Sinarback S 30|45
Mobile and Versatile
Sinar Photography AG
We do everything for the perfect pictureInstructions
Foreword
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution:
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation
instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core
when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes
or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equip-
ment.
FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environ-
ment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines.
This equipment is tested for speci c absorption ratio (SAR) and com-
plies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncon-
trolled envi- ronment. This device complies with FCC/IC SAR limit of
1.6 W/kg. For body worn operation, this equipment has been tested
and meets the FCC/IC RF exposure guidelines when used with the
Sinar Photography AG accessories supplied or designated for this
product that have no metallic component in the assembly. Use of
other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC/IC RF expo-
sure guidelines.
For Japan:
This device is granted pursuant to the Japanese Radio Law (電波法)
and the Japanese Telecommunications Business Law (電気通信事業
法).
This device should not be modified (otherwise the granted designa-
tion number will become invalid).
T D 17-0005 202
R 202-LSF021
For Taiwan:FCC Note:
Trade Name: Sinar
Model No.: Sinarback S 30|45
Contains FCC ID: 2AJ8SS 30|45
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment complies with
Table of Content
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Contents
Foreword .........................................................................................................2
Table of Content ............................................................................................3
Legal information ..........................................................................................6
Warning Messages ........................................................................6
Legal information ...........................................................................6
Package Contents ..........................................................................6
Designation of parts ..................................................................................... 7
Rear View .........................................................................................7
View from the Left .........................................................................8
Battery and Battery Charger .......................................................9
Front and Top View ......................................................................10
Preparations .................................................................................................. 11
Operational Modes ....................................................................... 11
Data saving ..................................................................................... 11
Interfaces/Sockets ....................................................................... 11
Assembly and Commissioning .................................................. 11
Charging the battery .................................................................... 13
For the use outside the USA ...................................................... 15
For use in the USA ....................................................................... 15
Connection of the charger ......................................................... 15
CHARGING THE BATTERY .......................................................
Preparations .................................................................................. 16
Insertion ......................................................................................... 16
Removal .......................................................................................... 16
Charge level displays .................................................................. 16
Changing memory cards ............................................................ 16
CF cards (CompactFlash) ........................................................... 16
Removal ...........................................................................................17
SD / SDHC / SDXC cards ............................................................17
Insertion ..........................................................................................17
System Charts ............................................................................................. 18
SINARBACK S AND SINAR eSHUTTERS .................
Setting up the hardware ............................................................. 18
Capturing Photos ......................................................................... 18
SINARBACK S AND COPAL SHUTTERS .................
Setting up the hardware ............................................................. 19
Capturing Photos ......................................................................... 19
Wake Up .........................................................................................19
SINARBACK S AND SINAR SCS ADAPTERS ........
Setting up the hardware ............................................................ 20
The Menu Control ....................................................................................... 21
Menu control ................................................................................. 21
Controls / calling up menu control .......................................... 21
Exiting the menu........................................................................... 21
Menu function groups ................................................................. 21
The Menu Control ...................................................................................... 22
Navigating in the menu / setting the functions .................... 22
Direct setting of the menu items without sub-menu .......... 23
Further setting of the menu items with sub-menu ............. 23
Quick access to menu functions ............................................ 23
Setting the function / customizing the buttons ................... 24
Calling up the selected menu functions ................................ 24
Basic Camera Settings ............................................................................. 25
PRESETS .....................................................................................
Camera default settings ............................................................ 25
Menu language ............................................................................ 25
Date and Time .............................................................................. 25
Time ................................................................................................ 25
Auto power Off ............................................................................. 25
Signal tones ................................................................................. 26
Monitor .......................................................................................... 26
Basic Image Settings .................................................................................27
IMAGE DEFAULT SETTINGS ....................................................
Photo file format ...........................................................................27
JPG SETTINGS ...........................................................................
Resolution .....................................................................................27
Working color space ...................................................................27
Picture properties / contrast, sharpness, color saturation 27
WHITE BALANCE ......................................................................
DIRECT COLOR TEMPERATURE SETTING ........................ 28
Manual setting by metering ..................................................... 28
ISO sensitivity ............................................................................... 29
Storage of picture data / memory card management ........ 29
Capturing / Recording Mode .................................................................. 30
RECORDING MODE .................................................................
