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Excellent. The jumping horse (No. 3) looks 3D!
Steve.
Steve.
Excellent. The jumping horse (No. 3) looks 3D!
Steve.
RJ, Those shots look superb! Nice work
Thanks, Dan!
No worries, I'm kinda wishing I went for the SQ now. 6x6 is rather moreish! Did you use a meter at all? Or just the good old sunny 16? I have just been using Sunny 16 and also my iPhone meter but have had mixed results. Just getting used to it I guess although I do have a Sekonic on route now
I always use one of my Sekonic meters (L308 and L508) to get an initial reading, no sense in wasting film on questionable exposures. That said, Sunny 16 should be fine as long as you err on the side of overexposure, although I would adjust this to sunny 11 or even 8 in the UK and I would add +3 stops for any backlit subjects.
Any Bronica users run a prism viewfinder? I just got one on eBay non metered for a good price I was never a fan of the look of them when I saw them first hand however with the 645 size on the ETRSI, portrait would be something quite nice to have and something I would use quite often.
ive got the metered version and very handy it is too. You really need it for portrait mode. Although you could manage something with the waist level finder, it would just involve looking into it at 90 degrees to the model with it tipped on its side
I have a prism viewfinder for my SQ cameras. I basically never use it, although it's probably a necessity if you're using a non-square format Bronica.
I also picked up the hand grip although ive never used it. It does make it easier to hold / shoot / wind on but its an extra bit hanging about. Its nice to have for completeness sake though when it comes to sell the gear on.
Welcome to the Bronica club.......that looks like the AE-II prism, well make sure it's switched off as it will drain the battery...now how did I know that.
Q for the Bronnie owners: does the ETRS )etc) manage 15 or 16 exposures on a roll? The Mamiya 645 I borrowed only managed 15...
I thought you were having a cull? lolThe postman has been..
DSCF1684 - Version 2 by Captures...Moments....Forever, on Flickr
ETRS with 75mm, 40mm f4 mc and other bits.
I thought you were having a cull? lol
I had one for a while and couldn't get on with it at all, particularly with the grip and prism attached. It was a little better with the WLF fitted but it still felt plasticky and cheap, I sold it on here and was pleased to see it go. I have given the 6x45 format another go and have a Mamiya 1000s which although it doesn't have the convenience of interchangeable film backs IMO it is a much better made camera, it feels solid, it sits well in my hand and the focussing screen is bright and easy to use. It's performed without any problems, all in all it's just better. But ultimately I prefer my mf to be 6x6 or bigger, just get yourself something square! you won't regret itSo, I took the ETRS for a walk with the dog. Quite surprised at how manageable it is with grip and prism. Didn't realise I'd have the luxury of Aperture Priority. Liking it so far...but the chap on my shoulder keeps whispering 6x6...
Anyone have both, want to share your opinion...
I had one for a while and couldn't get on with it at all, particularly with the grip and prism attached. It was a little better with the WLF fitted but it still felt plasticky and cheap, I sold it on here and was pleased to see it go. I have given the 6x45 format another go and have a Mamiya 1000s which although it doesn't have the convenience of interchangeable film backs IMO it is a much better made camera, it feels solid, it sits well in my hand and the focussing screen is bright and easy to use. It's performed without any problems, all in all it's just better. But ultimately I prefer my mf to be 6x6 or bigger, just get yourself something square! you won't regret it
Nick. I've got a couple of TLR's and a 6x9 folder. I guess I'm really asking whether the SQ models are user friendly for hand holding with grip and prism. Or will it be unwieldy...
I'm actually pretty happy with the build quality, it's the metal bodied ETRS not the i version.
I don't think there's that much difference in size between the ETR series and the SQ series when geared up with grips and prisms. I do think that the SQ is actually smaller in practice, however, because it is easier to use without needing the prism and grip due to the 6x6 format and, to be honest, the view through the waist level finder is why I'm invested in the SQ. The SQ series also has the added benefit of being able to shoot 645 as well, if you should need to shoot both formats.
I use my SQ-A and SQ-B with the grip often and occasionally with the prism as well and I don't find it much of a problem, but I suppose individual mileage may vary, although I definitely prefer the view through the bigger, brighter WLF or even chimney finder to the usually dimmer view offered by prisms.
Nick. I've got a couple of TLR's and a 6x9 folder. I guess I'm really asking whether the SQ models are user friendly for hand holding with grip and prism. Or will it be unwieldy...
I'm actually pretty happy with the build quality, it's the metal bodied ETRS not the i version.
I don't think there's that much difference in size between the ETR series and the SQ series
Signing in as a new member. My Browny-Ka is the SQ-A. Lens, PS 80mm f/2.8, PS 150mm f/4, S-18 extension, several backs all for 120, waist level finder, and when I want to use it, a green fast grip. I've owned the SQ-A since last October, having discovered medium format through car boot sale cameras - a Lubitel 166B, Agfa Isolette I, and box cameras.
Not shot in C-41 or E6. I've tried home developing C-41 and I didn't like it. I do like processing B/W film, and scanning - so I concentrate on that. I do (when I get the opportunity), like to take the Bron on walkies down the high street. Street is a challenge, but fun. Nice thread. It attracted me into joining this forum.
Signing in as a new member. My Browny-Ka is the SQ-A. Lens, PS 80mm f/2.8, PS 150mm f/4, S-18 extension, several backs all for 120, waist level finder, and when I want to use it, a green fast grip. I've owned the SQ-A since last October, having discovered medium format through car boot sale cameras - a Lubitel 166B, Agfa Isolette I, and box cameras.
Not shot in C-41 or E6. I've tried home developing C-41 and I didn't like it. I do like processing B/W film, and scanning - so I concentrate on that. I do (when I get the opportunity), like to take the Bron on walkies down the high street. Street is a challenge, but fun. Nice thread. It attracted me into joining this forum.
Question for anyone with an SQ and the MF chimney finder: I know it says you can't use that finder with the SQ-B (which I have), but does it actually not fit, or will it just not link to the ISO dial due to the lack of contact pins on the body? If the finder has its own batteries won't it still work?