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  • Page 1: Sinar Hy6

    Sinar Hy6 Medium Format Camera System Operating Manual...
  • Page 2 Please be careful and make sure that you take images only in accordance with the laws effective in the country where the pictures are taken. Trademarks The Sinar wordmark is a trademark of the Sinar AG. All other trademarks referred to in this manual are the property of their proprietors. Sinar AG...

  • Page 3: Advice For Using This Manual

    Read the safety advice contained in this manual carefully before you start working with the Sinar Hy6 system, and make sure to observe the safety advice and all other information contained in this manual.

  • Page 4: References

    DVICE SING ANUAL References Shutter Release Refers to an operational element that permits to call up a function. All operational elements will be written in capital letters. |-Options | GUI-| Refers to the menu path to be followed when selecting a function from the menu.

  • Page 5: Structure Of The Manual

    ANUAL Structure of the manual The manual is structured into the following chapters; each providing detailed information about a specific field of using the Sinar Hy6 system. Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides a short introduction to the features and the operation of your Sinar Hy6 system.
  • Page 6 DVICE SING ANUAL Chapter 10 Focusing The focusing functions of the Sinar Hy6 camera are described. Chapter 11 Exposure All functions concerning exposure of the photographic image are described here. These functions include light metering, selecting the exposure program and setting of the ISO-number.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Advice for the Storage, Maintenance and Disposal of the Camera... 5 Safety Advice Concerning the Battery and the Cables ...6 Norms and Standards ...7 Environmental Conditions ...7 SCOPE OF DELIVERY...8 Sinar Hy6-e75 ...8 Sinar Hy6-e54 ...9 Sinar Hy6 - m54 ...10 Sinar Hy6 ...11 THE CAMERA AND ITS COMPONENT PARTS...12...
  • Page 8 Adjusting the Shoulder Strap and the Hand Strap...29 5.9.1 Attaching and Removing the Shoulder Strap ... 29 5.9.2 Adjusting the Hand Strap ... 30 BATTERY ...32 Inserting and removing the battery...32 Charging the battery ...33 FIRST USE OF THE SINAR HY6 SYSTEM ...34...
  • Page 9 ONTENTS OPERATIONAL ELEMENTS – THE CAMERA FUNCTIONS AT A GLANCE ...36 Operational Elements at the Hand Grip...36 Operational Elements at the Camera Body...38 8.2.1 Shooting Mode ... 38 8.2.2 Exposure Mode ... 39 8.2.3 Light Metering Mode ... 41 8.2.4 Auto Focus Mode...
  • Page 10 12.8 Focus Bracketing...68 MIRROR UP ...70 USE OF THE FLASH ...71 14.1 Flash Operation with the Sinar Hy6 System ...71 14.2 The Hot Shoe – TTL-Flash Measurement and SCA-interface ...71 14.3 The X-Contact – Manual Flash Control ...72 14.4 The 90° Reflex Viewfinder ...73 14.5 Flash Options and Flash Compensation...73...
  • Page 11 ONTENTS OPTIONS ...75 15.1 Controls ...76 15.2 LCD-Backlight ...76 15.3 Power save ...76 15.4 Graphical user interface ...77 15.5 LCD contrast ...77 15.6 AE-activation...77 15.7 Firmware version ...78 15.8 Soft key function...78 15.9 Display of the firmware versions...78 15.9 Status...79 WORKING WITH A FILM MAGAZINE...80 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ...84 TECHNICAL DATA ...85...

  • Page 12: Introduction

    NTRODUCTION Introduction Congratulations to your new Sinar Hy6 system. You have purchased a reliable state of the art professional medium format camera system enabling you to take pictures at highest quality. The broad variety of the functions and the easy and intuitive operation of the camera make it the ideal instrument for each application field of professional photography.

