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Bronica ETRS prism removal and metering
I received a Bronica ETRS, and the lens, shutter speed, aperture, mirror
release seem okay. I discovered after I bought it that the only thing electronic is the leaf shutter stopping down. The attached prism has no electronics. I think it is called the Prism E. (Foolish me; I thought E was for electronic.) And there is no setting for film speed and no metering. I am strictly limited to manual exposure photography, correct? And I found that I could not remove the prism. The little release button on the side depresses somewhat, but the prism will absolutely refuse to slide. Any tips on that? Loren |
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Bronica ETRS prism removal and metering
Loren Sauer wrote:
I received a Bronica ETRS, and the lens, shutter speed, aperture, mirror release seem okay. I discovered after I bought it that the only thing electronic is the leaf shutter stopping down. The attached prism has no electronics. I think it is called the Prism E. (Foolish me; I thought E was for electronic.) And there is no setting for film speed and no metering. I am strictly limited to manual exposure photography, correct? Unless you spring for one of the metering prisms. Plus if you pick up a ETRSI body you'll add TTL flash with the right flash setup. And I found that I could not remove the prism. The little release button on the side depresses somewhat, but the prism will absolutely refuse to slide. Any tips on that? No it should be fairly easy. Push button and off it comes. Nick -- --------------------------------------- "Digital the new ice fishing" --------------------------------------- |
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Bronica ETRS prism removal and metering
Loren Sauer wrote:
I received a Bronica ETRS, and the lens, shutter speed, aperture, mirror release seem okay. I discovered after I bought it that the only thing electronic is the leaf shutter stopping down. The attached prism has no electronics. I think it is called the Prism E. (Foolish me; I thought E was for electronic.) And there is no setting for film speed and no metering. I am strictly limited to manual exposure photography, correct? Unless you spring for one of the metering prisms. Plus if you pick up a ETRSI body you'll add TTL flash with the right flash setup. And I found that I could not remove the prism. The little release button on the side depresses somewhat, but the prism will absolutely refuse to slide. Any tips on that? No it should be fairly easy. Push button and off it comes. Nick Bummer. The prism has a tiny bit of play, but with or without pressing the release button, it won't slide at all. Thanks. Well, I'll see what kind of pictures I can get and live with it. It didn't cost too much for a 645 SLR. |
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Bronica ETRS prism removal and metering
Loren Sauer wrote:
Bummer. The prism has a tiny bit of play, but with or without pressing the release button, it won't slide at all. Thanks. Well, I'll see what kind of pictures I can get and live with it. It didn't cost too much for a 645 SLR. The whole ETR line must be the best value right now. Plus you can always replace the body and finder if you want. IIRC Keh was selling ETRSI in bargain grade for just over $100. Just stick your lens and back on it. Nick -- --------------------------------------- "Digital the new ice fishing" --------------------------------------- |
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Bronica ETRS prism removal and metering
On Sun, 16 Oct 2005 15:35:09 -0500, Nick Zentena wrote
(in article ): Loren Sauer wrote: Bummer. The prism has a tiny bit of play, but with or without pressing the release button, it won't slide at all. Thanks. Well, I'll see what kind of pictures I can get and live with it. It didn't cost too much for a 645 SLR. The whole ETR line must be the best value right now. Plus you can always replace the body and finder if you want. IIRC Keh was selling ETRSI in bargain grade for just over $100. Just stick your lens and back on it. Nick Hmmm, something to think about. I paid $175 plus $15 ship for this ETRS, lens, and non-metering prism. Loren |
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Bronica ETRS prism removal and metering
Loren Sauer wrote:
Hmmm, something to think about. I paid $175 plus $15 ship for this ETRS, lens, and non-metering prism. Ya prices are good now. Run some film. If you like it then piecing together a more complete system is a lot less painfull then it used to be. Nick -- --------------------------------------- "Digital the new ice fishing" --------------------------------------- |
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Bronica ETRS prism removal and metering
Loren Sauer wrote:
I received a Bronica ETRS, and the lens, shutter speed, aperture, mirror release seem okay. I discovered after I bought it that the only thing electronic is the leaf shutter stopping down. The attached prism has no electronics. I think it is called the Prism E. (Foolish me; I thought E was for electronic.) And there is no setting for film speed and no metering. I am strictly limited to manual exposure photography, correct? And I found that I could not remove the prism. The little release button on the side depresses somewhat, but the prism will absolutely refuse to slide. Any tips on that? Loren The prisms that have the meters in them are the AEII prism and the AEIII prism. Without either of these prisms you have to use a hand held meter or meter with another camera. ie 35mm camera. I believe the button to remove the prism is on top, you hold the button down and slide the prism to the rear of the camera. I tried to see if tamron had a manual on their site but could not find it. You might want to call or email Tamron or check Ebay for a manual on that camera. I used to own an ETRS and an ETRSi both of them are great cameras |
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