Sinar arTec Operating Instructions Manual

Sinar arTec

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The Camera System for Digital

Architectural Photography

Operating Instructions

LEGAL INFORMATION

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Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................1

1.1 Fundamentals ......................................................................................................................1

1.1.1 Range of applications..........................................................................................................1

1.1.2 Symbols and Signs...............................................................................................................1

1.2 Technical Data .....................................................................................................................2

1.3 Scope of Delivery.................................................................................................................2

1.3.1 Sinar arTec Hy6 ...................................................................................................................2

1.3.2 Sinar arTec HB-V .................................................................................................................2

1.3.3 Sinar arTec-e54r..................................................................................................................3

1.3.4 Sinar arTec-e75r..................................................................................................................3

2 PREPARATION ..............................................................................................................................4

2.1 Description of the Camera and its Functions .......................................................................4

2.1.1 The operating elements.......................................................................................................4

2.1.2 Details of the Camera.......................................................................................................... 5

2.2 Setting up and Leveling the Camera .................................................................................... 7

2.3 Attaching and Removing a Digital Back on a Sinar arTec Hy6.............................................7

2.3.1 Attaching a Digital back ......................................................................................................7

2.3.2 Removing the Digital back...................................................................................................8

2.4 Attaching and Removing a Digital Back on a Sinar arTec HB-V ...........................................8

2.4.1 Attaching a Digital back ......................................................................................................8

2.4.2 Removing a Digital back......................................................................................................8

2.5 Changing the Image Format ................................................................................................9

2.5.1 Changing the format on a Digital back with a Revolving adapter on Sinar arTec Hy6 .........9

2.5.2 Changing the format on a Digital back with a Conventional adapter on Sinar arTec Hy6....9

2.5.3 Changing the format on a Digital back mounted on a Sinar arTec HB-V .............................. 9

2.5.4 Changing the format orientation of the Format mask..........................................................9

2.6 The Focusing Magnifier .....................................................................................................10

2.6.1 Features of the Focusing magnifier....................................................................................10

2.6.2 Attaching the Focusing magnifier...................................................................................... 10

2.6.3 Removing the Focusing Magnifier .....................................................................................10

2.7 The Focusing Screen ..........................................................................................................11

2.8 The Format Mask ..............................................................................................................11

2.8.1 Features ............................................................................................................................11

2.8.2 Changing the format.........................................................................................................11

2.9 Attaching and Removing the Lens ..................................................................................... 12

2.9.1 Attaching the lens .............................................................................................................12

2.9.2 Removing the lens............................................................................................................. 12

2.10 How to Operate the Sinaron Digital CEF Lens ...................................................................13

2.10.1 Viewing the subject ..........................................................................................................13

2.10.2 Focusing ...........................................................................................................................13

2.10.3 Setting the shutter speed..................................................................................................14

2.10.4 Setting the aperture.......................................................................................................... 14

2.10.5 Cocking the shutter ..........................................................................................................14

2.10.6 The exposure ....................................................................................................................14

2.11 Connecting the Cables.......................................................................................................15

2.12 Photography on Film.........................................................................................................15

2.12.1 General.............................................................................................................................15

2.12.2 Photographs on roll film ...................................................................................................16

2.12.3 Advancing the film............................................................................................................16

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3 IMAGE SETTINGS AND EXPOSURE..............................................................................................17

3.1 Possibilities of Image Settings ...........................................................................................17

3.2 Horizontal and Vertical Shifts ............................................................................................ 17

3.2.1 Fundamentals of vertical perspective correction ................................................................17

3.2.2 Vertical perspective correction with the Sinar arTec...........................................................18

3.2.3 Fundamentals of horizontal perspective correction............................................................18

3.2.4 Horizontal Perspective correction with the Sinar arTec ......................................................20

3.3 Swings and Tilts ................................................................................................................20

3.3.1 General .............................................................................................................................20

3.3.2 Tilting................................................................................................................................20

3.3.3 Swings ..............................................................................................................................20

3.4 Step by Step Towards the Exposure ..................................................................................21

3.4.1 Image settings...................................................................................................................21

3.4.2 Changing between Viewing position and Exposure position.............................................. 21

4 ACCESSORIES FOR THE SINAR ARTEC CAMERA..........................................................................22

4.1 Lenses................................................................................................................................22

4.2 Lens Adapter Rings............................................................................................................22

4.3 White Shading Diffusor .....................................................................................................23

