Bronica ETR-C opinions sought

[lxmike]

has anyone used the bronica etr-c with the fixed none removable back, considering buying one, I only shoot b & w anyway, Ive been offered one with a 50mm for £130.................tempted for doing some landscape stuff, just to keep my hand in with film as I mainly shoot with my x pro 1 these days, he also has ha bronic SQ A for £175 too

 

[lxmike]

must point out the rational money angel on one shoulder says keep your money in your pocket, the GAS devil on the other shoulder says spend and spend

 

[Jerevan]

Could be worth a try - the Bronica 645 seems like nice cameras.

 

[Peter_Jones]

The ETR series lenses are good lenses - excellent clarity in B&W. I really should use mine more. Not having interchangeable backs is no real loss IMO, just finish the roll 😉

 

[lxmike]

Could be worth a try - the Bronica 645 seems like nice cameras.

I went into the camera shop/clinic today and walked out with a Bronica SQ=A, 120 6x6 back and a 80mm lens, fully working in great condition, Alan the owner Knocked £5 off and I got it for £170, he even through in two 120 HP5 films in for free😀

 

[lxmike]

The ETR series lenses are good lenses - excellent clarity in B&W. I really should use mine more. Not having interchangeable backs is no real loss IMO, just finish the roll 😉

On the way to work I went into the shop today, I have known the owner for about twenty years, I have bought loads of stuff off him in the past, today I handled the ETR-C, and the SQ-A and fell for the SQ with its square format. He also had two Blads in one 500cm with back and 80mm for £500 and a battered but fully working 500cm with back and 80mm for £300, I was tempted but cash is tight and the wife would not be best pleased😀