Sinar p2 User manual

Instruction Manual

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Contents The cameras 2
-Controls 2
-Zero settings 3
-Mounting the camera 4
-The spirit levels 4
-The base rail 4
-Changing components 4
-The bellows 5
-Camera backs 5
-Switching formats on the SINAR p2 and c2 6
-Switching formats on the SINAR f2 and f1
8
-The convertible camera 8
-The bellows hood 9
-Viewing aids 9
-Transport 10
The
view camera movements
10
2
The cameras
Operating controls of the SINAR
p2and c2
1 Coarse-focus clamping lever
2 Fine focusing drive with depth offield scale
3 Micrometer drive for vertical (rise and fall) shift
4 Micrometer drive for lateral (cross) shift
5 Micrometer drive for horizontal-axis tilts
6 Micrometer drive for vertical-axis swings
7 Image plane mark
8 Coarse-tilt (horizontal axis) clamping lever;
movement used for vertical alignment of stan-
dards with camera inclined up or down, also for
coarse tilting to reserve full micrometer tilt
(5)
range for sharpness distribution control.
The plane
of sharpness and depth of field 11
Further accessories
12
-SINAR COLOR CONTROL filters
12
-Exposure meters 12
-Automatic SINAR film holder and shutter
coupling
12
-Film holders
13
Final points
14
-Maintenance
14
-Cleaning 14
- .Adjusting the drives 14
-Cleaning lenses, filters and mirrors 14
-Warranty 14
-Further instruction manuals 14

Operating controls of the
SINAR f2 und
f1
1 Coarse-focus clamping knob
2
Fine focusing drive with depth of field scale
3 Clamping wheel for vertical shift (with zero en-
gagement points)
4 Clamping lever for vertical-axis swings and lat-
eral shifts (Slightly slack offfor swings, more for
shift)
5 Clamping lever for horizontal-axis tilts
6 Angle-metering scale fortilt (horizontal axis) and
swing (vertical axis) angles
7 Image plane mark
Zero setting points of the cameras
CAMERAMODELS
SINAR p2
With regular or special 4x5 I 9x12
standard bearer 5x7 113x18
With F/S back 8x10/18x24
With metering back 8x10/18x24
SINARc2
With regular standard 4x5 I 9x12
bearer 5x7 113x18
With F/S back 8x10/18x24
With metering back 8x10/18x24
REAR (IMAGE) STANDARD
White }
Green dots
Red
Red rings
White }
Green dots
Red
Red rings
With special standard 4x5 I 9x12
} ."IDo,"
bearer 5x7 113x18
With FIS back 8x10/18x24
With metering back 8x10/18x24
SINARf2 4x5 I 9x12 4x5" f2 standard:
With 4x5"/9 x12 cm 1st (lowest) vert.
eng . stop
lens standard 5x7 113x18 5x7" standard:
lowest position
8x 10/18x24 8x10" standard:
lowest position
SINARf2 5x7 /13x18 5x
7" f2 standard:
With special lens lowest position
standard 8x10/18x24 8x10" standard:
lowest position
SINAR
f1
4x5 I 9x12 4x5" f2 stand.: 1st(lowest)
vertical engagement stop
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FRONT(LENS) STANDARD NOTES
White } * White
dot for
White
dots lateral shift on
Red* special lens
Red rings standard
2nd vert. eng. stop }
Lens standard
2nd vertical at zero point
engagement stop for lateral shift
3rd vert. eng. stop White
dot for lat~ral
shift (at 32.5 mm)
} ",,.bo,"
}
Lens standard
at zero point
for lateral shift
4x5" f2 standard:
1st (lowest) vert.
eng . stop
2nd vert. eng. stop
4th (top) vert. eng. stop
8x10" f2 special stand
.:
1st (lowest) vert. eng. stop
3rd (top) vert. eng. stop
Multipurpose stand
.: 1st
(lowest) vert. eng. stop
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Mounting the camera
With the SINAR 411.21 rail clamp you can mount the SINAR cameras either
on the 516.41 pan tilt head or directly on a tripod.
