can Sinar F2 switch to P2 stand?

[jeff_liao1]

if i am buying a Sinar F2 8x10 camera, can i put this 8x10 set on my Sinar P2?..will it

be as same as P2 8x10?

 

thanks

 

jeff

[tor_kviljo1]

If Your Sinar F2 8x10 format-frame is fastened to the standard-bearer with a big thumb-screw (it goes horizontally trough the base plate underneat the format frame), you should be able to exchange the 8"x10" format frame with the 4"x5" format-frame of Your P2. However, I am afraid the 8"x10" F2 uses a spesial heavy duty standard bearer with not readily interchangable format-frames.

[james_driscoll2]

No-

 

The F2 8x10 has a permanently attached "format" frame, that is

missing the machined pad that allows you to mount it to the P2's

rear standard bearer.

 

You can purchase 8x10 Format change kits cheaply- a 8x10

non-metering back (most people prefer this one as it is A LOT

smaller than the current F2/ P2 MB frame) can be bought for

$600 US from www.lensandrepro.com. I have seen them go for

a lot less on Ebay. The format change kit consists of the 8x10

Format Frame, 8x10 GG back, and an 8x10 to 4x5 bellows. This

will fit either the P or P2 camera.

 

I have also seen one on www.craigslist.org, in NYC the price is

$500.