For Photos ..................................................................................... 30
Live View mode ........................................................................... 30
Live View photo / video mode / photography mode ..........30
Exposure simulation ................................................................. 30
Displays in Live View mode ...................................................... 30
Display settings .......................................................................... 30
Histogram .................................................................................... 30
Clipping displays ........................................................................ 30
Notes on the histogram and the clipping indicators: ........30
Marking of clearly focused subjects (focus peaking) .......... 31
Grid ................................................................................................. 31
Masking ......................................................................................... 31
Enlarging the Live View monitor image .................................. 31
Release button (31) ...................................................................... 32
Picture Series .............................................................................. 32
Interval Shooting ......................................................................... 32
Live View mode with Industrial Box......................................... 33
Exposure simulation ................................................................... 33
Display settings ........................................................................... 33
Histogram ..................................................................................... 33
Clipping displays ......................................................................... 33
Marking of clearly focused subjects (focus peaking) ......... 34
Grid ................................................................................................ 34
Masking ........................................................................................ 34
Enlarging the Live View monitor image ................................. 34
Distance setting ......................................................................... 35
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Manual setting - MF ................................................................... 35
AFs (single) = focus priority ...................................................... 35
AFc (continuous) = shutter release priority .......................... 35
Moving the autofocus metering field in Live View mode .. 35
EXPOSURE METERING ...........................................................
Exposure metering methods ................................................... 36
Spot metering .............................................................................. 36
Center weighted metering ........................................................ 36
Multi-field metering .................................................................... 36
Exposure Control ....................................................................... 36
Automatic Program Mode -P.................................................... 36
Metering memory lock ................................................................37
Saving with the Joystick .............................................................37
In AF mode .....................................................................................37
In MF mode ....................................................................................37
Displays during saving of the exposure setting ....................37
Exposure compensation ............................................................37
Entering and canceling an exposure compensation ...........37
Manual setting of aperture and exposure time - M ............ 38
Displays in Live View mode ....................................................... 38
Bracketing ..................................................................................... 38
Displays in the monitor (in the picture data display) ........... 38
Values above and below the metering range ....................... 39
Taking photographs with the self-timer ................................. 39
Procedure ..................................................................................... 39
Displays ......................................................................................... 39
Aborting the function ................................................................. 40
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS .......................................................
User / application-specific profiles ......................................... 41
Renaming profiles ........................................................................ 41
Folder management ................................................................... 42
Resetting picture numbers ....................................................... 42
Changing file names .................................................................. 42
Formatting the memory cards ................................................. 42
Marking the picture files for copyright protection ............... 43
Flash mode ................................................................................... 44
Connection via the the Lemo® Multisync socket (13) ........ 44
Connection via the flash synchronization socket (7) ........ 44
Video recordings ......................................................................... 45
Resolution / image frequency .................................................. 45
ISO sensitivity ............................................................................... 45
Color space .................................................................................. 45
Constrast, focus, saturation......................................................45
Time code ..................................................................................... 45
Exposure metering methods.................................................... 46
Exposure modes ......................................................................... 46
Distance setting .......................................................................... 46
Starting / Ending the recording ............................................... 46
Single pictures during video recordings ................................ 46
Sound recording ...........................................................................47
Manual setting ..............................................................................47
Deactivate sound recording ......................................................47
Checking the sound recording .................................................47
Setting headphone volume .......................................................47
Review Mode .............................................................................................. 48
REVIEW MODE...........................................................................
Automatic review of last image ................................................ 48
Review for unlimited time .......................................................... 48
Video playback .............................................................................48
Setting the volume ...................................................................... 49
Displays in Review mode ........................................................... 49
Review with histogram and clipping indicators .................... 49
The clipping displays .................................................................. 49
Marking of clearly focused subjects ....................................... 49
Extended picture data ................................................................ 49
Viewing other pictures / scrolling ............................................50
Enlarging the detail ..................................................................... 50
Enlarging in steps ........................................................................50
Maximum enlargement in one step ........................................50
Moving the detail .......................................................................... 51
Selection of one of the (contact sheet) ................................... 51
Protecting pictures / clearing delete protection .................. 52
Deleting pictures ......................................................................... 52
Additional Functions ................................................................................. 53
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS ......................................................
