need help on medium format prices

kh_drew · 22nd June 2003

Hi all,

anyone can give me an idea of the cost of the following items?

Bronica ETR 645 body
waist level finder
120 film back
75mm PE lens
150 PE lens

also appreciate any info on working a medium format SLR system

regards
andrew

wildswan · 24th June 2003

hi andrew,
i'm also investigating the medium format system. do you know where can i buy bronica system? perhaps we can share some info. i have used US pricing i obtained from US sites as my guide so far. you can go to tamron website to check out the prices for Bronica cams too.
wildswan

dextorian · 27th June 2003

You can buy bronica system from TCW or Ruby photo. I saw some new ETRSi at ruby the other day. You can get 2nd hand ones from TCW. I have an SQ A completed with 3 lenses, 50mm, 80mm and 135mm. Comes with 2 6x6 backs, 1 6x4.5 back and a polaroid back. I am thinking of upgrading. If you are interested, please quote me a price and you can view it. I should say this first. Cosmetic wise.... not very fantastic. Say 7/10. However, the photos that comes out of it...... I should say 10/10 depending on your composition!!!

Dexter

kh_drew · 27th June 2003

Thanks for the offer, I might just take a look although I'm in the process of saving up for it.

dextorian · 28th June 2003

Sure sure..... take a look first....no problem.

Just give me a PM on the date, time place where you will be available. Evenings will be good. Just show you the magic of medium format!!!
HAHA!!!!

Dexter

Marx · 28th June 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by dextorian
... Just show you the magic of medium format!!!

Ohh, the beauty of the 3D-like viewfinder of your Bronica!

Damn good!

MikaMatin · 3rd July 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by Marx
Ohh, the beauty of the 3D-like viewfinder of your Bronica!

Damn good!

Hi guys,

I am thinking of buying a used/new MF camera and would like your help. Can anyone tell me why i should invest in it (MF camera) and are there any reasons if i should buy Bronice ETRSi over Mamiya or Hassey?

wildswan · 3rd July 2003

in my mind, buy the largest film format 6x7 or 6x6 as you can always use a 645 back of you want that format. you can never get anything larger than 645 on a ETRsi or Mamiya 645. next the lens. but really at 6x6, even a seagull takes good and sharp pictures.

hongsien · 3rd July 2003

6x4.5 and 6x6 cameras are considerably smaller and lighter than 6x7 cameras. Also lenses are most of the time cheaper.

If you need to use flash it is better to get lenses with built-in shutters (like Bronica, Rollei and Hasselblad), so that you can use all shutter speeds for fill-in in daylight etc.

Most cameras nowadays (except Pentax 645) have interchangeable backs which makes it easier for you to change films.

If you work mostly with tripods and don't mind the weight, 6x7 cameras are better choices for a reason mentioned before (Mamiya has revolving backs which is also a plus).

Maybe there are other considerations, but these are what comes into my mind right now. No ned to take digital backs into considerations unless you can afford it.

Hong Sien

22nd June 2003	#1
kh_drew Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 417	need help on medium format prices Hi all, anyone can give me an idea of the cost of the following items? Bronica ETR 645 body waist level finder 120 film back 75mm PE lens 150 PE lens also appreciate any info on working a medium format SLR system regards andrew

24th June 2003	#2
wildswan Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: jurong west Posts: 72	hi andrew, i'm also investigating the medium format system. do you know where can i buy bronica system? perhaps we can share some info. i have used US pricing i obtained from US sites as my guide so far. you can go to tamron website to check out the prices for Bronica cams too. wildswan

27th June 2003	#3
dextorian Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Jurong, Singapore Posts: 175	You can buy bronica system from TCW or Ruby photo. I saw some new ETRSi at ruby the other day. You can get 2nd hand ones from TCW. I have an SQ A completed with 3 lenses, 50mm, 80mm and 135mm. Comes with 2 6x6 backs, 1 6x4.5 back and a polaroid back. I am thinking of upgrading. If you are interested, please quote me a price and you can view it. I should say this first. Cosmetic wise.... not very fantastic. Say 7/10. However, the photos that comes out of it...... I should say 10/10 depending on your composition!!! Dexter

28th June 2003	#5
dextorian Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Jurong, Singapore Posts: 175	Sure sure..... take a look first....no problem. Just give me a PM on the date, time place where you will be available. Evenings will be good. Just show you the magic of medium format!!! HAHA!!!! Dexter

3rd July 2003	#8
wildswan Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: jurong west Posts: 72	in my mind, buy the largest film format 6x7 or 6x6 as you can always use a 645 back of you want that format. you can never get anything larger than 645 on a ETRsi or Mamiya 645. next the lens. but really at 6x6, even a seagull takes good and sharp pictures.

3rd July 2003	#9
hongsien Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 2,904	6x4.5 and 6x6 cameras are considerably smaller and lighter than 6x7 cameras. Also lenses are most of the time cheaper. If you need to use flash it is better to get lenses with built-in shutters (like Bronica, Rollei and Hasselblad), so that you can use all shutter speeds for fill-in in daylight etc. Most cameras nowadays (except Pentax 645) have interchangeable backs which makes it easier for you to change films. If you work mostly with tripods and don't mind the weight, 6x7 cameras are better choices for a reason mentioned before (Mamiya has revolving backs which is also a plus). Maybe there are other considerations, but these are what comes into my mind right now. No ned to take digital backs into considerations unless you can afford it. Hong Sien