  • Page 13: Safety Information

    Observe the safety advice and manuals of third party suppliers. The Sinar Hy6 system is a hybrid instrument that can be operated with a digital camera back or a film magazine. When using this camera with component parts and accessories of third party suppliers, please observe the safety advice contained in the manuals supplied with these component parts.

  • Page 14: Advice Concerning The Camera

    Handle the camera with care. The Sinar Hy6 is a sensitive, high precision optical instrument. Please handle it with the appropriate care. Avoid any agitation of the instrument and any soiling of the optical surfaces, and observe the advice for the care and the maintenance of the camera.

  • Page 15: Advice For The Prevention Of Damages To The Camera

    AFETY NFORMATION 2.2.2 Advice for the Prevention of Damages to the Camera Avoid strong magnetic fields. Strong magnetic fields can damage the camera functions or destroy the recorded data. Do not use the camera nearby devices that produce high electro- magnetic fields (e.g.

  • Page 16: Advice For The Storage, Maintenance And Disposal Of The Camera

    AFETY NFORMATION 2.2.3 Advice for the Storage, Maintenance and Disposal of the Camera Do not store the camera at high temperatures and high air humidity. High temperatures and air humidity can lead to the appearance of mildew. Do not leave the camera in a car where temperatures can get very high. Observe the description of the permitted operational conditions.

  • Page 17: Safety Advice Concerning The Battery And The Cables

    NFORMATION Safety Advice Concerning the Battery and the Cables Use only batteries that are recommended for the use with the Sinar Hy6 system. No liability will be assumed for any damages or injuries caused by the use of non-authorized batteries.

  • Page 18: Norms And Standards

    AFETY NFORMATION Do not store the batteries and the battery charger nearby heat sources. The cables or the instruments can be deformed and suffer damage. There is the danger of fire or electric shock. Do not use damaged cables and accessories. Damaged cables imply the danger of a life-threatening electric shock.

  • Page 19: Scope Of Delivery

    AMERA AND OMPONENT Scope of Delivery The Sinar Hy6 medium format camera system is currently available in 4 different versions: Sinar Hy6-e75 Sinar Hy6-e54 Sinar Hy6-m54 Sinar Hy6 (camera body) The scope of delivery varies according to the delivered camera version. In the following chapter, the delivery scope of each version will be described.

  • Page 20: Sinar Hy6-E54

    751.43.003 Gray card Sinar Hy6 user manual (print or CD). Sinar Hy6-e54 The scope of delivery of the Sinar Hy6-e54 includes the following component parts: Sturdy Sinar Hy6 transportation case in which all items listed below are 475.45.032 delivered Sinar Hy6 camera body including hand grip, rear and front camera 711.14.041...

  • Page 21: Sinar Hy6 - M54

    751.43.003 Gray card Sinar Hy6 user instructions (print or CD) Sinar Hy6 - m54 The scope of delivery of the Sinar Hy6-m54 includes the following component parts: 475.45.032 Sturdy Sinar Hy6-transportation case in which all items listed below are delivered 711.14.041...

  • Page 22: Sinar Hy6

    Gray card Sinar Hy6 user instructions (print or CD) Sinar Hy6 The scope of delivery of the Sinar Hy6- includes the following component parts: 711.14.041 Sinar Hy6 camera body including hand grip, rear and front camera protection covers, hand strap and neck strap 711.54.018...

  • Page 23: The Camera And Its Component Parts

    AMERA AND OMPONENT The camera and its component parts ARTS Shooting Mode Selector Switch S1 Viewfinder Release Button Shooting Options / B7 AutoExposure Selector Switch S2 Exposure Options / AE-Lock B8 Light Metering Selector Switch / S3 Exposure Compensation / B9 Back Release Button Focus Options / AF-Lock / B11 Auto Focus Selector Switch / S4...
  • Page 24 AMERA AND OMPONENT Stop Down / B2 Mirror Up / B3 Options / B6 Soft Key / B5 Rear Control Wheel / W2 USB-Socket Release Button / B1 Front Control Wheel / W1 Battery Cover Lens Release Button ARTS Aperture ring Focus indication window Focusing ring Hand grip display...
  • Page 25 AMERA AND OMPONENT ARTS Aperture wheel release button Hand grip adjustment button 3/8´´ Thread 1/4´´ Thread Battery cover Socket for firmware updates Hand grip release button Flash connection socket (SCA-compatible...