Transferring data to a computer .............................................. 53
Transferring the data using card scanners ........................... 53
Data structure on the memory card ........................................ 53
Installing firmware updates ...................................................... 53
Data transmission / Remote control of Sinarback .............. 54
WLAN settings ............................................................................. 54
Create personal password ........................................................ 54
Change device name (SSID) ..................................................... 54
Create connection to the Sinarback ....................................... 54
Data transfer and remote control ............................................54
Miscellaneous ............................................................................................ 55
MISCELLANEOUS ....................................................................
Sinar Back S 30|45 system accessories ............................... 55
Professional charger S ............................................................... 55
AC adapter S (power pack) ........................................................ 55
Remote cord S ............................................................................. 55
HDMI cable ................................................................................... 55
Audio adapter S ........................................................................... 55
Spare parts ................................................................................... 55
Precautions And Care Instructions ....................................................... 56
PRECAUTIONS AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS ......................
General Precautions ................................................................... 56
Monitor .......................................................................................... 56
Sensor ............................................................................................ 56
Condensation .............................................................................. 56
Care instructions ......................................................................... 56
For the digital camera back ...................................................... 56
Table of Content
For the battery .............................................................................. 56
For the charger .............................................................................57
For memory cards ........................................................................57
Cleaning the sensor ....................................................................57
Storage ...........................................................................................57
Technical Data ............................................................................................58
TECHNICAL DATA .....................................................................
The Displays ................................................................................................ 59
THE DISPLAYS ...........................................................................
In the monitor ............................................................................... 59
Capturing mode Live View photo ............................................ 59
Standard view plus additional displays .................................. 60
Video recording mode ...............................................................60
Photo review mode ...................................................................... 61
Video review mode ..................................................................... 62
The Menu Items ......................................................................................... 63
THE MENU OPTIONS ...............................................................
Sinar Service Addresses .......................................................................... 64
Sinar product support ................................................................ 64
Sinar customer care ................................................................... 64
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Legal information
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Warning Messages
• Modern electronic components react sensitively to electrostatic
discharge. As you can easily pick up charges of tens of thousands
of volts by walking on synthetic carpets, for example, a discharge
can occur when you touch your Sinarback S 30|45, particularly if it
is lying on a conductive surface. If only the housing is touched, this
discharge is harmless to the electronics. However, despite built-in
safety circuits, outer contacts such as those in the bottom of the
camera should not be touched if at all possible for safety reasons.
• For any cleaning of the contacts, please do not use an optical
microfiber cloth (synthetic); use a cotton or linen cloth instead!
Before touching the contacts, you can make sure you discharge
any electrostatic charge by deliberately touching a heating or water
pipe (conductive, earthed material). You can also avoid soiling and
oxidization of the contacts by storing your Sinarback S 30|45 in a
dry place with contacts covered.
• Use only the recommended accessories to prevent faults, short
circuits or electric shock.
• Do not attempt to remove parts of the body (covers); qualified re-
pairs can be carried out only at authorized service centers.
Legal information
• Please ensure that you strictly observe copyright laws. The record-
ing and publication of prerecorded media such as tapes, CDs, or
other published or broadcast material may contravene copyright
laws.
• This also applies to all of the software supplied.
• The SD, HDMI, CF and USB logos are trademarks.
• Other names, company and product names referred to in these
instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the rele-
vant companies.
The CE identification of our products documents compliance
with the fundamental requirements of the respective valid EU
directives.
Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
Hereby, “Sinar Photography AG” declares that this product is in compliance with
the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.
In case of further questions, please contact:
Sinar Photography AG, Farbhofstrasse 21, 8048 Zürich, Switzerland
This product is intended for general consumer. (Category 3)
This product on purpose to connect to access point of 2.4 GHz WLAN.
In the menu, under Camera Information, you will find the specific
approvals for this Sinarback under the point Regulatory Information.
DISPOSAL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIP-
MENT
(Applies within the EU, and for other European countries
with segregated waste collection systems.)
