In the 1980s had and used a Sinar handy with a 47mm Schneider optic. As I remember the lens did not cover the full 4x5 format. Used the camera for architectural photography with B&W IR film. Made a lot of prints which were displayed in board rooms and reception areas. We went through two sets of double Bubble Levels till we found a set that was 99.9% accurate. On weekends I would take the Handy out and do some street photography, sometimes even "from the hip". Too many times captured images of people looking at he camera... wasn't exactly a black Leica that went unnoticed by people on the sidewalks. Was common for me to be stopped and asked what kind of camera was it? Hope you enjoy your "hybrid" Handy.
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