  • Page 26: Assembly Instructions For The Camera

    Assembly Instructions for the Camera The following chapter contains all the necessary information for the assembly of the component parts of the Sinar Hy6 system and for charging and replacing the battery. Fig. 5 / 1 Component parts of the Sinar Hy6 system Viewfinder 5.1.1...

  • Page 27: Opening And Closing The Waist-Level Viewfinder

    SSEMBLY NSTRUCTIONS Fig. 5 / 3 Remove waist-level viewfinder 5.1.2 Opening and Closing the Waist-level Viewfinder Fig. 5 / 4 Shut the waist-level viewfinder Fig. 5 / 5 Open the waist-level viewfinder To remove the waist-level viewfinder, press the buttons 1 on each side of the camera body inwards and pull the viewfinder off the camera body.

  • Page 28: Opening And Closing The Magnifying Glass

    SSEMBLY NSTRUCTIONS 5.1.3 Opening and Closing the Magnifying Glass Fig. 5 / 6 Lever of the magnifying glass The viewfinder is equipped with a magnifying glass of –0.5 dioptres that can be opened and closed. Pull the lever 1 upwards To shut the magnifying glass, slightly push the frame downwards.

  • Page 29: Use Of The 90° Reflex Viewfinder

    SSEMBLY NSTRUCTIONS 5.1.5 Use of the 90° Reflex Viewfinder Fig. 5 / 9 90° reflex viewfinder The 90° reflex viewfinder is equipped with a shoe mount for an external flash unit 1. Please note that this shoe mount is only mechanical, therefore the flash device also has to be connected to the x-contact at the camera body, mechanical shoe mount and the x-contact do not support TTL-flash measurement, and therefore are intended for automatic flash units or manual flash operation.

  • Page 30: Attachment And Removal Of The Lens

    SSEMBLY NSTRUCTIONS Attachment and Removal of the Lens Fig. 5 / 10 Attachment of the lens To attach the lens to the camera body, lock the lens contacts 2 with the contacts at the camera body 1. The red dot marking 3 at the camera body indicates where the lens bayonet 4 has to be placed.

  • Page 31: Attachment And Removal Of The Sinarback

    • Sinar Hy6-m54 – delivered with a Sinarback 54 MC 5.3.1 Attachment and Removal of the Protective Cover If you have ordered only a Sinar Hy6 camera body, the back has to be attached before you start to operate the camera. Fig. 5 / 11 Protection cover...

  • Page 32: Assembly And Attachment Of The Sinarback And The Adapter Plate

    5.3.2 Assembly and Attachment of the Sinarback and the Adapter Plate To attach a Sinarback to the camera body, an adapter kit with the necessary accessories and tools has to be used. The adapter kit is included in the delivery of the following Sinar Hy6 systems: •...
  • Page 33 SSEMBLY NSTRUCTIONS Fig. 5 / 13 Assembly of the Sinarback eMotion Fig. 5 / 14 Assembly of the Sinarback eMotion Place the spacer on the Sinarback. The openings of the spacer have to be placed over the holes of the Sinarback as indicated with the white circles in Fig.

  • Page 34: Attachment And Removal Of A Sinarback 54 Mc

    5.3.2.2 Attachment and Removal of a Sinarback 54 MC The following description applies to the Sinar Hy6 system Hy6-m54, and to the assembly of the Sinarback 54 MC to a Sinar Hy6 camera body. Fig. 5 / 16 Sinarback 54MC with protective cover Attach the Sinarback to the camera.
  • Page 35 SSEMBLY NSTRUCTIONS Fig. 5 / 17 Sinarback 54MC with adapter kit Fig. 5 / 18 Sinarback 54MC Fig. 5 / 19 Attachment of Sinarback 54MC 1 Sinarback 54 MC The following parts are necessary for the assembly of the Sinarback 54 MC: 2 Adapter plate 3 4 screws 4 Screwdriver...