This device contains electrical and/or electronic components and
should therefore not be disposed of in general household waste.
Instead it should be disposed of at a recycling collection point pro-
vided by the local authority. This costs you nothing. If the device
itself contains replaceable (rechargeable) batteries, these must be
removed first and, if necessary, also be disposed of in line with the
relevant regulations. Further information on this issue is available
from your local administration, your local waste collection company,
or in the store where you purchased this device.
Package Contents
Before using your Sinarback S 30|45 for the first time, please check
that the accessories supplied are complete.
• Digital Device Sinarback S 30|45
• Quick Charger S with interchangeable mains plugs (16009)
• Rechargeable battery (16039)
• Lemo USB-3.0-cable for Sinarback S 30|45 (16040)
• WhiteShadingDiffusor 100 (S07043)
• Short Instructions Sinarback S 30|45
Meaning of the different note categories in this manual:
Note:
Additional information
Important:
Failure to observe the instructions may cause damage to the digital
back, camera, accessories or the photos.
Caution:
Failure to observe the instructions may cause personal injury.
Designation of parts
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8
1 2 3 4 5 6
Rear View
Main switch with stop position
1
Monitor
2
Live view button
3
Video record button
4
Joystick
5
Setting thumbwheel with key function
6
Flash synchronization socket
7
Lemo® audio socket
8
HDMI socket
9
10
Menu control / Function button
Lemo® USB 3.0 socket
11
Menu control / Function button
12
Lemo® Remote control out / Multisync socket
13
Lemo® CPL / Trigger In socket
14
Beeper
15
Review / Menu control / Function button
16
17
Menu control / Function button
LED for recording data storage on card
18
7
10
12
13
14
9
15
16
11
17
18
Designation of parts
21
22
View from the Left
Card slot door
21
CF Card ejection button
22
CF Card slot
23
SD Card slot
24
Type plate / WiFi antenna
25
8
23
24
25
Designation of parts
9
46
47
48
Battery and Battery Charger
Battery
Contacts
46
Guide slot
47
Socket for charger plug
48
Charger
Battery connecting cable plugged into battery with
49
3-pin plug
49a
50
Orange LED for charge indicator
Green LED for display of the charging process
51
52
2-pin socket for car charging cable
Interchangeable mains plug (Europe/GB/AUS) with
53
Release button
53a
USA mains plug (interchangeable plug removed)
53b
Car charging cable with
54
2-pin plug for charger
54a
54b
Plug for cigarette lighter
51
50
49a
49
52
53
53a
53b
54b
54a
54
Designation of parts
31 32 33 34
Front and Top View
Release button
31
Battery unlocking slider
32
Rechargeable battery
33
Sensor protection cover
34
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Preparations
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Operational Modes
Tethered Mode
In tethered mode the Sinarback S 30|45 is connected to the com-
puter via USB. The Sinarback is remote-controlled using the suitable
software Sinar CaptureFlow.
Note: You need the software Sinar CaptureFlow for the operation in
tethered mode. It is available for download on Sinar’s website
www.sinar.swiss. Batteries will not be charged over USB.
Portable Mode (untethered)
In portable mode, the Sinarback S 30|45 is controlled by using the
operational elements at the camera body and the Sinarback.
Data saving
Computer
When the Sinarback S 30|45 is remote-controlled from a computer,
the images are saved in the selected directory on the computer. For
further information, refer to the information in the ReadMe file of
Sinar CaptureFlow.
Memory card
When the Sinarback S 30|45 is operated in portable mode, the imag-
es taken are saved on the memory card.
Interfaces/Sockets
LEMO® USB 3.0 socket (11)
Via the USB 3.0 socket the Sinarback can be connected to a com-
puter and operated using Sinar CaptureFlow. The captured images
are saved directly to the hard drive of the computer.
LEMO® CPL socket (14)
This Trigger In interface is used to synchronize the Sinarback with the
shutter system. Connect the trigger cable to the Trigger In socket of
your Sinarback S 30|45 and the shutter system.
Flash synchronization socket (7)
When the flash synchronization socket at your shutter system is in
operation, for example when the trigger cable is used, connect the
flash device or studio flash unit to the flash synchronization socket of
the Sinarback S 30|45.
