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[collinf]

Sweet

You won't be sorry! Look at Mifsuds and Ffordes for second hand

[markgoldstein]

Mifsuds have sold the one that they had for £399. Now they have this:

ETRSi + 75 F2.8 PE + 120 Back - £449

but a new one only costs £549!!

New Bronica ETRSi Comp (Inc 75mm F2.8 PE, Body, W.L.F. & 120 Ei Back) £549

http://www.mifsuds.c...riceindexaf.htm

I'm going to wait and see what eBay throws up. Here's one I've got my eye on:

http://cgi.ebay.co.u...egory=3350&rd=1

[roger taylor]

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[TCrowe]

Either way you're looking at 6x4.5 unless you go with the Bronica GS-1. Personally, I have had a Mamiya m645 for ten years and I find it very easy to use. It takes great photos and a light meter is a light meter, whether TLR or hand held. It's the photographer that has to make the exposure decisions. For my pursuits, I have now switched to the Mamiya RB67 Pro SD. I looked at the Bronica but one glaring fact stuck out. They're no longer made by Tamron and the longevity of parts (repairs) may be limited. Therefore, I purchased the Mamiya. Mamiya lenses are extremely good, don't know about Bronicas, but, assume they are nearly equal. The main reason I went to the 67 was for a larger neg. 6x4.5 is close to the 35mm format, albeit, larger and therefore better for 11x14 > prints. The 67 is better yet.

My old Mamiya m645 is a workhorse. Great lenses and focusing is not a problem. If available, though, I would suggest a Beattie Intenscreen. For dimly lit interior shots it is much easier and, for my 57 year old eyes, better for ANY shots.

Good Luck...... TCrowe

[jmc]

Hi,
I know you are in London. However if you try MXV in Ukfield they have a great selection of medium format used cameras. They give a good service and really know their stuff. They have a web site which lists most of what they have available.
Regards
JMC

[NigT]

Hi,

I'm "researching" e.g. looking to buy a cheap medium format system. I'm guessing that this should consist of: camera / lens / film back / grip / WLF.

So far I've narrowed down my choice to the Bronica ETRS/ETRSi or the Mamiya 645. Any info on these two makes and the various models would be appreciated.

Hi

I'm new to the site

I have recently obtained a ETRSI which I bought CAREFULLY through Ebay in bits.
The whole kit comprising a body 120 back with waste level finder and 70mm lens was augmented by a VERY necessary metered prism finder. ( necessary as otherwise it is extreemly difficult to tale portrait format pics)
and a first class winder.

The whole lot cost me less than £300 and I am really pleased with it all.

As others have said here, lots of kit are being disposed of in pref' for digital so there's some good prices out there.

I too looked at the Mamiya but decided there was more stuff out there for the ETRSI so I suppose that means that the pro's prefered that camera.

I would like to get a 150mm lens next so I'm on the hunt.

I still use my old Weston meter with its invercone for some work with the Broni' even tho' the metered prism works well.

Good luck with your choice.

[Photography by Nelson]

Hi,

I'm "researching" e.g. looking to buy a cheap medium format system. I'm guessing that this should consist of: camera / lens / film back / grip / WLF.

So far I've narrowed down my choice to the Bronica ETRS/ETRSi or the Mamiya 645. Any info on these two makes and the various models would be appreciated.

I shot medium format and love it. Great choice in formats.

Go to www.keh.com a company out of Atlanta Ga USA

Great to do business with and have all kinds of medium format camers used but warranted.

My personal favorite is a Pentax 6x7 but started with a Yashica 124G and still have it.

Good luck

[metropetro]

If you want new, as well as can live with the slow flash sync of the Mamiyas then the Mamiya 645E isnt a bad deal at the prices it is at - even if it doesnt have interchangeable backs or prisms.