Sinar Sinarback eMotion 75LV, Sinarback eMotion 54LV, Sinarback eMotion 75 Operating Instructions Manual
Sinarback eMotion
75LV / 75 / 54LV
Operating Instructions
Bedienungsanleitung Sinarback eMotion 75 LV / 75 / 54 LV I
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Operating Instructions Sinarback eMotion 75 LV / 75 / 54 LV II
Table of Contents
1 BEFORE YOU START ...............................................................................................................................1
1.1 Scope of Delivery...........................................................................................................................1
1.2 Computer Requirements................................................................................................................1
1.3 Capture Software ..........................................................................................................................1
1.4 Memory Cards ...............................................................................................................................1
1.5 Power Supply ................................................................................................................................2
1.6 Caring for and Charging the Battery..............................................................................................2
1.7 Attaching the Medium-format Camera Adapter ............................................................................2
2 GENERAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION ....................................................................................................3
2.1 Connections of the Sinarback eMotion 75 LV / 75 / 54 LV.............................................................3
2.1.1 Trigger Connection........................................................................................................................ 3
2.1.2 Winder Connection .......................................................................................................................3
2.1.3 Firewire IEEE 1394A Connection.................................................................................................... 3
2.1.4 Flash Synchronization .................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Firmware Update...........................................................................................................................4
2.3 Battery Compartment and CF Card Slot.........................................................................................5
2.3.1 The Battery Compartment ............................................................................................................. 5
2.3.2 The CF Card Slot............................................................................................................................ 5
3 FIRST STARTING OF THE CAPTURE SOFTWARE .....................................................................................6
4 BASIC SETTINGS .....................................................................................................................................7
4.1 Operating Elements.......................................................................................................................7
4.1.1 Activating the Sinarback eMotion.................................................................................................. 7
4.1.2 The Menus .................................................................................................................................... 7
4.2 Settings Menu and Basic Settings..................................................................................................8
4.2.1 File Saving Location ....................................................................................................................... 8
4.2.2 White Balance ............................................................................................................................... 8
4.2.3 Sensitivity ...................................................................................................................................... 9
4.2.4 Image Mode.................................................................................................................................. 9
4.2.5 Camera Mode ...............................................................................................................................9
4.2.6 Shutter Speed................................................................................................................................ 9
4.2.7 Sleep Mode ................................................................................................................................... 9
4.2.8 Date and Time............................................................................................................................... 9
4.2.9 Brightness ...................................................................................................................................10
4.2.10 Language.................................................................................................................................... 10
4.2.11 Special Actions: Formatting......................................................................................................... 10
4.2.12 Select the Source for Viewing the Data: Internal or CF Card........................................................ 10
5 IMAGE INFORMATION..........................................................................................................................11
5.1 Symbols.......................................................................................................................................11
5.2 Image Information.......................................................................................................................12
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6 IMAGE CONTROL..................................................................................................................................13
6.1 Zoom Function ............................................................................................................................13
6.2 Contact Sheet..............................................................................................................................13
6.3 Manual White Balance.................................................................................................................13
6.4 Deleting Data ..............................................................................................................................13
6.5 Copying Data...............................................................................................................................14
6.6 Over-exposure Alert ....................................................................................................................14
6.7 Black Reference...........................................................................................................................14
7 TRANSFERRING IMAGES TO THE COMPUTER.......................................................................................15
7.1 Tethered Operation .....................................................................................................................15
7.2 From the Internal Memory ..........................................................................................................15
7.3 From the CF Card.........................................................................................................................16
8 CARE.....................................................................................................................................................17
8.1 Cleaning the Sensor.....................................................................................................................17
8.2 Important Tips.............................................................................................................................17
9 TECHNICAL DATA.................................................................................................................................19
9.1 Sinarback eMotion 54 LV ............................................................................................................19
9.2 Sinarback eMotion 75 / 75LV ......................................................................................................20
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Operating Instructions Sinarback eMotion 75 LV / 75 / 54 LV 1
1 Before You Start
We congratulate you on the purchase of your Sinarback eMotion and we thank you for your trust in our
products. We are convinced that the Sinarback eMotion will be extremely helpful in your work.
Before you use your Sinarback eMotion for the first time, please read the Operating Instructions very carefully. This will enable you to use the digital back to best advantage and it will prevent disruptions that may result from improper operation.
1.1 Scope of Delivery
Sinarback eMotion 75 LV, 75, or 54 LV
1x CD with Capture Software and Instructions
CD with CCD Reference file
551.63.054 Firewire cable IEEE 1394 A, 4.5 m
552.36.096 Sinar V290 Battery, 7.2 V Li+
552.36.093 Battery Charger V290, incl. mains adapter
551.43.097 White Shading Diffuser 100
751.43.003 Kodak Gray card
551.33.090 Set of Cleaning cloths and cleaning fluid
475.45.028 Sinarback eMotion HD case
Immediately upon receiving your Sinarback eMotion, please verify that the set of items supplied with the digital
back is complete and undamaged. If anything is missing or if something is damaged, contact your supplier at once.
1.2 Computer Requirements
The minimal requirements to the Apple Macintosh computer used for reading and processing of the images
are the following:
Apple Macintosh G5 or Apple Macintosh computer with Intel processors with a clock frequency of at least
1.8 GHz, 2 GB RAM, Apple OS 10.5.8 or higher, one Firewire IEEE 1394a interface.
1.3 Capture Software
The Sinar CaptureShop™ and the Sinar eXposure™ capture software – both are included in the scope of delivery of the Sinarback eMotion – allow access to the camera and management of the data that is stored on
the inserted card (storage medium) or on the internal hard disc.