Audio In/Out socket (8)
Use the Audio Adapter S (order No. 16 042) in order to simultaneous-
ly connect headphones or a microphone (both with 3.5 mm jack). The
electric Remote Cord S (order No. 16 029) is highly recommended
where maximum jitter-free photography is demanded.
HDMI socket (9)
Allows exceptionally fast transfer of picture data to display equip-
ment with corresponding HDMI sockets.
Lemo® Remote control out / Multisync socket (13)
Allows for the connection of a Leica shutter release cable (item no.
S16029).
WLAN
You can either control the Sinarback remotely using a smartphone/
tablet or you can use the smartphone/tablet as an external storage
medium. In order to do this, the Sinarback app must first be installed
on your smartphone/tablet. This app is available in the Apple App
Store™ for iOS™ devices.
Assembly and Commissioning
To attach the Sinarback S 30|45 to your camera, an adapter plate
is required. The adapter plate depends on the camera type. In the
following, the use of a fixed adapter is described.
Note: The information about your camera type has been taken with
your order, and the necessary adapter kit is included in your delivery.
If you are using another adapter than the one described in the fol-
lowing, a separate documentation describing the assembling of the
adapter is included in your delivery.
The adapter plate is attached to the Sinarback by means of three
recessed screws.
1. Remove the protective cover from the Sinarback S 30|45.
2. Put the Sinarback on an eaven surface, the sensor facing up.
3. Place the adapter plate on the Sinarback.
4. Insert the screws into the three holes. Tighten the screws alter-
nately a little, do not fix one screw completely at a time. In this way
you can avoid that the adapter plate to be fixed askew.
5. Attach the Sinarback to the camera. Make sure that it is mounted
safely.
Preparations
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Mounting the Camera Adapter Plate
Preparations
13
Charging the battery
The Sinarback S 30|45 is powered by a lithium ion battery.
Important:
Please use only the Leica battery S BP-PRO1 (Order No. 16 039).
Caution:
• Only the battery type specified and described in this manual, or
battery types specified and described by Sinar Photography AG,
may be used in this digital back.
• These batteries may only be used in the units for which they are
designed and may only be charged exactly as described below.
• Using this battery contrary to the instructions and using non-spec-
ified battery types can result in an explosion under certain circum-
stances!
• The batteries must not be exposed to sunlight or heat for pro-
longed periods, or to humidity or moisture. Likewise, the batteries
must not be placed in a microwave oven or a high pressure con-
tainer as this results in a risk of re or explosion!
• Damp or wet batteries must not be charged or used in the camera
under any circumstances!
• Always ensure that the battery contacts are clean and freely acces-
sible. Whilst lithium ion batteries are proofed against short-circuit,
they should still be protected against contact with metal objects
such as paper clips or jewelry. A short-circuited battery can get very
hot and cause severe burns.
• If a battery is dropped, check the casing and the contacts imme-
diately for any damage. Using a damaged battery can damage the
camera.
• In case of noise, discoloration, deformation, overheating or leaking
fluid, the battery must be removed from the camera or charger
immediately and replaced. Continued use of the battery results in a
risk of overheating, which can cause re and/or explosion!
• In case of leaking fluid or a smell of burning, keep the battery away
from sources of heat. Leaked fluid can catch fire!
• Only the charger specified and described in these instructions, or
other chargers specified and described by Sinar Photography AG,
may be used. The use of other chargers not approved by Sinar Pho-
tography AG can cause damage to the batteries and, in extreme
cases, can cause serious or life-threatening injuries.
• The charger supplied should be used exclusively for charging this
battery type. Do not attempt to use it for other purposes.
• Ensure that the power socket used is freely accessible.
• The car charging cable supplied must never be connected while
the charger is connected to the mains.
• Battery and charger must not be opened. Repairs may only be
carried out by authorized service centers.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Batteries can cause
suffocation if swallowed.
First Aid:
• If battery fluid comes into contact with the eyes, there is a risk of
blinding! Rinse the eyes immediately with clear water. Do not rub
the eyes!
• Obtain medical assistance immediately.
• If leaked fluid gets onto the skin or clothing, there is a risk of in-
jury. Wash the areas concerned with clear water. Obtain medical
assistance.
