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The extraordinary versatility of view

cameras expands the seemingly rigid

boundaries of photography, providing the

photographer with entirely new degrees

of creative freedom.

The film and lens planes on adjustable

camera platforms from Sinar can easily

be shifted for very convenient perspective

corrections and even for modifications.

By working with the camera’s features, the

photographer can skillfully use its swings and

tilts to define the planes of sharpness and

unsharpness in such a way as to convey

precisely the desired pictorial expression to

the viewer.

We are well into the era of digital

networking. Large photographic

businesses recognized the advantages

of digital imaging (from original exposure

to printed page). The flexibility of the

Sinar System makes it easy, for instance,

to attach a digital back to a Sinar p2,

creating a perfect professional digital

camera, one that matured from its infancy

long ago and that is in full active use in a

great many locations.

The Otto Mail Order House, largest

enterprise of its kind in the world, utilizes

the many advantages of digital

photography with the Sinar System.

SINAR AGCH-8245 Feuerthalen/SwitzerlandTelephone +41/52 647 07 07Fax +41/52 647 06 06E-mail sinar@sinar.chWebsite www.sinarcameras.com

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Embarking in the Sinar System reveals

that Sinar strives to produce the world’s

best professional cameras, and Sinar

stands firmly behind its clients with an

outstanding customer service.

The Sinar Workshops are a good

example of that service. These experi-

ences of one or more days with the

wonders of large format photography

are designed to demonstrate how its

enormous capabilities can be utilized

to optimal advantage. Participants from

around the world expand their know-

how in the Sinar Workshops. Because

hardly any photographer wants to

struggle with abstract theories, the

Sinar Workshops are organized into

small coherent groups to practice the

efficient execution of sample assign-

ments.

Sinar offers even more opportunities

to become proficient with large format

photography, such as Sinar-Info, issued

several times a year to cover current

topics. A major secret tip among pho-

tographers all over the world is the

new series of books entitled “Creative

Large Format” published by Sinar

Edition. Its volumes on major subjects,

like Basics, Architecture and Natural

Landscapes describe how high-impact

photographs are made that stand out

in today’s avalanche of pictures.

The Sinar f line is the most cost-

effective entry into the Sinar System.

For professionals concerned about

weight, volume and budget, vir tually

nothing is more appropriate than the

Sinar f.

The Sinar x is a cost-efficient alterna-

tive to the Sinar p2, performing all the

functions with equal perfection, but

deliberately dispensing with some of

the amenities and upgrade possibili-

ties.

The Sinar p line, worldwide symbol for

superb professional cameras, is unsur-

passed in versatility, precision, rug-

gedness and adjustment capabilities.

The “p” stands for “perfection”.

Sinar also offers a digital imaging sys-

tem for demanding studio photography

that integrates seamlessly into its

proven Sinar view camera system and

that can also be attached to medium

format cameras: the Sinarback.

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The professional photographer’sjob is becoming ever more de-manding. His client expects inno-vative interpretations of ideas.Not only must these interpreta-tions reflect prevailing trends,they must also conform to an es-tablished budget. And they mustmeet high expectations of quality.No two assignments are alike.The need for flexibility alreadybegins with the choice of the imaging medi-um. Depending on the nature of the as-signment, the client may require images onrollfilm, sheet film, and increasingly on dig-ital storage media.Photography is writing with light and trans-forming ideas into images. The art consistsof the skilled manipulation of light andshadows, the judicious application of sharp-ness and unsharpness and the creativechoice of perspectives. Time constraintsand technical limitations are the only re-strictions on creativity and they sometimesbecome obstacles in the path to perfectphotographs.The evolution of 50 years of studio work,backed by innovative research and devel-opment has shaped today’s Sinar System.The introduction of extremely versatilesystem components eliminated technicalbarriers in a revolutionary way and step-by-step opened new freedoms for creativity.

The Sinar Quality ChainEvery chain is only as strong as its weak-est link. That motivates Sinar to pay specialattention to the optimal compatibility of in-dividual components with each other andto the uncompromised quality of each andevery system element.This guarantees the photographer thatwonderfully reassuring confidence in thereliability of his camera. Individual cameraand accessory components are designedto work smoothly with each other and with-out any impairment to handling. All cam-eras in the Sinar line of products are ofequally high quality and, depending on the

composition of the outfit, they can be usedfor the greatest variety of assignments.Thus Sinar always equips the photogra-pher with the ideal tools for transformingideas into images quickly and perfectly.

The Modular SystemThe Sinar system was designed in such away that the various camera models andaccessories can be combined in numerousconfigurations. This enables the photogra-pher to assemble exactly the right cameraoutfit that is optimally tailored to the as-signment at hand.

Basic models of Sinar cameras:

• The first choice in the range of purelymechanical cameras is the Sinar p2.Thanks to its refined design, settings andfocusing with the Sinar p2 can be accom-plished faster than with any other camera.Not only does this save precious time, italso provides significant gains in precision.This model too, can be adapted for use asa digital camera.

• The Sinar x camera is available as amore affordable variation of the Sinar p2that features the same robust constructionand ease of use of the highly precise ad-justment capabilities, but which deliberate-ly omits certain other features.

• The Sinar f1 and f2 cameras are excel-lent as entry cameras for large format pho-tography and as ideal cameras for outdoorphotography. They are lightweight and

affordable, and their compo-nents are, of course, fully sys-tem-compatible.

• In conjunction with its digitalimaging backs, Sinar offers arange of Adapters (see theSinar digital catalogue entitled“Digital Performance”). Theseadapters and adapter kits makeit possible to use the most pop-

ular professional digital backs and theSinarback on Sinar Cameras and on themost important medium format cameras.

• For professional digital photography inthe studio, we recommend the compactSinarcams, which provide an efficient wayof working:The Sinarcam 2 for the Sinarback digitalback can be used on its own as a compactstudio camera and it can also be usedin conjunction with Sinar p2 and Sinar xview cameras.The Sinarcam 1 for the LeafVolare and the Sinarcam 3 for the LeafCantare digital back can also be used ontheir own as compact studio cameras, orthey can be used in combination with aSinar p2 camera.

Up-to-date AccessoriesThe convenience of the modular system isthe fact that practically every individualcomponent of the Sinar System can beused with every Sinar camera model. Theline of accessories is constantly being ex-panded with new items, which can, ofcourse, also be used with older Sinar cam-eras. For example, the versatile Sinar Roll-film Holder Zoom 2 with adjustable formatmasks, or the Expolux Shutter System.Exposure metering probes permit quick de-termination of the correct exposure andthey supply data for optimal contrast in theoriginal for printing. The modern proprie-tary Sinar digital back, the Sinarback, in itsvarious variations and with its ample rangeof accessories, can also be adapted withease at any time.

Transforming Ideas into Images

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The Sinar p2

SINAR p2 4x5″/10x12.5 cm 491.76

Adjustment ranges:

Adjustment vertical: ↑ 4 cm, ↓ 4cmhorizontal: ← 3 cm, → 5cm

Coarse tilt: ± 45°Fine tilt: ± 19°Swivel: ± 50°Fine focus: 5 cmBellows extension withMultipurpose bellows: 4 cm to 45cm

462.16

433.26

429.21

433.51422.21

411.41

454.11

431.51

531.41

429.21

SINAR p2 5x7″/13x18 cm491.77

Adjustment ranges:

Vertical adjustment Rear standard: ↑ 5 cm, ↓ 2 cmFront standard: ↑ 4 cm, ↓ 4 cm

Horizontal adjustmentsRear standard: ← 5 cm, → 4 cmFront standard: ← 3 cm, → 5 cm

Coarse tiltRear standard: ± 30°Front standard: ± 50°

Fine tilt: ± 19°Swivel: ± 50°Fine focus: 5 cmBellows extension with tapered bellows: 4 cm to 45cmWeight: 6,8 kg (15 lb)

SINAR p2 8x10″/20x25 cm 491.78

Adjustment ranges:

Vertical adjustmentRear standard: ↑ 5 cm, ↓ 0 cmFront standard: ↑ 4 cm, ↓ 4 cm

Horizontal adjustmentsRear standard: ← 6 cm, → 2 cmFront standard: ← 3 cm, → 5 cm

Coarse tiltRear standard: ± 20°Front standard: ± 50°

Fine tilt: ± 19°Swivel: ± 50°Fine focus: 5 cmBellows extension with tapered bellows: 5 cm to 71cmWeight: 8,2 kg (18 lb)

In terms of technical capabilities, theSinar p2 camera represents the leadingedge of today's camera technology. Itgives the photographer purposeful ad-justment capabilities that are based onwell thought out and very precise mech-anisms. That precision and the sturdi-ness is particu-larly importantwhen a digitalback is beingused. With theasymmetr ica lswing/tilt axes,sharpness com-pensation canbe accomplishedswiftly and withgreat accuracy.

Even with double sharpness compensa-tion, the camera always remains in thecorrect position (free of sway), there isno need for tilting anything out of the wayor for any readjustments.

1. An image point is focused on the hori-zontal (H) or the vertical (V) swing/tiltaxis.

2. Now focusing is performed on theother axis, i.e. over the entire imagearea, using the fine drive knob, andpresto: it is done! If necessary, the in-clination obtained in this manner withthe swing/tilt axis can be transferred tothe front standard in order to retain thesame perspective.

Sinar p2:The easiest sharpness compensation,

made possible by asymmetrical swing/tilt axes

H1

V1

V

H

SINAR p2 4x5″/10x12.5 cm

Consists of:411.41 Rail Clamp 2422.21 Basic Rail 12″/30 cm429.21 2 Rail Caps431.51 Front Standard p2433.26 Carrier Frame 4x5″/10x12.5 cm433.51 Bearer p2454.11 Multipurpose Bellows 4x5″/10x12.5 cm462.16 Metering Back 4x5″/10x12.5 cm531.41 Lensboard Holder

Weight: 5.9 kg (13 lb).

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The Sinar x

SINAR x 4x5″/10x12.5 cm 491.66

For studio photography in the 4 x 5″ for-mat, the Sinar x camera is a cost-effi-cient alternative to the outstanding Sinarp2 camera, performing all the functionswith equal perfection, but deliberatelydispensing with some of the operatingamenities.The TTL Metering Back, for instance, isnot included in the basic outfit, but it re-mains an option that can be added later.As in the Sinar p2 camera, all fine drivesare self-locking, so that a separate lock-ing device is unnecessary, significantlyenhancing focusing accuracy. All that isneeded is a slightly stronger turning mo-tion than that required for adjusting theSinar p2 camera.The feature of adapting formats largerthan 4 x 5″ was also intentionally fore-

gone on the Sinar x camera. Modern di-gital backs with area CCD arrays, suchas the Sinarback or the Leaf Volare, forinstance, as well as digital camera scan-ners, can also be used without any prob-lems on a Sinar x camera.The asymmetrical swing/tilt capability forfast, optimal and accurate setting of theplane of sharpness is, of course, an inte-gral feature of the Sinar x camera. As inevery Sinar camera, finish and work-manship are perfect to the last detail, en-suring outstanding durability and valueretention. The Sinar x camera providesthe large format photographer with thebest features at a favorable price: it is theperfect entry camera and it can be ex-panded at will within the Sinar modularsystem.

