Digital Photography The Digital Image

The change from chemical to digital imag- • Digital backs with a scanner: • The Sinarcam 2 with the Sinarback Digi- ing in professional photography took place These scanners have three tightly aligned tal Back can be used as a compact studio quicker than originally imagined: The im- CCD arrays for the basic colors red, green camera and it can also be used in con- age is recorded with a digital storage medi- and blue, so that only one scanning pass junction with the Sinar p2 (Sinar x) view um and fed directly into a computer for fur- is required per exposure. Scanning takes a . These combinations produce ther manipulation. Even though digital few minutes, therefore only continuous light high-quality color photographs of static imaging technology is unlikely to replace can be used, such as halogen light, cali- subjects (4-shot) and also of dynamic sub- film for very high resolution photography brated fluorescent light with daylight color jects (1-shot). completely, today it is established in practi- balance or HMI light. cally all segments of photography, including • The Sinarcam 1 with the Volare or still life photography, catalog- and fashion For professional imaging, the following the Leaf DCB-LV digital back can also be photography. Even with moving subjects computer requirements apply: Apple Mac- used as a compact studio camera and it there are no limitations anymore. intosh Power PC with OS 8.5 or higher, at can also be used in combination with the least 256 MB RAM, graphic card with at Sinar p2 camera system. Static subjects Basically, there are two different kinds of least 4 MB VRAM (true color rendition), can be photographed in high-quality color digital backs that can be used on a Sinar hard disk drive with at least 1 GB available and dynamic subjects can be captured in camera: storage space, 17″ or larger monitor, CD black-and-white. Upon request, also for drive, output devices for filing and data Leaf 1-shot digital backs, the Sinarcam 3 is • Digital backs with a CCD sensor array: exchange, such as a CD writer, Iomega Jaz available (same as the Sinarcam 1 but with- Because of the short exposure times, ba- or Iomega Zip interchangeable discs, Digi- out the filter wheel). sically all the usual light sources can be tal Versatile Discs (DVD), etc. If electronic used (flash or continuous lighting). The rel- image manipulation is also to be performed For the compact versions of Sinar Digital atively small CCD chip requires lenses with on the same computer, a faster processor is Cameras, there is a special line of Sinaron short focal lengths that must also have very recommended, along with a 20″ (or larger) Digital lenses designed for uncomplicated, high resolution. The Sinar product range monitor and greater memory capacity. efficient studio photography.The basic lens now includes the special Sinaron Digital in that line is the 35 – 80 mm ƒ/2.8 Sinaron lenses that are capable of transferring the For the very best results with both imaging Digital Zoom Lens. In addition, lenses from complete image information to the high techniques, the highest demands are also Leica, , Olympus, and pixel density of the CCD chip. Exposure pa- placed on the camera and on the lenses. Mamiya can also be used, thus creating the rameters and color filtering are controlled The cameras we recommend are the broadest selection of lenses for a digital in different ways, depending on the type of Sinar p2 as well as the Sinar x, which are camera system. For professional Sinar Digi- digital back that is being used (one- or well suited for this purpose, because of tal Cameras, Sinar offers the line of multi-shot). For example, the Sinarcam 2 is their precise adjustment capabilities and Sinaron Digital Lenses in DB Auto Aperture used with the Sinarback (1- and 4-shot), their sturdiness. Mounts. whereas the Sinarcam 1 is used with the Leaf Volare (3-shot). But there are also di- The compact studio cameras from Sinar gital backs with which one of the versions are excellent choices for highly efficient of the Sinar Expolux shutter is used. work in regular studio photography:

Today, the Sinarback digital back on the Sinarcam 2 and the Digital photography not only produces detailed image informa- Sinar p2 are the ultimate professional working tools in the tion that can be utilized immediately, it also permits direct and digital photography studio. exact controls of mumerous parameters right on the monitor.

