Bronica ETR-S Instruction Manual
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1.2. One of the greatest attractions of the ETRS is complete film back interchangeability which makes it possible to detach or attach the film back at any time in daylight and or in mid roll and use different film types interchangeability Thus an extra film back or two will let a single ETRS do the work of several for example 1 Take color and black and white shots of the same subject 2 Reload without losing a shot even when shooting fast action by using preloaded film backs 3 Use different film speeds in the same session by changing film backs 4 Use a single ETRS in common but with personal film backs in the studio or at home 5 Use of 35mm films broadens the choice of film widely In addition to the standard 35mm format new panoramic 24 x 54mm wide format is also available 6 Use Polaroid 9 pack film back E for instant pictures for previewing lighting and or exposures 25 Film Back Interchangeability con t Him AM For Print Size cm Exposures 65 88W Ne 83x108 8 66 300 B amp W 83x108 s 68 75 Coo 8308 8 669 830 8308 8 w so B amp W sexos s esos 8 8 so B amp W 82x86 8 88 75 teo 82x86 8 There are 5 types of film backs Film Back ETRS 120 15 exposures Film Back ETRS 220 30 exposures Film Back ETRS 135N Frame Size 24 x 36mm Film Back ETRS 135W Frame Size
3. 53 515 11 500mm F8 26 30 16 NL EN 22 4 5 Lose c pose 32 M c Lem _ 625 54 700 141 a 1890 1 38 16 1 54 lbs 1 85 lbs 4 17 lbs Equivalent 35mm focal length mm 23 28 Interchangeable Lenses con t Zenzanon E Varigon 70 140mm F4 5 Lens Construction 13 groups 15 elements Angles of View 51 18 28 48 Apertures F4 5 F32 Diaphragm Fully automatic Minimum Focus 1 8m 0 25 in macro mode Filter Size Series 9a 93mm Size 100mm x 153mm Weight 1 850 grams 4 08lbs Accessory Filter retainer lens hood lens case front lens cap amp rear lens cap Zenzanon E Varigon 125 250mm F5 6 Lens Construction 14 groups 17 elements Angles of View 31 12 16 24 Apertures F5 6 F32 Diaphragm Fully automatic Minimum Focus 2 5m 0 76m in macro mode Filter Size Series 9a 93mm Size 94mm x 206mm Weight 1 950 grams 4 30165 Accessory Filter retainer lens hood lens case front lens cap amp rear lens cap Zenzanon E Varigon 125 250mm F5 6 Lens Construction 8 groups 10 elements Angles of View 64 Apertures F5 6 F32 Diaphragm Fully automatic Minimum Focus 0 5m Filter Size 104mm bayonet Size 104mm x 149mm Weight 1 850 grams 4 08lbs Perspective controls Lateral Shift 12mm 12mm Fall 10mm Tilts 10 up down Image Circle 1
4. Congratulations on your choice of the Zenza Bronica ETRS single lens reflex camera which will offer you high quality performance handling convenience and versatility required for professional photography The Zenza Bronica ETRS has been developed as a system cam era with a very high degree of interchangeability The Zenza Bronica ETRS is backed up by a full range of valuable accessories which permit use in many other day to day assignments which require a fast handling camera with complete exposure automation Although instructions described in this booklet are based on a standard combination con sisting of the ETRS main camera body with standard Zenzanon Ell 75mm lens Film Back ETRS 120 and Waist level finder E these lenses film back and finder are left to your discre tion to select such items best suited for your picture taking To get best results from your camera we suggest that you read this instruction manual carefully before you even touch the camera Contents Specifications of the ZENZA BRONICA ETRS Parts of the ZENZA BRONICA ETRS pe um UP Loading the Battery Battery Checking Attachment and Removal of Film Backs Construction of Film Back Film Loading Film Type Indicator Frame Film Advance and Shutter Cocking Exposure Counter Film Unloading Setting the Shutter Speed Dial Shutter Release Button Time T Exposure Exchanging Lenses Interchanging Lenses Waist Level Finder and Interchanging Magnif
5. detached from the main body and therefore extra care is required in this respect 4 Construction of Film Back A The film back consists of a film holder and a film back frame with exclusive film holders supplied for 120 and 220 roll films The film hold er has an insert or frame for loading film as well as a built in film wind ing mechanism 4 Construction of Film Back con t B The film back frame on the other hand consists of a base with a dark slide slit and a back cover with a film type indicator frame The film back frame completely encloses the film holder and shields it from outside light as well as connecting it to the camera main body 5 Film Loading A To open the back cover squeeze the left and right back cover release buttons in the arrow indicated directions at the same time and the back cover will open B Then the film holder can be detached C There are two spool holders on the film holder The top one is for the fresh film spool while the bottom one is for the empty take up spool The left side shafts of both spool holders can be opened out ward as illustrated Therefore insert the right end on the spool on to the right side shaft which is fixed and then close the left side holder shaft which will engage the spool The spool holders on the left side will be locked securely when the back cover is closed D After loading the fresh film spool properly draw out the leading
