lnstructionManual The cameras

Operatingcontrols of the SINAR iT p2andc2 1 Coarse-focusclamping lever 2 Finefocusing drive with depth of field scale 3 Micrometer drive for vertical (rise and fall) shift 4 Micrometer drive for lateral(cross) shift 5 Micrometerdrive for horizontal-axistilts 6 Micrometer drive for vertical-axisswings 7 lmageplane mark 8 Coarse-tilt (horizontal axis) clamping lever; movementused for verticalalignment of stan- dards with camerainclined up or down, alsofor coarse tilting to reservefull micrometertilt (5) rangefor sharpnessdistribution control.

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Contents The cameras 2 The planeof sharpnessand depthof field 11 - Controls 2 - Zerosettings Fufiher accessories 12 3 - - Mountingthe camera SINARCOLOR CONTROLfitters 12 4 - - The spirit levels Exposure meters 12 4 - - The base rail 4 AutomaticSINAR film holder - Changingcomponents 4 and shuttercoupling 12 - Film - The bellows 5 holders 13 - Camera backs s Final points 14 - Switchingformats p2 on the STNAR andc2 6 - Maintenance 14 - Switchingformats g on the SINARf2 andtl - Cleaning 14 - The convertible g camera - Adjusting the drives 14 - The bellowshood 9 - Cleaninglenses, filters and mirrors 14 - Viewingaids 9 - Warranty 14 - Transport l0 - Furtherinstruction manuals 14 The view camera movements 10

Remark: The camerac2 is no longerpart of the SINARsales programme, but can stiltrbe combined by the individualSINAR components. Operatingcontrols of the S|NARt2andtl

1 Coarse-focusclamping knob 2 Finefocussing drive with depthof fieldscale 3 Clampingwheel for verticalshift 4 Clampinglever for lateralshift 5 Clampinglever for swing (verticalaxis) 6 Clampinglever for tilt (horizontalaxis) 7 Angle-meteringscale for tilt and swingangles 8 lmageplane mark

Zero setting points of the cameras

CAMERAMODELS REAR(IMAGE) STANDARD FRONT(LENS) STANDARD NOTES SINARo2 With regularor special gxi|2 - 4x5 / White l White White dot for standardbearer 5x7 /13x18 Green i dots White lateralshift on With F/S back j or. Bxl)/18x24 Red ) Red. speciallens With meteringback Bxl}/18x24 Red rings Red nngs standard SINARc2 With regular standard 4xS / 9x12 White 2nd vert,eng. stop Lens standard bearer I 5x7 /13x18 Green o*. 2nd vertical at zero point With F/S back I Bxl)/18x24 Red ] engagementstop J for lateralshift With meteringback Bxj0/18x24 Red nngs 3rd vert.eng. stop White dot for lateral shift(at 32.5 mm) With specialstandard 4xS / 9x12 bearer Sx7 /13xj8 l I Lensstandard With F/S back Bxl}/18x24 o, Asabove l at zero point With metering "o*" I for lateial shift back Bxl)/18x24 ] ) J SINARf2 4xS / 9x12 4x5" f2 standard: '1st 4x5" f2 standard: With4x5"/9x12 cm (lowest)vert. eng. stop 1st(lowest) verl. eng. stop lensstandard Sx7 /13x19 5xT" standard: lowestposition 2nd vert.eng. stop 8x1O/18x24 8x10"standard: lowestposition 4th (top)vert. eng. stop SINARf2 5x7 /13x18 5x7" f2 standard: 8x10" f2 specialstand.: With speciallens lowestposition 1st (lowest)vert. eng. stop standard 8x1o/18x24 Bxl0" standard: lowestposition 3rd (top) vert. eng. stop SlNARfl 4x5 / 9x12 4x5" f2 stand.:1 st (lowest) Multipurposestand.: 1 st verticalengagement stop (lowest)vert. eng. stop Mountingthe camera With the 411.21rail clamp or 411.41 rail clamp for higherstability you can mount the SINARcameras either on the 516.41pan tilt heador directlvon a triood. O Turnthe clampinglever A againstthe arrow to releaseit, fit the camera and tightenthe tripod screw C fingertight. O Turn the clamping lever A in the direction of the arrow to secure tne camerafirmly. O To adjustthe leverA use a coin to unscrewthe centrescrew. Remove tne leverand refit in the requiredposition. Replace the securingscrew. O Slack off the knob B by a few turns to shift the cameraalong the rail for balancingor to swivel it about the rail. Slack off bv a few turns more ro removethe cameraaltogether. The rail clamp also takes the 519.11 universal camera holder for mountinq 35 mm and rollfilmreflex cameras.