Preparations
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Notes:
• The battery must have a temperature of +10°to +30°C to be
charged (otherwise the charger will not turn on, or will turn off
again).
• Lithium ion batteries can be charged at any time, regardless of
their current charge level. If a battery is only partly discharged when
charging starts, it is charged to full capacity faster.
• A new battery only reaches its full capacity after it has been fully
charged and – by use in the digital back - discharged again 2 or 3
times. This discharge procedure should be repeated roughly every
25 cycles.
• Both battery and charger become warm during charging. This is
normal and not a malfunction.
• If the two LEDs flash rapidly (faster than twice per second) after
the start of charging, this indicates a charging error (e.g. maximum
charging time exceeded, voltages or temperatures outside the per-
mitted ranges, or short circuit). In this case, disconnect the charger
from the mains and remove the battery. Ensure that the above tem-
perature conditions are met and then restart the charging process.
• If the problem persists, please contact your dealer, the Sinar dealer
in your country or Sinar Photography AG.
• Lithium ion batteries should only be stored partly charged, i.e.
not when fully discharged or fully charged. For very long storage
periods, you should charge the battery for approx. 15 minutes
roughly twice a year to avoid a deep discharge.
• Rechargeable lithium ion batteries generate power through inter-
nal chemical reactions. These reactions are also in uenced by the
ambient temperature and humidity. To ensure a maximum service
life of the battery, it should not be exposed to constant extremes of
temperature (e.g. in a parked car in the summer or winter).
• Even when used under optimum conditions, every battery has a
limited service life! After several hundred charging cycles, this
becomes noticeable as the operating times become significantly
shorter.
• Dispose of damaged batteries in accordance with the relevant
regulations (see p. 6, 56) at an approved collection point for proper
recycling.
• The replaceable battery provides power to a back-up battery which
is permanently fitted in the Sinarback. This back-up battery retains
the set time and date for up to 3 months. If this back-up battery
becomes discharged it must be recharged by inserting a charged
main battery. Once the replaceable battery has been inserted, the
full capacity of the back-up battery is recovered after about 60
hours. This process does not require the Sinarback to be turned on.
In this case, however, the time and date have to be set again.
• Remove the battery if you will not be using the camera for a long
period of time. When doing so, turn the Sinarback off using the
main switch first. Otherwise after several weeks the battery could
undergo deep discharge, i.e. the voltage is sharply reduced, as the
Sinarback still consumes a small amount of current (e.g. for saving
your settings).
Preparations
For the use outside the USA For use in the USA Connection of the charger
15
1. Insert the appropriate plug for the local mains power supply into
the charger. To do this, push up
a. the release button and at the same time push
b. the plug down out of its engaged position.
2. It can then be removed completely downwards.
3. Push the appropriate plug variant into the charger from below until
it engages.
1. Remove the mains plug fitted at the factory from the charger. To do
this, push up
a. the release button and at the same time push
b. the plug up out of its engaged position.
2. The two pins of the USA plug that are normally horizontal when not
in use can be folded out.
Notes:
The charger switches automatically to the prevailing mains voltage.
In combination with the car charging cable supplied with the charger,
it can be used in all vehicles with 12 V and 24 V power systems. In
this case again, it switches over automatically.
1. Connect up the charger, i.e. insert its cable plug into the socket of
the battery and insert the mains plug into a plug socket.
• The green LED marked CHARGE then starts to flash as confirma-
tion that charging is in progress.
• As soon as the battery has charged to at least 80% of its capaci-
ty, the orange LED marked 80% also lights up.
• When the battery has been completely charged after approx.
3.5 hours, 100% capacity has been reached, the flashing green
CHARGE LED changes to a steady light.
Notes:
• The 80% LED lights up after around 2 hours due to the charging
characteristics. If the full capacity of the battery is not absolutely
necessary, the camera can be ready for use again in a relatively
short time.
• The steady light of the green CHARGE LED indicates that the char-
ger has automatically switched to trickle charging.
2. The charger should then be disconnected from the mains power
supply. There is, however, no risk of overcharging.
Preparations
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CHARGING THE BATTERY
Preparations
Turn off the Sinarback, i.e. set the main switch to OFF.
