On my Sinar X's standards and on the Multipurpose standard, there are long open slots with a larger round "opening" at one end. To me it seem obvious that these were meant to be used for attaching things to. But in my SINAR CODE booklet and in my Sinar edition of CREATIVE LARGE FORMAT book, I have yet to see one illustration of these slots being used for anything. I can insert a small bolt into the round hole end and run the bolt up and down the slot, securing it with a wing nut. Now am trying to figure out how to make use of this feature. "Solution in search of a Problem". It's almost seems like these were features in the original design, but then never exploited by Sinar. Currently am trying to fabricate an accessory shoe to attach to the front standard. Can then easily attach a flexible rod with a card to act as a simple sunshade. I believe Ebony had this feature in some of their cameras.

Welcome comments and/or suggestions on how to use these slots in some way.

Greg