• Turn the clamping lever A against the arrow
to release it, fit the camera
and tighten the tripod screw C finger tight.
•
Turn the clamping leverA in the direction of the arrow to secure the cam-
era firmly.
•
To adjust the leverA use a coin to unscrewthe centre screw.Remove the
lever and refit
in the required position. Replace the securing screw.
• Slack off the knob B
by a few turns to shift the camera along the rail for
balancing or
to swivel it aboutthe rail. Slackoffby afew turns more to re-
move the camera altogether.
The rail clamp also takes the 519.
11 universal camera holder for mounting
35 mm and rollfilm reflex cameras.
Zero setting
Before starting operations set all movements to their zero ej:lgagement
points.
CD marks the image plane.
The spirit levels
To read thespirit levels precisely,view with one eye centred abovethem. You
see them correctly when each marking ring appears truly edge-on as a thin
line.
If the levels should eventually need resetting, you can
do this yourself. Slack
offone screw completely and the second one slightly, realign the spirit level
and tighten the screws again.
The base rail
The camera outfit includes a 12 "/ 30 cm 422.21 base rail, capped at both
ends and suitable forall SINAR cameras.
Rail extensions screw to eitherend
to make up any required length. A longer 36"/90 cm 425.21 base rail is avail-
able for constant use with long extensions.
Changing components
When switching metering 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 locking lever fully. But
don't use force if the lever
is hard to close -check rather that the component is correctly fitted.

When fitting lenses line up the red dot at the rear of the lens board with the
red
dot on the behind-lens shutter. Insert the lens board and lock. The aper-
ture controls then couple automatically.
The bellows
Folding bellows
The folding bellows should never sag -so do not place anything on top of
them. Also,
to counteract sagging, periodically refit the bellows inverted
about their axis.
The wide-angle bellows
To permit infinityfocusing with short camera extensions pull any folds ofthe
wide-angle bellows 1 fully out from between the camera standards.
Usethe 455.46wide-anglebellows2for4x5
"/ 19x12 cm pictureswith 65 mm
lenses and very short extensions.
Camera backs
The SINAR models p2, c2 and f2 include a metering back with probe holder
(462.16 for
4x5 "/9x12 cm, 462.17 for 5x7"/13x18 cm and 462.58 for 8x10"/
18x24cm).
The 461.36 back
of the 4x5" /9x12 cm SINAR f1 has no meter probe holder
and no lifting levers.
To convert to the metering back replace the film holder
frame by the 462.96 frame with probe holder. If you also want the lifting lev-
ers, replace the model 1 screen frame by the model
2, 461.56.
Fitting the back on the camera
Open the locking lever at the top left (4x5" /9x12 cm) or at the left and right
(5x7"/13x18 cm and 8x1 0"/18x24 cm)
of the rear coupling frame, insert the
back at the base
of the coupling frame, push home and lock (also see Figs.
8 and
9). For upright and horizontal shots you can fit the backs in alternative
positions turned through 90°. (For horizontal shots position the meter probe
holder at the top, for upright shots at the left.)
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Removing the screen frame
(4 x5" /9 x12 cm back)
To separate the screen frame from the f,ilm holderframe use both thumbs to
depress the serrated coupling levers at the left and right while pushing the
screen frame upwards (see Fig. 15). The «Graflock» type latches at the sides
of the film holderframe permit direct attachment of bulky rollfilm holders.
To reassemble,fit the screen frame shifted upwards through about 1 cm (so
that the holes at the sides are level) and push down till it engages.
Inserting film holders
The metering back has lifting levers at the bottom left and right to lift the
screen frame offthe film holder frame. This lifting system facilitates smooth
insertion offilm holders. For thin film holders slightlydepress one lever, push
in the holderand let go. Forthicker holders fully open both levers,push in the
film holder and close the levers.
On a back without lifting levers lift the screen frame as shown in Fi g. 18 and
push
in the film holder.
Switching formats on the SINAR p2 and c2
Release the bellows at the lens end.Release the rear coupling frame byturn-
ing the knob F anticlockwise.
