Sinar Norma

[Dvenosa]

Hi,

Im looking for a light weight(kind of) inexpensive 4x5 monorail in UK. I stumbled upon this kinky Norma(hahaha) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SINAR-NORMA-5-...#ht_500wt_1182

The seller told me that the missing knob will not affect usability, what do you think?

[uhner]

The missing screw will probably not effect the short-term usability of the camera, at least when using lightweight lenses. However, the screw is there for a reason and I recommend that you get a replacement if you decide to buy the camera.

[Peter K]

The missing screw is replecable with another screw with the right thread and lenght. But the coverd bellows can be a problem, specially if you want to use short-focal lenses.

[Steven Tribe]

I have just checked the screw. It is a brass M5 thread, just 7mm long. The end is ground slightly concave in one dimension.

The extra cover is probably there for a reason. Things like extra rails are not an expensive item. But lightweight!?

Remember to check there is full insurance cover available for Brazil for postage that is more (much more) than 2 kilos. This problem kills may large format sales.

[Vlad Soare]

If that's what I think it is, namely one of the front rise/fall locking knobs, then getting a replacement would be tops on my to-do list.
However, you may be fine as long as the corresponding knob on the opposite side is strong enough (not too worn out) and you use lightweight lenses.

[Dvenosa]

the coverd bellows can be a problem, specially if you want to use short-focal lenses.

The shorter lens I would use would be a 90mm, do you think it will be a problem?

[Dvenosa]

I have just checked the screw. It is a brass M5 thread, just 7mm long. The end is ground slightly concave in one dimension.

THANKS!

Remember to check there is full insurance cover available for Brazil for postage that is more (much more) than 2 kilos. This problem kills may large format sales.

It will be shipped to UK, Im gonna be there next month.

[Dvenosa]

What would you prefer?

The Norma -
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SINAR-NORMA-5-...#ht_500wt_1182



Or this Arca Swiss?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Arca-Swiss-5x4...item45f05ad57d

[uhner]

A normal bellows, without an extra layer of leopard skin fabric, is ill suited for 90 mm lenses. That said, there are plenty of Sinar bag bellows around.

[Frank Petronio]

Isn't Leopard a protected species whose hide can not be exported?