The Sinar x: A cost-efficient high-end view camera

Adjustment ranges:

Adjustment vertical: ↑ 4 cm, ↓ 4 cmhorizontal: ← 3 cm, → 5 cm

Coarse tilt: ± 40°Fine tilt: ± 19°Swivel: ± 50°Fine focus: 5 cmBellows extension withMultipurpose bellows: 4 cm to 45cm

461.36

429.21

433.76 422.21

411.21

454.11

431.71

531.41

429.21

SINAR x 4x5″/10x12.5 cm

Consists of:411.21 Rail Clamp 1422.21 Basic Rail 12″/30 cm429.21 2 Rail Caps431.71 Front Standard x433.76 Rear Standard x 4x5″/10x12.5 cm454.11 Multiporpose Bellows 4x5″/10x12.5cm461.36 Holder/Focusing Back

4x5″/10x12.5 cm531.41 Lensboard Holder

Weight: 5.8 kg (13 lb).

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A special characteristic of the Sinar f2 isits light weight, which makes it an ideallarge format camera for assignmentsthat require travel. Because of its attrac-tive price, it also enables young photog-raphers to embark on the Sinar System.If the camera is later converted into aSinar p2, the components of the Sinar f2can continue to be used as practicalaccessories within the Sinar ModularSystem.The Sinar f2 is the most basic version.Nevertheless, with its angle scale dialand its depth of field scale, it alreadypossesses the most important featuresfor simple camera adjustments.

The front standard can be used as an in-termediate standard after an expansion.Its rear standard is not equipped to ac-commodate the metering probe. Both,the front and the rear standard featurefine focusing knobs for precise sharp-ness control. In addition, the Sinar f2 canbe equipped with a metering back as anaccessory that makes it possible to usea metering probe at the film plane. Thissystem of compatible components al-lows a gradual expansion of the cameraoutfit, beginning with the most basic f2,progressing all the way to a p2.

Sinar f2: Expansion is possible at any time

461.36

454.11

429.21

433.66422.21

411.21

531.41

431.61

429.21

SINAR f2 4x5″/10x12.5 cm 491.96

The Sinar f2

Adjustment ranges:

Vertical adjustment: ↑↓ 11cmHorizontal adjustments

Rear standard: ← 4 cm, → 2 cmFront standard: ← 5 cm, → 3 cm

Coarse tilt: ± 40°Swivel: ± 50°Fine focus: 4 cmBellows extension withMultipurpose bellows: 4 cm to 45cm

SINAR f2 4x5″/10x12.5 cm

Consists of:411.21 Rail Clamp 1422.21 Basic Rail 12″/30 cm429.21 2 Rail Caps431.61 Front Standard f2433.66 Rear Standard f2 4x5″/10x12.5 cm454.11 Multipurpose Bellows 4x5″/10x12.5 cm461.36 Holder/Focusing Back 4x5″/10x12.5 cm531.41 Lensboard Holder

Weight: 3.6 kg (8 lb)

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Digital Photography

The change from chemical to digital imag-ing in professional photography took placequicker than originally imagined: The im-age is recorded with a digital storage medi-um and fed directly into a computer for fur-ther manipulation. Even though digitalimaging technology is unlikely to replacefilm for very high resolution photographycompletely, today it is established in practi-cally all segments of photography, includingstill life photography, catalog- and fashionphotography. Even with moving subjectsthere are no limitations anymore.

Basically, there are two different kinds ofdigital backs that can be used on a Sinarcamera:

• Digital backs with a CCD sensor array:Because of the short exposure times, ba-sically all the usual light sources can beused (flash or continuous lighting). The rel-atively small CCD chip requires lenses withshort focal lengths that must also have veryhigh resolution. The Sinar product rangenow includes the special Sinaron Digitallenses that are capable of transferring thecomplete image information to the highpixel density of the CCD chip. Exposure pa-rameters and color filtering are controlledin different ways, depending on the type ofdigital back that is being used (one- ormulti-shot). For example, the Sinarcam 2 isused with the Sinarback (1- and 4-shot),whereas the Sinarcam 1 is used with theLeaf Volare (3-shot). But there are also di-gital backs with which one of the versionsof the Sinar Expolux shutter is used.

• Digital backs with a camera scanner:These scanners have three tightly alignedCCD arrays for the basic colors red, greenand blue, so that only one scanning passis required per exposure. Scanning takes afew minutes, therefore only continuous lightcan be used, such as halogen light, cali-brated fluorescent light with daylight colorbalance or HMI light.

For professional imaging, the followingcomputer requirements apply: Apple Mac-intosh Power PC with OS 8.5 or higher, atleast 256 MB RAM, graphic card with atleast 4 MB VRAM (true color rendition),hard disk drive with at least 1 GB availablestorage space, 17″ or larger monitor, CDdrive, output devices for filing and dataexchange, such as a CD writer, Iomega Jazor Iomega Zip interchangeable discs, Digi-tal Versatile Discs (DVD), etc. If electronicimage manipulation is also to be performedon the same computer, a faster processor isrecommended, along with a 20″ (or larger)monitor and greater memory capacity.

For the very best results with both imagingtechniques, the highest demands are alsoplaced on the camera and on the lenses.The cameras we recommend are theSinar p2 as well as the Sinar x, which arewell suited for this purpose, because oftheir precise adjustment capabilities andtheir sturdiness.

The compact studio cameras from Sinarare excellent choices for highly efficientwork in regular studio photography:

• The Sinarcam 2 with the Sinarback Digi-tal Back can be used as a compact studiocamera and it can also be used in con-junction with the Sinar p2 (Sinar x) viewcameras. These combinations producehigh-quality color photographs of staticsubjects (4-shot) and also of dynamic sub-jects (1-shot).

• The Sinarcam 1 with the Leaf Volare orthe Leaf DCB-LV digital back can also beused as a compact studio camera and itcan also be used in combination with theSinar p2 camera system. Static subjectscan be photographed in high-quality colorand dynamic subjects can be captured inblack-and-white. Upon request, also forLeaf 1-shot digital backs, the Sinarcam 3 isavailable (same as the Sinarcam 1 but with-out the filter wheel).

For the compact versions of Sinar DigitalCameras, there is a special line of SinaronDigital lenses designed for uncomplicated,efficient studio photography. The basic lensin that line is the 35 – 80 mm ƒ/2.8 SinaronDigital Zoom Lens. In addition, lenses fromLeica, Nikon, Olympus, Hasselblad andMamiya can also be used, thus creating thebroadest selection of lenses for a digitalcamera system. For professional Sinar Digi-tal Cameras, Sinar offers the line ofSinaron Digital Lenses in DB Auto ApertureMounts.

The Digital Image

Digital photography not only produces detailed image informa-tion that can be utilized immediately, it also permits direct andexact controls of mumerous parameters right on the monitor.

Today, the Sinarback digital back on the Sinarcam 2 and theSinar p2 are the ultimate professional working tools in thedigital photography studio.

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Everything from the same source

Digital imaging techniques are becomingever more important in photography. In cer-tain categories, professional photographsmade digitally have already surpassedthose made with chemical film. The know-how and the skill of the photographer con-tinue to be as indispensable as they werebefore. Optical and physical imaging re-quirements remain unchanged. As before,it is important for the photographer to se-lect the camera that is most appropriate forthe respective task. Today Sinar offers adigital imaging system for demanding stu-dio photography that integrates seamless-ly into its proven Sinar view camera systemand that can also be attached to mediumformat cameras: the Sinarback.Upgrading and the continued use of exist-ing, well-proven accessories for the Sinarsystem are also safeguarded in digital pho-tography. This open system constitutes anideal foundation for the future as well. Forchemical or for digital imaging media, Sinaroffers precisely the right adaptations for itsview cameras. In addition, the Sinarbackcan easily and quickly be attached to amedium format camera. Thanks to the live-video focusing image, it is also readily pos-sible to adapt the Sinarback to a Sinar x ora Sinar f camera. This provides the pho-

tographer with the greatest possible free-dom in the choice of the right camera forthe respective photographic task.With the Sinarcams and the Expolux shut-ter system, Sinar offers a solution for prac-tically all applications in the field of viewcameras. Even with scanner camera appli-cations, for example, the Expolux shutter is

the ideal tool, regardless of whether con-tinuous illumination or flash light is beingused. The Sinarcams can be used as com-puter-controlled cameras on the Sinar p2view camera and they can also be used ontheir own as compact solutions. With itsfully automatic shutter- and aperture con-trols, the Sinarcam lets the photographerwork where he can best devote himself tothe composition and the exposure of thephotograph: behind the camera, at thescreen. Furthermore, it permits the use ofa wide range of 35 mm, medium- and viewcamera lenses. This also makes it possibleto use digital photography in extreme wide-angle situations.The relatively small CCD area sensorsused in digital photography require espe-cially high precision in focusing the imagein order to achieve optimal sharpness.Sinar cameras are well equipped for theserequirements, at the same time offering thegreatest ease of operation. In the field ofdigital photography too, Sinar remainsfaithful to its policy of providing the highestquality and efficiency, at the same time en-abling you to obtain everything from thesame trusted source.

Computer requirements for professional digital imaging:

Apple Macintosh Power PC with OS 8.5or higher, at least 256 MB RAM, graphiccard with at least 4 MB VRAM (true col-or rendition), hard disc with at least 1 GBof available storage space, 17″ or largervideo monitor, CD drive, output devicesfor filing and data exchange, such as aCD writer, Iomega Jaz or Iomega Zip in-terchangeable discs, Digital VersatileDiscs (DVD), etc. If electronic imagemanipulation is also to be performed onthe same computer, a faster processoris recommended, along with a 20″ (orlarger) video monitor and greater mem-ory capacity.

Sinarcam 2Digital Camera

IndividualCamera Adapter

Medium FormatCameras

AdjustableStandards

ProfessionalSinar p2 Camera

SinaronDigital Lenses in DB

Bellows Lens Hood Carrier Frame

Sinarback

Capturing SoftwareSinar CaptureShop™

Online-Help

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SinarbackThe universal, high-resolution SinarbackDigital Back developed by Sinar enables allSinar view cameras as well as a variety ofmedium format cameras to be efficiently in-tegrated into a demanding digital workflow.The Sinarback requires no filter wheel, yetevery pixel contains full color information ata color depth of 14 Bit. The Sinarback canbe used as a 4-shot camera for static sub-jects and as a 1-shot camera for dynamicsubjects. Thanks to fiber optics technology,even picture sequences of at least oneimage per second are possible. The activeand regulated cooling of the CCD chip mini-mizes electronic threshold noise, thus pro-viding improved detail rendition, even inshadow areas.

