 Tyler S. Northrup |
what medium format is for me i am looking at a Bronica ETRsi with a slew of accessories for $900, which im pretty sure is a great deal. I have also seen the hasselblad 501, which looks nice, and I hear hasselblad is the best, so im trying to decide if the bronica will do, I dont want to buy a system only to learn how to use it and then want to upgrade to something better like I did with my 35mm system. I have to buy the camera for my school, and want something I can keep, and can keep up with me, for a while. any suggestions?
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Tom Walker |
Changes in med format come about a lot slower than in 35mm. Either camera should be good for 20+ yrs
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Adam J. Lucas |
I also was looking at the Bronica ETRSi in my move to medium format. I haven't yet decided either. But I can tell you that the Bronica system is very good in terms of the quality of the lenses, the range of film backs, finders, and grips. You can customise it to your own requirements. Personally I think the speed grip E and the AE II prism finder is a must. The prism finder has aperture priority, which is great- but is uses centre weighted metering, which is a little limiting for tricky lighting conditions, but on the plus side it does also have a spot meter, which you should be using along with a handheld light meter if you take your photography seriously. It is compact and lightweight when you compare it to other systems. The Hasselblad system is 6x6 format so you will be working with square images, although fine for some it can depend on what you want to shoot as to how much cropping you'll need to do to get the final image you want. This could be uneccesary for you. It's true that the Zeiss lenses are the best around, but you pay for them, and the film backs, so dig deep if you want to take the Hasselblad route. I think you should get into a camera shop and handle both cameras, to feel the difference. I think you'll find the Hasselblad the more refined camera, but as they are both basic cameras in terms of specification, ask yourself how much are you willing to pay for a light-proof box, which is essentially what you are buying. Look more at the system available and the second hand prices in particular, which in the end is why I would recommend the ETRSi.
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Tyler S. Northrup |
thanks very much for your response, im definatley going for the bronica, its such a good deal with all that im getting, and ive been assured that it is a worthy camera. thanks again, tyler northrup
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Brian |
I recently upgraded from Canon EOS Rebel X to Bronica ETRSi and have not regreted the move. The Bronica produces excellent results, is easy to learn, and it is quite versitle. Living in the UK a complete Broncia ETRSi kit is around what a good 35mm film camera costs and alot less than most digital 35mm. Like yourself I want to learn to detals before venturing to something larger and have found the AEIII prism an invaluable tool to have. If you search the online auction sites you will find many accessories and medium format cameras including ETRSi in excellent condition that cost a fraction of what it goes for retail.
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