Zero setting Before starting operationsset all movements to their zero engagement points.Q marksthe imageplane.

Fig.5 The spirit levels To readthe spiritlevels precisely, view with one eyecentred above them. you see them correctlywhen each markingring appearstruly edge-onas a thin line. lf the levelsshould eventually need resetting, you can do this yourself.Slack off one screw completelyand the secondone slighfly,realign the spiritlevel and tightenthe screwsagain.

Fig.6 The base rail The camera outfit includesa 12"/30cm 422.21 base rail, capped at both endsand suitablefor all SINARcameras. Rail extensions screw to eitherend to make up any requiredlength. A longer36'790 cm 425.21base rail is avail- ablefor constantuse with long extensions.

Fig.7 Ghangingcomponents When switchingmetering backs, bellows,lens boards,etc on the coupling frame,always push in such itemsstraight from aboveand lock.To avoid light leaks be sure to close the lockinglever fully. But don't use force if the lever Fg8q+ is hardto close- check ratherthat the componentis correcilyfitted.

Fig.9 When fitting lensesline up the red dot at the rearof the lens board with the red dot on the behind-lensshutter. Insert the lens board and lock. The aperturecontrols then couple automatically.

Lensboard holder It is recommendedto mount the 531.41 lensboardholder.

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The bellows Folding bellows The folding bellowsshould neversag - so do not place anythingon top of them. Also, to counteractsagging, periodicallyrefit the bellows inverteo about their axis.

The wide-angle bellows To permitinfinity focusing with short cameraextensions pull any folds of the wide-anglebellows 1 fully out from betweenthe camerastandards. Usethe 455.46wide-angle bellows 2 for 4x5"/'19x1 2 cm pictureswith 65 mm lensesand veryshort extensions.

Gamerabacks The sINAR modelsp2, c2 andf2 includea meteringback with probe holder I (462.16tor4x5"/9x12 cm,462.17 tor ''|8x24 5x7"/13x18cm and 462.S1for8x10,7 cm).

Fig.13 The 461.36 back of the 4x5"/9x12 cm SINARf1 has no meterprobe holder and no liftinglevers. To convertto the meteringback replacethe film holder frame by the 462.96frame with probe holder.lf you also want the liftinglev- ers,replace the model 1 screenframe by the model2,461 .56.

Fig.14 Fitting the back on the camera open the lockinglever at the top left (4x5'79x12cm) or at the left and right (5x7"/13x18cm and 8x10"/18x24cm) of the rearcoupling frame, insert the back at the baseof the couplingframe, push home and lock (alsosee Figs. 8 and 9). For uprightand horizontalshots you can fit the backs in alternative positionsturned through 90". (Forhorizontal shots positionthe meterprobe holderat the top, for uprightshots at the left.) Removing the screen frame (4x5"/9x12cm back) To separatethe screenframe from the film holderframe use both thumbs to depressthe serratedcoupling levers at the leftand rightwhile pushing the screenframe upwards (see Fig. 15).The "Graflock"type latchesat the sides of the filmholder frame permit direct attachment of bulkyrollfilm holders. To reassemble,fit the screenframe shifted upwards through about 1 cm (so thatthe holesat the sidesare level) and pushdown till it engages.

lnserting film holders The meteringback has lifting leversat the bottom left and right to lift the screenframe off the film holderframe. This liftingsystem facilitates smooth insertionof filmholders. For thin film holders slightly depress one lever, push inthe holderand let go. For thicker holders fully open both levers, push in the filmholder and closethe levers.

On a back without liftinglevers lifi the screenframe as shown in Fig.18 and pushin the filmholder.