2-1 Digital Photography Everything from the same source

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Professional Adjustable Sinar p2 Camera Cameras Standards Sinaron Digital Lenses in DB

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Digital imaging techniques are becoming tographer with the greatest possible free- the ideal tool, regardless of whether con- ever more important in photography. In cer- dom in the choice of the right camera for tinuous illumination or flash light is being tain categories, professional photographs the respective photographic task. used. The Sinarcams can be used as com- made digitally have already surpassed With the Sinarcams and the Expolux shut- puter-controlled cameras on the Sinar p2 those made with chemical film. The know- ter system, Sinar offers a solution for prac- view camera and they can also be used on how and the skill of the photographer con- tically all applications in the field of view their own as compact solutions. With its tinue to be as indispensable as they were cameras. Even with scanner camera appli- fully automatic shutter- and aperture con- before. Optical and physical imaging re- cations, for example, the Expolux shutter is trols, the Sinarcam lets the photographer quirements remain unchanged. As before, work where he can best devote himself to it is important for the photographer to se- the composition and the exposure of the lect the camera that is most appropriate for Computer requirements photograph: behind the camera, at the the respective task. Today Sinar offers a for professional screen. Furthermore, it permits the use of digital imaging system for demanding stu- digital imaging: a wide range of 35 mm, medium- and view dio photography that integrates seamless- camera lenses. This also makes it possible ly into its proven Sinar view camera system Apple Macintosh Power PC with OS 8.5 to use digital photography in extreme wide- and that can also be attached to medium or higher, at least 256 MB RAM, graphic angle situations. format cameras: the Sinarback. card with at least 4 MB VRAM (true col- The relatively small CCD area sensors Upgrading and the continued use of exist- or rendition), hard disc with at least 1 GB used in digital photography require espe- ing, well-proven accessories for the Sinar of available storage space, 17″ or larger cially high precision in focusing the image system are also safeguarded in digital pho- video monitor, CD drive, output devices in order to achieve optimal sharpness. tography. This open system constitutes an for filing and data exchange, such as a Sinar cameras are well equipped for these ideal foundation for the future as well. For CD writer, Iomega Jaz or Iomega Zip in- requirements, at the same time offering the chemical or for digital imaging media, Sinar terchangeable discs, Digital Versatile greatest ease of operation. In the field of offers precisely the right adaptations for its Discs (DVD), etc. If electronic image digital photography too, Sinar remains view cameras. In addition, the Sinarback manipulation is also to be performed on faithful to its policy of providing the highest can easily and quickly be attached to a the same computer, a faster processor quality and efficiency, at the same time en- medium format camera. Thanks to the live- is recommended, along with a 20″ (or abling you to obtain everything from the video focusing image, it is also readily pos- larger) video monitor and greater mem- same trusted source. sible to adapt the Sinarback to a Sinar x or ory capacity. a Sinar f camera. This provides the pho-

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2-3 Digital Photography Sinarcam 2 / Sinarback

