Zenza Bronica ETRS Manuel d'instructions

Congratulations on your choice of the Zenza Bronica GS-1, a lens shutter type single reflex camera in the 6x 7 format.The GS-1 provides the profession

106. Film Loading (con’t)E. Rotate the manual film winder on top of the film holder in thearrow-indicated direction and wind up the film leader. W

11* When loading 220 roll film in the Film Back GS 220, do not mistakethe dotted line before the arrow-mark for the start-mark.* For the use of film b

12The exposure counter is an additive type which shows the number of frames exposed.Starting from "S", the counter on the Film Back GS 120 (

13A. After the 10th exposure of the 120 roll film (20th exposure of the220 roll film), continue rotating the film-winding crank and the filmwill only

14C. The shutter speed dial is set to A, for aperture-priority AE photog-raphy when a finder with a built-in exposure meter is attached. To setA, pres

15Time exposures are made with the time exposure lever on the lens, regardless of the settingon the shutter speed scale.15. Time (T) ExposuresA. First

1617. Interchanging FindersA. Various types of optional finders can be interchanged to matchshooting conditions to photographic conditions. To attach

17* When using finders with a built-in exposure meter, exposure meas-urements should not be taken with the depth of field preview leverdepressed, as t

18In infrared photography, some adjustment is required in the focus inorder to retain sharpness on the film, because the invisible infraredrays are lo

19A. To make multiple exposures, rotate the film-winding crank toadvance the film and cock the shutter. Then, turn the multiple expo-sure lever in the

Specifications of the Zenza Bronica GS-1Parts of the Zenza Bronica GS-11. Loading the Battery2. Main Switch3. Finder Display and Battery Checking4. At

20C. Reverse the mirror lock-up lever. One frame will be exposed and,therefore, wasted.24. Mirror Lock-Up (con’t)E. Utilize film back interchange

2126. Interchanging Focusing ScreensA. The focusing screen can be exchanged, depending on the type ofphotographic work being undertaken. First, remove

2227. Removal and Attachment of the Film Winding Crank AssemblyThe film-winding crank assembly must be removed when attaching the Speed Grip G to theZ

23C. Next, thread the neck strap through the plastic ring cover (and theU-shaped ring) and pull it out, as illustrated.D. After adjusting the length o

2430. Pointers on Shooting* The shutter cannot be cocked when the film is not loaded in the film back. The use of themultiple exposure lever will, how

25* Use lens cleaning tissue and liquid to clean the surface of the lens. Do not use silicon-coated cloth for this purpose, as it will prove detriment

26* A brown-colored flexible printed ring will be seen, at the hinge section, when the backcover is opened. Do not pull, cut or otherwise damage it, a

27F/num-bersFeetoo 50 25 15 10 8 6 5 4 3.5 3 2.53.5 oo 73.4 29.6 16.5 10.6 8.39 6.20 5.14 4.08 3.56 3.40 2.53154 37.9 21.6 13.7 9.45 7.65 5.81 4.87 3.

28Zenzanon-PG 50mm F4.5 65mm F4 80mm F3.5Lens Construction(group-element)8 - 11 7 - 9 6 - 8Angle of View 83 68.5 58.6Apertures 4.5~22(w. half click)4~

Zenzanon-PG 100mm F3.5 110mm F4 150mm F4Lens Construction(group-element)4 - 6 4 - 6 5 - 5Angle of View 48 44.5 33Apertures 3.5~22(w. half click)4~32(w

Type 6 x 7cm format lens, shutter single lens reflexcamera with interchangeable lens, film back,finder and focusing screen systems.Frame Size 55.6 x 6

30Zenzanon-PG 200mm F3.5 250mm F4 500mm F4Lens Construction(group-element)5 - 6 5 - 6 10 - 11Angle of View 25.5 20.5 10.3Apertures 4.5~32(w. half clic

Film Back Daylight loading interchangeable type; exclu-sive film backs for 120 and 220 roll films (6 x7, 6 x 6 and 6 x 4.5 formats) and PolaroidLand P

5Parts of the ZENZA BRONICA GS-1Film Winding CrankFinder release buttonShutter speed dial lock buttonDepth of field preview leverMain switchLens relea

The electronically controlled shutter and, of course, the electro-magnetic shutter release system will notwork without loading the battery. Use one 6

B. Turn ON the main switch and then stroke the shutter release but-ton halfway. If the LED display in the finder lights up steadily or flick-ers, as t

84. Attachment and Removal of Film Backs (con’t)A. To attach the film back to the main body, simply insert the latchesat the upper end of the fil

9B. The film back frame has a base with dark slide slit and a back coverwith an ASA/ISO film speed dial, and exposure compensation dial anda film type