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Hand Grip

    Fig. 5 / 21 Adjustment of the hand grip Connecting the camera to a computer The Sinar Hy6 system is remote-controlled from a computer by means of the capturing software Sinar CaptureShop™ or Sinar eXposure™. The following Sinar Hy6 camera types can be operated both untethered and tethered: •...

  • Page 37: Attaching A Flash Device

    Sinar Hy6 system in tethered mode, refer also to the operating manual of your Sinarback. The Sinar Hy6 system is equipped with a hot shoe for the connection of TTL-compatible flash devices and of an SCA-adapter. The flash device or the SCA-adapter is...
  • Page 38 SSEMBLY NSTRUCTIONS Fig. 5 / 27 Focusing screen Fig. 5 / 28 Replacement of the focusing screen Make sure not to touch the surfaces of the focusing screen, therefore hold the focusing screen at the borders. Store focusing screens not in use in a dust-free dry repository. On each side of the frame holding the focusing screen, two release pins 1 are located.

  • Page 39: Inserting And Replacing The Format Mask

    Background information: The focusing screen of the Sinar Hy6 has a size of 6 x 6 cm, while the dimensions of the CCD-sensor are smaller. In this way, the size of the image in the focusing screen does not correspond to the size of the image finally captured.

  • Page 40: Adjusting The Shoulder Strap And The Hand Strap

    Fig 5 / 30 Fixing of the neck strap Fig. 5 / 31 Fix shoulder strap A shoulder strap is included in the delivery of your Sinar Hy6 system. To attach the shoulder strap, two slots 1 are located on each side of the camera body.

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Hand Strap

    SSEMBLY NSTRUCTIONS Fig. 5 / 32 Remove shoulder strap The shoulder strap is equipped with two buckles and lugs enabling the adjustment of the length. 5.9.2 Adjusting the Hand Strap The camera is delivered with the hand strap fixed to the camera hand grip. This hand strap can be removed or adjusted if necessary.

  • Page 42: Working With A Tripod

    You will hear a click when they are locked. On the reverse side, the Sinar Hy6 system is equipped with a quick-clamp tripod plate accepting a quick-release camera platform “Novoflex Q-Base”.

  • Page 43: Battery

    Inserting and removing the battery Fig. 6 / 1 Open hand grip Fig. 6 / 2 Replace battery The battery of the Sinar Hy6 is inserted in the hand grip. To replace the battery, open the case of the hand grip by pressing the...

  • Page 44: Charging The Battery

    ATTERY Charging the battery For charging the battery, a battery charger is included in the delivery of your Sinar Hy6 system. Connect the cable of the battery charger to the respective connection box at the rear side of the battery charger and to the wall socket.

  • Page 45: First Use Of The Sinar Hy6 System

    IRST First Use of the Sinar Hy6 System Before you start using your Sinar Hy6 system, make sure that it is properly assembled, and that a charged battery is inserted. To put the camera into operation, select a shutter release mode...
  • Page 46 When operating the Sinar Hy6 system from a computer, set all selector switches to “Options / Remote Control”, i.e. to the red dot in the operational area. For a more detailed description of the...

  • Page 47: Operational Elements - The Camera Functions At A Glance

    PERATING LEMENTS Operational Elements – the Camera Functions at a Glance Operational Elements at the Hand Grip This chapter provides a short overview over the operating elements at the hand grip, and over their main functions. Fig. 6 / 1 Operational elements at the hand grip Release Button B1 First pressure point –...
  • Page 48 PERATING LEMENTS - Setting of the aperture value Front Control - Navigation in the camera menu Wheel W1 - Setting of the exposure time Rear Control - Navigation in the menu and adjustment of the values Wheel W2 Activates the working aperture / depth of field control as long as the Stop Down B3 button is pressed.