The Sinar CaptureShop™ imaging soft-ware especially developed for the Sinar-back is user-friendly and has clear operat-ing elements based on Photoshop. Thesettings of all the parameters for the expo-sure and for image data export as well asthe operation of the Sinarcam 2 (aperture,shutter speed) can conveniently be madewith the mouse.The latest version of the software and ofthe operating instructions as well as tips &tricks can be found and downloaded fromour website www.captureshop.com.

Easy adaptation to professional cameras• The Sinarback with Sinarcam 2 on aSinar p2 is the perfect adjustable digitalcamera for professionals. The sturdySinar p2 with its many sophisticated focus-ing aids is recognized as a leading camerasystem in modern digital studios. It facili-tates work, both with complex focusing intabletop projects, as well as in the securechoice of croppings with packshots: withthe Sinar p2 everything is under smoothcontrol.But only with the Sinarcam 2 does theSinar p2 achieve its full potential. Live colorvideo focusing image, vibration-free elec-tronic shutter functions and automaticaperture control are but a few of its manyfeatures. The latter also permits the use ofproven high-resolving power, apochromatic-ally corrected Sinaron Digital lenses in DBauto-aperture mounts.For applications that generate very largeamounts of data (posters, reproductions ofartworks, etc.), the photographer can availhimself of the Macroscan option.

• With only a few hand moves, the viewcamera version can be converted into a

compact digital studio camera: the Sinar-cam 2 Compact – a perfect camera forpackshots, catalog productions and for anyapplication that requires the highest imagequality without camera movements. Thepixel-accurate, live color video focusing im-age is also preserved. Lens adapter boardsare available, so that a great variety oflenses can be used, like Sinaron Digital,Leica R, Nikon, Olympus, Hasselblad andMamiya 645. The Sinarcam 2 Compact is ahigh-performance camera for mass high-quality productions.

• Mounting the Sinarback directly on aSinar f2 camera creates a cost-efficientdigital view camera. There are a few con-

veniences that will not be available, suchas the live color video focusing image forinstance, and the lens will have to bestopped down slightly while focusing inbright ambient light for exposures in the4-shot mode.

• By means of adapter kits, the Sinarbackcan also be used on medium formatcameras with removable film magazines,for instance on Hasselblad, Mamiya RZ 67and 645, Fuji GX 680, Rolleiflex 6008, Zen-za Bronica SQ and ETR as well as Contax645 AF cameras. Here too, the live colorvideo focusing image is a standard feature.

Sinarcam 2 / Sinarback

Medium Format Camera:

HasselbladFuji GX680

Bronica SQ/ETRMamiya RZ/645

Rollei 6008Contax 645

Medium FormatLenses

Sinarcam 2

Shift Lens Boards forHasselblad and Mamiya 645

CarrierFrame 4×5″

Lens Boards for:Sinaron Digital, OlympusNikon, Leica-R

Sinarback

IndividualCameraAdapter

Sinar Autoaperture Shutter

Bellows Lens Hood

Sinar f2

Sinaron Digital Lens DB

Sinarcam 2

Sinar p2 (digital)

Pan Tilt Head

Carrier Frame Wide

Sinaron Digital Lens EF

TripodAdapter2

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Sinarcam: The uncompromised Digital Camera

Sinarcam 1

Bellows Lens Hood

Sinar p2

Pan Tilt Head

Leaf Volare Digital Back with Adapter for Sinarcam

Sinarcam Tripod adapter

Aperture ControlSinarcam

Sinaron Digital Lens DB

Shift Lens Boards for– Hasselblad– Mamiya 645

Sinarcam 1

Lens Boards for:- Sinaron - Nikon- Olympus - Leica-R

The Sinarcam 1 combines a digital adapterfor the Sinar view camera system and acomplete, compact digital studio camera ina single versatile unit. The focusing imagecan be viewed on the computer monitor asa high-resolution live-video image of anydesired size. In combination with theLeaf Volare digital back, the Sinarcam 1becomes a high-grade digital studio cam-era for all kinds of still life images withflash, continuous-, or mixed illumination.Its universal adaptability features the pos-sibility of quickly and easily converting thecompact camera into a professional cam-era (by attaching it to a Sinar p2 Camera).The adaptation principle of the Sinarcampermits the attachment of lenses from a

great variety of manufacturers. In additionto the special Sinaron Digital lenses in DBmounts (with the Sinar p2 view camera),the Compact version of the camera can al-so be used with lenses from Nikon, Olym-pus, Leica R, Hasselblad and Mamiya 645.Hasselblad and Mamiya lenses used for thispurpose are mounted on a special shiftboard that provides the compact version ofthe Sinarcam with the capability of per-spective correction.The Leaf Volare Digital Back producesimages with a resolution of 3,072 × 2,048pixels at a color depth of 14 Bit per color(16,384 gray tones). Thanks to the HV-Twist, the image format can be changedfrom a vertical to a horizontal format with a

single hand motion, without having to de-tach the digital back. The optional ColorShop software expansion is already incor-porated in the imaging software and it canbe activated by means of a hardware key(dongle). This software makes professionalquality color separations possible with allthe corrections that are necessary for thatpurpose (color, scaling, unsharp masking).

Additional information about the Sinar Digital Program is featured in a separate digital catalogue entitled

“Sinar Digital Performance”.

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System Components

Each Item fits another

Sinar professional cameras of the latestgeneration are fully compatible with mostof their older predecessor models. Our ob-jective is to remain true to the policy of sys-tem conformity that we have already beenpracticing for more than 50 years. The in-vestment made by a photographer is toretain its value. This consistency is uniqueto Sinar cameras. The multiple applicationsof individual system components signifi-cantly increase their utility to the user.Another characteristic Sinar feature!Two examples: the Multipurpose Bellows isuseful not only as a camera bellows butalso as a lens hood. The Wide Angle Bel-lows fits the binocular magnifier exactly toserve as a light hood, and so forth. Thesystem components can always be used innew combinations. That is what makes aSinar camera highly adaptable to a verylarge variety of photographic tasks.

Quick and easy format changeThe Format Changing Set, which consistsof a metering back, a carrier frame and abellows, a Sinar p2 camera can be con-verted to various different film formats. Fastand with equal precision all the way to the“king size” 8 x 10″/20 x 25 cm or for attach-

ing a digital back, such as the Sinarback,Leaf Volare, etc. That makes a single Sinarcamera suitable for use with all film sizesfrom 4.5 x 6 cm (Rollfilm Holder Zoom 2) allthe way to 8 x 10″/20 x 25 cm without anyrestrictions. Whether rollfilm or sheet film,a choice the photographer must makebased on the nature of the assignment andthe application of the photographs, maxi-mum advantage can be taken of a techni-cal large format camera: manipulating per-spective, either to correct it or to make itmore dynamic; sharpness compensation,selective focus, etc.

Practical accessories forlong bellows extensionsVery often long focal lengths or close-upphotographs require long extensions. Suchextensions cannot be achieved withoutaccessories. But with a Sinar camera, thisis easy. Many parts, such as the RailClamp, can be used universally. Thus theextension is quick and easy to set up inconjunction with a Multipurpose Standard.A practical accessory is the additional baseplate.The existing Basic Rail, however, can alsobe lengthened at will: extensions are avail-able in lengths of 15, 30 and 45 cm (6″, 12″

and 18″), which can be attached to eitherend of the Basic Rail in any combination. ASinar camera grows with every assign-ment, no part becomes superfluous. Andthere is another important feature: unlikeother base rails that extend telescopically,the Sinar Basic Rails preserves the stabil-ity of the camera.

Focusing Aids to suitthe taskDepending entirely on personal prefer-ences and on the nature of the assign-ments, a variety of focusing aids is availablefor evaluating the image on the focusingscreen. Sinar offers several practical solu-tions. The basic binocular magnifier andthe binocular reflex magnifier show the im-age magnified by a factor of 2. The binocu-lar reflex magnifier produces a right-side-up image. Either the Multipurpose Bellowsor the Wide Angle Bellows can be used asa light hood bellows with the simple binocu-lar magnifier. Therefore the acquisition of anew bellows is not necessarily essential.The Sinar 4x Magnifier is very suitable forjudging sharpness on the focusing screen,and it can also be used to evaluate originalartwork or reflection copy.

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System Components

Rail Units

RAIL EXTENSION 6″/15 cm421.21

RAIL EXTENSION 12″/30 cm423.21

RAIL EXTENSION 18″/45 cm424.21

For lengthening the optical bench by6″/15 cm, 12″/30 cm or 18″/45 cm, respec-tively. As many extensions as desired canbe attached to the red end.

• With the Special Rail Cap 428.31,these rail extensions can also be used asbasic rails.

BASIC RAIL 12″/30 cm422.21

As many extensions as desired can be at-tached to either side (black end) of a ba-sic rail, but it cannot be used as a rail ex-tension itself. The 12″/30 cm Basic rail issupplied with every Sinar camera.

RAIL CAP429.21

End caps for Basic Rail 30 cm (12″)422.21 and for the long Basic Rail 90 cm(36″) 425.21, as well as for the red endsof rail extensions. Prevents unblockedstandards from sliding off the rails.

SPECIAL RAIL CAP428.31

Prevents unblocked standards from slid-ing off the rail when rail extension 423.21or 424.21 is being used as a basic rail.

On all Sinar cameras and components(except for film holders), the format des-ignation 4 x 5″/10 x 12.5 cm includes the9 x 12cm (31/2 x 43/4″) film size, and the8 x 10″/20 x 25 cm designation includesthe 18 x 24 cm (7 x 91/2″) film size.

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Standards

FRONT STANDARD p2431.51

Lens standard for the Sinar p2 with shiftmechanisms and asymmetrical swing andtilt capabilities. Equipped with self-lockingfine adjustment drives and designed forergonomic operation.

• Special Front Standard p2 431.52 isrecommended when the 8x10″/20x25 cmformat is used frequently.

SPECIAL FRONT STANDARD p2431.52M

Lens standard for the Sinar p2 8x10″/20x25 cm with shift mechanisms andasymmetrical swing and tilt capabilities.Equipped with self-locking fine adjustmentdrives and designed for ergonomic opera-tion. Zero settings tailored specifically tothe 8x10″/20x25 cm format.• This lens standard also permits greatervertical shifts than Lens Standard p2431.51. Special Bearer p2 433.52 is re-commended for use in conjunction withthis format.

BEARER p2433.51

Lower portion of the rear standard of theSinar p2, with shift mechanisms, asym-metrical swing and tilt capabilities and adepth of field scale. Equipped with self-locking fine adjustment drives and de-signed for ergonomic operation. Depend-ing on the format being used, CarrierFrames 4x5″/10x12.5 cm, 5x7″/13x18 cmor 8x10″/20x25 cm (433.26/.27/.58), orcorrespondent digital adapters (see sepa-rate print “Digital Performance”) can bemounted on this bearer.

• The use of this bearer (in conjunctionwith the appropriate carrier frame) inplace of a regular Sinar f2 Rear Standard,can significantly increase the ease of op-erating a Sinar f2 Camera because of theasymmetrical swing and tilt capabilities.

