Sinar Handy. Need help.

[oliver_bartenschlager]

Hi there!

 

I found an advert in the local newspaper for a "Sinar Handy" with a

Calumet 8/65mm lens, but cannot find any pictures or further

information about this long discontinued camera.

 

Any user out there who can provide both information and maybe photos

of the camera? Any info about functionality shifting-possibilities

etc. will help.

Another question would be if 650 Euros (~ 800 US$) is a fair price for

the kit.

 

Thanks a lot, best regards

 

Oliver

[jerry_flynn1]

You can get an idea of what a Handy looks like from the website of Glennview in Chicago http://www.glennview.com/sinar.htm. I've never used one, but i think it is essentially a 4X5 format frame with a ground glass back on one side and a lensboard with a focussing mount on the front side attached to a handle. In other words, only one standard and no bellows. Therefore, tilt, rise, etc. would not be applicable (shift, maybe).

[felix_ackermann]

a friend has a Sinar Handy - the next visit to him can take place only in 2 or 3 weeks - if the question is still of importance to you I could take some digital snapshots and post them here - please let me know.