Insertion
Push the battery with the contacts facing downward and with its
guide groove facing the sensor of the Sinarback fully into the battery
compartment. It engages automatically in this position.
Removal
1. Move the release slide in the direction of the arrow until it stops
• A spring in the battery compartment than pushes the battery ap-
prox. 1 cm out.
• The locking mechanism has a detent so that the battery can-
not accidentally fall out even if the Sinarback is held upside-
down.
2. Push the battery approx. 1 mm back to disengage the detent, and
3. then pull it out of the compartment or, if the Sinarback is held
upsidedown, allow the battery to slide out into your hand.
Charge level displays
Monitor Charge status
approx. ≥ 85%
approx. ≥ 65%
approx. ≥ 40%
approx. ≥ 20%
approx. ≥ 5%
approx. ≤ 5%, replacement or
recharging of the battery necessary
Changing memory cards
The Sinarback S 30|45 offers you the possibility of using 2 card types
in parallel for storing of recorded data. It has two card slots, one for
SD/SDHC/SDXC (Secure Digital) cards and one for CF (Compact
Flash up to UDMA 7) cards.
Preparations
1. Turn off the Sinarback, i.e. set the main switch to OFF.
Note:
Do not turn off the Sinarback as long as the LED for data storage (18)
is still lit.
2. Lift up the card cover door (21) on the side of the Sinarback.
Note:
Do not touch the contacts of the memory card.
CF cards (CompactFlash)
Insertion
Insert the card completely into the slot, with the contacts facing to-
wards the Sinarback and the label towards the front of the Sinarback.
Note:
Ensure that the ejection button (22) is completely pushed in (see
“Removal” on the following page).
Important:
Do not use force! The contacts in the card slot could otherwise be
damaged!
Preparations
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Removal
1. Lift up the card cover door (21) on the side of the Sinarback.
2. Push the ejection button inwards.
• The button is then pushed out slightly.
3. Press the button inwards again.
• The card is then pushed slightly out of the slot.
4. Pull out the card.
SD / SDHC / SDXC cards
Insertion
Insert the card completely into the slot, with the contacts facing
towards the front and the label towards the rear of the Sinarback
(the bevelled corner facing upwards), and press it against the spring
pressure until it engages with a click.
Important:
Ensure that no SD/SDHC/SDXC card is pushed into the CF card slot
as it might not be possible to remove it again!
Removal
1. Lift up the card cover door (21) on the side of the Sinarback.
2. Press the card further into the slot.
• The card is released and pushed slightly out of the slot.
3. Pull out the card.
Close cover
Close the card slot door.
Displays
Memory card faults are indicated by different messages in the
monitor.
Notes:
• If the memory cards cannot be inserted, check that they are
aligned correctly.
• The range of available memory cards is too large to be fully tested
for quality and compatibility by Sinar Photography AG. Although
using other card types is not likely to damage the digital back or
the card. Some “no name” cards do not comply with the memory
card standards, and Sinar Photography AG is unable to provide any
guarantee that they will function correctly.
• Do not remove either a memory card or the battery as long as the
red LED (18) above the Sinar logo is flashing, indicating picture
recording and/or data saving to the card(s). Otherwise the unsaved
(or not completely saved) picture data may be lost.
• The Sinarback S 30|45 offers different variants for the storage of
picture data. Further information on this topic can be found under
“Storage of picture data / memory card management”.
• As electromagnetic fields, electrostatic charges, and defects in the
camera or the card(s) can lead to damage or loss of the data on the
memory card(s), we recommend that you also transfer the data to a
computer and save it there.
• For the same reason we also recommend that the cards are always
stored in an antistatic case.
• The proper function of the Sinarback cannot be guaranteed if WiFi
cards are used.
• SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards have a write protection switch,
which can be used to prevent unintentional storage and deletion of
pictures. This switch takes the form of a slider on the non-beveled
side of the card; in the lower position, marked LOCK, the data is
protected.
• Memory cards with a capacity of less than 1 GB cannot be used.
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Note:
• Flash-Units have to be connected to the eShutter Control (S04620)
Please refer to the manual of the eShutter.
