Dove head first into the abyss

**Rich C** · 3-Aug-2021, 18:03

As a follow-up to my new and need help thread, I purchased a mint Sinar Alpina with case and 135mm w fujinon lens. Looking forward to using it in the next couple of weeks. I know the Alpina is the entry offering by Sinar with a different rail, but all other accessories seem to work.

Is there any indispensable accessories you recommend?

**Two23** · 3-Aug-2021, 19:57

Originally Posted by Rich C

As a follow-up to my new and need help thread, I purchased a mint Sinar Alpina with case and 135mm w fujinon lens. Looking forward to using it in the next couple of weeks. I know the Alpina is the entry offering by Sinar with a different rail, but all other accessories seem to work.

Is there any indispensable accessories you recommend?

Focus loupe comes to mind. A cable release makes things easier.

Kent in SD

**maltfalc** · 3-Aug-2021, 20:14

strong reading glasses, compendium lens hood. reflex viewer or dark cloth, some basic filters.

**Huub** · 4-Aug-2021, 00:54

Film perhaps?

But for sure you will need a few 4x5 cassettes.

**Drew Bedo** · 4-Aug-2021, 06:07

The single most important thing: Shoot with it.

Get used to manipulating the controls, load film, compose and focus, determine exposure, implement corrections if necessary, commit to the image capture . . .and trip the shutter.

Do it and learn from the negs/prints. Then do it again.