4.4 Filter Rod Holder ...............................................................................................................23

4.5 Lens Shade ........................................................................................................................24

4.5.1 Why should you use a lens shade? ....................................................................................24

4.5.2 Artec Lens Shade...............................................................................................................24

4.5.3 Bellows Lens Hood............................................................................................................24

4.6 Swiveling Polarizing Filter .................................................................................................25

4.7 Accessory Shoe..................................................................................................................25

5 COMPENSATION OF THE LIGHT FALL-OFF OF A LENS WITH SHADING ......................................26

5.1 General ..............................................................................................................................26

5.2 Creating a Shading File......................................................................................................26

5.3 Using a Shading Image in the Sinar eXposure™ Software.................................................27

5.3.1 Preparation .......................................................................................................................27

5.3.2 Defining the Shading file and assigning it to the images....................................................27

5.3.3 Computing the Shading ....................................................................................................28

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1 Introduction

1.1 Fundamentals

We congratulate you on the purchase of your Sinar arTec camera and we thank you for your trust in our prod­ucts. We are convinced that the Sinar arTec will be extremely helpful in your work. Its sturdy and precise con­struction assures you a long and problem-free operation.

Before you use your Sinar arTec camera for the first time, please read the Operating Instructions very care-
fully. This will enable you to use the camera to best advantage and it will prevent disruptions that may result
from improper operation.

1.1.1 Range of applications

The Sinar arTec camera is a professional camera system that was designed specifically for digital architectural
and landscape photography. It features a viewing- and an exposure position. The viewing position is used for
composing the image precisely on the focusing screen and the exposure position is then used for making the
actual photograph. To change from the viewing position to the exposure position, a slider is moved to the
right, so that the digital back will “see” the exact same image that you composed on the focusing screen.

The Sinar arTec Hy6 version can be used with Sinar or Leaf digital backs that are equipped with Sinar Hy6 or
Leaf AFi interfaces, respectively.
The Sinar Rotation Adapter enables you to change from the vertical to the horizontal format without having to
remove the digital back, which guarantees a secure and dust-free operation.

The Sinar arTec HB-V version can be used with Sinar, Hasselblad, Leaf or Phase One digital backs that are
equipped with a Hasselblad V camera interface.

Fig. 1a: Sinar arTec with Sinar Hy6 camera interface Fig. 1b: Sinar arTec with Hasselblad-V camera interface

1.1.2 Symbols and Signs

Notes marked with this symbol are to be observed with emphasis.

[14]

Numbers in square brackets refer to a camera element or operating controls of the camera.

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1.2 Technical Data

Vertical shift range: +25 / -15 mm
Horizontal shift range: +20 / -20 mm
Swings and tilts: ± 5º in all directions (360º)

Dimensions: 27 x 19 x 7 cm (approx. 10 1.5 x 7.5 x 3")
Weight: 1.45 kg (approx. 3 lb)
Tripod socket: Can be rotated 360º; 3/8" thread
Operating temperature: 0º C – +45º C (+32º F – +113º F)
Storage temperature: -10º C – +60º C (+14º F – +140º F)
Relative humidity: 5% – 80%, non-condensing

1.3 Scope of Delivery

The Sinar arTec camera is currently available in four different versions. The sets of items that are included are
different for each version.

Immediately upon receiving your camera, please verify that the set of items that are supplied with
your version of the camera is complete and undamaged. If anything is missing or if something is
damaged, contact your supplier immediately.

1.3.1 Sinar arTec Hy6

Item no. 493.23.000, with an interface that is compatible with the
Sinar Hy6 camera.

493.23.100 Sinar arTec Hy6

551.32.086 Focusing Magnifier

493.23.504 Format Mask 36 x 48 mm

475.45.036 Sinar arTec Camera Case

02.1180x Operating Instructions Sinar arTec (as a PDF file on a CD)

1.3.2 Sinar arTec HB-V

Item no. 493.23.001, with an interface that is compatible with Hasselblad V
cameras (available as of April 2009)

493.23.101 Sinar arTec HB-V

551.32.086 Focusing Magnifier

493.23.504 Format Mask 36 x 48 mm

475.45.036 Sinar arTec Camera Case

02.1180x Operating Instructions Sinar arTec (as a PDF file on a CD)

Fig. 2:
Sinar arTec Camera Case
with all the accessories that
can be put into it.

