We just received news from
Leica/Sinar of a new adapter that allows the use of the Lweica s system on the
Sinar P cameras. The Sinar website
states:
High-end
Professional Photography for Leica S Medium Format
The Sinar p MF-L was developed especially for photographers who wish to
avail themselves of the unique quality characteristics of a Sinar view camera
while using their Leica S high-end medium format camera body. Exact control of
perspective and selective sharpness, the most important creative tools in
photography, are set and evaluated precisely on a view camera – all these
advantages are now available for Leica S users. In addition, this solution
offers the benefit of a distinct increase in quality by using high-resolution
Sinaron lenses designed specifically for digital imaging.
The Leica S with the Sinar System
In combination with the Sinar p system the Leica S users gain access to
professional high-end photography. A wide range of the accessories from the
modular Sinar System can be used for the professional work in the studio or
outdoor applications. The Sinar p-MF-L solution corresponds to the Sinar
philosophy to provide modular systems that always accommodate with the latest
trends of the market.
It is surprising to see that this
announcement is being made only two weeks after the takeover of Sinar
Photography AG, Zürich by Leica. This
new adapter has the following advantages:
>Exact control of perspective,
converging and diverging lines and selective focus
>Allows the use of the high
resolution Sinaron lenses
>Quick change from horizontal to
vertical image layout
All functions of the Leica S can be controlled
from a computer via software called CaptureFlow Leica.
The adapter is available for 1590
euros.
For more information go to:
Will this adapter work on other view cameras also?
ReplyDeleteI doubt it. Based on my experience with Sinar and other view cameras, like Linhof and Cambo, for instance, the backs are not interchangeable. However, Cambo offers one of their cameras with an adapter back to accept Canon, Nikon and some of the Fuji digital cameras. It is conceivable that the future that they might do so for the Leica S system also.
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