6. crank to set the cocking pin of the main body mount When shooting with the optional AE II Finder E remember to readjust the film speed dial of the finder when a film back with a different film speed is attached to the main body Also remember that the aperture ring cannot be set to intermediate settings with the AE II Finder E Shutter cocking pins 21 27 Depth of Field Tables ops o 21 15 12 16 os Lo 745 587 326 241 T56 124 102 952 987 977 967 345 779 439 278 196 145 117 uas 979959959 338 215 154 T25 103 oss 032 977 967 1257 719 42027 187 115 057 988 978 059 0397 oo 225 356 222 127 125 035 977 0817 173 645 354 255 T82 124 056 977 958 059 468 8 12 3 86 233 1 67 1 30 1 07 0 95 0 84 0 73 0 62 Le 99 439 25 126 135 LIU 558 036 074 967 853 477 325 225 187 TT 092 057 055 95 esr pss 242 vas 143 117 059 978 977 055 055 59 467 782 13 75 526 417 382 309 238 229 207 22 28 Interchangeable Lenses Minimum focus m ft Filter Size m Length Weight g lbs Equivalent 35mm focal length mm Zenzanon PE Lens Construction Angle of View F numbers Minimum focus m ft Filter Size mm Length mm Weight g lbs 82 30 49 37
7. direction will advance the film one frame and at the same time cock the shutter with the winding action stopping automatically On the other hand short rapid strokes up to an accumulated full rotation will also do the job be oum The exposure counter shows the number of frames exposed or in other words is an additive type Starting from S the counter on Film Back ETRS 120 shows numbers from 1 to 15 while Film Back ETRS 220 shows numbers from 1 to 30 c 50 8 7 B 5 3 2 5 10 9 Film Unloading A After the 15th exposure of the 120 roll film 30th exposure of the 220 roll film the film winding crank will turn freely with further rota tions Therefore continue rotating the film winding crank until the remaining film and all leader paper is wound up on the take up spool Open the back cover when winding action becomes very light B Remove the film holder and while preventing the loose film from unwinding take out the take up spool Seal the exposed film and return it to its original box until development Always load 120 roll film in Film Back ETRS 120 and 220 roll film in Film Back ETRS 220 Load and unload film away from direct sunlight and or strong illu mination 10 Setting the Shutter Speed Dial A The shutter speed scale is viewed in its window over the shutter speed dial Numbers 1 to 8S are full numbers and 2 to 500 are frac tions of a second Thus 8S is
8. end of the film and turn it across the film pressure plate as illustrat ed Run it down and turn it over to the take up spool Insert the leading end into the slit of the take up spool and wind slightly until securely engaged Empty take up spool The inside black surface of the leader must face out when running across the pressure plate in this case 5 Film Loading con t E Rotate the manual film winder on the right side of the film holder in the arrow indicated direction while checking the advancing film When the starting point or arrow mark is aligned with the triangular start mark on the top left side of the film holder stop rotation F The starting point or arrow mark can also be aligned with the start mark with the film holder loaded in the film back Simply rotate the film winding crank on the camera main body in this case This method is preferred since there will be coupling with the camera main body mechanism from the beginning If the film is not advanced when the film winding crank is rotated the film holder is not inserted properly and or the camera main body may be set for multiple exposures In the latter case return the multi ple exposure lever to an upright or vertical position G Close the back cover by pressing it firmly against the base of the film back as illustrated The back cover will automatically close and lock with the safety lock also locking the back cover release button The sam
9. opened by pushing or pulling up on the focusing hood magnifier catch at the rear end of the folded waist level finder B The magnifier can be flipped up into viewing position by simply sliding the focusing hood magnifier catch in the arrow indicated direction to the left To return the magnifier to its storage position simply push it down until it catches C To close the focusing hood first push down the magnifier if it is flipped up Next press in both side frames as illustrated and at the same time press the front frame back towards the rear end The focusing hood will automatically be folded down 14 15 Waist Level Finder and Interchanging Magnifiers con t D The standard magnifier supplied with the waist level finder has a power of 1 5 diopters which can be exchanged for others with pow ers of 4 5 3 5 2 5 0 5 and 1 5 diopters These optional acces sories should be purchased to suit the user s eyesight if necessary Simply rotate the magnifier frame in the counter clockwise direction to unscrew Attach in the reverse manner 16 Setting the Aperture im E A The aperture ring is rotated in either direction to set the required f number opposite the white index dot The aperture ring click stops at the numbered settings Intermediate settings are also possible Intermediate settings cannot be used when the 5 Finder E is used B All Bronica interchangeable lenses for the E