• Special Bearer p2 433.52 is recom-mended when the 8x10″/20x25 cm formatis used frequently.

CARRIER FRAME 4x5″/10x12.5 cm433.26

Upper portion of the rear standard of theSinar p2 and the Sinar e 4x5″/10x12.5 cm.Fits on Bearer p2 433.51, Special Bearerp2 433.52, Bearer e 433.11 and SpecialBearer e 433.12.

• Also available for the larger formats ofSinar p2 and Sinar e Cameras:for 5x7″/13x18 cm 433.27, for 8x10″/20x25 cm 433.58

SPECIAL BEARER p2433.52

Reinforced lower portion of the rear stan-dard of the Sinar p2 with shift mechanisms,asymmetrical swing and tilt capabilities,greater shifting displacements and a depthof field scale for the 8x10″/20x25 cm format.• Can also be used with 4x5″/10x12.5 cmand 5x7″/13x18 cm formats.

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FRONT STANDARD x431.71

Lens standard of the Sinar x with shiftmechanisms and asymmetrical swing andtilt capabilities.Equipped with self-locking fine adjustmentdrives and designed for ergonomicoperation.

REAR STANDARD x4x5″/10x12.5 cm433.76

Rear standard of the Sinar x with shiftmechanisms, asymmetrical swing and tiltcapabilities and a depth of field scale.Equipped with self-locking fine adjustmentdrives and designed for ergonomic opera-tion.

• The use of this rear standard in placeof the regular Sinar f2 Rear Standard cansignificantly increase the ease of operat-ing a Sinar f2 Camera because of theasymmetrical swing and tilt capabilities.The original Sinar f2 Rear Standard cancontinue to be used as an auxiliary stan-dard.

• This rear standard accepts Holder/Focusing Back 4x5″/10x12.5 cm 461.36.

MULTIPURPOSE STANDARD 4x5″/10x12.5 cm437.61

This is the most frequently used standardfor supporting a professional bellows lenshood. It also serves as an intermediatesupport for long bellows extensions, or asan object stage and a holder for the SinarColor Control Filter System and for Sinarmirrors, etc.Has shift, swing and tilt capabilities.

MULTIPURPOSE STANDARD5x7″/13x18 cm437.62

Intermediate standard for long bellows ex-tensions with the 8x10″/20x25 cm format.Multipurpose standard for a professionalbellows lens hood for formats larger than4x5″/10x12.5 cm.Equipped with shift, swing and tilt mech-anisms.

437.62437.61

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METERING BACK 4x5″/10x12.5cm462.16

This metering back is used with CarrierFrame 4x5″/10x12.5 cm 433.26 of theSinar p2 and with the rear standards ofthe Sinar x 433.76, the Sinar f2 and f1(433.66 and 433.66.001, respectively). Itconsists of Metering Holder Frame4x5″/10x12.5 cm 462.96, Focusing Frame2 461.56 and Focusing Screen 536.66.

• Fresnel Lens 461.76 is recommendedfor focusing, especially with smaller for-mats of the Set of Formats 534.16.

• The probe housing of the meteringholder frame accommodates any of themetering probes (Sinar Expolux Booster,Sinar Booster 1, Sinar FCM-Booster,Sinarsix-Digital, Profi-select TTL).This metering back permits accuratemetering of subject points without causingthe image to become unsharp, as it wouldwhen a light meter cassette is inserted.

METERING BACK 5x7″/13x18 cm462.17

This metering back is used with CarrierFrame 5x7″/13x18 cm 433.27 of theSinar p2 and with Rear Standard 433.67of the Sinar f2.It is supplied with Focusing Screen536.37.

• Fresnel Lens 535.17 is recommended.• Equipped with a hydraulic dampingmechanism that prevents the movablerear cover from closing abruptly when afilm holder is removed, thus avoidingpotential damage to the focusing screen.

Its other properties are equal to those ofMetering Back 4x5″/10x12.5 cm 462.16described above.

METERING BACK 8x10″/20x25 cm462.58

This metering back is used with CarrierFrame 8x10″/20x25 cm 433.58 of theSinar p2 and with Rear Standard 433.68of the Sinar f2.It is supplied with Focusing Screen536.58.

• Fresnel Lens 535.58 is recommended.Its other properties are equal to those ofMetering Back 5x7″/13x18 cm 462.17described earlier.

HOLDER/FOCUSING BACK 4x5″/10x12.5 cm461.36

Holder and focusing screen without probehousing. Fits Carrier Frame 4x5″/10x12.5 cm 433.26 of the Sinar p2 andRear Standard 433.76 of the Sinar x and433.66 of the Sinar f2.Consists of Holder Frame (without probehousing) 4x5″/10x12.5 cm 461.46 andFocusing Frame 2 461.56 with FocusingScreen 536.66.

• Fresnel Lens 461.76 is recommendedfor focusing, especially with smaller for-mats of Set of Masks 534.16.

• The use of an exposure meteringprobe (Sinar Booster 1 or Sinar ExpoluxBooster) requires Metering Back4x5″/10x12.5 cm 462.16.

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MAGNIFIER 4x531.11.001

Aspherical color-corrected focusing mag-nifier with 4x magnification.Viewing area: 45 mm (13/4″) ∅ .Individual viewing sharpness can be ad-justed with a focusing ring.

• Can be used for checking the imageon a focusing screen and also for viewingcolor transparencies or reflection prints.

SET OF MASKS534.16

Transparent yellow masks for outlining theimage format on a focusing screen whenseveral formats are being used. Fits inFresnel Lens Frame 461.76.Includes masks for 6x6, 6x7, 6x9 and10x12.5 cm formats.

FRESNEL LENS 4x5″/10x12.5 cm461.76

Brightens the image on the focusingscreen, making it considerably easier toview that image, especially with short fo-cal length lenses. Format masks from Setof Masks 534.16 can be inserted in thefresnel lens holder without having to re-move the fresnel lens.Easy to snap into Metering Back 4x5″/10x12.5 cm 462.16 or into Holder/Focus-ing Back 4x5″/10x12.5 cm 461.36.

FRESNEL LENS 5x7″/13x18 cm535.17

FRESNEL LENS 8x10″/20x25 cm535.58

Features similar to those of the of FresnelLens 4x5″/10x12.5 cm 461.76.The 535.17 (dimensions: 128x170 mm)fits in Metering Back 5x7″/13x18 cm462.17 and in any 5x7″/13x18 cm SinarHolder/Focusing Back.The 535.58 (dimensions: 216x265 mm)fits in Metering Back 8x10″/20x25 cm462.58.

Focusing Aids

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BINOCULAR MAGNIFIER471.21

Can be attached to any Sinar bellowswith a 4x5″/10x12.5 cm frame for viewingthe image on the focusing screen. Withthe magnifier swung in, the image on thescreen is magnified 2x. In order to avoidfalse measurements, Binocular LightHood 531.51 is required for shielding thefocusing screen from extraneous lightduring TTL exposure metering.

• Joint Rod 472.51 is recommended forattaching the bellows.

BINOCULAR REFLEX MAGNIFIER4x5″/10x12.5 cm531.12

Permits viewing of a right-side-up imageon the focusing screen with a choice ofnormal size or 2x magnification. The mir-ror is adjustable for best possible viewingof the image on the focusing screen. Thisis particularly important when it is beingused in conjunction with a fresnel lens.Requires the use of Binocular Light Hood531.51.For farsighted persons, a Pair of Loupeswith 4.25 Diopters 531.12.001 is available.

BINOCULAR LIGHT HOOD531.51

For viewing the image on a focusingscreen with Binocular Magnifier 471.21 orBinocular Reflex Magnifier 531.12 withoutthe interference of extraneous light. Has aflap to prevent stray light from affectingthe accuracy of TTL exposure measure-ments.

PAIR OF LOUPES 4.25 Diopters531.12.001

For insertion into Binocular Magnifier471.21 or Binocular Reflex Magnifier531.12 as eyesight correction for far-sighted persons.Special tools and instructions for installa-tion are included.

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Bellows

MULTIPURPOSE BELLOWS4x5″/10x12.5 cm454.11

Camera bellows for the 4x5″/10x12.5 cmSinar f1, f2, x, p2 and e. Used with multi-purpose standards for increasing the bel-lows extension for all formats and as alight hood for viewing the image on thefocusing screen and also as a lens hood.The snap fit on its frame permits easy at-tachment to Filter Holders 1 or 2 (547.11or 547.21 respectively).Maximum extension is 45 cm (18″).

TAPERED BELLOWS 5x7″/13x18 cm452.17

For extensions up to 50 cm (20″) with the5x7″/13x18 cm format. For longer exten-sions, an aditional Multipurpose Standard437.61 and a Multipurpose Bellows 454.11 are needed.Also serves as a light hood for viewingthe image on a 5x7″/13x18 cm focusingscreen.

TAPERED BELLOWS 8x10″/20x25 cm452.58

For extensions up to 65 cm (25²) with the8x10″/20x25 cm format. Fits on CarrierFrame 433.58 and on 8x10″/20x25 cmMetering Back 462.58.For a further extension from 65 to 90 cm(25 to 35″), an additional MultipurposeStandard 437.61 and a MultipurposeBellows 454.11 are needed.

SPECIAL BELLOWS 8x10″/20x25 cm to 5x7″/13x18 cm453.58

For bellows extensions beyond 90 cm(36″) with the 8x10″/20x25 cm format.A 5x7″/13x18 cm Multipurpose Standardand a 5x7″/13x18 cm Tapered Bellows arerequired as intermediate bellows support.Additional bellows extensions are possibleby adding more multipurpose standardsand multipurpose bellows.

On all Sinar cameras and components(except for film holders), the format des-ignation 4 x 5″/10 x 12.5 cm includes the9 x 12cm (31/2 x 43/4″) film size, and the8 x 10″/20 x 25 cm designation includesthe 18 x 24 cm (7 x 91/2″) film size.

453.58

452.17454.11

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System Components

WIDE ANGLE BELLOWS5x7″/13x18 cm455.27

For very short bellows extensions with the5x7″/13x18 cm format and focal lengthsfrom 90 to 165 mm focused at infinity. Per-mits good camera adjustments in spite ofthe short extension.

• Can also be used as a focusing screenviewing hood, for instance with BinocularMagnifier 471.21 and Binocular LightHood 531.51.

WIDE ANGLE BELLOWS8x10″/20x15 cm455.58

For very short bellows extensions with the8x10″/20x25 cm format and focal lengthsfrom 120 to 240 mm focused at infinity.Fits on Carrier Frame 433.58 and on Me-tering Back 8x10″/20x25 cm 462.58. Per-mits good camera adjustments in spite ofthe short extension.

• Can also be used as a focusing screenviewing hood with the 8x10″/20x25 cmformat, for instance with Binocular Magni-fier 471.21 and Binocular Light Hood531.51.