Switching formats on the SINARp2 and c2 Releasethe bellowsat the lensend. Releasethe rearcoupling frame by turn- ingthe knobF anticlockwise.You only change the formatset, consisting of the rear couplingframe, bellowsand back. Set the standardsto their zero positions- colour-codedwith engagementstops (seetable on page 3) - beforeswitching formats.

The SINAR p2 special front standard The zero settings on this standard are specially located for the 8x1O"/ 18x24 cm format to make best use of the shift ranges.Use alsothe special rearstandard bearer with the specialfront standard.

The SINAR p2 und c2 special rear standard bearer This heavy-duty standard bearer, specifically designed for the 8x1O"/ 18x24 cm format , forms the bottom section of the SINARp2 and c2 rear standard.lt makesbest use of all shift,tilt and swing rangesand also has a Fis.19 deoth of field scale. The multipurpose standard This servesas the lensstandard on the SINARf1 . lt can also be usedas an objectstage for close-upsand macroshots and as an intermediatestandard for longcamera extensions. Set the verticaland lateralshifts to the appropriateengagement stop or col- oured mark (seetable on page 3) to matchthe locationof the opticalaxis to the formatcombination used.

Raising: Slackoff the clampingscrew and pushup thecolumns as shown inFig. 21. Lowering:See Fig. 22.

Fitting/removal: Fullyunscrew the coarse-focusclamping screw to openthe hingedcollar of the multipurposestandard. You can then removethe standardwithout dis- mantlingthe camera.

You can also resetthe clampinglevers of the multipurposestandard. Un- screw the retainingscrew with a coin, removethe leverand refit in the re- quiredposition. Switching formats on the SINARf2 and fl Releasethe bellowsat the lensend and removetogether with the whole rear standard(the coupling frame is herefixed to its standardbearer). Now fit the requiredalternative rear standard (5x7'713x18 cm or 8x10'7'18x24cm) with its matchingtapered bellows in the usualway. Formatchanging is thus sim- ple and rapid.The basicdesign of the rearstandard is the samefor all three formatsbut the two largersizes are reinforcedand the opticalaxis is recen- tered. Operationis the same as with the 4x5"/9x12 cm rear standard.The rear standard left over after switchingformats remainspart of the SINAR systemto serveas an auxiliaryor intermediatestandard.

26d The SINARf2 special front standard Forthe 5x7"/13x1 8 cm and the 8x10'7'l 8x24 cm versionsof the camerawe recommendthe 431.62 SINARf2 specialfront standard.lt providesa larger shift rangeas its zero positionsare specially aligned forthese largerformats. The heavy-dutyconstruction is also morerigid. This speciallens standard is L part of the 5x7"/1 3x18 cm and the 8x10,71 8 x24 cm SINARf2 outfit.

Fig.26e r The convertible camera The SINARf2 is the entry point to the versatileSINAR system with its fully compatiblecomponents. As requirementsbecome more ambitious, chang- ing the rearstandard converts the f2 to the SINARc2. lf you then replacethe lensstandard by that of the p2, you havea completeSINAR p2. All elements other than the alternativecamera standards remain the same.Components left over havefurther applications in the SINARsystem. With just a few addi- tionalparts you can evenuse them to assemblea secondcamera. The bellows hood The SINAR universarbeilows, two beilows hordersand a betows rod or jointedrod form the simpre renshood. srNAR accessories can arso make up a professionarbeilows h.ood, consistingof the beilowshood mask 1 0r 2, a bellowsrod, beilows horder,murtipurpose standard and universarbeilows. The betows hood mask 2 has four micrometer-adjustabreroter brindswith mm scalesfor precisemasking. To permit unobstructed shifts with short extensionsoo not attach the ber_ lowsto the lens. Indirectshifts are preferabre with the professionarbeilows hood _ which rs morefrequenily used with long extensions.

For a clearview of the hood limits,to avoid imagevignetting, stop down to the workingaperture and sight throughthe cutiway cornersof the ground glassscreen, with the eye closeto thä screen.

Fig.30 Viewing aids Fresnelscreens with.a Fresnerscreen you more easirytake in the whorescreen image - and see it brighterand with better contrait. Fresnerscreens are avairabrefor arl three srNAR back sizes. The ground grass screen frames have retaining springs quick for fittingand removalof the Fresnetscreen.