You only change the format set,consisting of
the rear coupling frame, bellows and back. Set the standards to their zero
positions -colour-coded with engagement stops
(see table on page 3) -
before switching formats.
The SINAR p2 special front standard
The zero settings on this standard are specially located for the 8x10 "1 .
18x24 cm format to make best use
of the shift ranges. Use also the special
rear standard bearer with the special front standard.
The SINAR p2 und c2 special rear standard bearer
This heavy-duty standard bearer, specifically designed for the 8x 10 "1
18x24 cm format , forms the bottom section
of the SINAR p2 and c2 rear
standard. It makes best use of all shift, tilt and swing ranges and also has a
depth offield scale.

The multipurpose standard
This serves as the lens standard on the SINAR f1 . It can also be used as an
object stage forclose-ups and macro shots and as an intermediatestandard
for long camera extensions.
Set the vertical and lateral shifts to the appropriate engagement stop orcol-
oured mark (see table on page
3) to match the location of the optical axis to
the format combination used.
Raising: Slack offthe clamping screw and push up the columns
as shown
in Fig. 21.
Lowering: See Fig. 22.
Fitting/removal:
Fully unscrewthe coarse-focus clamping screw
to open the hinged collar of
the multipurpose standard. You can then remove the standard without dis-
mantling the camera.
You can also reset the clamping levers of the multipurpose standard. Un-
screw the retaining screw with a coin, remove the lever and refit
in the re-
quired position.
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Switching formats on the SINAR f2 and f1
Release the bellows atthe lens end and remove togetherwith the whole rear
standard (the coupling frame is here fixed
to its standard bearer). Nowfit the
required alternative rear standard
(5 x 7"/13 x18 cm or 8x1O"/18x24 cm) with
its matching tapered bellows
in the usual way. Format changing is thus sim-
ple and rapid. The basic design
of the rear standard is the same for all three
formats but the
two larger sizes are reinforced and the optical axis is recen-
teredoOperation
is the same as with the 4x5"/9x12 cm rear standard. The
rear standard left over after switching formats remains part
of the SINAR
system
to serve as an auxiliary or intermediate standard.
The SINAR f2 special front standard
For the 5x7"/13x18 cm and the 8x1O"
/18 x24 cm versions of the camera we
recommend the 431.62 SINAR f2 special front standard. It provides a larger
shift range as its zero positions are specially
al ignedfortheselargerformats.
The heavy-duty construction is also more rigid. This special lens standard
is
part of the 5x7"/13x 18 cm and the 8x1O" /18x24 cm SINAR f2 outfit.
The convertible camera
The SINAR f2 is the entry point to the versatile SINAR system with its fully
compatible components.As requirements become more ambitious, chang-
ing the rear standard converts thef2
to the SINAR c2. Ifyou then replace the
lens standard
by that of the p2,you have acomplete SINAR p2. All elements
other than the alternative camera standards remain the same. Components
left over have further applications inthe SINAR system.With justa few addi-
tional parts you can even use them
to assemble a second camera.

The bellows hood
The SINAR universal bellows, two bellows holders and a bellows rod or
jointed rod form the simple lens hood. SINAR accessories can also make up
a professional bellows hood, consisting
of the bellows hood mask 1 or 2, a
bellows rod, bellows holder, multipurpose
standard and universal bellows.
The bellows hood mask 2 has four micrometer-adjustable roller blinds with
mm scales for precise masking.
To permit unobstructed shifts with short extensions do not attach the bel-
lows
to the lens.
.Indirect shifts are preferable with the professional bellows hood -which is
more frequently used with long extensions.
For a clear view
of the hood limits, to avoid image vignetting, stop down to
the working aperture and sight through the cutaway corners of the ground
glass screen, with the eye close
to the screen.
Viewing aids
Fresnel screens
With a Fresnel screen you more easily take in the whole screen image-and
see it brighter and with better contrast. Fresnel screens are available for all
three SINAR back sizes. The ground glass screen frames have retaining
springs for quickfitting and removal ofthe Fresnel screen.
The binocular magnifier and binocular reflex magnifier
A wide-angle or universal bellows attached to the screen frame keeps stray
light off the ground glass screen. This viewing bellows.
in turn takes the
binocular magnifier and its hood.
