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Zenza Bronica Bronica ETR

The Bronica ETR is a 6x4.5 medium format SLR introduced by Zenza Bronica in the late 1970s as the company's first 645-format system, sitting below their 6x6 line and aimed at studio and wedding photographers who wanted a smaller frame and more exposures per roll.

Sales data for the ETR is thin: a single UK auction hammer result from May 2025 saw a body sell for £220, which gives a rough indication of value today rather than a reliable median. Because this is a wholesale saleroom figure, retail asking prices from dealers typically sit higher, and condition, included finder, and a working 120 back all materially affect what the camera sells for.

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Sales History

Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.

Prices updated: May 2026

Date Price Source
May 2026 £130 Special Auction Services
May 2025 £220 Special Auction Services
Nov 2023 £162 Flints Auctions
Oct 2000 £99 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Bronica ETR worth today?

On the limited UK auction evidence available, a Bronica ETR body is worth around £220 at hammer, though clean outfits with a prism finder and lens can sell for more.

How much does a Bronica ETR sell for at auction?

The most recent UK auction record shows a price of £220, but with only one data point the realistic range is wider and depends heavily on condition and what is included.

Is the Bronica ETR a good value medium format camera?

For a 645 SLR system with interchangeable backs and leaf-shutter lenses, the ETR offers competitive value compared with later ETRS and ETRSi bodies, provided the seals and shutter have been serviced.

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