The binocular magnifier and binocular reflex magnifier A wide-angle or universarbeilows attached to the screenframe keepsstray light off the ground glass screen.This viewingbellows in turn takes the binocularmagnifier and its hood. Withthe magnifiersswung in, the screenimage appears magnified 2x.fhe binocularreflex magnifier.arsoshows the imale upright;it atLches direcay to the 4x5"/9x12 cm back.To viewthe whore-screenimage with the rarger sizesyou also need a murtipurposestandard and a taperedor wide-angre bellowsbehind pairs the back. of 4.2b-dioptermagnifier renses are avairabre for both versionsas an alternativeto the siandard3_diopter lenses.

Masks To,.T""f down the image on the groundglass screen wnen working with the rollfilmholders we recommendthe tranJparentye*ow masksof the sg4..r6 mask set or the s34j2 vario mask. The masks are avairabrewith cutouts from4'5xG to 8.5x10.5 cm andfit thesrNAR mask and Fresnerrroroer. rLy are insertedin, and removed from, the screenframe in the sameway as the Fresnelscreens. Transport The SINARp2,c2andt2 Beforestowing the camerain the SINARcase pushthe two standardsto- getherclear of boththe reddots on the keyrail of the422.21 base rail. In this positionthe camerawith various accessories fits comfortablyin the 475,26 case (expertor basic 4x5"/9x12cm outfits)or in the 475.42SINAR EXPERT case(expert outfits or basic5x7"/1 3x1B cm or 8x10"/18x24 cm outfits).To protectthe cameraagainst dust and dampwhen set up we recommendthe 571.42dust cover (basic outfits) or the 571.52 cover (expert outfits).

The SfNAR 11 andf2 Youcan alsofold the SINARt1 andt2 as shownin Fig.34.Preferably leave the railclamp on the tripod.The camera then fits in an executive-stylebrief- case.

Theview cameramovements Direct shifts (seeFig. 35) Suitablefor shortextensions (use the wide-anglebellows if necessary). O Set up the cameralevel O Adjustthe shiftsto centrethe image Note:Verticals appearvertical ifthe rearor image standard is parallel with the vedicalsof the object.The lensstandard position affects only sharp- nessdistribution, not perspective- Indirect shifts (seeFig. 36) Suitablefor long extensions,with the professionalbellows hood and for more extendedshifts. O Inclinethe camera O Realignthe standardsvertically by the coarsetilt (arrows) Usuallythe indirectshift method is preferableas it allowsconsiderable incli- nation of the cameraeven with long extensions,reserves the micrometer Fig.36 shiftsfor fine adjustmentand makesfor a more rigidsetup of the standards. Also,a bellowshood mounted on thebasic rail unit, filters etc remain lined up with the opticalaxis.

Rotating the camera Rotatingthe camera about the basic rail unit provides any intermediateposi- tion between upr(1ht and horuontal shots. Unlike a rotating back this keeps all tilt and swing axes lined up with the imageaxes. The bellows hood also ro- tates with the camera, wfii

Fig.37 Extreme tilts at short extensions Special effects sornetimescall for extremetilts with short-focuslens€s - best achievedby a vertical-axisswing of the standards.Dependrrp on the subject positionyou may have to rotatethe camerathrough 90' In the rail ctamo.

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{n The planeof sharpnessand depthof field Locating the plane of sharpness with the SINAR p2 und c2 Always establishthe plane of maximumsharpness before stopping down. select this as an imaginarysubject plane with the greatestnear-io-faispreao of requiredobject points.

Locatingthe planeof sharpnesswith the rearstandard (controls both sharp- nessdistribution and perspective) _ _L - Alwaysset the standardsvertically with the coarsetilt g. Fig.39 - with the finefocusing drive 2 sharplyfocus a suitablefirst imagepoint- on the horizontalaxis H (or on the verticalaxis V for a vertical-axGswing). - with the micrometerdrive 5 (or 6 for vertical-axisswings) focus on a suit- - able secondimage point roughlyopposite the first -ln the shadedarea of the screen.