With the magnifiers swung
in, the screen image appears magnified 2x. The
binocular reflex magnifier also shows the image upright; it attaches directly
to the 4x5"/9x12 cm back.
To view the whole screen image with the larger
sizes you also need a multipurpose standard and a tapered or wide-angle
bellows behind the back. Pairs
of 4.25-dioptermagnifier lenses are available
for both versions as
an alternative to the standard 3-diopter lenses.
Masks
To mask down the image on the ground glass screen when working with the
rollfilm holders we recommend the transparent yellow masks
of the 534.16
mask set or the 534.12 vario mask, The masks are available with cutouts
from 4. 5x6 to 8.5x10.5 cm and fit the SINAR maskand Fresnel holder. They
are inserted in, and removed from, the screen frame
in the same way as the
Fresnel screens.
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Transport
The SINAR p2, c2 and f2
Before stowing the camera in the SINAR case push the two standards to-
gether clear ofboth the red dotson the key rail ofthe 422.21 base rail.
In this
position the camera with various accessories fits comfortably
in the 475.26
case (expert orbasic 4x5"/9x12 cm outfits) or
in the 475.42 SINAR EXPERT
case (expert outfits or basic 5x7"/13x18 cm or 8x1 0"/18x24 cm outfits). To
protect the camera against dust and damp when set up we recommend the
571.42
d~st cover (basic outfits) orthe 571.52 cover (expert outfits).
The SINAR 11 and 12
You can also fold the SINAR f1 and f2 as shown in Fig. 34. Preferably leave
the rail clamp on the tripod.The camera then fits
in an executive-style brief-
case.
The view camera movements
Direct shifts (see Fig . 35)
Suitable for short extensions (use the wide-angle bellows if necessary).
• Set up the camera level
• Adjust the shifts
to centre the image
Note: Verticalsappearvertical ifthe rearorimagestandard is parallel withthe
verticals
of the object. The lens standard position affects only sharp-
ness distribution, not perspective.
Indirect shifts (see Fig. 36)
Suitable for long extensions, with the professional bellows hood and for
more extended shifts.
• Incline the camera
• Realign the standards vertically by the coarse tilt (arrows)
Usually the indirect shift method is preferable as it allows considerable incli-
nation of the camera even with long extensions, reserves the micrometer
shifts for fine adjustment and makes for a more rigid setup
of the standards.
Also, abellows hood mounted
on the basicrail un it,filters etc remain lined up
with the optical axis.
Rotating the camera
Rotating the camera aboutthe basic rail unit provides any intermediate posi-
tion between upright and horizontal shots. Unlike a rotating backthis keeps
all tilt and swing axes lined up with theimageaxes. The bellows hood also ro-
tates with the camera, which avoids corner vignetting.
(To switch between
vertical and horizontal shots turn the back round through 90
°. )
Extreme tilts at short extensions
Special effects sometimes call for extreme tilts with short-focus lenses -
best
achievec.! by a vertical-axis swing of the standards. Depending on the
subject position you may have
to rotate the camera through 90° in the rail
clamp.

The plane of sharpness and depth of field
Locating the plane of sharpness with the SINAR p2 und c2
Always establish the plane of maximum sharpness before stopping down.
Select this as
an imaginarysubjectplane withthegreatestnear-to-farspread
of required object points.
Locating the plane
of sharpness with the rear standard (controls both sharp-
ness distribution and perspective)
-Always set the standards vertically with the coarse tilt
8.
-With the fine focusing drive2 sharply focus asuitable first image point' on
the horizontal axis H (or
on the vertical axis V for a vertical-axis swing).
-With the micrometer drive 5 (or 6 for vertical-axis swings
)T ocus on a suit-
able second image point -roughly opposite the first -
in the shaded area
ofthe screen.
Locating the plane of sharpness with the lens standard (controls sharpness
distribution but not perspective)
-Locate the plane of maximum sharpness with the rear standard as de-
scribed above,then read off thetilt or swing angle.