  • Page 49: Operational Elements At The Camera Body

    PERATING LEMENTS Operational Elements at the Camera Body Fig. 8 / 2 Operational elements at the camera body 8.2.1 Shooting Mode Fig. 8 / 3 Shutter Release Mode Single shot Continuous Shooting Options / Remote Control Enable Shooting Options Shooting Mode Switch / Main Switch Exposure Mode Switch Light Metering Switch / Exposure Compensation...

  • Page 50: Exposure Mode

    PERATING LEMENTS Switch off the camera. Take one picture by pressing the Release Button B1. Single Mode Continuous Mode Take a series of pictures as long as the Release Button B1 is pressed. Take a series of images. Each image has a defined exposure deviation Bracketing from the original exposure value.
  • Page 51 PERATING LEMENTS Please note: When working with a lens that is equipped with an aperture ring, the aperture ring has to be set to “A” (automatic) to use the automatic exposure modes. When aperture is set using this ring, the automatic functions are not available, and the shutter time has to be set manually.

  • Page 52: Light Metering Mode

    PERATING LEMENTS 8.2.3 Light Metering Mode Fig. 8 / 7 Light Metering Integral Metering Centre-Weighted Metering Spot Metering Remote Control ISO / Exposure Compensation The entire image area is included in light metering. Integral Metering The central area contributes 50 % to the light metering; the outer Centre-weighted areas of the image contribute the remaining 50 %.

  • Page 53: Auto Focus Mode

    PERATING LEMENTS 8.2.4 Auto Focus Mode In this area, the focus modes can be selected. Fig. 8 / 9 Operational area “Focusing Mode” Single Focus Continuous Focus Manual Focus Remote control AF-Lock The focus settings are adjusted when the Release Button B1 is pressed Auto Focus (first pressure point).

  • Page 54: Flash Options

    PERATING LEMENTS 8.2.5 Flash Options Fig. 8 / 11 Select flash mode / Button B8 Hot Shoe Flash Options Connect the external flash device. Via the hot shoe, SCA and TTL-flash Hot Shoe measurement is possible. Open the menu for the setting of the flash options (normal sync / rear Flash Options sync) and the flash compensation.

  • Page 55: Focus And Focus Indication At The Lens

    Focus and Focus Indication at the Lens Fig. 8 / 14 Focus indication at the lens The Sinar Hy6 system is delivered with an AFD 2.8 / 80mm lens that permits the manual setting of the focus at the focusing ring 4.

  • Page 56: The Displays At The Hand Grip And In The Viewfinder

    ISPLAY The Displays at the Hand Grip and in the Viewfinder The hand grip display has two different modes: The display shows aperture, shutter and light balance. Easy Mode The display shows detailed information about exposure, focus, light Enhanced Mode metering, shutter and aperture etc.

  • Page 57: Enhanced Mode

    ISPLAY 9.1.2 Enhanced Mode To show the Enhanced Mode display, set at least one of the selector switches to Options / Remote Control, or set the Enhanced Display as the standard display in the menu |-Options | GUI-| Chapter 15 “Options”. Fig.

  • Page 58: Viewfinder Display

    ISPLAY Viewfinder Display 1 2 3 Fig 9 / 3 Viewfinder display Aperture / f-number “A” – appears if Programmed AutoExposure (P) or Shutter Priority (S) is selected as an Exposure Mode. Exposure time in seconds. • At exposure times < 1s (e.g. the denominator in integer numbers (e.g.

  • Page 59: Focusing

    – E XPOSURE XPOSURE ODES Focusing With the focusing selector S4, select AF-Single (S), AF-Continuous (C) or Manual Focus (M). When an Autofocus mode is selected, the system automatically measures the optimum focus for the image that will be applied when the shutter is released.

