Bronica ETR C (1977)

Name: Bronica ETR C
Brand: Bronica

A medium format film SLR camera that shoots 6×4.5 cm frames on 120 film. It is a system camera with fixed film inserts.

Overview

The Zenza Bronica ETR-C is a medium format film SLR released in October 1977. It has the same core specs as the ETRS but drops the interchangeable back system. You load film with removable film inserts instead. It is a system camera, and its lenses and accessories all use the four claw Bronica bayonet mount. It shoots 6×4.5 cm negatives on 120 film and has an automatic lens diaphragm. Bronica positioned it as the cheaper option next to the models with interchangeable backs, for photographers who wanted a modular setup without the extra complexity or cost.

Specifications

Product type	Medium format MF film SLR camera
Film format	120 film
Frame size	6×4.5
Standard lens	Zenzanon 75mm f/2.8
Lens mount	Exclusive four claw Bronica bayonet mount
Lens diaphragm	Automatic
Shutter	Seiko manufactured electronic shutter
Shutter speeds	8s - 1/500s
Multiple-exposure switch	Yes
Film holder	Uses film inserts instead of interchangeable backs
Weight	863g
Filter size	58mm diameter screw mount on 75mm lens; 62mm diameter screw mount on other lenses

Design

The Bronica ETR-C was built as a system camera, with modular components around a fixed body. It does not take interchangeable film backs. It uses removable film inserts for loading, like the M645 system.

Context

The ETR-C has the same specifications as the ETRS but no interchangeable back system. That makes it simpler and cheaper than the rest of the Bronica lineup.