WIDE ANGLE BELLOWS 14x5″/10x12.5 cm455.36

For short bellows extensions with the4x5″/10x12.5 cm format. For use with fo-cal lengths from 75 to 135 mm focused atinfinity. Good camera adjustment capabili-ty is retained in spite of the short exten-sion.

• Also serves as a hood while viewingan image on the focusing screen, forexample with Binocular Magnifier 471.21and Binocular Light Hood 531.51.

WIDE ANGLE BELLOWS 24x5″/10x12.5 cm455.46

This wide angle bellows is required for4x5″/10x12.5 cm format photography inconjunction with extreme wide angle lens-es (65 mm or shorter), for extreme cam-era adjustments and for digital photogra-phy with CCD array chips.

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MULTIPURPOSE BELLOWS4x5″/10x12.5 cm454.11

Standard camera bellows for the Sinar f1,f2, x, p2, and e 4x5″/10x12.5 cm. Alsoserves as a bellows lens hood. The snapfit on its frame permits easy attachmentto Filter Holder 1 or 2 (547.11 or 547.21,respectively).

MULTIPURPOSE STANDARD4x5″/10x12.5 cm437.61

Multipurpose standard for the professionallens hood. Equipped with shift, swing andtilt movements.

JOINTED ROD472.51

Forms an adjustable bellows lens hoodwhen used in combination with Multipur-pose Bellows 454.11 (or with any Sinarbellows with 4x5″/10x12.5 cm frames) andtwo Bellows Holders 473.31. The JointedRod is equipped with two ball joints thatcan be locked in position. Extends to ap-proximately 12″/30 cm.• Can also be used for supporting awide angle or multipurpose bellows as afocusing screen viewing hood.

ROD, SHORT, 41/4″/11cm472.61ROD, MEDIUM, 61/4″/16 cm472.71ROD, LONG, 10″/25 cm472.81

In combination with Multipurpose Bellows454.11 (or with any Sinar bellows with4x5″/10x12.5 cm frames) and two BellowsHolders 473.31, these rods form a basicbellows lens hood which, however, per-mits no camera adjustments.

• These rods are also used for support-ing Swivelling Linear Polarizing Filter546.31.

• The use of Jointed Rod 472.51 isrecommended when camera adjustmentshave to be made.

BELLOWS HOLDER473.31

Used for attaching a bellows or BellowsHood Mask 1 or 2 (533.11 or 533.21,respectively) to the camera. Requires theuse of one of the rods 472.61, 472.71 or472.81, or Jointed Rod 472.51.

Bellows Lens Hood

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BELLOWS HOOD MASK 1533.11

Bellows Hood Mask 1 can be used as alens hood for wide angle lenses or as amask holder for special effects.Fits on all Sinar 4x5″/10x12.5 cm stan-dards and on Bellows Holder 473.31.Consists of two hinged and two slidingpanels.

BELLOWS HOOD MASK 2533.21

With four roller blinds with positioningscales controlled by separate fine adjust-ment drives, for precise vignetting control.Recommended for product shots, difficultbacklit situations and multiple exposures.Fits on all Sinar 4x5″/10x12.5 cm stan-dards, Bellows Holder 473.31, and onFilter Holder 1 547.11 or Filter Holder 2547.21.Can be slipped on and rotated.

Bellows Lens Hoods

When a lens is used without a hood, straylight from outside the subject area cancause a noticeable reduction in contrast.A bellows lens hood, therefore, is not aluxury in professional photography, it is arequisite. But a bellows lens hood doesits job only when it is properly adaptedto the angle of view of the lens beingused, and here the Sinar System offersseveral solutions.The main part of the bellows lens hoodis the multipurpose bellows. In the mostbasic case – when no adjustments have

been made on the camera – a multipur-pose bellows can be attached to the lensstandard with a simple rod and two bellowsholders.

When the camera has been adjusted, thesimple rod is replaced by a jointed rod. Themost universal arrangement – especiallywhen a filter holder is being used – is theuse of one or more multipurpose stan-dards, with which a bellows lens hood canbe set up very accurately and with excel-lent stability.

The necessary additional room at thefront of the optical bench can be ob-tained by attaching one of the three dif-ferent rail extensions. Bellows HoodMasks 1 and 2 make it possible to con-trol the limitation of the light path even indifficult situations. Bellows Hood Mask 2also serves as a flexible viewfinder. Itsadjustable blades permit the simulationof various picture proportions and focallengths.

On all Sinar cameras and components(except for film holders), the format des-ignation 4 x 5″/10 x 12.5 cm includes the9 x 12cm (31/2 x 43/4″) film size, and the8 x 10″/20 x 25 cm designation includesthe 18 x 24 cm (7 x 91/2″) film size.

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FORMAT REDUCTION ADAPTERFrom: 5x7″/13x18 cm To: 4x5″/10x12.5 cm553.27

Reduces the picture format from 5x7″/13x18 cm to 4x5″/10x12.5 cm withoutchanging the carrier frame or the rearstandard.Requires the addition of Metering Back4x5″/10x12.5 cm 462.16, or Holder/Focus-ing Back 4x5″/10x12.5 cm 461.36.• The swing and tilt axes do not lie inthe film plane, and wide angle cameraadjustments are limited.

FORMAT REDUCTION ADAPTERFrom: 8x10 /20x25 cm To: 4x5 /10x12.5 cm553.58

Use this format reduction adapter whenyou wish to make an inexpensive testshot on 4x5″/10x12.5 cm film instead ofthe more costly 8x10″/20x25 cm film,without having to refocus and withouthaving to change the carrier frame or therear standard.Requires the addition of Metering Back4x5″/10x12.5 cm 462.16, or Holder/Focus-ing Back 4x5″/10x12.5 cm 461.36.• The swing and tilt axes lie in the filmplane, and wide angle camera adjust-ments are not restricted.

Format Changing

FORMAT CHANGING SET4x5″/10x12.5 cm497.26

For fast and easy conversion of a Sinar p25x7″/13x18 cm or a Sinar p2 8x10″/20x25 cm to the 4x5″/13x18 cm filmformat.Consists of:433.26 Carrier Frame 4x5″/10x12.5 cm454.11 Multipurpose Bellows 462.16 Metering Back 4x5″/10x12.5 cm

FORMAT CHANGING SET5x7″/13x18 cm497.27

For fast and easy conversion of a Sinar p24x5″/10x12.5 cm or a Sinar p2 8x10″/20x25 cm to the 5x7″/13x18 cm filmformat.Consists of:433.27 Carrier Frame 5 x 7″/13x18 cm452.17 Tapered Bellows 5 x 7″/13x18 cm462.17 Metering Back 5 x 7″/13x18 cm

FORMAT CHANGING SET8x10″/20x25 cm497.58

For fast and easy conversion of a Sinar p24x5″/10x12.5 cm or a Sinar p2 5x7″/13x18 cm to the 8x10″/20x25 cm filmformat.Consists of:433.58 Carrier Frame 8x10″/20x25 cm452.58 Tapered Bellows 8x10″/20x25 cm462.58 Metering Back 8x10″/20x25 cm

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System Components

BASE PLATE 2418.31

The camera is mounted on the Base Plateby means of two Rail Clamps 411.21 or411.41, each equipped with a ClampingAdapter 411.21.010.The Base Plate is attached to the SinarPan Tilt Head by means of a RapidClamping Adapter 591.51.

REDUCING BUSHING 3/8″ – 1/4″519.61

For the conversion of the standard 3/8″tripod socket thread from 3/8″ to 1/4″.For use with: Pan Tilt Head 516.41, RailClamp 1 411.21, and Rail Clamp 2 411.41.

PAN TILT HEAD516.41

Compact and stable Sinar Pan Tilt Headwith a sturdy tensioning lever that can bepositioned conveniently. Fitted with twopositioning studs for fast and easy mount-ing of a rail clamp. Comes with a dualcamera bolt 1/4″ and 3/8″.• The head can be smoothly rotated360° horizontally for precise settings.

Camera Supports

RAIL CLAMP 1411.21

For the attachment of Sinar cameras tothe Sinar Pan Tilt Head 516.41 or directlyto the tripod. For greater stability withlong bellows extensions, ClampingAdapter 411.21.010 is used for mountingthese Rail Clamps on Base Plate 2418.31. Fitted with a 3/8″ tripod socket.• Can be converted to a 1/4″-tripod socketwith Reducing Bushing 3/8″- 1/4″ 519.61.

RAIL CLAMP 2411.41

For the attachment of Sinar cameras tothe Sinar Pan Tilt Head 516.41 or directlyto the tripod. For greater stability withlong bellows extensions, ClampingAdapter 411.21.010 is used for mountingthese Rail Clamps on Base Plate 2418.31. Fitted with a 3/8″ tripod socket.• Can be converted to a 1/4″-tripod socketwith Reducing Bushing 3/8″– 1/4″ 519.61.• Rail Clamp 2 has a 360° tensioningmechanism that ensures that the cameraretains its horizontal position when theclamp is tightened.

CLAMPING ADAPTER411.21.010

For mounting a Rail Clamp 1 or 2 on theBase Plate 2 418.31.

• Can also be used for quick attachmentof Rail Clamp 1 411.21 or Rail Clamp 2411.41 to Sinar Pan Tilt Head 516.41 bymeans of Quick Release Adapter 519.51.

QUICK RELEASE ADAPTER519.51

For quick mounting of a rail clamp withclamping adapter or of a Base Plate 2 toSinar Pan Tilt Head 516.41.Includes a 3/8″ bolt.

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Other Accessories

SINAR CASE475.26

Accommodates a – Sinar p2 4x5″/10x12.5 cm or a

Sinar x 4x5″/10x12.5 cm basic outfit or a– Sinar f2 4x5″/ 10x12.5 cm basic or

expert outfit, or a– Sinar f1.This case can also be used for safestorage of lenses, Sinar format adapters,Sinar exposure meters, etc.Dimensions:525 x 455 x 305 mm (21 x 18 x 12″).Weight (empty):approximately 8 kg (17 lb 11 oz).

SINAR EXPERT CASE475.42

The walls of this case are made of tem-perature-resistant high-density polyethy-lene to protect the camera during roughtransportation (like air baggage handlingor off-road travel).To ensure the safety ofthe camera and its accessories duringtransportation, the case is lined with anappropriate foam material that is custom-tailored to its contents.The case is equipped with a full-lengthhinge, two rugged latches, loops for apadlock, three folding handles and fourremovable rollers.It can hold the basic or the expert outfit of a:– Sinar p2 4x5″/10x12.5 cm or

Sinar p2 5x7″/13x18 cm orSinar p2 8x10″/20x25 cm or

– Sinar f2 5x7″/13x18 cm orSinar f2 8x10″/20x25 cm.

Additional accessories, like Sinar shutters,exposure meters, film holders, etc. canalso be accommodated.Dimensions:640 x 500 x 380 mm (26 x 20 x 15″).Weight (empty):approximately 11.5 kg (25 lb 6 oz).