10. 04mm Mechanical tolerance 1 mm 24 29 Accessories for Increasing the Versatility e 8 1 AE II Finder E Attaching the Finder E converts the ETRS to automatic exposure operations of the aperture preferred type with metering through the lens The prism type finder shows an eye level laterally correct up right image which is easy to view and focus while the shutter speed setting is automatically controlled in stage less steps through its full range which means that highly accurate exposures are always possible on AUTO by depressing the shut ter release button Stroking the shutter release button halfway activated exposure measure ments with an LED illuminated display of the shutter speed setting shown continuously in the finder field in easy to read digits for previewing the exposure which can be adjusted or used for taking the picture by depressing the release button fully The finder provides dynamic action capability by coupling a prism type finder ideal for fol lowing fast breaking actions with an automatic exposure control system which makes pos sible accurate exposures under all types of conditions The finder can also be switched to manual exposure control coupled to the metering system or to be used as a simple prism finder without metering Exposure measuring range is EV4 to EV17 ASA ISO 100 and exposure compensations are possible from 1 2x to 2x in 1 3rd EV steps Film Back Interchangeability con t
11. 24 x 54mm Polaroid 9 Pack Film Back E 8 exposures Film Winding Systems The ETRS together with two types of accessory film winding systems gives the user many types of film winding shutter cocking systems or film winding crank film winding lever automatic motorized winding and even remote control motorized action which means that its possible to choose the system most suited to the occasion Speed Grip E Attaching the Speed Grip E makes it suitable for fast operations like the 35mm SLR in both horizontal and vertical formats without any changes in handling And at the same time it provides fast thumb stroked speed lever actions And a built in shutter release button which is automatically connected to the release system upon attachment gives it fast shooting speed comparable to smaller cameras while a built in hot shoe permits use of cordless electronic flash units on top of the accessory Motor Drive E Simply attaching the Motor Drive E converts it to fully motorized opera tion with automatic winding continuous motorized shooting or remote control motorized operations and when the AE II Finder E is also used you have a camera which is automated to a very high degree 26 Automatic Close Up Photography Automatic Close up Photography Automatic close up photography is possible with the ETRS which makes close up shooting very simple contrary to the difficulties and limitations normally encountered when takin
12. 8 sec 2S is 2 sec and 500 is 1 500 sec Intermediate settings are not possible The shutter is only released at 1 500 sec when the battery is not loaded or is completely drained B Red colored numbers on the scale are full number settings of 1 second and longer while white colored numbers are settings from 1 to 1 500 second See 12 Time Exposures There is bulb B set ting The shutter speed setting can be changed before or after the film is advanced 11 Shutter Release Button A Depress the shutter release button with the ball of the finger Press all the way in with a smooth and gentle action There is no need for strength or jerky action which will induce camera shake and affect picture sharpness A red colored LED will flash briefly in the left rear corner of the waist level finder when the leaf shutter closes and the shutter action is completed B Safety Lock The shutter release button has three settings to which it can be set by rotating in the clockwise direction Two of these set tings have safety locking features of slight difference The three posi tions are indicated by the red dot being placed at the bottom at a position of 45 from bottom setting and at the side with functions differing as per table Motor Drive E amp Speed Grip E release button Shutter release button Cable release button dot positioned at Bottom Releases Releases Releases 45 left Locked Releases Re
