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<p>I appreciate this call to film users to go out and shoot! Thanks! Too many are talking about the equipment--it is important, don't get me wrong---but if you love the look of film, you got to get out there again and stop being computer operators and start clicking. CVS/pharmacy has announced that going forward NO film processing equipment will go into any new stores.<br>
Wake up! If you love film, shoot it!</p>
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<p>Amy--<br>
I have an ETRS and the 150mm f/3.5 lens is amazing! Be thankful you didn't get the 4.0 clunker. The 645 negative will be a perfect proportion to an 8x10 print or you can crop it square, as others have suggested. When you get used to the larger camera you can move on if you want to. It is your decision if this works for you or not. Good Luck!</p>
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<p>Gary, Anthony, Brian and Lynn:<br>
Thanks for all your input! I managed to snag a Schneider 210mm f5.6 Symmar-S last night<br>
and intend to get started on my first steps of my journey into Large Format.<br>
Thanks for all your insights and feedback.<br>
Regards, Tom Barnes</p>
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<p>Probably 90(for landscapes) and 150(for portraits). I also have a Bronica ETRS with<br>
50,75 and 150mm lens set.<br>
Any thoughts on the Fujinon 150?<br>
Thanks for your suggestion.</p>
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<p>Am considering this lens for a recent 4x5 Toyo View 10CX camera purchase. Any experience<br>
pros or cons? Will probably do landscapes but want it for portraits too. May be a while until<br>
I can buy another lens. Thanks for your help!</p>
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<p>Jim Steranko? THE Jim Steranko of comic book fame? How cool is this?<br>
Like Wayne Campbell of Wayne's World says, "I am not worthy!!!!!"</p>
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<p>Why am I still doing it?<br>
From the old school, I guess. I don't get the thrill from the digital camera images. And my weapon of choice has always been Canon products and the great FD lenses that compliment them. Even at this site there seems to be many Photoshop-ed to death images. And if Kodak finally bends to their stockholders and ceases film, I'll just go elsewhere. If it becomes impossible to get film processed, I'll process my own. After all, gas used to be really cheap. Now its more expensive. You haven't stopped driving have you? It just costs you more to get where you want to be... :)<br>
It gets better. I even invested in a whole MF outfit(ETRS) in another potential dinosaur--120.<br>
Folks, IMHO if we want to have these products around we need to get off our computers and out shooting more film. Excuse me, my Canon EF is calling! Time to go shooting!</p>
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<p>Am starting a portrait-taking project so this is kinda new to me. During the first test session the model(in this case, my daughter) asked me what I wanted her to DO. It made me think that I'd better think that question out BEFORE future photo sessions since I intend to use ordinary people who may be uncomfortable in front of a camera.<br>
I'd like some feedback from your experience what do YOU do to break the ice and get the model to relax so you can get the session started and get some great images. Here's a couple things I thought of: let her put some of her music on to concentrate something other than a camera lens staring at her, I asked her to tell me a funny story, use a longer lens(in my case a 150mm on my ETRS) so I wouldn't have the lens right in their face. What works for you?</p>
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<p>Photography is like all modes of personal expression. You need to learn the basics of the "tool" you work with. It is like a pencil: don't get obsessed with the pencil. It is only a tool. That takes a visual education. And that's not something you can get in an ART school. After that, you need to explore what YOU want to express. To go beyond "snapshots" there needs to be more depth to your visual images. The great thing is that You are the student And the instructor at the same time!</p>
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<p>I've had four Canon slrs over the years, AE-1, A-1, AL and EF.<br>
Starting with the AE-1. Very pleased with it's performance but after 10 years, I started to have shutter problems. Had a lot of great features but it was done. Jumped the fence to a Nikon N55 and was EXTREMELY satisfied with the shots I got. Then something happened to that shutter and I went for an Canon EF. Solid as a rock, faster flash sync and don't notice the weight issue as some do. Have briefly had the A-1 and AL . The A-1 had too much and the AL viewfinder was very bright but it seemed to be constructed with a lot of plastic. Now I have two EF bodies and a bunch of great FD lenses: 21mm, 28mm, 50mm 1.4 FL, 70-210 zoom(my favorite) and a 300mm. I'm sticking to 35mm(and 120 for my ETRS) until the end...just can't afford the digitals! Great discussion!</p>
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<p>The above contributors have a lot of good advice. I'd also like to throw in a couple more things. If the camera body is all scratched up around the two slots for the back that might indicate a lot of use by a professional photographer who after many good years of use may be moving on to digital. If you HAD purchased the camera you still could have advanced the film by simply rotating the piece that the crank attached to. I purchased my camera piece by piece and operated it like that for a short time until I got a crank on ebay. A last point is the insist that you get a trial/try out period to put a roll or two through the camera to check that it is working properly. You should also consider having the camera professionally looked over. Good luck! I've had my ETRS for 3 years and love it!</p>
