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A variation known as the '''Bronica EC-TL''' introduced in 1975 adds a built-in [[TTL]] exposure meter. This is the last [[Bronica 6×6 focal plane|focal plane]] 6×6 SLR manufactured by Bronica. The [[Bronica SQ]] series of 6×6 [[leaf shutter]] cameras replaced it in 1980. | A variation known as the '''Bronica EC-TL''' introduced in 1975 adds a built-in [[TTL]] exposure meter. This is the last [[Bronica 6×6 focal plane|focal plane]] 6×6 SLR manufactured by Bronica. The [[Bronica SQ]] series of 6×6 [[leaf shutter]] cameras replaced it in 1980. | ||
| − | A noticeable improvement is the included waist level viewfinder had been changed a bit from the previous model. The magnifier portion no longer leaves a gap for light to enter. | + | This is one of the first 6×6 format camera with built-in TTL metering as well as a aperture priority exposure mode. The meter has a measurement range 4 to 19 [[EV]] at ASA 100. The shutter dial center has the meters ASA setting, to change press the center and rotate. It has a maximum sensitivity of 3,200 ASA. The red A on the shutter dial is aperture priority mode, the red dot is for a 1/40s shutter speed usable without a battery. The dept of field preview button also doubles as the meter read button, pressing it will illuminate the shutter speed in the finder screen. The EC-TL focusing screens has the shutter speeds printed on them. A noticeable improvement is the included waist level viewfinder had been changed a bit from the previous model. The magnifier portion no longer leaves a gap for light to enter. |
A revision often known as the '''Bronica EC-TL-II''' was also available. | A revision often known as the '''Bronica EC-TL-II''' was also available. | ||
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* Film insert | * Film insert | ||
* Polaroid back | * Polaroid back | ||
| − | * Bellows | + | * Bellows (EC/EC-TL) |
| − | * Compact bellows | + | * Compact bellows (EC/EC-TL) |
* Reversing ring | * Reversing ring | ||
* Extension ring set | * Extension ring set | ||
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|valign="top"| | |valign="top"| | ||
* Waist level finder | * Waist level finder | ||
| − | * TTL Exposure meter | + | * TTL Exposure meter (EC) |
* Magnifying hood | * Magnifying hood | ||
* Prism Model A | * Prism Model A | ||
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* Focus screen C with split image prism | * Focus screen C with split image prism | ||
* Focus screen D matte | * Focus screen D matte | ||
| − | * Focus screen E grid | + | * Focus screen E grid (EC-TL) |
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| Weight || 1,980 kg | | Weight || 1,980 kg | ||
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| + | ==Links== | ||
| + | * [http://www.cameraquest.com/bron3c.htm Bronica EC] and [http://www.cameraquest.com/bronectl.htm Bronica EC-TL] at [http://www.cameraquest.com/ Cameraquest] | ||
| + | * [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/bronica/bronica_ec/bronica_ec.htm Bronica EC manual] at [http://www.orphancameras.com Mike Butkus Orphan Cameras] | ||
| + | * [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/bronica/bronica_ec-tl/bronica_ec-tl.htm Bronica EC-TL manual] at [http://www.orphancameras.com Mike Butkus Orphan Cameras] | ||
[[Category: Japanese 6x6 SLR]] | [[Category: Japanese 6x6 SLR]] | ||
[[Category: Bronica]] | [[Category: Bronica]] | ||
Revision as of 01:08, 28 December 2011
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| Bronica EC image by Luciano Lazzarotto (Image rights) |
The Bronica EC is a 6x6 SLR camera manufactured by Bronica and was released in 1972. It replaced the Bronica S2A in the line up.
It is called EC because it has an electronically controlled focal plane shutter. The mirror design was also changed to a split design. It is compatible with the lenses from the previous models S2A, S, etc. The film back and viewfinder system has been changed and are not compatible with the previous models. The film back now has a handy pocket to store the dark slide. The view finder now supports interchangeable magnifiers along with five different focusing screens. An optional TTL exposure meter finder is available for the system. It is based on a CdS sensor element. Two different sized tripod mounts are available on the base of the camera in both 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch diameters.
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EC-TL
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| EC-TL image by Raúl Sá Dantas (Image rights) |
A variation known as the Bronica EC-TL introduced in 1975 adds a built-in TTL exposure meter. This is the last focal plane 6×6 SLR manufactured by Bronica. The Bronica SQ series of 6×6 leaf shutter cameras replaced it in 1980.
This is one of the first 6×6 format camera with built-in TTL metering as well as a aperture priority exposure mode. The meter has a measurement range 4 to 19 EV at ASA 100. The shutter dial center has the meters ASA setting, to change press the center and rotate. It has a maximum sensitivity of 3,200 ASA. The red A on the shutter dial is aperture priority mode, the red dot is for a 1/40s shutter speed usable without a battery. The dept of field preview button also doubles as the meter read button, pressing it will illuminate the shutter speed in the finder screen. The EC-TL focusing screens has the shutter speeds printed on them. A noticeable improvement is the included waist level viewfinder had been changed a bit from the previous model. The magnifier portion no longer leaves a gap for light to enter.
A revision often known as the Bronica EC-TL-II was also available.
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Specifications
| Introduction | 1972 |
| Type | 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 (6cm × 6cm) Single lens reflex camera |
| Lens mount | interchangeable with Large bayonet, small bayonet and 57mm screw mount. |
| Film back | removable |
| Film | 120/220 roll film 12/24 exposures |
| Finder | Fresnel lens and large magnifier interchangeable with TTL exposure meter. |
| Viewfinder | interchangeable with pentaprism finder or magnifying hood |
| Screens | interchangeable screens and magnifiers |
| Focusing | built-in removable Helicoid type |
| Distance Scale | 75 and 100mm lenses |
| Mirror | two piece split flipping up and down, instant return, with mirror locking |
| Diaphragm | Auto |
| Depth-of-Field | Depth-of-field can be checked by pressing preview button |
| Shutter | Electronic vertical-travel focal plane shutter |
| Shutter Speeds | B, 4, 2, 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, /1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500 and 1/1000. |
| Sync | 'X' (1/60), 'M' (1/15), 'F' (1/30) and 'FP' (1/15; 1/125 to 1/1000) |
| Multiple exposure | Yes |
| Film winding | winding crank or knob |
| Power | 1x PX28 |
| Dimensions | 139 × 117 × 170mm |
| Weight | 1,980 kg |