  • Page 60: Manual Focus

    – E XPOSURE XPOSURE ODES 10.2 Manual Focus 10.2.1 Manual Focusing Fig. 10 / 2 Manual focusing Set the Auto Focus Selector Switch S4 to “M”, and turn the focusing ring 1 at the lens. The focus of the image can be checked in the focusing screen and in the focus indication in the viewfinder display ( chapter 8.4 “Focus indication in the viewfinder display”).

  • Page 61: Manual Focus Override

    10.2.3 Manual Focus Override The Sinar Hy6 system is equipped with a Manual Focus Override-function, which means that manual focusing is also possible when an automatic focus mode has been set. To use the Manual Focus Override function, turn the focusing ring 1, and press the button AF-Lock B9 before activating the shutter.

  • Page 62: Stop Down (Working Aperture)

    – E XPOSURE XPOSURE ODES 10.5 Stop Down (Working Aperture) With Stop Down, the working aperture / depth of field can be checked in the viewfinder. Press the button B3 on the hand grip. The aperture is set to the selected aperture value, and the aperture actually set in the image is visible.

  • Page 63: Light Metering Modes

    – E XPOSURE XPOSURE ODES 11.2 Light Metering Modes 11.2.1 Introduction Select a Light Metering Mode using the Light Metering Selector Switch S3. The selection of the light metering method depends on the light conditions in the image and the effects to be achieved. The light metering methods are different with respect to the image area and image proportion taken into account.

  • Page 64: Spot Light Metering

    With the control button “Exposure Compensation” B8, the menu can be opened for setting exposure compensation and the ISO-value. The Sinar Hy6 system works with TTL (“through-the-lens”) reflected light metering, i.e. the light is measured on the basis of the light reflected by the object. Light is metered with 7 sensors arranged on the mirror.

  • Page 65: Centre-Weighted Light Metering

    – E XPOSURE XPOSURE ODES 11.2.3 Centre-weighted Light Metering When Centre-weighted Light Metering is used, the image area is divided into a “center” and a „periphery“. All 7 of the sensors are active, however their measurements are weighted differently: the measurement of the central sensor contributes 50%, and the measurements of the 6 outer sensors contribute the remaining 50 % with 8,33 % for each sensor.

  • Page 66: Exposure Modes

    P – Programmed Auto Exposure When Programmed Auto Exposure is selected, the optimum combination of shutter time and aperture value is set automatically by the Sinar Hy6 system. To select Programmed Auto Exposure, set the Exposure Mode Selector Switch S2 to “P”.

  • Page 67: S - Shutter Priority

    – E XPOSURE XPOSURE ODES Program Shift: Aperture and shutter speed can be manually changed using the Rear Control Wheel W1 and the Front Control Wheel W2 at the hand grip. Both values are interlinked in the Programmed Auto Exposure Mode, therefore the corresponding shutter speed or aperture value will be adjusted to maintain the correct exposure of the image.

  • Page 68: Manual Exposure Functions

    – E XPOSURE XPOSURE ODES 11.3.2 Manual Exposure Functions 11.3.2.1 M - Manual Mode When “Manual Mode” is selected, the user sets the aperture and the shutter speed. You can set both values independent from each other, as they are not interlocked in this mode.

  • Page 69: Toggle

    – E XPOSURE XPOSURE ODES 11 / 5 Menu “Exposure - Bulb” Select “Bulb” with the Rear Control Wheel Press the Shutter Release Button B1 (second pressure point). The shutter opens and remains open as long as the button is pressed. Release the button to close the shutter. Please note that with “Bulb”, the continuous shooting mode is blocked, i.e.

  • Page 70: Ae-Lock

    – E XPOSURE XPOSURE ODES With “Toggle”, also the function “Mirror Up” can be used. The mirror is locked, and the shutter is opened when the Release Button B1 is pressed for the first time, and is closed when it is pressed for the second time. Please note that with “Toggle”, the continuous shooting mode is blocked, i.e.

