I’m not going to go into every feature on the camera, but it’s worth pointing out that is has a multiple exposure option that is good fun to use, and although the shutter speeds start at 1/500sec and go down to 5 seconds, there is a way to override them on the lens. Certain models have built-in metering so you can meter just like your regular SLR as well. I’ve had to stand on stools and chairs to get above my camera and look down into the viewfinder when I’ve been photographing a standing subject and want to shoot from their eye level.įor those who prefer an SLR-style view, a number of prism viewfinders are available. Depending on the height of your subject you sometimes have to think about how high you need the camera. I’ve only ever used my ETRS with a waist level finder, which is fine for general use, but there is a slight issue is with portraits. Having the ability to swap backs mid-roll makes it more practical as well, just as long as you’ve got a dark slide to keep your film back light tight. It’s great for trying your hand at street photography with large negatives!īronica ETRS exposure counter on film back This lets me quickly move it up to my eye to shoot and I’ll happily walk around for hours like this. However, it’s not that much different to a high-end DSLR and I carry it in pretty much the same way as a smaller camera – on a shoulder strap that screws to the tripod mount on the bottom of the camera. It’s all relative, though, as by the time you add a lens, viewfinder and grip it starts adding up! Obviously it has good and bad points, but to give you an idea of why I like it we can break it down into five key points:Ī medium format camera will be heavy compared to any 35mm camera, but if you compare the weight of the ETRS to a Mamiya 645 (its nearest rival), the Bronica is noticeably lighter. I know most people say that about their camera, but in this case it’s true. The shortest focusing distance shows the distance between the object and the front part of the lens.Ĭlose-up lenses No.1 and No.2 are suggested for the lens with the shortest focusing distance 1m and more.Ĭlose-up lenses No.3 and No.4 are suggested for the lens with the shortest focusing distance 30-50cm.Ĭlose-up effect is the weakest when the lens with short focusing distance is used.The simple reason why you should buy a Bronica ETRS is because it’s a great camera. * The above calculation is based on master lens with the shortest focusing distance 50cm. * Combining close-up filters with other filters might cause vignetting.įocusing distance reference table when using close-up lens* Close-up lens No. Can be used with other effect filters like Polarizing filter*.For example, No.1 + No.2 is equal to No.3. Possibility to create other diopters by combining two close-up lenses together.Less flares and ghosts thanks to HOYA multi coated glass.Zero exposure magnifying factor, shutter speed will not change.
Close-up lens can be used with zoom lenses, thus converting your zoom lens into macro zoom lens. Unlike macro lens, close-up lens is very compact and will not take much space in your bag.You can get closer to the object with the master lens that originally will not allow you to do so.Suggested for shooting flora, insects and small objects. Close-up lens will let you get in a new world of creativity, providing detailed close-up shots. In another words, close-up lens makes the original minimum working distance of your lens shorter, that will allow you to get closer to the subject and shoot it with bigger magnification.
Completely clear optical lens element inside light aluminum frame will let you get closer to the object.Ĭlose-up lens is an extremely convenient tool that is by attaching to the front part of the master lens allows you shooting in macro style. 2 and No.4 for macro photography using either digital or film cameras. HOYA CLOSE-UP Lens Set II is a convenient kit of 3 multi coated close-up lens No.1, No.
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