Bronica Camera Models3/15/2021
Sign in to see your user information My eBay Expand My eBay Summary Recently Viewed BidsOffers Watch List Purchase History Selling Saved Searches Saved Sellers Messages Notification Expand Cart Loading.User Agreement, Privacy, Cookies and AdChoice Norton Secured - powered by Verisign.Take the shot. Move the MLU switch back to its normal position (I also reinsert the darkslide at this point not necessary, but I just like to do it anyways) Trip the multiple exposure switch, to set the camera for a multiple exposure.Medium format film camera prices have dropped dramatically, and photographers have been able to buy gear at fractions of what it cost new.
Film-loving photographers, eager to take advantage of these bargains but confused by the various format options and cameras naturally took to photo internet forums as a place for them to ask questions. ![]() Some time after I bought the Bronica, I had the chance to compare directly with a friend who had just bought an RB67 and my suspicions were proven correct. At the time, the Rz67 was still an in-demand film body, and Mamiya was still selling this camera as new (as the RZ67 II pro D), so used lenses and accessories ran a tad pricey for my pockets. The way images drew into focus in the viewfinder (theres nothing like looking through the viewfinder of a medium format camera especially when all youve previously used is 35mm cameras), and that resounding Ka-thunk of the mirror just made me want to shoot it all the time. It was created to go up against the industry standard 67 SLR system the Mamiya RB RZ67. Shutter speeds are electronically controlled from 16s to 1500 sec, and flash sync is available at all speeds. Like most medium format SLRs, the GS-1 was made to shoot multiple formats, from 64.5 to 67, in both 120 and 220 roll film. A polaroid back was also available for image proofing, but unlike the Mamiya RB RZ cameras, you get a 67 image (instead of their 77) on the 3 14 x 4 14 print. The 110mm Macro lens gives you 1:4 image reproduction without extension tube but adding the 36mm tube allows you to reach 1:1 magnification. Many photographers point out that the Mamiya RZ systems advantage over the Bronica is that the film back of the Mamiya rotates from landscape to portrait, so you dont have to turn the camera 90 degrees to shoot in portrait format. This is perfectly fine if you are shooting the camera handheld with a speedgrip, but what about in the studio on a tripod. Otherwise expect to pay around 100 for the Tripod Adapter and 200 for the Rotating prism. Bronica Camera Models Series Of LensesSo much so that after they created the coatings and formula for the GS-1s PG series of lenses, they went back through their other camera lines (the 66 SQ and the 64.5 ETR) and re-released lenses for those cameras with the same formula. This is the reason why you have S and PS series lenses for the SQ series and MC and PE lenses for the ETR series. Id like to get a telephoto lens (or two) to round out my system, then Ill have a range of lenses to handle a wide range of shooting situations. The teles can be had for around 200 or so, with the 150mm usually the cheapest. The Japanese have tons of gear that seemed to never have seen any time out in the field practically almost mint. I guess it was difficult for the GS-1 to shine under the shadow of Mamiya. Although, I will put any of my Bronica PG lenses up against any Mamiya RZ lens (and a comparison of these two workhorse systems will becoming in a future Return to Film feature). I hope to do a book of the images once I feel I have enough to complete an overall statement. The GS-1 is actually a pleasure to use at night, once you learn the dance you have to do with locking the mirror up. Trip the mirror lockup switch (on the bottom of the camera on the left side of the lens).
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