13. TRS have fully automat ic lens diaphragms which means that the focusing screen is always viewed at the full aperture with the brightest possible image However depressing the depth of field preview lever will stop the lens diaphragm down to the pre selected lens opening aperture permitting the photographer to check the depth of field effect on the focusing screen The aperture ring must not be adjusted while the depth of field pre view lever is being depressed Furthermore the depth of field preview lever must not be used for taking an exposure reading with the AE II Finder E in both automatic and manual exposure operations as the indicated shutter speed set ting will not be correct This is because the Bronica ETRS has been designed for full aperture metering and over exposure will result in this case 15 17 Focusing Adjustments H T A The lens is focused on the subject by rotating the focusing ring in either direction while checking the effect on the micro prism split image rangefinder spot in the center of the focusing screen standard type B The central split image spot splits the image diagonally with the upper and lower halves being separated diagonally when the lens is out of focus When in focus however the two halves will coincide with the diagonal displacement disappearing The micro prism ring surrounding the central spot can also be used for checking the sharpness of the focused image
14. and black and white in different film speeds can be shot as required 2 Continuous shooting is possible if sufficient preloaded film backs are available 3 Don t waste unsuitable film used in a previous session but simply load up a new film back with the required film type 4 Many in the studio or at home can use a single ETRS main body by using additional film backs A To attach the film back to the main body simply insert the latches at the upper end of the film back into the attachment openings at the upper end of the main body Then press the lower end of the film back against the main body until it locks securely The dark slide must be withdrawn from its slit upon attachment of the film back to the main body as otherwise the shutter cannot be released B To remove the film back from the main body insert the dark slide into the dark slide slit as illustrated with the mark on the dark slide at the top end Push it all the way in There is danger of the film back accidentally becoming detached from the main body should the dark slide be left in its slit while the camera is being carried Therefore make it a rule to withdraw the dark slide promptly upon attaching the film back to the main body C Depress the film back release button and the lower end of the film back can be removed as illustrated Simply shift the film back up slightly and pull it away The dark slide can be withdrawn even while the film back is
15. by asterisk are available from B W West Germany or other manufacturer Changes in specifications and or designs may be made without advance notice 29 Finder Interchangeability Various finders can be used interchangeably on the ETRS and will provide the user with dif ferent viewpoints Therefore the user should choose the type most suited for their work AE II Finder E See 29 Accessories for Increasing the Versatility Prism Viewfinder E The accessory shows an eye level laterally correct and upright image which is ideal for fol lowing fast action especially as it shows a very bright image of high magnification and can be used easily in both horizontal and vertical formats Rotary Viewfinder E The accessory makes reflex view focusing very easy The eyepiece rotates 90 to the left or right for view focusing a very bright and distinct erect image which moves with the lens It also provides reflex viewing in horizontal vertical formats as well as eye level view focusing from the side Sports Finder E This is an open frame finder accessory which folds for storage with direct viewing frames for 50mm 75mm and 150mm lenses Can be used for news coverage and sports shots Waist Level Finder E The accessory also folds flat but shows a laterally reversed upright image when erected Has flip up magnifier for critical focusing which makes it suited for careful composition work It also opens closes with single action 30
16. d rays are longer in wavelength than the visible rays used for focusing For infrared photography 1 Usean R filter or equivalent with an infrared black and white film 2 The red colored line next to the green colored distance index is the infrared index 3 After focusing in the normal manner re set the distance indicated by the green colored distance index to the infrared index by shifting the distance ring 4 Follow instructions enclosed with the infrared film and filter and to be on the safe side make several bracketing shots In general more exposure rather than less seems to be a safe guide 20 Flash Photography LE A Always use flash cords with a standard PC type plug When detaching the flash cord grip the plug firmly and pull it out straight instead or using a twisting action B The lens shutter of the Zenza Bronica ETRS has a X setting for flash synchronization which means that electronic flash units will synchro nize at all shutter speed settings up to the fastest 1 500 second Thus it is very convenient for taking shots in daylight which require flash fill in too 21 Multiple Exposures A To make multiple exposures rotate the film winding crank to advance the film and cock the shutter and then turn the multiple exposure lever in the clockwise or arrow indicated direction which will expose a red mark When set in this manner the shutter can be released and cocked any number of times wit