Capturing Photos
As the Sinar eShutter requires to be connected to a computer via
USB, only tethered mode is supported.
The Sinar eShutter and the Sinarback S 30|45 are remote-controlled
using the software Sinar CaptureFlow.
Note:
• The Sinarback S 30|45 is equipped with a release button (31). How-
ever, it has no functionality as a release button in this configuration.
Setting and using the functions
1. Activate Live View in Sinar CaptureFlow software for setting up
camera and compose your picture.
2. Set exposure time and aperture in Sinar CaptureFlow software.
3. Use the controls in the software for taking images. In tethered
mode the images are stored on your computer.
SINARBACK S AND
SINAR eSHUTTERS
– USB cable
– Flash connection
– WLAN connection
– Sinar eShutter/S30|45 Triggercable 50 (S07013)
– Sinar CaptureFlow
– Sinar eShutter Control (S04620)
– Flash
– Sinarback S 30|45 (S09010)
– S 30|45 Adapter (S09120, S09121 or third party)
– Sinar p3, Sinar lanTec or third party view camera
– Lens in Sinar eShutter
Setting up the hardware
1. Set the Main switch of the Sinarback S 30|45 to position: CPL
2. Plug in the Sinar eShutter/S 30|45 Triggercable 50 (S07013) into
the Sinar eShutter Control (S04620) and connect it with the CPL/
Trigger In socket (14) of the Sinarback S 30|45.
3. Connect the eShutter Control and the
4. Sinarback S 30|45 with two separte USB-cables with the same
computer.
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SINARBACK S AND
COPAL SHUTTERS
– USB cable
– Flash connection
– WLAN connection
– Trigger Cable S 30|45 (S07080)
– Sinar CaptureFlow
– Sinarback app (IOS device)
– Flash
– Sinarback S 30|45 (S09010)
– S 30|45 Adapter (S09120, S09121 or third party)
– Sinar p3, Sinar lanTec or third party view camera
– CPL-lenses, CEF-lenses or lenses in Copal shutter
Setting up the hardware
1. Set the Main switch of the Sinarback S 30|45 to position: CPL
2. Install the Trigger Cable S 30|45 (S07080) on your Copal shutter
and connect with the CPL/Trigger In socket (14) of the Sinarback
S 30|45.
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Capturing Photos
A Sinarback S 30|45 in combination with a Copal shutter can be
used in tethered and untethered operation mode.
Setting and using the functions
1. Tethered operation:
Sinarback S 30|45 is connected to a computer via USB and imag-
es are stored on the computer.
2. Untethered operation:
The mechanical Copal shutter is used for taking the picture and
the Sinarback images are stored on CF-cards and SD-cards, re-
spectively.
Setting and using the functions
1. Activate Live View for setting up the camera and composing your
picture.
2. Open the Copal shutter.
Live View mode is based on the image captured by the sensor. To
use it, the shutter must be open.
3. Close the Copal shutter and
4. Deactivate Live View when you are satisfied with your image com-
position.
5. Set exposure time and aperture on the Copal shutter.
6. Press the Release Button (31). Now the sensor is active for 5
seconds and you can ...
7. … take images by releasing the Copal shutter.
Note:
• The Sinarback S 30|45 is equipped with a release button (31). How-
ever, it has no functionality as a release button in this configuration.
Wake Up
The Sinarback S 30|45 requires a wake-up signal before the Copal
shutter is released and images can be taken.
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SINARBACK S
AND SINAR SCS ADAPTERS
Setting up the hardware
1. Set the Main switch of the Sinarback S30|45 to position: ON / ES
2. Mount the Sinarback S30|45 onto the Sinar S-CS-Adapter
(Industrial Box)
The Sinar Industrial Box is an adapter that allows to use the excellent
Leica S-Lenses CS in combination with a Sinarback S 30|45.
Most of the functionality of the Leica S camera system is given.
– USB cable
– Flash connection
– WLAN connection
– Sinar CaptureFlow
– Sinarback app (IOS device)
– Flash
– Sinarback S 30|45 (S09010)
– S 30|45 -EL Adapter (S09121)
– Sinar S-CS-Adapter (S09150)
– Leica S (CS) lens
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