into a panorama back by using 120 to 5 film spool adapters and loading 35mm film. How to hack a bronica etrs to shoot fuji instax mini film. This digital back offers a resolution of 22 megapixels, with a sensor size of 48 x 36 mm 55. Bronica camera film backs and holders for sale shop with.
Discussion in everything film started by mpt600, may 25, 2007. Aug, 2017 visual guide to load and unload the 5n back by zenza bronica for 5 film. Sqai 6x6 120 and 240 these have a relocated asa speed dial. Dec 31, 2012 honestly though, given the cost of the adapter and the back i wouldnt build a system around a bronica platform. Buy bronica camera film backs and holders and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Zenza bronica etrsi polaroid land pack film back new old stock. Digital film back bronica etrsi amateur photographer.
The silvestri digital adapter back for zenza bronica sq is an intermediate adapter back for transforming the attachment of bronica sq 6x6 cameras into hasselbladtype attachments. The discontinued bronica sq,sqa,sqai,sqam cameras can shoot 120 or 220 film with the right backs and or inserts. Bronica camera film backs and holders for sale ebay. Mine mounts like a standard film back and has perfect focus. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Rare bronica 35mm film back for etr etrs etrsi 5 n 5n ebay. To this has been added a leaf valeo 22wi digital back. Zenza bronica sq 5 n 35mm film back holder for sqai sqa. The bronica etrsi is one solid medium format beast but how does it perform when coupled with a 35mm back. Bronica etrs film back differences amateur photographer. The design doesnt require any modification to the ejection system, which makes the fabrication process simpler.
Pushing the upper latch down and the lower latch up springs open the back. If the image below looks like your camera, click below to see the. Bronica 5 w film back for etr system at keh camera. The shutter cannot be cocked without film, but use of multiexposure mode can cock and test fire the shutter. You can change your language preferences any time you like just select your language from the dropdown list.
Now, you may think me crazy, but i want to disassemble the 5w back, have each and every piece meticulously 3d scanned in the hope to be able to recreate parts to maintain this piece of equipment, and even be able to make more. In my opinion, the 5w film back is reason enough to get a bronica etrsi. Machined to exactly the same focal plane as a conventional bronica film back, the silvestri rz67 adapters require no modifications to the camera. Zenza bronica sq 5 n 35mm film back holder for sqai sq. Lens selection would be identical with what youd normally use on a film ff 35mm body. You could also start with your normal back and crop the negative. This will allow for the use of the following digital backs with your bronica camera. Bronica s2 film back, type e, instruction manual, user manual. The 5 backs allow you to shoot standard 35mm film on the medium format camera. Aug 26, 2005 by that reasoning, a 5n back mounted on your etr would give a crop factor of 1.
Discussion in medium format started by bob fowler, oct 4, 2004. Theres the 5w which gives a panoramic neg 58x24mm, and the 5n which gives a normal 35mm neg never saw the point. Get the best deals on bronica camera film backs and holders. Silvestri hasselblad v digital back adapter for bronica. Unlike the older bronica models, when the film back is detached from the body the dark slide can still be removed. The back that is rare, very rare, and also very expensive is the 5w back that takes 3. One of the best parts of the bronica system for me is its flexibility, at least with regards to film. This xpan alternative presents a whole set of new challenges with regards to composition. The film back frame completely encloses the film holder and shields it from outside light, as well as connecting it to the camera main body. Notice the film reminder slot and the large easy to see film counter.