SINAR ACCESSORY CASE475.66

Designed for the safe transportation of aSinar f2 4x5″/10x12.5 cm camera with anattached Sinar/Autoaperture behind-the-lens shutter or for use as a case foraccessories.Dimensions:435 x 340 x 280 mm (17 x 13 x 11″).Weight when empty:approximately 4.5 kg (10 lb).

DUST COVER571.52

For the protection of camera set-upsindoors or outdoors.

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SEMI REFLECTING MIRROR5x5″/12x12 cm539.11

Sinar 50% semi reflecting mirror in aprotective case.Helps to solve illumination problems inclose-up photography. Serves to project ascene on a backdropfor front projectionphotography. Also useful for implementingmany new ideas for special effects pho-tography.Mirror size: 5x5″/12x12 cm.Fits on all Sinar 4x5″/10x12.5 cm stan-dards.

HASSELBLAD CAMERA ADAPTER556.64

Adapter board for attaching Hasselbladcameras to Sinar 4x5″/10x12.5 cm rearstandards.

• Suited for lenses with focal lengths of90 mm and more.

More about the practical use of the Sinarcamera and its versatile accessories canbe found in the first volume of the bookseries “Creative Large Format”. Thiscompetent book about fundamentalsthoroughly informs you about the premis-es of modern large format techniques,the various camera adjustment possibil-ities, sharpness distribution, perspectivecorrection and much more. Not only isthis book excellent for newcomers to theworld of large format photography, it isalso a valuable reference volume for pro-

fessionals, who can find many a usefultip in it to further refine their skills.The volume on basics will be supple-mented by a series of additional vol-umes, each one devoted to a particularsubject. Already published:

Volume 2, Architectural PhotographyVolume 3, Natural LandscapesVolume 4, People PhotographyVolume 5, Advertising Photography

Additional information about the SinarBook Program can be found on page 8-2.

Basics and ApplicationsCreative Large Format, Volume 1

Long, longer, longest ...The long bellows extensions neededwhen lenses with extremely long focallengths are used or when photographsare made in the macro range place par-ticularly severe demands on the stabilityof the set-up. Fortunately the modularSinar Component System provides prac-tical solutions for every imaginable situa-tion.The backbone for long bellows extensionsis the optical bench, which can belengthened at will by adding rail exten-

sions of various lengths (see page 3-2).When a certain length is reached, addi-tional support by means of extra railclamps is recommended. A set-up withtwo rail clamps can then be supported bytwo pan tilt heads on two tripods, result-ing in excellent stability. Even greater sta-bility is achieved by mounting two railclamps at a time on one common baseplate and then using pan tilt heads tomount each base plate on a tripod.

On all Sinar cameras and components(except for film holders), the format des-ignation 4 x 5″/10 x 12.5 cm includes the9 x 12cm (31/2 x 43/4″) film size, and the8 x 10″/20 x 25 cm designation includesthe 18 x 24 cm (7 x 91/2″) film size.

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Lenses

The lens is a primary link in the qualitychain that begins with the initial conceptionand ends with the printed page. Sinar sup-plies lenses under its own trademarkSinaron that are designed specifically forits camera system and manufactured bythe Rodenstock Precision Optics Works.These lenses are subjected to strict in-spection controls at Sinar and then mount-ed with exacting care on lens boards, eitherwith between-the-lens shutters, or withautomatic aperture control for the DB ver-sion of behind-the-lens shutters.In lenses for 35 mm and for medium formatphotography, aperture is often regarded asa primary criterion, but in lenses for largeformat photography it is more the imagecircle on the focusing screen and the anglesubtended by that image circle that mat-ters. The larger that circle, the greater thefreedom for camera adjustments. This be-comes a decisive factor especially for thelarger camera formats. The Sinar assort-ment of lenses includes the following typesof lenses:

• Sinaron-S Lenses: Standard lensesthat feature an enlarged image circle withan angle of view of 72°, which allowsgreater freedom for camera adjustmentsthan conventional normal focal lengths thathave an angle of view of only 53°.

• Sinaron-SE Lenses: This design repre-sents state of the art technology, incorpor-ating significant improvements over earliercomparable lens types in terms of imagequality, especially in the close-up range.Stray light within the lens amounts to lessthan one percent, producing better contrastin the images. The angle of view subtend-ed by its image circle was increased to 75°.Color correction was improved still furtherby the use of ED glass types.

• Sinaron-W Lenses: Professional lenseswith an especially large image circle orangle of view of 100°. The six-element de-signs with focal lengths of 90, 115, 155 and200 mm have a maximum aperture of f/6.8,and the eight-element designs with focal

lengths of 65, 75 and 90 mm have a maxi-mum aperture of f/4.5. They produce a verybright focusing image with uniform illumi-nation all the way into the corners.

• Sinaron-WE Lenses: These eight-ele-ment lenses with extremely short focallengths have a picture angle of 110° at f/16and they are available in DB Auto ApertureMounts and also with a recessed plate anda Copal between-the-lens shutter. As is thecase with Sinaron-SE lenses, their apoc-hromatic correction ensures the highestimaging quality across the entire image cir-cle. Sinaron-WE lenses are available withfocal lengths of 45 and 55 mm, with a max-imum aperture of f/4.5.

• Apo-Sinaron Lenses: When objectsare to be reproduced in actual size, theApo-Sinaron lenses are recommended forthe best performance. Apo-Sinaron lensesare available with focal lengths of 240, 300,360, 480 and 600 mm, all with a maximumaperture of f/9.

SharpEyes for Large Format Photography

Sinaron-S Sinaron-SE Sinaron-W

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• Macro-Sinaron Lens-es: The primary concernin close-up photography isnot the image circle or an-gle of view, but imagequality.The 180mm Macro-Sinaron lens is optimallycorrected for reproductionratios ranging from 2:1 to1:5.

• Sinaron Digital Lens-es: Digital photographywith CCD area sensors requires speciallenses that are designed for optimal per-formance, in terms of focal lengths and res-olution, with the small image format with adiagonal in the range of 35 to 55 mm. Inorder not to restrict camera adjustmentcapabilities, these lenses are mounted onthe back of the lens standard, inside of thecamera bellows.

Lenses supplied by Sinar are availablein four different mounts. Auto ApertureMounts DB, DBM and DBS offer the great-est ease of operation because of automaticaperture control, while Copal between-the-lens shutters are cost-efficient entry solu-tions on which all settings are manual.

• Auto Aperture Mount DB: Most conve-nient to operate, with automatic aperturecontrol up to f/128 with the Sinar ExpoluxShutter, and up to f/45 with the Sinar AutoAperture Shutter. Existing lenses can befitted with Auto Aperture Mount DB bymeans of the appropriate conversion kit.Auto Aperture Mount DB is the standardmount for all Sinaron lenses.

• Auto Aperture Mount DBM: In additionto its automatic function, this mount has

manual aperture settings for f-stops smallerthan f/45. Existing lenses can be fitted withAuto Aperture Mount DBM by means of theappropriate conversion kit.

• Auto Aperture Mount Special DBS:Preserves complete wide angle camera ad-justment capabilities, especially with theExpolux Shutter. Precludes any danger ofvignetting by the shutter with 155 and 200mm Sinaron-W lenses and with 165 and210 mm Super Angulon lenses. Existinglenses can be fitted with Auto ApertureMount DBS at the Sinar factory.

• Copal between-the-lens Shutter: Ofcourse, Sinaron lenses can also be fittedwith Copal between-the-lens shutters. Itshould be remembered, however, thatevery shutter functions within certain indi-vidual tolerances, which can manifestthemselves as exposure variations in criti-cal photographic situations when lensesare changed. One also has to do withoutthe operating convenience provided bySinar behind-the-lens shutters.

Full concentration on the photograph:The following procedure has to be ob-served when working with lenses equipped

with Copal between-the-lens shutters: The shut-ter and the aperturehave to be opened man-ually for focusing. Justbefore the exposure ismade, the shutter andthe aperture have to beclosed again by hand,the shutter has to becocked and the shutterspeed has to be set.Now everything is ready

for the actual exposure to be made. Forchecking the focus between exposures, theshutter and the aperture have to be openedand closed manually.

The procedure is different with lenses in(DB) auto-aperture mounts. Thanks to theautomatic aperture and film holder featuresof Sinar behind-the-lens shutters (also seeChapter 5) the intermediate shutter manip-ulations are eliminated. The working aper-ture and the shutter speed are set at thebeginning and the camera does the rest.The photographer is free to devote his fullattention to the subject.

The quality chain – from camera to lens, fil-ters, stray light protection, film holders, allthe way to the film itself – is only as strongas its proverbial weakest link. Sinar has al-ways strived to eradicate the weakestspots. Not only were all Sinar products rig-orously reviewed to that effect, but stricterdemands were also placed on suppliers ofcomponents. In recent years, advances incomputerized lens design using new typesof optical glass and in multiple coatingtechniques have led to significant improve-ments in the quality of lenses.

Sinaron-WE APO-Sinaron Macro-Sinaron

Sinaron lenses are available in various versions and focal lengths. Auto Aper-ture (DB) is the standard mount for all Sinaron lenses.

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Lenses

SINARON LENSES IN AUTO APERTURE MOUNTS (DB)ON LENS BOARDS446.85. ...

Lenses fitted with Auto Aperture Mounts(DB) with automatic aperture control. Theaperture is controlled automatically bybehind-the-lens shutters Sinar Expolux522.21.001, Sinar Auto Aperture 521.31and Sinar Digital 522.11.This does away with time-consumingmanual settings.

AUTO APERTURE MOUNT (DB) CONVERSION KIT ON LENS BOARD446.75. ...

For do-it-yourself fitting of an existing lenswith Auto Aperture Mount DB. Suppliedcomplete with assembly instructions.

• When ordering, please provide accu-rate information about the brand, type,focal length and mount of the lens that isto be converted.

SINARON LENSES IN AUTO APERTURE MOUNTS WITH MANUAL OVERRIDE (DBM) ON LENS BOARDS446.86. ...

Same as 446.85. ..., but with added man-ual override (especially with aperturessmaller than f/45 with the mechanical be-hind-the-lens shutter Sinar Auto ApertureShutter 521.31).

• Not necessary for Sinar ExpoluxShutter 522.21.001, because this shutterautomatically sets apertures all the waydown to f/128 (depending on the particu-lar lens being used).

AUTO APERTURE MOUNT WITHMANUAL OVERRIDE (DBM) CON-VERSION KIT ON LENS BOARD446.76. ...

For do-it-yourself fitting of an existing lenswith an Auto Aperture Mount with ManualOverride DBM that also works for aper-tures smaller than f/45 with the mechan-ical behind-the-lens shutter Sinar AutoAperture Shutter 521.31.Supplied complete with assembly instruc-tions.

• Not necessary for Sinar ExpoluxShutter 522.21.001, because this shutterautomatically sets apertures all the waydown to f/128 (depending on the particu-lar lens being used).