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1.3.3 Sinar arTec-e54r

Item no. 493.23.011, Sinar arTec Hy6, with Sinarback eMotion 54 LV

493.23.100 Sinar arTec Hy6

552.36.185 SB eMotion/Sinar Hy6 Revolving Adapter

02.10216 Note regarding Sinarback eMotion Adapter

552.36.111 Sinarback eMotion 54 LV

551.43.090 Sinarback Software

551.63.054 Firewire Cable 1394 A, 4.5 m / 15 ft

551.33.090 Digital Cleaning Kit

751.43.003 Kodak Gray Card

551.43.097 White Shading Diffusor 100

552.36.096 Sinar V290 Battery, 7.2 V Li+

552.36.093 Charger for V290 Battery, including mains adapter

551.32.086 Focusing Magnifier

493.23.504 Format Mask 36 x 48 mm

552.37.092 CF Card 4 GB

552.37.090 CF Card Reader

551.64.070 Trigger Cable eMotion

475.45.038 Sinar arTec System Case

02.1180x Operating Instructions Sinar arTec (as a PDF file on a CD)

Fig. 3
Empty Sinar arTec System Case in

which the whole scope of delivery
and also lenses of choice are stored.

1.3.4 Sinar arTec-e75r

Item no. 493.23.013, Sinar arTec Hy6, with Sinarback eMotion 75 LV

493.23.100 Sinar arTec Hy6

552.36.185 SB eMotion/Sinar Hy6 Revolving Adapter

02.10216 Note regarding Sinarback eMotion Adapter

552.36.113 Sinarback eMotion 75 LV

551.43.090 Sinarback Software

551.63.054 Firewire Cable 1394 A, 4.5 m / 15 ft

551.33.090 Digital Cleaning Kit

751.43.003 Kodak Gray Card

551.43.097 White Shading Diffusor 100

552.36.096 Sinar V290 Battery, 7.2 V Li+

552.36.093 Charger for V290 Battery, including mains adapter

551.32.086 Focusing Magnifier

493.23.504 Format Mask 36 x 48 mm

552.37.092 CF Card 4 GB

552.37.090 CF Card Reader

551.64.070 Trigger Cable eMotion

475.45.038 Sinar arTec System Case

02.1180x Operating Instructions Sinar arTec (as a PDF file on a CD)

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2 Preparation

2.1 Description of the Camera and its Functions

2.1.1 The operating elements

Fig. 4a: Rear view of the Sinar arTec showing the digital back and the flexible focusing magnifier

Fig. 4b: Front view of the Sinar arTec showing the lens, the Rod holder and an Accessory shoe

A Sinar arTec camera body
B Sinar Revolving Adapter
C Digital Back (different models)
D Removable 3x focusing magnifier with flexible angle of viewing
E Sinaron Digital CEF lens
F Optional arTec Filter Rod Holder
G Optional Accessory Shoe

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D

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C

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2.1.2 Details of the Camera

Fig. 5: Rear view of the Sinar arTec camera body

The area shown in blue highlights the slider, which is moved to the right for the change into the Exposure position.

1 Slider
2 Unlatching key for Slider

3 Click stop for the Viewing position or the Exposure position

4 Scale for horizontal shifts +20/-20 mm
5 Micro drive for horizontal shifts
6 Locking lever for the Horizontal micro drive
7 Attachment position for digital backs
8 Locking slider for digital back, left / right (Sinar arTec Hy6)
9 Combined Fresnel lens and Focusing screen
10 Reversible magnetic metal format mask
11 Guides for the Focusing magnifier
12 Four spirit levels
13 Camera base
14 Locking screw for camera base rotation
15 Micro drive for Vertical shifts
16 Locking lever for the Vertical micro drive
17 Openings for positioning the adapter plate's cones (Sinar arTec Hy6)

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16 14 13

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Fig. 6a: Front view of the Sinar arTec, without a lens Fig. 6b: The Sinar arTec with an attached lens

21 Lens carrier frame, can be rotated 360º
22 Lens Unlocking slider
23 Micro drive for tilting the Lens carrier frame
24 Zero-position Locating pin for rotating/swinging the Lens carrier frame
25 Locking lever for rotations/swings of the Lens carrier frame

Fig. 7: All important operating elements are conveniently accessible to the photographer working behind the camera.

5 Micro drive for horizontal shifts
14 Locking screw for the camera base rotation
15 Micro drive for vertical shifts
23 Micro drive for tilting the Lens carrier frame
25 Locking lever for rotations/swings of the Lens carrier frame

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23 14 15

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24 22 21