17. de the body leading to rusting of metallic parts Do not leave the camera for a long time in extremely hot locations such as a summer beach or a car parked in the sun as the camera may be affected Protect your camera from impact and vibrations too 20 26 Care and Maintenance Always protect the lens with its cover when carrying the camera Clean the camera and lens carefully after using it outdoors in wet weather or at the seashore Wipe the camera carefully with a well wrung damp cloth using fresh water if the exterior is affected by salty air Then wipe it dry with a soft dry cloth If necessary send it out for a quick inspection at an authorized repair station If the equipment is not being used for a long period store everything in tin lined containers with plenty of desiccant such as silica gel Finally store the equipment in a cool dry and well ventilated but not windy place Do not thread too strongly when using a longer than standard tripod screw as you may damage the body Don t throw the battery into a fire or hit it strongly as there is danger of it exploding Both camera main body and lens must be in the cocked condition to attach or remove the lens In other words cocking the lens shutter sets the cocking pins of both lens and main body to green colored dot The cocking pin of the detached lens can be set to the dot by moving it manually On the other hand simply revolve the film winding
18. e operation will close the back cover when the film back is detached from the main body H Upon loading the film rotate the film winding crank until it stops to place the first frame into place for taking the picture The exposure counter will also change from S to 1 while the shutter will also be cocked When the film back is detached from the main body for film load ing the manual film winder is used for advancing the film The film will stop when it is in place for the first exposure with the exposure counter also changing to 1 However it will be possible to rotate the manual film winder and therefore it should be rotated 2 or 3 times more in order to take up any slack in the loaded film 5 Film Loading roll filer NU WE 220 rall Jiliri 1 potea Starting ing park con t When loading 220 roll film in it s exclusive film back do not mistake the dotted line for the starting point as it is located before the arrow marks See the instructions supplied with Film Back ETRS 135 for proper use of the 135 cartridge loaded film Upon loading the film tear off the end flap from the empty film pack age and insert it in the film type indicator frame This will help you keep track of the film loaded in the film back and should prove useful when two or more film backs with different types of films are used Rotating the film winding crank completely one time in the forward
19. ens leaf shut ter shutter speeds 8 sec to 1 500 sec plus T time exposures intermediate settings are not possible mechanical control setting 1 500 sec Multiple Exposure Multiple exposures possible with lever on main body Specifications of the ZENZA BRONICA ETRS con t Film Back Daylight loading interchangeable type Exclusive film backs for 120 220 and 135 cartridge loaded films and Polaroid9 pack film Finder System Interchangeable finder system with choice of five optional finders or Waist Level Finder E AE automat finder E Rotary Viewfinder E Prism Finder E and Sports Finder E No standard finder is supplied and therefore a suitable one must be ordered separately Focusing Screen Interchangeable type Standard screen has diagonal ly oriented split image rangefinder spot surrounded by microprism ring and full area matte screen For optional screens please see 22 Interchanging Focusing Screens Flash Synchronization X setting up to 1 500 sec Battery Checking Red colored LED lights up within screen area when battery check button is depressed if there is suffi cient power also LED flash signals upon closing of shutter blades Battery Single 6 volt silver oxide or alkaline battery also 4 2 Dimensions 91 wide x 107 high x 165 long mm With Zenzanon Ell 75mm lens Film Back ETRS 120 and Waist Level Finder E Weight 465 grams ETRS Main body only withou
