For Sale Bronica ETR-si 6x4.5 with 4 lenses and extras (very complete set)

[Willie Jan]

I sell this set for a friend (78 years old) who stops photographing.
Everything is like new, he is very carefull with his equipment
Set was bought new by him. All manuals are available.

If you like more photos, send a mail to info@foto-art.nl

Please send a quote in euros if you are interested.
Currently i do not have a asking price at this point.

1... MAIN CAMERA BODY / ETR Si- 6x4.5,
2...AE-III PRISM FINDER E,
3...SPEED GRIP E,
4...Zenzanon-E - Lenses :40mm-75mm-150mm- Macro 100mm-
5...PROF. LENS HOOD E,
6...TELE-CONVERTER PE 2x,
7...AUTOMATIC EXTENTION TUBE-E /E-14 - E-28 - E-42,
8...AUTOMATIC BELLOWS ATTACHMENT-E.
9...FILM BACK 8362557 - [6x4.5- / EXTRA ].
10.SCA 386 for zenza BRONICA [metz flash adapter].

 

[lxdude]

That is a very nice setup there.

Some information-

The lenses you have are the PE type, judging from the the pattern on the focusing ring rubber. They are definitely worth more than the E series lenses. The PE series is the latest series.

There was another PE macro, the 105mm PE macro, which replaced the PE 100mm Macro, but the 100 is the only one you have which was not current at the time Bronica was discontinued.
There's nothing wrong with the 100 macro-it's smaller and lighter than the 105, and the 100 is an f/4 where the 105 is an f/4.5.

The advantage of the 105 is it has the ability to be focused from infinity to 1:1 without tubes or bellows. The disadvantage is it is big and heavy and takes 67mm filters instead of the standard 62. I have the 105, but would be as happy with the 100 and an extension tube.

 

[BrianL]

That is not a very complete setup but, a VERY complete setup. You even have the flash adaptor in the kit as well as both the extension tubes and auto bellows. I thought I was doing well with the complete set of extension tubes in my kit. I too have the 105mm lens. Having the PE lenses negates the ongoing topic of whether they are better than the earlier MC and P series other than coating and 1/2 stops aperatures vs the full stops. The AEIII with the spot meterinag and measurement lock is a big step over the AEII for those who prefer a spot meter as I do. The ETRSi also has the mirror lockup negating the argument of mirror slap with mf slrs.

It is a great system; a shame you do not consider keeping it as even at today's pricing assembly the kit is not inexpensive and you know where it came from.

 

[lxdude]

That is not a very complete setup but, a VERY complete setup.

The only thing I'd really want to round it out would be the 250.



Welllll,
The hard-to-find 180 would be nice, too, closer focusing and all that, great for close portraits.



And then of course a gorgeous girlfriend to pose for those portraits...oops, Christmas is past, time for wishin' is over.

 

[Willie Jan]

And then of course a gorgeous girlfriend to pose for those portraits...oops, Christmas is past, time for wishin' is over.

Easter bunny?

 

[BrianL]

I have the 250 and with the doubler, it is impressive for wildlife. When in Florida I used to use it or in combo with the doubler to shoot egrets, other water birds and the borrowing owls that were at the time still around Cape Coral. Before using the setup though, I had to visit the gym for a wek to bulk up. I am missing something between the 105 and 250 range though I fill the hole using the 75 with the doubler. Also, though I have a 40mm lens, I'd also like the 30mm as I like wide angle views but these are quite rare.

I'd also like the auto bellows and one of the short and longer zoom lenses plus the shift lens which I'd buy if I ever won the lottery.

I think the ETRx system is one of the best universal camera systems out there. I use it with the mf back, 35 normal back and 35mm wide back for panarama format.

 

[lxdude]

Easter bunny?

Good idea!