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System Catalogue System Catalogue 2000/2001 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. Cameras Transforming Ideas into Images The professional photographer’s affordable, and their compo- job is becoming ever more de- nents are, of course, fully sys- manding. His client expects inno- tem-compatible. vative interpretations of ideas. Not only must these interpreta- • In conjunction with its digital tions reflect prevailing trends, imaging backs, Sinar offers a they must also conform to an es- range of Adapters (see the tablished budget. And they must Sinar digital catalogue entitled meet high expectations of quality. “Digital Performance”). These No two assignments are alike. adapters and adapter kits make The need for flexibility already it possible to use the most pop- begins with the choice of the imaging medi- composition of the outfit, they can be used ular professional digital backs and the um. Depending on the nature of the as- for the greatest variety of assignments. Sinarback on Sinar Cameras and on the signment, the client may require images on Thus Sinar always equips the photogra- most important medium format cameras. rollfilm, sheet film, and increasingly on dig- pher with the ideal tools for transforming ital storage media. ideas into images quickly and perfectly. • For professional digital photography in Photography is writing with light and trans- the studio, we recommend the compact forming ideas into images. The art consists The Modular System Sinarcams, which provide an efficient way of the skilled manipulation of light and of working: shadows, the judicious application of sharp- The Sinar system was designed in such a The Sinarcam 2 for the Sinarback digital ness and unsharpness and the creative way that the various camera models and back can be used on its own as a compact choice of perspectives. Time constraints accessories can be combined in numerous studio camera and it can also be used and technical limitations are the only re- configurations. This enables the photogra- in conjunction with Sinar p2 and Sinar x strictions on creativity and they sometimes pher to assemble exactly the right camera view cameras.The Sinarcam 1 for the Leaf become obstacles in the path to perfect outfit that is optimally tailored to the as- Volare and the Sinarcam 3 for the Leaf photographs. signment at hand. Cantare digital back can also be used on The evolution of 50 years of studio work, their own as compact studio cameras, or backed by innovative research and devel- Basic models of Sinar cameras: they can be used in combination with a opment has shaped today’s Sinar System. Sinar p2 camera. The introduction of extremely versatile • The first choice in the range of purely system components eliminated technical mechanical cameras is the Sinar p2. Up-to-date Accessories barriers in a revolutionary way and step-by- Thanks to its refined design, settings and step opened new freedoms for creativity. focusing with the Sinar p2 can be accom- The convenience of the modular system is plished faster than with any other camera. the fact that practically every individual The Sinar Quality Chain Not only does this save precious time, it component of the Sinar System can be also provides significant gains in precision. used with every Sinar camera model. The Every chain is only as strong as its weak- This model too, can be adapted for use as line of accessories is constantly being ex- est link. That motivates Sinar to pay special a digital camera. panded with new items, which can, of attention to the optimal compatibility of in- course, also be used with older Sinar cam- dividual components with each other and • The Sinar x camera is available as a eras. For example, the versatile Sinar Roll- to the uncompromised quality of each and more affordable variation of the Sinar p2 film Holder Zoom 2 with adjustable format every system element. that features the same robust construction masks, or the Expolux Shutter System. This guarantees the photographer that and ease of use of the highly precise ad- Exposure metering probes permit quick de- wonderfully reassuring confidence in the justment capabilities, but which deliberate- termination of the correct exposure and reliability of his camera. Individual camera ly omits certain other features. they supply data for