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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-EII 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.
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- Page 1 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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Page Specifications of the ZENZA BRONICA ETRS 3, 4 Parts of the ZENZA BRONICA ETRS Loading the Battery Battery Checking Attachment and Removal of Film Backs 6, 7 Construction of Film Back 7, 8 Film Loading 8, 9, 10... -
Page 3: Specifications Of The Zenza Bronica Etrs
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);... - Page 4 91 (wide) x 107 (high) x 165 (long) mm (With Zenzanon-EII 75mm lens, Film Back ETRS 120 and Waist-Level Finder E.) Weight 465 grams (ETRS Main body only; without battery) 1,280 grams (With Zenzanon-EII 75mm lens, Film Back ETRS 120 and Waist Level Finder E; without bat- tery.)
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Page 5: Parts Of The Zenza Bronica Etrs
Parts of the ZENZA BRONICA ETRS Flash synch socket Aperture ring Depth of field scale Distance scales Focusing ring Lens alignment dot Focusing Waist-level finder hood/magnifier catch Shutter speed dial Shutter speed scale Magnifier Finder release button Back cover Back cover... -
Page 6: Loading The Battery
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. -
Page 7: Attachment And Removal Of Film Backs
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. -
Page 8: Film Loading
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. - Page 9 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.
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Page 10: Film Type Indicator Frame
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. 6. Film Type Indicator Frame Upon loading the film, tear off the end flap from the empty film pack- age and insert it in the film type indicator frame. -
Page 11: Film Unloading
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. -
Page 12: Shutter Release Button
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. -
Page 13: Time (T) Exposure
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. -
Page 14: Interchanging Lenses
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. -
Page 15: Setting The Aperture
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... -
Page 16: Focusing Adjustment
18. Distance Scale and Depth of Field Scale 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. -
Page 17: Infrared Photography
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. -
Page 18: Interchanging Focusing Screens
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. -
Page 19: Facts About The Battery
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°... -
Page 20: Pointers On Shooting
(See 21. Multiple 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. - Page 21 26. Care and Maintenance (con’t) 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.
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Page 22: Depth Of Field Tables
27. Depth of Field Tables Meters F-num- bers 14.0 5.81 3.26 2.11 1.56 1.24 1.02 0.92 0.81 0.71 0.61 34.5 7.79 4.39 2.78 1.90 1.45 1.17 0.98 0.88 0.79 0.69 0.59 16.5 6.19 3.38 2.15 1.58 1.25 1.03 0.93 0.82 0.71 0.61 25.1... -
Page 23: Interchangeable Lenses
28. Interchangeable Lenses Zenzanon-PE 40mm F4 50mm F2.8 EII 75mm F2.8 105mm F3.5 Lens Construction 8 - 10 8 - 9 4 - 6 4 - 6 Angle of View 82° 30’ 70° 49° 37° F/numbers 4 ~ 22 2.8 ~ 22 2.8 ~ 22 3.5 ~ 22 Minimum focus... - Page 24 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 (Ø93mm) Size: Ø100mm x 153mm Weight:...
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Page 25: Accessories For Increasing The Versatility
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. - Page 26 *Polaroid ® 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.
- Page 27 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 taking 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.
- Page 28 Automatic Close-Up Photography (con’t) Focusing Scale Camera-to- Magnification Area Covered Setting Subject Distance (cm) 63.9 0.15X 27.8 x 36.0 C.U.L.-1 (f =50) 0.6 m 38.6 0.34X 12.6 x 16.4 38.1 0.31X 13.7 x 16.4 C.U.L.-2 (f =25) 0.6 m 30.6 0.50X 8.5 x 11.0 C.U.L.-1+C.U.L.-2...
- Page 29 Automatic Close-Up Photography (con’t) Lens Bellows Extension Magnification Subject Area (cm) 75mm Min. 0.71 X 5.99 x 7.76 Max. 2.18 X 1.95 x 2.52 40mm Min. 1.32 X 3.22 x 4.17 Max. 3.90 X 1.09 x 1.41 50mm Min. 1.08 X 3.92 x 5.08 Max.
- Page 30 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)