With Sinar CaptureShop™ and the Sinar eXposure™, respectively, you can view the images and manipulate them
in order to file them from there or to export them to an image manipulation program (such as Adobe Photoshop).
1.4 Memory Cards
The following types of memory cards are supported: Compact Flash Cards with 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16 GB
When the camera is connected directly to the computer via Firewire, the data is stored directly in the computer. In that case, it is not necessary to insert a memory card in the camera.
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Operating Instructions Sinarback eMotion 75 LV / 75 / 54 LV 2
1.5 Power Supply
Power is supplied to the Sinarbacks eMotion by the battery that is supplied with the digital back. No battery is
needed when the Sinarback eMotion is connected directly to the computer via Firewire cable, because in this
arrangement the power supply takes place via the Firewire.
The camera has to be connected correctly when it is used with the battery that is supplied with it, or when it
is being used with the Firewire cable that is also included.
All warranties become void when other than the authorized batteries Sinar V290 or Varta V290 are used.
1.6 Caring for and Charging the Battery
The operating life of a fully charged battery lasts approximately 4 hours. This depends, however, on the
stand-by time that has been set, on the temperature, and on the climatic conditions.
Because the battery is of the lithium-ion type, it is not subject to the memory effect. Nevertheless it is recommended that it be completely discharged periodically before it is re-inserted in the battery charger.
The lifetime of a lithium-ion battery is increased significantly if it is discharged completely before being recharged.
The battery charger that is supplied with the Sinarback is not equipped with a discharging function. It takes
approximately 3 hours to recharge the battery.
1.7 Attaching the Medium-format Camera Adapter
The adapter plate is fastened to the Sinarback by means of the
three screws supplied with the camera adapter. The adapter plate
has three holes, spacer frame has one hole. The adapter plate and
the spacer frame are to be attached to the front plate of the Sinarback by means of the aforementioned three screws.
Care must be taken not to tighten each screw all the way in one
step, but to tighten each one a little at a time, going around several
times, so as to avoid skewing the adapter plate.
1. Remove the protective CCD cover from the Sinar Digital back.
2. Attach the Sinar Adapter Plate to the Sinarback by first placing the Spacer frame on the front plate
on the Sinarback and on top of the spacer frame place the adapter plate. Then inserting all three
screws lightly and then gradually tightening them a little at a time, alternating working on each
screw diagonally from each other until all of them are fastened securely.
3. When the Sinarback is to be stored after being used, please use the protective CCD cover that is supplied with the Sinarback.
4. Attach the Sinarback to the camera.
Important Information
The Spacer frame must be mounted between the digital back and the adapter plate. This Spacer frame serves
for the precise alignment of the sensor surface. Not attaching this shim will result in unsharp images.
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Operating Instructions Sinarback eMotion 75 LV / 75 / 54 LV 3
2 General Technical Information
2.1 Connections of the Sinarback eMotion 75 LV / 75 / 54 LV
2.1.1 Trigger Connection
This interface is only needed when a medium-format camera is being used that does not provide a modern
bus system (for instance: Hasselblad 500 series), or when the Sinarback eMotion is used on a view camera.
With these systems, in order to synchronize the Sinarback eMotion with the medium format camera, the trigger cable supplied with the Sinarback must be plugged into the flash connector socket of the medium format
camera and connected with the Sinarback (Trigger In socket). With these systems, because the flash synchronization socket of the medium format camera is in use, the Sinarback Motion has its own flash synchronization socket on its left side, which can be used for triggering a studio flash set-up.
2.1.2 Winder Connection
A third interface provided by the Sinarback eMotion is the so-called Winder Out socket. If you own a medium-
format camera with a winder or if you use an electronic shutter system from Schneider Kreuznach or Rollei,
you can activate your medium format camera remotely from he computer by means of the so-called Winder
Cable and the Wider Out socket. Please note, however, that you must also connect the Trigger Cable mentioned above.
2.1.3 Firewire IEEE 1394A Connection
Not only can you operate the Sinarback eMotion in the mobile mode, you can also connect it directly to the
computer. In the latter mode, the exposed images are stored directly on the hard disc of the computer. There
is a Firewire interface for this purpose, located on the bottom of the Sinarback eMotion. Connect the Sinarback to your computer by means of the Firewire cable that is included.
Winder Out
Trigger In
Firewire IEEE 1394A
Flash synchronization
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2.1.4 Flash Synchronization
This connection is used for synchronizing your flash units.
2.2 Firmware Update
The actual Firmware is available on the Sinar website www.sinar.ch. It can be found in the password protected section under "Download". After you have registered, a user name and a password will be sent to you
via e-mail.
After downloading this file to your computer, proceed as follows:
1. Connect the Sinarback to the computer via the Firewire connector
2. Switch the Sinarback on.
3. Double-click on "Sinarback-eMotion-Firmware-update.app."
4. The update is activated automatically. Dialogs will appear on the display on the digital back and on the
monitor, confirming that the update is taking place.
This update should be executed on an Apple Macintosh G5 computer or on later models equipped with Intel
processors and with operating system 10.5.8 or higher.
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