Bronica ETRS Medium Format
While I have a 6x7 roll film back for the 4x5, I thought having a dedicated medium format system was a good idea. Way back when I was shooting with a Pentax 6X7 MLU with several nice lenses. While I liked the handling of that big ol' tank I did not want to make the investment.
I elected to go with the Bronica ETRS camera as it was described in several places as a "poor man's Hasselblad" and they were plentiful and relatively inexpensive. The optics were regularly described as excellent and a system could be built with a minimum of money invested.
I found an eBay listing for an ETRS (no lockup), two lenses, a metered prism, speed grip, 120 and 220 film backs and bellows attachment. Price was right and the equipment proved to be in excellent condition both cosmetic and functional.
This camera system is For Sale
See the ads on the Photrio and Large Format Photography forums
ETRS with AE Prism II, 75mm f/2.8 lens and 120 film back
The final lens collection, (l-r) 40mm f/4, 75mm f/2.8, 150 f/4 and 250mm f/5.6 2X Teleconvertor on right
The camera kit came with the Speed Grip, but cruising eBay I could not resist a very attractively priced Motor Drive with battery contact issues, that turned out to be easily corrected. The combination of the motor drive, body, AE Prism III and lens weighs considerably more than the 6x7 and largest lens.
The camera outfit came with an automatic bellows, which I likely will not use much if at all. The bellows was in like new condition, the previous owner likely had little use for the device. I invested in a 14mm extension tube for the occasional close-up shot.
Waist level finder in various states
I managed to locate a couple of decent 120 film backs in good condition for very good prices. You can NEVER have too many film backs! Three should be sufficient. The camera came with a 220 back and it is on the shelf in the darkroom with all the other bits of expired equipment. The pouches were sourced from Amazon. I removed all the extraneous loops and straps.