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<p>FYI--- The ETRS will only take up to the AE-II meter finder. There are electrical contacts on the ETRSi that align with the AE-III finder. You should be able to find one on eBay.</p>
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<p>I have a 220 insert and I think that as long as I have the correct INSERT for the correct film format it should be okay. Anyhoo, that's what I'm gonna do. I had a Bronica S2a which had the 120/220 level. So much more convenient. Maybe Bronica got feedback that that didn't correctly handle the film and so they discontinued that feature when they went to the ETR/SQ models. I'd at least TRY it--a test roll--see what happens. Look for loss of sharpness.</p>
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<p>After having read some of the posts and tutorials, it sounded like it might be easier to meter with a continuous light. I don't have a Polaroid back to check the exposure or a couple thou for strobes. The feedback above leads me to believe that the model will bake under the 1000W light. Would you recommend 500W instead. BTW the equipment I intend to use is a Bronica ETRS, shooting Ilford XP2 or Kodak BW400CN. Thanks to all. This has been a great learning experience!</p>
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<p>I want to do a series of portraits and only want a single light set-up. I think that a 1000W light with a softbox would be the way to go. I don't have a lot of money to go with strobes etc. and I don't think a flash will be enough. Would appreciate any thoughts, brands, experience. Thanks!</p>
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<p>I would also like to recommend Koh's! When I contacted Tamron, they told me that they refer their Bronica<br>
clients to Koh's. I send a 75mm lens for an ETRS and told them my budget. Jimmy emailed me and got the lens<br>
fixed on budget and back to me fast. They've got Bronica experts. I wouldn't send my equipment anywhere else!</p>
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<p>You may still be able to get Polaroid from some of the bigger camera shops, but they may just be selling<br>
off the last stock they have. I got some from B&H and I had all kinds of problems with it even though it was still within the expiration date. Have you heard that<br>
Polaroid stopped manufacturing a year or two ago? Hope you haven't bought too much. I've already tossed the Polaroid back for my ETRS.<br>
Solution: Meter carefully and bracket your shots<br>
Gook luck</p>
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<p>The AEIII finder isn't meant for the ETRS. There are some electronic contacts that the ETRSi has that the ETRS doesn't. Otherwise everything else should work fine. Sorry...</p>
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Here's another route. Ask the place where you get your film developed to do it for you. A lot of these places might have special discounts. Consider that these places have already made the investment of industrial-grade equipment already. i've been in the hardware/software selling business for a long time. There is always a new toy that comes out three weeks after you bought the 'latest and greatest'. I read a lot of these posts where it sounds like some have pretty deep pockets. If you do, God bless. I don't and have to operate within a 'hobby budget'. I'm also in the graphics business. With all the film developers getting out of the business(like Wal-Mart just recently) I would suggest that you try to help those folks that still are in the business...STAY IN THE BUSINESS AND USE THEM! Okay, you can hop all over me now like on the BUG yahoo site for daring to add another perspective....!!!!!!!!
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Advice: Get the 220 back cheap. Snap all the 220 film you can get your hands on(since
everyone seems to be fleeing from 220) and pack it away in the freezer for future use.
It's a good investment since you only get 15 shots from a 120 roll and 30 from the 220!
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Ever so often on ebay there are zooms or tilt correction lenses by Schneider for the
Bronica ETR series of cameras that I've seen. They are pricey but they might be the
right tool for expressing your vision. On the other hand, most are in near mint shape
because somone wanted another 'toy' and the equipment just gathered dust on the
shelf...
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So you're the guy I was out bid by!!!!!!!!! LOL Was looking at that setup too. If you ever
change your mind give me a shout!
redbarnz
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I also have an ETRS and I would examine the battery on the bottom where the camera can be
mounted to a tripod.
Here is a link with a lot of good info: http://www.camerahobby.com/Photo-Bronica_Tips.htm
There is a company who I was referred to by Tamron for Bronica repairs. Try www.KOH.com.
They are Bronica specialists and know what they're doing. Maybe you can email them and
they can troubleshoot it.
Good luck.
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If you're still looking, try www.kohscamera.com. When I had a question, Tamron actually
referred me to them. I think that the service people used to work for Tamron on Bronica
repairs. Both companies are on Long Island in New York. They should be able to hook you up,
or like I did, you can just try hitting ebay. redbarnz
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in Sony/Minolta
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