  • Page 71: Exposure Compensation

    – E XPOSURE XPOSURE OMPENSATION 11.3.5 Exposure Compensation With Exposure Compensation, you can manually change the exposure values of an Automatic Exposure Mode. To open the menu for the setting of the exposure compensation, press the button “Exposure compensation” B8 in the functional area “Light metering”.

  • Page 72: Setting The Iso-Speed

    – S ISO-S XPOSURE ETTING THE Exposure Compensation is suitable for special exposure situations where the value internally measured by the camera system would lead to incorrect exposure. Also, difficult image situations (backlight) may require exposure compensation. Please note: Exposure Compensation is available in all automatic exposure modes.

  • Page 73: Shooting Modes

    HOOTING MODES Shooting Modes Select the Shooting Mode using the Shooting Mode Selector Switch S1 or by navigating in the menu. Fig. 12 / 1 Operational Area “Shutter Release Mode“ The following Shooting Modes can be selected: Single Mode Continuous Mode Shooting Options / Remote Control - Bracketing - Self-Timer...

  • Page 74: Single And Continuous Release Mode

    HOOTING MODES By pressing the Release Button B1, you can cancel the Long Time Exposure or the Self- Timer in progress. Fig. 12 / 2 Display (Enhanced Mode) A checkmark appears in the display when the Release Button B1 is pressed to the first pressure point to indicate that the current focus and exposure values are saved.

  • Page 75: Self-Timer

    HOOTING MODES 12.3 Self-Timer With the Self-Timer, a delay occurs between locking the mirror and releasing the shutter. This function is available from the menu. To select the Self-Timer, set the Shooting Mode Selector Switch S1 to “Options / Remote Control”...

  • Page 76: Focus Trap

    HOOTING MODES 12.4 Focus Trap With a Focus Trap, the shutter release is triggered automatically when an object appears in a defined focus plane in the scene. To use the Focus Trap, the Auto Focus functions have to be inactive. If you are working with an auto focus lens, set the Focus Mode Selector Switch S6 to “M”...

  • Page 77: Multishot

    To select “Multishot”, set the Shooting Mode Selector Switch S1 to “Options / Remote Control”. The function can now be selected with the suitable software (Sinar CaptureShop) or from the camera menu. In the software, 1- shot or 4-shot can be selected. When “4-shot” is selected, four images are taken, each with the sensor slightly displaced.

  • Page 78: Bracketing

    HOOTING MODES 12.7 Bracketing With Bracketing, a series of 3 or 5 images is taken, each with a defined deviation of the exposure from the original image. Depending on the selected exposure mode, exposure or aperture bracketing is performed. Aperture bracketing is performed, i.e. the aperture is varied while Shutter priority the exposure time remains fixed.

  • Page 79: Focus Bracketing

    HOOTING MODES Fig. 12 / 11 Display during Bracketing 12.8 Focus Bracketing With Focus Bracketing, a series of images (3, 5 or 9 images) is taken, each with a slight deviation of the focal plane from the original focus. In this way, an image can be taken with several focus variations.
  • Page 80 HOOTING MODES Fig. 12 / 14 Focus Bracketing Focus Bracketing is only possible with AF or AFD-lenses. With focus bracketing, you can take a series of images where the focal plane is shifted from the centre of the depth of field of the basis shot 1 to the borders and beyond. The step sizes of the deviations of the focal plane depend on the selected aperture, and are set automatically by the system.

  • Page 81: Mirror Up

    IRROR from the first to the last image capture in the series. The middle shot in the series is the basis shot that is set (image 1). When the focus of the original image is already close to the stop position of the focus (i.e.

  • Page 82: Use Of The Flash

    Use of the Flash 14.1 Flash Operation with the Sinar Hy6 System For flash operation with the Sinar Hy6 system, external flash units are connected to the camera. With the Sinar Hy6 system, fixed flash units and off-camera units can be used.