• When ordering, please provide accu-rate information about the brand, type,focal length and mount of the lens that isto be converted.

SINARON LENSES IN SPECIAL AUTO APERTURE MOUNTS (DBS)ON LENS BOARDS446.81. ...

SPECIAL AUTO APERTUREMOUNT (DBS) CONVERSION KITON LENS BOARD446.71. ...

Lenses fitted with Special Auto Aperture(DBS) Mounts and Conversion Kit forexisting lenses, respectively.Permits the use of Sinar Expolux Shutteras a between-the-lens shutter. Preventsvignetting of large image circles with shortfocal lengths.The two parts of the DBS board are joinedby a hinge. The lens standard with theshutter is placed between the two parts.Shortest exposure time: 1/8 sec. (exceptfor 210 mm f/8 Super Angulon: 1/500 sec.)This Special Auto Aperture Mount (DBS)is suitable for the following lenses:

200 mm f/6.8 Sinaron-W155 mm f/6.8 Sinaron-W165 mm f/8 Super Angulon210 mm f/8 Super Angulon

• Conversions and calibrations to be per-formed at the Sinar factory in Switzerland.

Technical details and order numbersfor Sinaron lenses are listed in the

tables on pages 4-5 to 4-7.

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8 x 10 /20 x 25 cm

″

5 x 713 x 18 cm

″

4 x 5 /10 x 12,5 cm″

9 x 12 cm

6 x 9 cm

18 x 24 cm

APO-SINARON 9/600 mmSINARON-W 6.8/200 mmSINARON-SE 6.8/360 mmSINARON-SE 5.6/300 mmSINARON-S 6.8/360 mmSINARON-S 5.6/300 mmMACRO-SINARON 5.6/180 mm (1:1)APO-SINARON 9/480 mmSINARON-W 6.8/155 mmSINARON-SE 5.6/240 mmSINARON-S 5.6/240 mmAPO-SINARON 9/360 mmSINARON-SE 5.6/210 mmMACRO-SINARON 5.6/180 mm (1:5)SINARON-S 5.6/210 mmSINARON-W 6.8/115 mmSINARON-SE 5.6/180 mmAPO-SINARON 9/300 mmSINARON-S 5.6/180 mmSINARON-W 4.5/90 mmSINARON-SE 5.6/150 mmSINARON-W 6.8/90 mmSINARON-S 5.6/150 mmAPO-SINARON 9/240 mmSINARON-SE 5.6/135 mmSINARON-S 5.6/135 mmSINARON-W 4.5/75 mmSINARON-W 4.5/65 mmSINARON-WE 4.5/55 mmSINARON-WE 4.5/45 mm

Image circles for Sinaronlenses set at f/22 in compar-ison with conventional film for-mats. Maximum shift rangescan be measured on this chart.(Scale of this chart: 1:2).

SINARON LENSES IN COPALSHUTTERS ON LENS BOARDS441.83. ...

Sinaron Lenses in Copal between-the-lensshutters. These lenses can also be usedwith a Sinar behind-the-lens shutter (see page 5-5).

• Subsequent conversion to an AutoAperture Mount (DB) or (DBM) is possibleat any time.

LENS BOARD READY TO MOUNT LENS441.50. ...

With appropriate opening and tube formounting assorted lenses, for use withbetween-the-lens shutters.

• When ordering a lens board, pleaseprovide accurate information about thetype, focal length and mount of the lensto be mounted.

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Lenses1)

OrderNumber(last 3digits)

FocalLengthin mm

Angleof Viewat f/22

Circlein mm at f/22Lens Type

SmallestAperture

6)Shutter

Size(Copal)

Fittedwith:

● =DB■ =DBM▲= DBS

Conver-sion Kit:● =DB■ =DBM▲= DBS

Filter Thread(mm)

Mount ∅front/rear

(mm) Remarks6x9cm↔ ↕

4x5″↔ ↕

13x18cm↔ ↕

8x10″↔ ↕

Sinaron-S 558 135 72° 200 64 0 ● ● 40.5 x 0.5 42 / 40.5 52 62 28 32 – – – –1:5.6 560 150 72° 214 64 1 ● ● 49 x 0.75 51 / 42 59 70 36 41 2 3 – –

562 180 72° 262 64 1 ● ● 58 x 0.75 60 / 51 84 95 62 68 30 38564 210 72° 301 64 1 ● ● 67 x 0.75 70 / 60 104 116 83 90 52 63 – –566 240 72° 350 45 3 ● ● 77 x 0.75 80 / 70 129 141 108 116 79 92 23 28568 300 72° 425 64 3 ■ ■ 86 x 1 90 / 80 167 180 147 156 118 134 67 77

1:6.8 570 360 64° 435 64 3 ■ ■ 105 x 1 110 / 80 172 185 152 161 123 139 72 83

Sinaron-SE 658 135 75° 208 64 0 ● ● 49 x 0.75 51 / 48 56 66 32 37 – – – –1:5.6 660 150 75° 231 64 0 ● ● 49 x 0.75 51 / 51 68 79 45 50 12 16 – –

662 180 75° 276 64 1 ● ● 67 x 0.75 70 / 60 91 103 69 76 38 47 – –664 210 75° 316 64 1 ● ● 72 x 0.75 75 / 65 112 124 91 98 60 72 2 3666 240 75° 372 45 3 ● ● 86 x 1 90 / 80 140 153 120 128 90 104 36 43668 300 75° 448 64 3 ■ ■ 100 x 1 105 / 80 178 192 159 168 130 146 79 91

1:6.8 670 360 68° 468 64 3 ■ ■ 112 x 1.5 117 / 80 188 202 169 178 140 157 90 102

Sinaron-W 514 65 105° 170 45 0 ● ● 58 x 0.75 60 / 51 36 45 10 12 – – – – 2), 3)1:4.5 516 75 105° 195 45 0 ● ● 67 x 0.75 70 / 60 49 59 25 29 – – – – 2)

518 90 105° 236 45 1 ● ● 82 x 0.75 85 / 70 71 81 48 54 16 20 – – 2)

1:6.8 538 90 102° 221 45 0 ● ● 67 x 0.75 70 / 60 63 73 40 45 7 9 – –540 115 104° 291 45 1 ● ● 82 x 0.75 85 / 70 99 111 77 85 47 57 – –544 155 102° 382 45 1 ▲ ▲ 105 x 1 110 / 90 145 158 125 133 95 110 42 50546 200 102° 495 64 3 ▲ ▲ 135 x 1 140 / 115 200 212 178 188 154 171 105 118

Sinaron–WE 502 45 110° 131 32 0 ● 7) – 67 x 0.75 60 / 60 15 20 – – – – – –at ƒ/16

1:4.5 504 55 110° 163 45 0 ● 7) – 67 x 0.75 70 / 60 32 40 5 7 – – – –

Apo-Sinaron 618 240 48° 212 90 1 ■ ■ 49 x 0.75 51 / 37.5 58 68 35 39 1 2 – –1:9 620 300 48° 264 90 1 ■ ■ 49 x 0.75 51 / 37.5 85 96 63 70 32 40 – –

622 360 48° 318 90 3 ■ ■ 58 x 0.75 60 / 58 113 125 92 99 61 73 3 4626 480 46° 396 90 3 ■ ■ 67 x 0.75 70 / 60 152 165 132 141 103 118 50 59 8)628 600 46° 496 90 – 9) – 9) – 9) 95 x 1 105 / 90 202 216 183 193 155 172 106 119 4)

Macro-Sinaron-SE 590 180 70° 1:5 5) 302 64 1 ● ● 67 x 0.75 70 / 54 104 116 83 90 52 63 – –1:5.6 60° 1:1 415 161 174 142 150 113 128 61 70

Shift range in mm for horizontal format(for vertical format reverse the numbers)

Sinar Lenses for Large Format Photography

1) Complete order number for a lens in a Copal between-the-lens shutter: 441.83. + these last 3 digits. 2) Maximum aperture is ƒ/5.6 when used with Sinar Auto Aperture behind-the-lens Shutter 521.31.Complete order number for a lens in Auto Aperture Mount (DB=● ): 446.85. + these last 3 digits. 3) In Auto Aperture Mount (DB), this lens can only be focused at ∞ when used with Wide Angle Bellows2.Complete order number for a lens in Auto Aperture Mount (DBM=■ ): 446.86. + these last 3 digits. 4) With manually set aperture.Complete order number for a lens in Special Auto Aperture Mount (DBS=▲): 446.81. + these last 3 digits. 5) Image circle for reproduction ratios 1:5 and 1:1.Complete order number for a conversion kit for Auto Aperture Mount (DB=● ): 446.75. + these last 3 digits. 6) Shutter speeds, size 0: 1/500 –1 sec; size 1: 1/400 –1 sec; size 3: 1/125 –1 sec.Complete order number for a conversion kit for Auto Aperture Mount (DBM=■ ): 446.76. + these last 3 digits. 7) Identical to Sinaron Digital Lens (See page 4-5). Center Filters can not be used.Complete order number for a conversion kit for Special Auto Aperture Mount (DBS=▲): 446.71.+ the last 3digits. 8) The largest possible aperture in DB Auto Aperture Mounts is ƒ/11.

9) The aperture is set manually.

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Sinaron Digital Lenses

SINARON DIGITAL LENSES IN AUTO APERTURE (DB) MOUNTSON LENS BOARDS446.85.119 – 164

Sinaron Digital Lenses with Auto ApertureMounts (446.85.119–164) were designedfor use with digital single-chip CCDbacks. Resolving power and selection offocal lengths are tailored specifically tothe small size of the CCD array. In orderto reduce stray light and to maintain thebest possible camera adjustment capabili-ties, these lenses are mounted inside thecamera.

Angle ofView

85°

82°

83°

58°

76°

54°

58°

50°46°

60°

ImageCircle

67 mm

80 mm

101 mm

92 mm

140 mm

107 mm

150 mm

168 mm122 mm204 mm305 mm

70 mm

Shift Range3

12 mm

22 mm

33 mm

28 mm

53 mm

36 mm

56 mm

67 mm44 mm85 mm

137 mm

15 mm

Opti-mum

1:30

1:30

1:30

1:10

1:20

1:6

1:10

1:61:51:12:1

1:30

RecommendedRange

from 1:5

from 1:5

from 1:5

1:2 – 1:15

from 1:5

1:2 – 1:15

from 1:5

1:2 – 1:101:5 – 2:1

from 1:10

MaximumRange

1: ∞∞

1: ∞∞

1: ∞∞

1: 30

1: ∞∞

1: 30

1: ∞∞

1: 301:5

1: ∞∞

Scale of Reproduction

Stopped down 2 f-Stops(at 1: ∞)Order Nr.

