I (Re) Joined The Medium Format Club Today

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SamSpade1941

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I am pretty happy, last week I worked out a trade for some stuff here at home I was not using and in return I got a pair of Bronica SQ-Ai cameras , a pair of 220 film backs and 5 lenses. One of the cameras is DOA but I knew it was when I made the trade and thats ok. I don't plan on keeping that camera. I will end up selling the DOA body to someone who can use it for parts. I ended up with a great camera , a 40 mm lens, a 50 mm lens , a 67 mm lens, a 110 macro and a 150mm lens . Oh and 10 rolls of Fuji 400 NPH to shoot as well. I used to years ago own a Mamiya C330 so the Bronica is a new experience for me, I just got batteries in it. I would appreciate any advice from Bronica owners here on the board.

Thanks so much .​
 
LouCioccio

LouCioccio

Senior Member
I did not get the Bronica SQ but went for the Bronica ETRS. The only 35mm film camera I kept was the Nikon FM; when I went digital, but I did have a refrigerator full of 15 rolls of film (5-color and 10 b&w 120 rolls) I figured a budget of 400$ and look around. I ended up with 1-ETRS, 75mm MC and 150 mm PE lens, quick winder bracket and a finder with no meter and 3 functional 120 backs and 2 squirrely backs. Its that backs that will kill you as this camera has been out of production.
Here is a few images:
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I sent these out to the darkroom.com I have gone through all 15 rolls and bought a 5 roll pack of Ektar 100 ISO. It slows you down as no auto focus and you have to think and compose. It makes me wonder if the digital photographers of today are going to be the lost generation after a hard drive failed, backs up are not able to be read. I have slides and negatives dating back to the late 50's. Its really something to think about. I am even temped to buy a shirt or hat that say's shoot film not megapixels.
Lou Cioccio
 
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