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gliderbee
6-Feb-2012, 12:14
I have the possibility to buy this shutter, and I would like to use it in my Shen Hao 5x7. That camera can take regular Sinar boards and regular Technica/Linhof lens boards. Would the Sinar/Copal shutter fit in the Shen Hao ?

Thanks,
Stefan.

Ken Lee
6-Feb-2012, 12:29
See the Shen Hao XPO, discussed here (http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?t=66415).

mhulsman
6-Feb-2012, 12:31
Stefan,

Just make it fit, that is what I did on my 8x10 B&J.
http://www.hulsman.net/gallery2/d/42651-3/_MG_6020.jpg
Here is my original design.
First a 4x5 sinar bellow, than the Sinar shutter, than the front standard of a 4x5 sinar.
The Sinar shutter is somewhat larger than a Sinar board.

It did not work like I wanted, the aperture scale and mechanism hit my front frame when I tilt.
http://www.hulsman.net/gallery2/d/42663-3/_MG_6024.jpg
Later on I removed the aperture scale and mechanism, and put the shutter upside down.
Also removed the bellows, could not focus my 210mm.
Now I have more tilt
http://www.hulsman.net/gallery2/d/46465-2/_MG_9132.jpg

Regards,
Mike

gliderbee
6-Feb-2012, 14:06
Ok, thanks a lot ! It seems work directly or to be adaptable without too many difficulties.

Thanks for helping me out.

Stefan.

mhulsman
6-Feb-2012, 14:49
Stefan.

If you want more info just ask.
I also found some Sinar repair and partnumber document of Sinar shutters.

Mike

JBAphoto
6-Feb-2012, 15:08
I suggest rear mounting the SC shutter, where it is normally placed for a number of reasons given on http://www.jbaphoto.com.au/johnaustinblog.html

The work on a Tackyhara is very easy and should be on a Shen Hao if a spare Sinar bellows small end frame is available or a similar thing is made

See also my SC/Tacky post on this site

http://www.jbaphoto.com.au/images.jbaphoto120206d1390.jpg http://www.jbaphoto.com.au/images.jbaphoto120206d1391.jpg

Hmmm - two pix loaded but not here, ah well

gliderbee
7-Feb-2012, 04:53
Thanks ! Very helpful. Now I hope I can buy the shutter.

For the pictures not working: you have a "." in the url instead of a "\" (compare with the url in the quote hereunder.

Stefan.


I suggest rear mounting the SC shutter, where it is normally placed for a number of reasons given on http://www.jbaphoto.com.au/johnaustinblog.html

The work on a Tackyhara is very easy and should be on a Shen Hao if a spare Sinar bellows small end frame is available or a similar thing is made

See also my SC/Tacky post on this site

http://www.jbaphoto.com.au/images/jbaphoto120206d1390.jpg http://www.jbaphoto.com.au/images/jbaphoto120206d1391.jpg

Hmmm - two pix loaded but not here, ah well

mhulsman
7-Feb-2012, 07:14
Stefan,

When you buy the shutter.
Make sure the shutter release cable is fully functioning, without any hesitation, an not any bends are in the cable.
A new shutter cable is costing a fortune. I have seen prices above 200 euro.

Also the flash cable should also be there, it is a special Sinar flash cable.

Mike

gliderbee
7-Feb-2012, 11:18
Hello Mike,

Ok, thanks for the tip. I'll make sure to check it out before buying (hopefully next Saturday).

Regards,
Stefan.

Ken Lee
7-Feb-2012, 12:58
One other thing to keep in mind: some times the shutter will not seem to open and close properly. If that happens, do not squeeze the cable harder :)

The front of the shutter accepts a Sinar board (or imitation). That board can have a Sinar-DB-mounted lens on it, or it can just have a barrel-mounted lens on it. The board can also be an adapter board, and the lens can actually sit on a second board.

In any event, if the lens board is not a Sinar-DB board, and the aperture on the shutter is not set to wide-open, then the shutter won't open and close properly. The solution is to open the aperture on the Sinar Shutter to wide open.