Sinarback The universal, high-resolution Sinarback Medium Format Digital Back developed by Sinar enables all Camera: Hasselblad Sinar view cameras as well as a variety of Fuji GX 680 medium format cameras to be efficiently in- Bronica SQ/ETR Medium Format Mamiya RZ/645 Lenses tegrated into a demanding digital workflow. Rollei 6008 The Sinarback requires no filter wheel, yet Contax 645 every pixel contains full color information at Sinarcam 2 a color depth of 14 Bit. The Sinarback can Carrier be used as a 4-shot camera for static sub- Frame Shift Lens Boards for 4×5″ Hasselblad and jects and as a 1-shot camera for dynamic Mamiya 645 subjects. Thanks to fiber optics technology, even picture sequences of at least one image per second are possible. The active Lens Boards for: and regulated cooling of the CCD chip mini- Sinaron Digital, Olympus mizes electronic threshold noise, thus pro- Nikon, Leica-R viding improved detail rendition, even in Tripod shadow areas. Adapter 2 Sinarback The Sinar CaptureShop™ imaging soft- ware especially developed for the Sinar- Sinaron Digital back is user-friendly and has clear operat- Lens EF ing elements based on Photoshop. The Individual Bellows settings of all the parameters for the expo- Camera Sinar Lens Hood sure and for image data export as well as Adapter Autoaperture Shutter the operation of the Sinarcam 2 (aperture, shutter speed) can conveniently be made Sinar f2 with the mouse. The latest version of the software and of the operating instructions as well as tips & tricks can be found and downloaded from our website www.captureshop.com. Sinaron Digital Lens DB Easy adaptation to Carrier Frame professional cameras Wide Sinarcam 2 • The Sinarback with Sinarcam 2 on a Sinar p2 is the perfect adjustable digital camera for professionals. The sturdy Sinar p2 with its many sophisticated focus- ing aids is recognized as a leading camera Sinar p2 (digital) system in modern digital studios. It facili- tates work, both with complex focusing in tabletop projects, as well as in the secure Pan Tilt Head choice of croppings with packshots: with the Sinar p2 everything is under smooth control. compact digital studio camera: the Sinar- veniences that will not be available, such But only with the Sinarcam 2 does the cam 2 Compact – a perfect camera for as the live color video focusing image for Sinar p2 achieve its full potential. Live color packshots, catalog productions and for any instance, and the lens will have to be video focusing image, vibration-free elec- application that requires the highest image stopped down slightly while focusing in tronic shutter functions and automatic quality without camera movements. The bright ambient light for exposures in the aperture control are but a few of its many pixel-accurate, live color video focusing im- 4-shot mode. features. The latter also permits the use of age is also preserved. Lens adapter boards proven high-resolving power, apochromatic- are available, so that a great variety of • By means of adapter kits, the Sinarback ally corrected Sinaron Digital lenses in DB lenses can be used, like Sinaron Digital, can also be used on medium format auto-aperture mounts. Leica R, Nikon, Olympus, Hasselblad and cameras with removable film magazines, For applications that generate very large Mamiya 645. The Sinarcam 2 Compact is a for instance on Hasselblad, Mamiya RZ 67 amounts of data (posters, reproductions of high-performance camera for mass high- and 645, Fuji GX 680, Rolleiflex 6008, Zen- artworks, etc.), the photographer can avail quality productions. za Bronica SQ and ETR as well as Contax himself of the Macroscan option. 645 AF cameras. Here too, the live color • Mounting the Sinarback directly on a video focusing image is a standard feature. • With only a few hand moves, the view Sinar f2 camera creates a cost-efficient camera version can be converted into a digital view camera. There are a few con-

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2-5 Digital Photography Sinarcam 1

Shift Lens Boards for – Hasselblad – Mamiya 645

Sinarcam 1

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Leaf Volare Digital Back with Adapter for Sinarcam

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Sinarcam: The uncompromised Digital Camera

The Sinarcam 1 combines a digital adapter great variety of manufacturers. In addition single hand motion, without having to de- for the Sinar view camera system and a to the special Sinaron Digital lenses in DB tach the digital back. The optional Color complete, compact digital studio camera in mounts (with the Sinar p2 view camera), Shop software expansion is already incor- a single versatile unit. The focusing image the Compact version of the camera can al- porated in the imaging software and it can can be viewed on the computer monitor as so be used with lenses from Nikon, Olym- be activated by means of a hardware key a high-resolution live-video image of any pus, Leica R, Hasselblad and Mamiya 645. (dongle). This software makes professional desired size. In combination with the Hasselblad and Mamiya lenses used for this quality color separations possible with all Leaf Volare digital back, the Sinarcam 1 purpose are mounted on a special shift the corrections that are necessary for that becomes a high-grade digital studio cam- board that provides the compact version of purpose (color, scaling, unsharp masking). era for all kinds of still life images with the Sinarcam with the capability of per- flash, continuous-, or mixed illumination. spective correction. Its universal adaptability features the pos- The Leaf Volare Digital Back produces sibility of quickly and easily converting the images with a resolution of 3,072 × 2,048 Additional information about the compact camera into a professional cam- pixels at a color depth of 14 Bit per color Sinar Digital Program is featured in era (by attaching it to a Sinar p2 Camera). (16,384 gray tones). Thanks to the HV- a separate digital catalogue entitled The adaptation principle of the Sinarcam Twist, the image format can be changed “Sinar Digital Performance”. permits the attachment of lenses from a from a vertical to a horizontal format with a

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