Sinar F, F1 or F2

Hello All,

I'm searching informations about the Sinar F1 and F2.

I'm new in LG and want to decide between the F1 or
F2.

If anybody found a PDF of the F and F1 or any web
page, it will be much appreciated !

I searched the web, but...

Regards,
Daniel.

--
Daniel Rocha - Photographie
http:/:www.monochromatique.com

"Daniel Rocha" wrote

I'm new in LG and want to decide between the F1 or
F2.

The F1 [F2?] has a better rail clamp for the front standard.
With Gorilla style handling the front clamp on the F would
fail - OTOH front Fx standards don't cost a lot on ebay.

The low style of tripod mounting clamp is preferable to the older
tall style.

There are other changes, I can't remember them [focusing
front standard ??].

--
Nicholas O. Lindan, Cleveland, Ohio
Consulting Engineer: Electronics; Informatics; Photonics.
To reply, remove spaces: n o lindan at ix . netcom . com
Fstop timer - http://www.nolindan.com/da/fstop/index.htm

Nicholas O. Lindan wrote:

Thanks for your explainations !

There are other changes, I can't remember them [focusing
front standard ??].

Nobody else ?!

--
Daniel Rocha - Photographie
http:/:www.monochromatique.com

I tend to agree with the other post as I had an F1 4x5 myself and the F2 had
a front focusing standard as opposed to not on the F1. Honestly the P
series has dropped so much in cost I would consider looking for a P--The
Sinar is excellent to use and I also had an 8x10 rear standard (P-version)
and bearer and the bellows--sold the whole lot for $2400 over a year ago.
The P version rear standard was much more precise than the typical F model.
If you are wondering--I switched to a Deardorff 4x5 and 8x10--much more
managable in the field--not as precise but you'll never see that in the
final image!!
J Burke
-"Daniel Rocha" wrote in message
...
Nicholas O. Lindan wrote:

Thanks for your explainations !

There are other changes, I can't remember them [focusing
front standard ??].

Nobody else ?!

--
Daniel Rocha - Photographie
http:/:www.monochromatique.com

"Joseph Burke" wrote

Honestly the P series has dropped so much in cost
I would consider looking for a P

Agreed. But the F's have dropped to ~$350. Sinar
charges $298 for a bellows alone.

--
Nicholas O. Lindan, Cleveland, Ohio
Consulting Engineer: Electronics; Informatics; Photonics.
To reply, remove spaces: n o lindan at ix . netcom . com
Fstop timer - http://www.nolindan.com/da/fstop/index.htm

"Nicholas O. Lindan" wrote:

"Daniel Rocha" wrote

I'm new in LG and want to decide between the F1 or
F2.

The F1 [F2?] has a better rail clamp for the front standard.
With Gorilla style handling the front clamp on the F would
fail - OTOH front Fx standards don't cost a lot on ebay.

F2 has the better front standard. F1 is weaker.

The low style of tripod mounting clamp is preferable to the older
tall style.

There are other changes, I can't remember them [focusing
front standard ??].

Fine focusing on the F2 front, not available on the F1.

Meaning all yoiu need to upgrade from on the F2 is rear
standard...(p standard, etc.)

On 26/12/05 10:55, in article , "Tom Phillips"
wrote:

Agreed. And the reason to have a P rear standard is that it makes focusing
much much easier (read on the subject, if you have not done so already).
You then transfer the movements from the rear standard to the front
standard, which becomes much easier if you have a P front standard as well,
because the P standards are geared, whilst the F standards are not. They
say that the F sinars are lighter, and therefore easier to use in the field,
but I have never been impressed by that argument; in any case, the ease of
use of the P (focusing, focusing, focusing) in my view helps you in the
field a great deal. Again, if you are adamant to go for an F Sinar (F1 or
F2), have at least a rear P standard. I am a newbie like you, and went
through these agonies recently, until I reached the above conclusions.
nobody

Meaning all yoiu need to upgrade from on the F2 is rear
standard...(p standard, etc.)

These links may be of some help to you Daniel:

www.sinarbron.com

http://yandr.50megs.com/sinar/f/f.htm

"Daniel Rocha" wrote in message
...
Hello All, I'm searching informations about the Sinar F1 and F2. I'm new
in LG and want to decide between the F1 or
F2.
If anybody found a PDF of the F and F1 or any web
page, it will be much appreciated !
I searched the web, but...
Regards,
Daniel. Daniel Rocha - Photographie
http:/:www.monochromatique.com

I well agree on the geared movements on the P--much more precise than the
non geared F model--I'd go for the P-version!!
"nobody" wrote in message
...



On 26/12/05 10:55, in article , "Tom Phillips"
wrote:

Agreed. And the reason to have a P rear standard is that it makes
focusing
much much easier (read on the subject, if you have not done so already).
You then transfer the movements from the rear standard to the front
standard, which becomes much easier if you have a P front standard as
well,
because the P standards are geared, whilst the F standards are not. They
say that the F sinars are lighter, and therefore easier to use in the
field,
but I have never been impressed by that argument; in any case, the ease of
use of the P (focusing, focusing, focusing) in my view helps you in the
field a great deal. Again, if you are adamant to go for an F Sinar (F1 or
F2), have at least a rear P standard. I am a newbie like you, and went
through these agonies recently, until I reached the above conclusions.
nobody

Meaning all yoiu need to upgrade from on the F2 is rear
standard...(p standard, etc.)

Joseph Burke wrote:
Honestly the P series has dropped so much in cost I would consider
looking for a P--The Sinar is excellent to use and I also had an 8x10
rear standard (P-version) and bearer and the bellows--sold the whole
lot for $2400 over a year ago.

I understad that, but the weight is too much for my shoulders
I want to use a Sinar but I do not wat to be afraid about is weight when
I must take it outdoor !

--
Daniel Rocha - Photographie
http:/:www.monochromatique.com