20. g close up shots Automatic Bellows Attachment E The accessory provides variable lens extensions continuously with Zenzanon E lenses from 40mm to 250mm with the lens shutter and lens diaphragm actions automatically coupled to the control circuit upon attachment And of course there are no changes in operation when the accessory is inserted between camera main body and lens while full exposure automation is also possible with the AE II Finder E Automatic Extension Tubes E The three tubes set permits fixed extensions of 14mm 28mm and 42mm when used between camera main body and lens and can be used with all Zenzanon lenses up to the 250mm Furthermore operations are very simple since lens shutter and lens diaphragm are automatically coupled when the accessory is inserted and of course exposure automation is also possible with the AE II Finder E Close Up Attachment Lenses E Two types of close up lenses can be screwed into the front filter mount of the 75mm lens and will provide very simple close up shooting operation for the lens The lenses can be used singly or in combination 27 Automatic Close Up Photography con t Focusing Scale Camera to Magnification Area Covered L3 Subject Distance cm 0 6 m m E 2 Lose 9 6 38 1 30 6 30 4 UBL 226569 E E 0 31X 13 7x 16 4 0 50X 8 5x 11 0 0 46X 9 3 x 12 0 14 a 42 a 14 BRUN 28 aa 42 14 E28 Pa 42 a 14 28 Ma
21. hout advancing the film B Upon taking the multiple exposed picture be sure to return the multiple lever back to its vertical position and cover the red mark Otherwise there will be additional multiple exposures on the same frame 17 22 Interchanging Focusing Screens A The focusing screen can be exchanged depending on the type of photographic work being undertaken First remove the finder attached to the camera main body Then move the screen removal lever in the arrow indicated direction as illustrated Finally lift it up by the lever B To install the focusing screen insert the protrusions at the forward end of the focusing screen frame into the corresponding openings in the focusing screen frame of the main body Then drop the rear end of the focusing screen and slide the screen removal lever to the right Microprism Split image Standard Microprism Split image Matte For Film Back ETRS 135 For Film Back ETRS 135 Split image Microprism A First insert the U shaped ring into the neck strap eyelet as illus Neck strap eyelet trated 18 B Next insert the U shaped ring into the slot of plastic cover C Next thread the neck strap through the plastic ring cover and the U shaped ring and pull it out as illustrated D After adjusting the length of the neck strap pass the leading end of the strap through the buckle as illustrated which will fix it securely There should be no
22. iers Setting the Aperture Focusing Adjustment Distance Scale and Depth of Field Scale Infrared Photography Flash Photography Multiple Exposures Interchanging Focusing Screens Attachment of Neck Strap Facts about the Battery Pointers on Shooting Care and Maintenance Depth of Field Tables Interchangeable Lenses Accessories for Increasing the Versatility Page 6 7 7 8 8 9 TO 10 10 10 11 11 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 22 23 24 25 Specifications of the ZENZA BRONICA ETRS Type 4 5cm x 6cm format lens shutter single reflex camera with interchangeable lens film back finder and focusing screen systems Frame Size 42 5mm x 55 1mm side length ratio of 1 1 29 closely matches standard paper and reproduction sizes Film 120 roll film 15 exposures 220 roll film 30 expo sures 135 cartridge loaded film and Polaroid Land pack films Exclusive film backs for each film type Standard Lens Zenzanon Ell 75mm F2 8 interchangeable type 6 elements in 4 groups multi layer anti reflection coat ed 49 angle of view F22 minimum aperture helical focusing from inf to 60cm Filter Size 062mm for 4 250mm lenses and 295mm for 500mm lens Exclusive four claw Bronica ETR bayonet mount Lens Diaphragm Fully automatic instant re opening lens diaphragm action equal distant aperture scale graduations depth of field previewing Electronic control SEIKO 40 between l
23. le Exposures Battery power is not consumed when time exposures are made or when the ETRS is used with the mechanically controlled 1 500 sec setting The voltage will drop when the camera is used for long shooting sessions in freezing weath er Always insert a new battery or keep a spare on hand for such occasions Furthermore keep such batteries in an inside pocket Or use the optional Remote Camera Battery Pack E which has been developed for obtaining optimum battery performance in freezing weather The focusing screen is detachable for exchanging with other types Do not place trimming masks or tapes on the bottom surface of the screen as this will lead to inaccurate A red LED will flash within the focusing screen area and signal closing of the shutter when taking the picture Wait for this signal especially at slow shutter speeds before rotating the film winding crank 26 Care and Maintenance Restrict cleaning of the reflex mirror to blowing or brushing with the blower brush or a soft camel hairbrush Don t touch the surface with your fingers or a cloth Clean the plastic focusing screen in the same manner Don t touch the surface as you may leave fingerprints Use the silicon coated cloth or a soft cloth to clean the exterior Never use solvents such as lens cleaning liquid alcohol or thinner for this purpose Protect your camera from temperature changes which can result in moisture condensation frost etc insi