Locatingthe planeof sharpnesswith the lensstandard (controls sharpness distributionbut not perspective) - Locate the plane of maximumsharpness with the rear standardas oe- scribedabove, then readoff the tilt or swing angle. Fig.40 Directtilting and swinging with the lensstandard is notsatisfactory as its optical setupalways involves an overall sharpness shift. - Thentilt the lensstandard - in the same direction- to the same angle. - Returnthe rearstandard to its zero engagementpoint. - Refocuswith the finefocusing drive 2 for maximumoverallsharpness. Ad- just the rearstandard for any final correctionto the planeof shäpness. .,lf thereis nosuitableimage point on the tilt or swingaxis itself, select one nearest to thataxis and focus as described. Repeat the adjustäent sequence until the image is sharpall over. Fig.41

Locating the plane of sharpness with the SINARf2 and fl Always establishthe praneof maximumsharpness before stopping down. select this as an imaginarysubject plane with the greatestnear-to-faispread of requireobject points. - with the finefocusing drive2 sharpryfocus a first imagepoint on the horr- zontalaxis H (or on the verticalaxis V for a vertical_axisswing). - Set the angle-meteringscale 6 to zero. - with the fine focusingdrive 2 sharplyfocus a second imagepoint on the oppositeaxis H' (or V'). - Readoff the tilt angleand direction(+ or -) on the angle-meteringscale 6 (forexample +12'). i- lf therange of the ,a lF;E angre-meteringscare is notsufficient, tirt the camera setup ---- ap-' ( ti Hlo+ proximatelybefore measurement, using the intersecting pranes principi". - set this angle(12") and direction(here +) on eitherthe imageor the lens standard. - Fine-focus2 for optimum overallsharpness. Adjust the rearstandard for r-@-; any final correctionto the planeof sharpness. DO [email protected]

Lens tilts and swings with close-ups with close-ups(subject distance less than five times the focal length)any lenstilt causesadditional problems as it also modifiesthe subjectoi-sänce. Hereit is thereforebetter to controlsharpness distribution with the rearstan- dard only. lf you still want to tilt the lensstandard, adjust the lenstilt first by visualsighting (Fig. a4 to make the planesof the subject,lens and image meet in a common axis. Makeany finaladjustments again on the rearstan- dard.

11 Depth of field - with all SINAR models Afier locatingand focusing on the planeof maximumsharpness, stop down the lensas far as necessaryto extendsharpness at rightangles to this plane.The simplestand quickestway is with the SINARdepth of field scale: - At full aperturefocus on the most distantsubject point required sharp (i.e.focused with the shortestcamera extension). - Without changingthe focus setting,zero the depth of field scale (arrowagainst index). - At full aperturefocus on the nearestsubject point requiredsharp (i.e.focused with the longestcamera extension). - Readoff the workingaperture now shown on the scale(e.9. here 'f/22'1and set this on the lens. - Turnthe fine focusingdrive 2 back throughtwo lensstop intervals - on the depth of field scale (shorteningthe cameraextension to f/'l 1 in this case).This then yieldsoptimum focus.

Furtheraccessories

The SINARCOLOR CONTROLfilter system The SINARCOLOR CONTROL filter system 100 and 125 with over 200 differentdyed-in-the-mass plastic filters plus polarisingfilters meetsall needsof present-dayview cameraphotography. The filter '1 holder 00 holdsup to three1 00 mm f iltersat a time.A rapidclamping screw securesadaptors to fit the holderin the filter threadof almost 'l any lens. The filter holder 00 further takes clip-on lens hoods of varioussizes. The filtersystem 125 comprises125 mm filtersheld in the filterholder 1 (forone filter)or 2 (takingtwo filters)similar to the system1 00 hold- ers. Fifterholders 1 and 2 also clip togetherand rotateagainst each other.Further, the filterholders may be mountedon anySINAR stan- dard with the bellows holder and rod or fitted in the multipurpose standard.