446.85.119

446.85.123

446.85.125

446.85.128

446.85.129

446.85.130

446.85.133

446.85.136

446.85.131

446.85.164

Lens Type

Sinaron Digital 4.5/35 mmDB

Sinaron Digital 4.5/45 mmDB

Sinaron Digital 4.5/55 mmDB

Sinaron Digital 4/80 mmDB

Sinaron Digital 5.6/90 mmDB

Sinaron Digital 4/105 mmDB

Sinaron Digital 5.6/135 mmDB

Sinaron Digital 4.8/180mm DB 2

Sinaron Digital Macro5.6/120mm DB

Sinaron DigitalHR 4.0/60mmDB 4

ApertureRange

(in Sinar Auto Aper-ture Mount)

4.5 – 32

4.5 – 32

4.5 – 32

4 – 32

5.6 – 45

4 – 32

5.6 – 64

4.8 – 325.6 – 45

4 – 32

Compar-able FocalLength 3

with 4 ×5″

120 mm

150 mm

210 mm

300 mm

300 mm

360 mm

480 mm

600 mm400 mm

210 mm

Sinaron Digital Lenses in DB1For use with the Sinarcam 2, the Aperture Control Sinarcam 1 and also with Sinar Expolux shutters on Sinar view cameras.

1 Not suitable for use with external filter wheels (vignetting).2 In order to attain reproduction ratios greater than 1:2 with the 180mm lens, the Sinar e Digital Camera has to be used with Rail Clampe 411.51.3 Valid for all professional digital backs with chip sizes of 24×36mm or 30×30mm. Adjustment ranges with Sinarback22 will be up to 6mm larger.4 Special lens with very high resolving power.

relative radius of image circle relative radius of image circle

contrast transfer in % contrast transfer in %

Conventional LensThe MTF (modulation transfer function) curve shows the contrasttransfer (in dependence of the image circle radius) of a 300 mmconventional view camera lens at (top to bottom) 5, 10 and 20 linepairs/mm.

Sinaron Digital LensThis curve shows the contrast of an 80 mm Sinaron Digital lens(equivalent to 300 mm in 4x5″) at 10, 20 and 40 line pairs/mm.Note that the digital lens performs better at 40 lp/mm than theconventional leans does at 20 lp/mm.Thanks to the better contrast and resolution Sinaron Digital lens-es are best suited for digital photography.

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LENS ADAPTER BOARDS FOR THE SINARCAM COMPACT556.63.010 – 556.64.061

When the Sinarcam is used in its com-pact version, adapter boards permit theuse of other lenses in addition to theSinar Digital Lenses, such as Hasselblad,Mamiya, Nikon, Olympus and Leica.

• Lens boards with automatic spring-loaded aperture control (auto) automati-cally stop the lens down to the preselect-ed working aperture when the live focus-ing image is turned off, thus enhancingthe ease of operating the Sinarcam Com-pact even further.

• A special shifting board that permitsperspective correction is available forHasselblad- and Mamiya 645 lenses.

Lens Adapter BoardsFor lenses by Description Order Number

Sinar Sinaron Bayonet Board, digital man 556.63.010Sinaron Bayonet Board, digital auto 556.63.011

Nikon Nikon Bayonet Board, digital auto 556.63.021

Leica Leica R Bayonet Board, digital man 556.64.030

Hasselblad Hasselblad Shift Board, digital man 556.64.051

Mamiya Mamiya 645 Shift Board, digital man 556.64.061

SINARON DIGITAL LENSESWITH FOCUSING MOUNTS (EF)ON LENS BOARDS445.83.103 – 113

Fast, contrasty and apochromatically cor-rected Sinaron Digital lenses optimizedfor digital imaging in focusing mounts forpractical application on the compact ver-sions of all Sinarcams.

Sinaron Digital Lenses in EF*For use on the compact versions of all Sinarcams

Lens Typ Order Focusing Image Aperture Scale of Reproduction Filter ∅Number Range Circle Range Optimum Recomm. Max.

at f/11 Range Range

Sinaron Digital 4,5/45 mm EF 445.83.103 0.4 m – ∞∞ 125 mm 4.5 – 32 1:30 from 1:5 1:∞∞ 67 mmSinaron Digital 5,6/90 mm EF 445.83.109 1.3 m – ∞∞ 140 mm 5.6 – 45 1:30 from 1:5 1:∞∞ 67 mmSinaron Digital 5,6/135 mm EF 445.83.113 2.7 m – ∞∞ 150 mm 5.6 – 64 1:30 from 1:5 1:∞∞ 49 mm

Sinaron Digital Zoom 2.8/35 - 80 mm** 445.81.060 0.6 m – ∞∞ 43 mm 2,8 – 22 – from 1:15 1 1: ∞∞ 1 62 mm– from 1:5 2 1: ∞∞ 2

* EF=Focusing Mount. ** The respective lens board 556.63.011 has to be ordered separately. 1 at 35 mm, 2 at 80mm

digital man

digital auto

shift

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LINHOF LENS BOARD ADAPTER441.91

For using lenses mounted on Linhof lensboards on a Sinar camera (from LinhofTechnika IV and V, Master Technika andSuper Technika cameras).Cannot be combined with Sinar behind-the-lens shutters.

CODE SINARON DB/DBM440.91. ... / 440.92. ...

LENS CODES FOR LENSES OTHER THAN SINARON LENSES440.90.999

Code Plates for automatic recognition ofSinaron lenses with Aperture Mounts(DB/DBM) when used with a Sinar Expo-lux Shutter.Order numbers for Code Plates forSinaron lenses (DB/DBM):440.91./440.92. plus the last three digitsof the order number for the lens (see table on page 4-5).

• When ordering Code Plates for lensesother than Sinaron lenses, please provideaccurate information about the type andthe focal length of the lens.

LENS BOARD HOLDER531.41

To prevent the lens board from droppingout when the latch is released accidental-ly. For attaching to the frame of the lensstandard.

GRADUATED FILTERS (Center Filter)440.99.214 – 244

Concentrically graduated neutral densityfilters whose density diminishes from thecenter towards the transparent edge. Re-commended for use when short-focal-length Sinaron-W lenses are used withcritical subjects (for instance with largeuniformly colored area like a blue sky).

Lens Thread Center Filter Filter thread Application

M 58x 0.75 440.99.236 M 77x0.75 Sinaron-WE 4.5/45 mm(first serie)Sinaron-W 4.5/65 mmSinaron-W 6.8/75 mm

M 67x 0.75 440.99.214 M 86x1 Sinaron-WE 4.5/45 mmSinaron-WE 4.5/55 mmSinaron-W 4.5/75 mmSinaron-W 6.8/90 mm

M 82x 0.75 440.99.218 M 112x1.5 Sinaron-W 4.5/90 mmSinaron-W 6.8/115 mm

M 105x1 440.99.244 M 127x1 Sinaron-W 6.8/155 mm

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Shutters / Exposure Metering

Correct exposure is another essential linkin the photographic quality chain. In keep-ing with its standard of highest quality,Sinar offers several metering systems, allof which are based on selective meteringat the film plane, thus assuring accurateexposure measurement.

Shutters supplied by Sinar can be classi-fied in two basic types; behind-the-lens andbetween-the-lens shutters.

• Behind-the-lens shutters: Electronic(Sinar Expolux) or mechanical (Sinar AutoAperture) shutters that are attached behindthe lens between the lens standard and thebellows. Behind-the-lens shutters featurethe best reproducibility of exposure timesfor every photograph, independent of thelens being used. These shutters also pro-vide the photographer with outstandingconvenience in operating the camera: he orshe can control shutter speeds and aper-ture accurately and quickly without havingto move from the position behind the cam-era.

• Between-the-lens shutters: Theseare mechanical units that are integratedinto the lens mount. Most between-the-lensshutters have to be set from the front of thecamera, and they have to be closed beforethe dark slide is removed from a film

holder. They also have to be cocked beforeeach exposure. The fact that each shutterhas certain individual tolerances can leadto differences in exposure times whenlenses are changed.

Behind-the-lens-shutters are available inthe following three variations:

• The Sinar Expolux Shutter is a vibra-tion-free, microprocessor-controlled rotatingblade shutter that can be operated from theposition of the photographer by means of a3Com-Palm IIIx or V pocket computer. Thecoded lens is recognized automatically. Theaperture (from f/4 to f/128) and the shutterspeed (from 1/500 to 2 seconds and T) caneasily be set with a stylus directly on thetouch screen of the pocket computer. Anautomatic cable serves to verify whetherthere is a film holder in the camera, and theshutter will open or close automatically. Ex-posure metering at the film plane can alsobe performed with the Sinar Booster 1 andwith a Minolta exposure meter.

• Sinar Auto Aperture Shutter: A mech-anical behind-the-lens shutter with auto-matic cocking, exposure time scale visiblefrom both sides (1/60 to 8 sec and B), andaperture control (f/4 to f/45). Can be usedwith lenses in Auto Aperture Mounts (Fordetails see on page 5-4).

All Sinar exposure meters are designed forselective measurement at the film plane,which results in the following practical ad-vantages:

• The photographer performs exposuremetering from behind the camera, lookingin the direction of the subject. This enableshim to concentrate completely on the pho-tograph and its composition.

• It is no longer necessary to calculate ex-posure compensation to accommodate fil-ter factors or bellows extensions.

• The photographer meters important de-tails of the subject and also takes into ac-count contrast characteristics of the film, or– and this is particularly important – the re-quirements of the printer.

Sinar offers the following products for per-fect exposure metering:

• Sinar Booster 1: Is a metering probe forcontinuous light and for flash that workswith Minolta Flashmeters III, IV, V andAutometer IVF. It can be used with all filmformats.

• Bron FCM Metering Probe: Has thesame features as the Sinar Booster 1, butdesigned to work with Broncolor’s flash ex-posure meter.

Sinar Shutter Systems

Sinar Expolux Shutter

EXPOLUX SHUTTER XT522.21.008

Its microprocessor-controlled rotary bladesensure an even exposure, also in fastshutter speeds. The shutter is operatedby means of a Palm IIIx or V pocket com-puter from 3Com and the Sinar Palm-Expolux Controller 522.21.038. The rangeof parameters controlled by the softwaremakes it possible to tailor the shutterspecifically to the task at hand. The rangeof shutter speeds extends from 1/500 to2 seconds and T in 1/3 aperture stops.The range of apertures that can be con-trolled automatically ranges from f/4 tof/128, depending on the lens in the AutoAperture Mount.

• The power supply and the communica-tion link with the Palm Computer takeplace by means of the Expolux RS-232Power Supply Unit 522.21.046.

• A behind-the-lens filter holder 100 mm(4″) 547.41 is included.

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Shutters / Exposure Metering

PALM EXPOLUX CONTROLLER522.21.038

The Sinar Expolux XT shutter 522.21.008is controlled and operated by means ofthe PalmExpolux software, which is loadedon a Palm IIIx or V pocket computer from3Com.

• Lenses equipped with Expolux codingtablets are recognized automatically, sothat the shutter always “knows” exactlywhich lens is being used.

• Apertures (from f/4 to f/128) and shut-ter speeds (from 1/500 to 2 seconds and T)can easily be set directly on the touchscreen of the pocket computer by meansof a stylus. For