24. leases Remarks Use Motor Drive E with red dot positioned at 45 left The shutter cannot be released in the following cases 1 Shutter release button is locked 2 Dark slide is inserted 3 Film winding crank has not been rotated fully Same when the exposure counter is still between S and 1 4 Shutter is not cocked 5 Lens is not properly attached Same with extension tubes and bellows 6 Lens release button is being depressed 7 All frames 15 on 120 roll film and 30 on 220 roll film have been exposed already f film winding crank is rotated while depressing shutter release button the shutter will be released when the winding action is completed A cable release or self timer can be used with the cable release socket on the main body 12 12 Time T Exposure Time exposures are made with the time exposure lever on the lens regardless of the setting on the shutter speed scale However the lever is locked to prevent accidental movement and must be unlocked for use A Unscrew the set screw on the time exposure lever until further rev olution is not possible which will permit the lever to be moved freely Except for time exposures always shift the time exposure lever so that A is visible on the lens barrel and keep it locked with the setscrew to prevent accidental movement B Next cock the shutter with the film winding crank and then shift the time exposure lever to the left looking from the body
25. n the battery chamber Then push the negative end of the battery first and follow with the positive end Insert the BATTERY end of the battery chamber cover which also has a mark coinciding to that on the body Then move the cover in the other direction opposite to the arrow indication until it locks in place If a red colored LED lights up in the left rear corner of the waist level finder when the battery check button is pressed the battery is loaded properly and there is sufficient power for electronic operations If the LED does not light up 1 the battery is not loaded properly or 2 itis completely drained 3 Attachment and Removal of Film Back The film back is a film chamber that can be attached or detached freely thus permitting free exchange of film types even during shooting sessions The camera main body and film back are fully coupled upon connection Therefore always turn the film winding crank completely one time upon attaching the film back If winding is not possible all preparations for taking pictures have been completed But if winding is possible rotating the film winding crank until it stops will automatically take care of the incomplete action whether un cocked shutter or film not advanced Thus it s always possi ble to choose the film type most suited for the shot even midway in the roll 3 Attachment and Removal of Film Back con t Make full use of the interchangeable film back 1 Color
26. r 42 14 NE E28 ae 42 ete 14 NM 28 za 42 14 Magnification 018 036X 0 36 X EE 0 54 X asso 0 73 X E 0 51 X 0 85 X 1 1 19 X 0 42 X 0 70 X Lr 0 97 X arse 0 29 X Lesen 0 43 X 0 56 a 0 23 X Ls 0 32 X 0 42 X sce 07 0 21 X rasa 0 28 X 0 35 X 0 16 X area Area Photographed mm 23 5 X 30 5 11 7 X 15 1 11 8 X 15 2 7 8 X 10 1 7 8 X 10 2 5 9 X 7 6 12 6 X 16 4 8 3 X 10 7 6 3 X 8 2 5 0 X 6 5 4 2 X 5 5 3 6 X 4 6 15 4 X 20 0 10 1 X 13 1 7 7 X 10 0 6 1 X 7 9 5 1 X 6 7 4 4 X 5 7 31 7 X 41 1 14 5 X 18 8 15 8 X 20 5 10 0 X 12 9 10 6 X 13 7 7 6 X 9 8 44 6 X 57 9 18 8 X 24 3 22 3 X 28 9 13 2 X 17 1 14 9 X 19 3 10 2 X 13 2 59 2 X 76 7 20 6 X 26 7 29 6 X 38 4 15 3 X 19 8 19 7 X 25 6 12 1 X 15 8 74 1 X 96 0 26 1 X 33 9 37 0 X 48 0 19 3 X 25 0 1 0 28 X 24 7 X 32 0 15 3 X 19 9 Automatic Close Up Photography con t Bellows Extension zenro BRONICA SYSTEM Fitter 62 Close Up Lem No 1 amp 2 Remote Camera Quick Tripod Tripod Adapter Battery Peck Release Mount for Polaroid Film Back REN Finder Sports Finder Dark S de E for Polaroid Film Be 8 Film Back ETRS 120 Film Back 5 220 File Back ETAS 136N Back ETRS 1350 Prism Viewfinder E Polaroid Film Back E Note Items marked
