You are correct, because the part attaching the F2 frame to the rear standard is a rail that doubles as the mechanism for horizontal shifts, whereas the P2 frame is attached firmly to the rear standard by way of a screw (since the horizontal shift takes place at the standard bearer.
Heh, it just got harder. KEH shipped the F2 this morning, and someone pointed out to me another site that's currently selling an 8x10 conversion kit (no special bearer though, just the frame, back and bellows). So now I'm thinking I'm probably gonna send the F2 back, eat the shipping and get the P2 conversion instead
That is quick! Is it the F2 8x10 with proper standards? Great if you could post a picture to share.
And yes, I'd say a P 8x10 conversion is a better bet. Is it the first non-MB version? You need to know that too because the zero positions in the P and P2 rear standards are different. Cheers.
Yeah, but I can always keep my eyes open for a special bearer later on. Unlike the conversion kit, I've actually seen those on eBay.
It's supposed to be, but I'll know for sure when it gets here. Heh, I guess it would actually be for the best if it turned out to be incomplete for some reason, then they wouldn't charge me to send it back
It's the kit with metering back for the P2. The catalog number's 497.58.And yes, I'd say a P 8x10 conversion is a better bet. Is it the first non-MB version? You need to know that too because the zero positions in the P and P2 rear standards are different. Cheers.
By all means go for it - it's the one you've been looking for and just use the normal rear standard for the time being. Quoting a response above, the special standards are not a must, and you can always use indirect shift (i.e. tilting the rail and reverse-tilt the standards) to achieve the same result.
Sinar altered both front and rear standards for the 8x10 P2. The T rear standard was finished in black (# 433.52), the 8x10 front standard was made with increase rise and a different detent position specifically for 8x10 (# 431.52). This solved the limited front lens rise problem with the original 8x10P that used the standard P front standard.
P2 catalog page for standards and the 8x10 MB conversion kit# 497.58
Bernice
How did it go in the end?
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