SINARexposure meters and shutters Moupting exposure meters A probe holderbuilt into the film holderframe of the meteringback takesthe meteringprobes of the SINARexposure meters. The meter itselfis mountedon the probe holdervia the 462.96.001meter holder plate. O With the millingscrew secure the meterholder plate on the probe holderor on one of the side coverpanels of the standard. O Placethe meteron the meterholder plate and lock in place. O Releasethe lock on the probe holder. O Insertthe probe in the probe holder,with the SINARlogo facing to the rear,and lock.

Automatic SINARfilm holder and shutter couplang SINARbacks carry a couplingsocket for automaticshutter operation via a cablelinkage between the cameraback and the shutter.This au- tomaticallycloses the SINARshutter on insertinga film holderin the SINARback. The connectingpoints are marked.

With the SINAR/COPALshutter Oncethe 521.91bayonet connector is adjusted,screw it tight on the back and leaveit there.You can then quicklyswitch automatic coup- lingcables without readjustment. A connectorcan linktwo automatic Fig.47 cablesto bridgelong extensions.

12 Withthe SINARDIGITAL shutter Therelease and automatic coupling cable needs no adjustment-just screwit in fully.

Automatic film holder coupling and lateral shifts on the SfNAR t2andtl When the automaticcoupling cable is fitted with the film holderup- right and you want to shift the back to the right,shift the lensinstead to the left. For largeshifts use the indirectshifting procedure (see ar- rowst.

Fig.a8 Film holders Filmsfor the view cameraare loaded in separateholders. The camera can take sheetfilm, rollfilmand instant-picturematerial in sizesfrom 4.5x6 cm (13/d21/t')to 8x10"/18x24cm.

Doublesheet film holders The film holdersare easyto load. But note: O To avoidfocusing errors and light leakagealways push the film in fully. O Films that have been stored dry lie flatter. Also avoid major temperature f luctuations. O Afterwithdrawing the drawslide,tap on the groundglass screen to relieveany film strain.

Using LISCO Regal ll sheet film holders The film holderframe of the 8x10"/18x24 cm meteringback already carriesa screwed-inadapter 462.58.005. This facilitates connection of automatic coupling cables and is essentialif you use the new LISCORegal ll film holderswith roundedcorners. lt ensuresperfect operationof the automaticfilm holdercoupling with a SINARbehind- lens shutter. Insertingthe film holder:See "camerabacks" on page 6. Fig.49 Using SINAR sheet- and rollfilm holders For the use of the variousSINAR sheet- and rollfilmholders please consultthe respectiveinstruction manuals.

't3 Finalpoints

Maintenance The plastic guides and slide bearingsof the SINARcameras are factory- lubricatedand requireno oiling or other lubrication.Dust, sand, etc. can howevercause heavy wear. So whenthe outfit is in use protectit with SINAR dust covers. Cleaning When required,clean soiled rubber linings on the control knobswith soapy water. Resettingthe drives Throughwear, excessive strain or dirt the drives may need readjustment. This can be carriedout by your local agencyor by SINARLID. Cleaninglenses, filters and mirrors Lenses, glass filters and SINAR surface-coatedmirrors should only be cleanedwith agentsspecially recommended for lenscleaning - e.g. Kodak Lens Cleanerand suitablecleaning tissues. Use the 542.79SINAR filter cleaningset for cleaningthe SINARCOLOR CONTROL filters. Warranty The supplierguarantees new equipmentfor 12months from the invoicedate. The warrantycovers the use of materialfaults and operation.The supplier undertakesto rectifyimmediately and at his own expenseany damageand faults that become apparenton the SINARcamera and/or its accessories through failureto meet the above specifications.The warrantycovers no claimsbeyond this, nor consequentialdamages. lt becomesinvalid in the case of alterationsor repairscarried out by the customer or third parties without the written agreementby SINARLID. Furtherinstruction manuals Separateinstruction manuals are available for the followingSINAR cameras and accessories.Order from your local agencyor from SINARLTD: SINAR/COPALshutter SINARDIGITAL shutter Module1 and 2 SINARcases SINARrollfilm holders SINARsheet film holder SINARbooster 1 Lenseswith spring-loadedSINAR aperture control SINARmetering backs

All the subjectsmentioned in this instructionmanual are covered in deoth rn - "THE I-ARGEFORMAT a handbookon the SINARsystem".

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