27. since the image will glitter when the lens is not focused The full area matte surface sur rounding the central focusing aids can also be used for checking image sharpness A Distance scales on the Bronica lenses for the ETRS can be used for setting the focus on the required distance or finding the distance actually focused Simply rotate the focusing ring and set the required distance opposite the green colored index which will adjust the lens for the required distance B There is an apparent zone of sharpness both in front and back of the focused subject which is known as the depth of field The depth of field scale shows the zone of apparent sharpness at any lens open ing or distance and can be utilized for quickly and simply ascertain ing the depth of field The depth of field scale is next to the distance scales and is made up of identical pairs of apertures on both sides of the green colored distance index These identical pairs of apertures indicate the distance that will be in focus at these lens openings For example if the 75mm lens is focused at a distance of 3m it can be seen from the depth of field that the zone will extend from about 1 85 to 8 30 meters 6ft to 26ft when a lens opening of F22 is used Please refer to 27 Depth of Field Tables 16 19 Infrared Photogr aphy In infrared photography some adjustments must be made in the focus in order to retain sharpness on the film because the invisible infrare
28. slack in the strap between the buckle and the plastic ring cover or in A section which means that both straps must be of the same length at this point Take the battery out of the battery chamber when storing the camera Clean the contacts of the battery chamber and battery with a soft cloth Don t use sandpa per or emery cloth The batteries that can be used in the Zenza Bronica ETRS are the alkaline battery or the sil ver oxide battery Both batteries have very good cold weather resistance However there is a tendency for performance to drop when the temperature falls below 0 C 32 F Therefore make it a rule to use a new battery and or keep replacement batteries on hand for shooting outdoors in such freezing weather Furthermore keep the battery and cam era under cover next to the body and load just before beginning the session 19 25 Pointers on Shooting Leaving the battery in the camera for a long time without using it can lead to leakage prob lems and result in poor contact Discard a battery with leakage or corrosion and thoroughly clean out the battery chamber before inserting a new battery The shutter cannot be cocked when the film is not loaded in the film back The use of the multiple exposure lever will however permit you to cock the shutter in such instances This feature is very convenient for familiarizing yourself with the camera and for testing the shut ter in flash photography See 21 Multip
29. t battery 1 280 grams With Zenzanon Ell 75mm lens Film Back ETRS 120 and Waist Level Finder E without bat tery Parts of the ZENZA BRONICA ETRS Depth of field scale Lens alignment dot alignment dot Focusing TF m Waist level finder hood magnifier catch Shutter speed dial Shutter speed scale Back cover release button Back cover release button left right Multiple exposure lever Neck strap stud Film winding crank Speed Grip Manual film winder shutter Cable release release Flash synch contact connection socket Motor drive contacts Setscrew Tripod mounting shoe Tripod socket 1 4 screw Battery chamber cover Battery chamber button 1 Loading the Battery The electronically controlled shutter will not work without loading the battery The shutter will be mechanically controlled when the battery is not loaded or when it is loaded with its polarity marks reserved It will then be released at 1 500 sec regardless of the setting on the shutter speed dial Your camera is supplied with an alkaline battery For longer performance we recommend a silver oxide battery Eveready No 544 UCAR No 544 or Duracell No PX 28 A Depress the battery chamber button with your finger and at the same time move the battery chamber cover in the arrow indicated direction The cover will come off easily B Coincide the plus and minus marks on the battery with similar polarity indications i
30. towards the lens which will expose a red colored T on the barrel The shut ter will stay open when the shutter release button is depressed in this condition Shifting the time exposure lever in the opposite direction and exposing the letter A once more closes the shutter 13 Exchanging Lenses The lens cannot be attached or detached unless the shutter is cocked Therefore first rotate the film winding crank and cock the lens shutter A To attach the lens to the main body align the red dots on the lens and the main body and then insert the lens fully into its mount Rotate in the counter clockwise direction until it stops with an audi ble click which will indicate that it is securely locked B To detach the lens while sliding the lens release button backwards rotate the lens in the clockwise direction until it makes a full stop at which point it can be detached 13 14 Interchanging Finders A The finder can be interchanged with other optional finders to match shooting conditions to photographic conditions To attach the finder align the front end of the finder with the front end of the find er frame on top of the camera main body as shown Then gently lower the finder and when well seated slide forward until it locks B To detach simply depress the finder release button while at the same time sliding the finder backwards where it can be taken up A The focusing hood of the waist level finder is
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