optimal contrast in the and accessory components are designed original for printing. The modern proprie- to work smoothly with each other and with- • The Sinar f1 and f2 cameras are excel- tary Sinar digital back, the Sinarback, in its out any impairment to handling. All cam- lent as entry cameras for large format pho- various variations and with its ample range eras in the Sinar line of products are of tography and as ideal cameras for outdoor of accessories, can also be adapted with equally high quality and, depending on the photography. They are lightweight and ease at any time. 1- 1 Cameras 1-2 Cameras 1- 3 Cameras The Sinar p2 SINAR p2 4x5″/10x12.5 cm Consists of: 491.76 411.41 Rail Clamp 2 422.21 Basic Rail 12″/30 cm 429.21 2 Rail Caps Adjustment ranges: 431.51 Front Standard p2 433.26 Carrier Frame 4x5 /10x12.5 cm Adjustment ″ 433.51 Bearer p2 vertical: ↑ 4 cm, ↓ 4cm 454.11 Multipurpose Bellows 4x5″/10x12.5 cm horizontal: ← 3 cm, → 5cm 462.16 Metering Back 4x5 /10x12.5 cm Coarse tilt: ± 45° ″ 531.41 Lensboard Holder Fine tilt: ± 19° Swivel: ± 50° Weight: 5.9 kg (13 lb). Fine focus: 5 cm Bellows extension with Multipurpose bellows: 4 cm to 45 cm SINAR p2 4x5″/10x12.5 cm 433.26 SINAR p2 5x7″/13x18 cm 454.11 491.77 431.51 Adjustment ranges: 462.16 Vertical adjustment 531.41 Rear standard: ↑ 5 cm, ↓ 2cm Front standard: ↑ 4 cm, ↓ 4cm Horizontal adjustments 429.21 Rear standard: ← 5 cm, → 4cm Front standard: ← 3 cm, → 5cm 433.51 Coarse tilt 422.21 429.21 Rear standard: ± 30° 411.41 Front standard: ± 50° Fine tilt: ± 19° Swivel: ± 50° Fine focus: 5 cm Bellows extension with tapered bellows: 4 cm to 45 cm Weight: 6,8 kg (15 lb) Sinar p2: The easiest sharpness compensation, made possible by asymmetrical swing/tilt axes SINAR p2 8x10″/20x25 cm In terms of technical capabilities, the Even with double sharpness compensa- 491.78 Sinar p2 camera represents the leading tion, the camera always remains in the edge of today's camera technology. It correct position (free of sway), there is Adjustment ranges: gives the photographer purposeful ad- no need for tilting anything out of the way justment capabilities that are based on or for any readjustments. Vertical adjustment well thought out and very precise mech- Rear standard: ↑ 5 cm, ↓ 0cm anisms. That precision and the sturdi- 1. An image point is focused on the hori- Front standard: ↑ 4 cm, ↓ 4cm ness is particu- zontal (H) or the vertical (V) swing/tilt Horizontal adjustments larly important axis. Rear standard: ← 6 cm, → 2cm when a digital H1 Front standard: ← 3 cm, → 5cm back is being 2. Now focusing is performed on the Coarse tilt used. With the other axis, i.e. over the entire image Rear standard: ± 20° asymmetrical area, using the fine drive knob, and Front standard: ± 50° V swing/tilt axes, V1 presto: it is done! If necessary, the in- Fine tilt: ± 19° sharpness com- clination obtained in this manner with Swivel: ± 50° pensation can H the swing/tilt axis can be transferred to Fine focus: 5 cm be accomplished the front standard in order to retain the Bellows extension swiftly and with same perspective. with tapered bellows: 5 cm to 71 cm great accuracy. Weight: 8,2 kg (18 lb) 1-4 Cameras 1- 5 Cameras The Sinar x SINAR x 4x5″/10x12.5 cm Consists of: 491.66 411.21 Rail Clamp 1 422.21 Basic Rail 12″/30 cm 429.21 2 Rail Caps 431.71 Front Standard x 433.76 Rear Standard x 4x5″/10x12.5 cm 454.11 Multiporpose Bellows 4x5″/10x12.5cm 461.36 Holder/Focusing Back 4x5″/10x12.5 cm 531.41 Lensboard Holder Weight: 5.8 kg (13 lb). Adjustment ranges: SINAR x 4x5″/10x12.5 cm Adjustment vertical: ↑ 4 cm, ↓ 4cm 454.11 horizontal: ← 3 cm, → 5cm Coarse tilt: ± 40° 431.71 Fine tilt: ± 19° Swivel: ± 50° Fine focus: 5 cm Bellows extension with 461.36 531.41 Multipurpose bellows: 4 cm to 45 cm 429.21 433.76 422.21 429.21 411.21 The Sinar x: A cost-efficient high-end view camera For studio photography in the 4 x 5″ for- gone on the Sinar x camera. Modern di- mat, the Sinar x camera is a cost-effi- gital backs with area CCD arrays, such cient alternative to the outstanding Sinar as the Sinarback or the Leaf Volare, for p2 camera, performing all the functions instance, as well as digital camera scan- with equal perfection, but deliberately ners, can also be used without any prob- dispensing with some of the operating lems on a Sinar x camera.
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