Direct tilting and swinging with the lens standard is not satisfactory as its optical
setup always involves
an overall sharpness shift.
-Then tilt the lens standard - in the same direction -to the same angle.
r
-Return the rear standard to its zero engagement point.
-Refocus with thefine focusing drive2formaximum overall sharpness.Ad-
just the rear standard for any final correction
to the plane of shapness.
* If there is no suitable image point on the tilt or swing axis itself, select one nearest to
that axis and focus
as described. Repeat the adjustment sequence until the image is
sharp all
over..
Locating the plane of sharpness with the SINAR f2 and f1
Always establish the plane of maximum sharpness before stopping down.
Select this
as an imaginarysubject planewith the greatestnear-to-farspread
of require object points.
-With the fine focusing drive 2 sharply focus afirst image point on the hori-
zontal axis H (or
on the vertical axis V for a vertical-axis swing).
-Set the angle-metering scale 6
to zero.
-With the fine focusing drive 2 sharply focus a second image point on the
opposite axis H' (or V').
-Read offthe tilt angle and direction (+ or
-) on the angle-metering scale 6
(for example +12°).
If the range ofthe angle-metering scale is not sufficient, tilt the camera setup ap-
proximately before measurement, using the intersecting planes principle. .
-Set this angle (12 °) and direction (here +) on either the image or the lens
standard.
-Fine-focus 2 for optimum overall sharpness. Adjust the'rear standard for
any final correction
to the plane of sharpness.
Lens tilts and swings with close-ups
With close-ups (subject distance less than five times the focal length) any
lens tilt causes additional problems
as it also modifies the subject distance.
Here it
is therefore better to control sharpness distribution with the rear stan-
dard only. If you still want to tilt the
.lens standard, adjust the lens tilt first by
visual sighting (Fig. 42) to make the planes of the subject, lens and image
meet
in a common axis. Make any final adjustments again on the rear stan-
dard.
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Depth offield -with all SI~AR models
Afterlocating and focusing on the plane of maximumsharpness, stop
down the lens
as far as necessary to extend sharpnessat right angles
to this plane. The simplest and quickest way is with the SINAR depth
offield scale:
-At full aperture focus on the most distant subject point required
sharp (i.e.focused with the shortest camera extension).
-Without changing the focus setting, zero the depth of field scale
(arrow against index).
-At full aperture focus on the nearest subject point required sharp
(i.e. focused with the longest camera extension).
-Read off the working aperture now shown on the scale (e.g. here
f/22) and set this on the lens.
-
Turn the fine focusing drive 2 back through two lens stop intervals
on the depth of field scale (shortening the camera extension -
to
f/11 in this case). This then yields optimum focus.
Further accessories
The SINAR COLOR CONTROL filter system
The SINAR COLOR CONTROL filter system 100 and 125 with over
200 different dyed-in-the-mass plastic filters plus polarising filters
meets all needs of present-day view camera photography.The filter
holder 100 holds up
to three 100mm filtersatatime. A rapid clamping
screw secures adaptors
to fit the holder in the filter thread of almost
any lens. The filter holder 100 further takes clip-on lens hoods
of
various sizes.
The filter system 125 comprises 125mmfilters held
in the filter holder
1 (for one filter) or 2 (taking
two filters) similarto the system 100 hold-
ers. Filter holders 1 and 2 also clip together and rotate against each
other. Further, the filter holders maybe mounted on any SINAR stan-
dard with the bellows holder and rod or fitted
in the multipurpose
standard.
SINAR exposure meters and shutters
Mounting exposure meters
A probe holder built into the film holder frame of the metering back
takes the metering probes ofthe SINAR exposure meters.The meter
itself is mounted on the probe holdervia the 462.96.001 meterholder
plate.
• With the milling screw secure the meter holder plate
on the probe
holder or
on one ofthe side cover panels ofthe standard.
• Place the meter on the meter holder plate and lock
in place.
• Release the lock on the probe holder.
• Insert the probe
in the probe holder, with the SINAR logofacing to
the rear, and lock.
Automatic SINAR film holder and shutter coupling
SINAR backs carry acoupling socketfor automatic shutteroperation
via acable linkage between thecamera backand theshutter. Thisau-
tomatically closes the SINAR shutter on inserting a film holder
in the
SINAR back. The connecting points are marked.
With the SINARICOPAL shutter
Once the 521.91 bayonet connector is adjusted, screw it tight
on the
back and leave it there.
You can then quickly switch automatic coup-
ling cables without readjustment. Aconnectorcan link
two automatic
cables
to bridge long extensions.
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With the SINAR DIGITAL shutter
The release and automaticcoupling cable needs no adjustment-just
screw it
in fully.
Automatic film holder coupling and lateral shifts on the
SINAR f2 and
f1
When the automatic coupling cable is fitted with the film holder up-
right and you want
to shift the back to the right, shiftthe lens instead
to the left. For large shifts use the indirect shifting procedure (see ar-
rows). .
Film holders
Films forthe view camera are loaded in separate holders.The camera
can take sheet film, rollfilm and instant-picture materi
al in sizes from
4.5 x 6 cm
(1 3/ 4 x 2W1 to 8x10"/18x24 cm.
Double sheet film holders
The film holders are easy
to load. But note:
•
To avoid focusing errors and light leakage always push the film in
fully.
• Films that have been stored dry lie flatter. Also avoid major tem-
perature fluctuations.
• Afterwithdrawing the drawslide,tap
on theground glass screen to
relieve any film strain.
Using LISCO Regal II sheet film holders
The film holder frame of the 8x10"/18x24 cm metering back already
carries a screwed-in adapter 462.58.005. This facilitates connection
of automatic coupling cables and is essential if you use the new
LISCO Regal
II film holders with rounded corners. It ensures perfect
operation
of the automatic film holdercoupling with a SINAR behind-
lens shutter.
Inserting the film holder: See "camera backs"
on page 6.
The Rapid adapter
Can be used on the SINAR p2 and c2 with 90 mm lenses and longer
focal lengths.
On the SINAR f2 and f1 reverse the rear standard as
shown in Fig. 55 ; it can there be used with 135 mm and longer-focus
lenses.

Final points
Maintenance
Cleaning
Resetting the drives
Cleaning ienses, filters and mirrors
Warranty
Further instruction manuals
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The plastic guides and slide bearings
of the SINAR cameras are factory-lu-
bricated and require no oiling or other lubrication. Dust, sand, etc can
howevercause heavy wear. So when the outfit is in use protectit with SINAR
dust covers.
When required, clean soiled rubber linings
on the control kno~s with soapy
water.
Through wear, excessive strain or dirt the drives may need readjustment.
This can be carried out by your local agency or by SINAR
LTD SCHAFF-
HAUSEN. .
Lenses, glass filters and SINAR surface-coated mirrors should only be
cleaned with agents specially recommended for lens cleaning
.,.. e.g. Kodak
Lens Cleaner and suitable cleaning tissues. Use the 547.79 SINAR filter
cleaning set for cleaning the SINAR COLOR CONTROL filters.
The supplierguarantees newequipmentfor
12 monthsfrom the invoicedate.
The warranty covers the use of material faults and operation. The supplier
undertakes to rectify immediately and at his own expense any damage and
faults that become apparent
on the SINAR camera and/or its accessories
through failure to meet the above specifications. The warranty covers no
claims beyond this, nor consequential damages. It becomes invalid in the
case of alterations or repairs carried out by the customer or thi
rd parties
without the written agreement by SINAR
LTD SCHAFFHAUSEN.
Separate instruction manuals are available forthe following SINAR cameras
and accessories.Orderfromyourlocal agency orfrom SINAR
LTD SCHAFF-
HAUSEN: .
SINAR handy
SINAR/COPALshutter
SINAR DIGITAL shutter
Module 1 and 2
Spot exposure readings
SINAR Rapid adapter
SINAR cases
SINAR rollfilm holders
PROFI-select TTL
Lenses with spring-loaded SINAR aperture control
SINAR metering backs
All the subjects mentioned
in this instruction manual are covered in depth in
« THE LARGE FORMAT- a handbook on the SINAR system».
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