  • Page 83: The X-Contact - Manual Flash Control

    SE OF THE LASH Fig. 14 / 1 Hot shoe Background information: When TTL-flash measurement is used, the exposure during flash use is measured “through the lens”, i. e. the light quantity that actually falls onto the sensor is measured. Based on this measurement, the intensity and duration of the flash is regulated automatically.

  • Page 84: The 90° Reflex Viewfinder

    SE OF THE LASH Fig. 14 / 2 X-contact 14.4 The 90° Reflex Viewfinder Fig. 14/ 3 Flash shoe mount at the 90° reflex viewfinder 14.5 Flash Options and Flash Compensation Pressing the Flash Button B10 1 at the camera body opens the menu “Flash”, where the flash option and the flash compensation can be selected.

  • Page 85: Flash Compensation

    SE OF THE LASH Fig. 14 / 5 Select flash mode The flash is synchronized towards the opening of the shutter. The flash is Normal activated directly after the shutter is completely opened. sync The flash is synchronized towards the closing of the shutter. The flash is Rear sync activated about 3 ms before the shutter is closed.

  • Page 86: Options

    PTIONS Options Pressing the button “Options” B5, the menu “Options” is opened where several camera settings can be defined by the user. The menu is closed and the display is reset to the standard display by toggling. Fig. 15 / 1 Open menu “Options” The menu “Options”...

  • Page 87: Controls

    PTIONS 15.1 Controls Fig. 15 / 3 Menu “Options – Controls” 15.2 LCD-Backlight Fig. 15 / 4 Menu “Options – LCD Backlight” The following selections for the LCD-backlight can be made: • On: the LCD-backlight is permanently switched on • Off: the LCD backlight is permanently switched off. •...

  • Page 88: Graphical User Interface

    PTIONS 15.4 Graphical user interface Fig. 15 / 6 Menu “Options – GUI” 15.5 LCD contrast Fig. 15 /7 Menu “Options – LCD contrast” 15.6 AE-activation Fig. 15 / 8 Menu “Options – AE-activation Exposure adaptation is carried out by pressing the button AE-Lock. If the Manual button AE-Lock is not pressed before activating the shutter, the last-used exposure values will be applied to the image.

  • Page 89: Firmware Version

    This function is set per default. By pressing the soft key, the live image transfer from the camera to the Live image respective software (for example Sinar eXposure) is activated. 15.9 Display of the firmware versions Here the Sinar Logo is displayed.

  • Page 90: Status

    15.9 Status The status settings display camera and firmware information, and image parameters. In normal use of the Sinar Hy6 system, the status information will not be necessary. You may need the status information in case of service or technical support.

  • Page 91: Working With A Film Magazine

    ORKING WITH A AGAZINE Working with a film magazine You can optionally order the film magazine and the adapter from Sinar: 711.64.088 Adapter frame 711.64.010 Film magazine In the following, you will find the instructions for the attachment of the film magazine and for inserting the film.
  • Page 92 ORKING WITH A AGAZINE Open the magazine Fig. 16 / 3 Open magazine Take out film insert Fig. 16 / 4 Take out film insert To open the magazine, move the draw slide bar 1 as far as possible into the arrow direction “magazine change / turn”.
  • Page 93 ORKING WITH A AGAZINE Load a film Fig. 16 / 5 Load film Insert the film insert Fig. 16 / 6 Insert film insert Because of the symmetrical construction of the film insert, the empty spool 2 does not need to be displaced. Press the spring lug 1 outwards and insert the film spool between the spool bearings in a way that the black inside of the paper lies outwards.
  • Page 94 ORKING WITH A AGAZINE Close the film magazine Fig. 16 / 7 Close fílm magazine For further information, refer to the documentation of the supplier of your film magazine. Close the magazine. You will hear a click when the magazine is locked. When inserting the film, the image count is set to 00.

  • Page 95: Cleaning And Maintenance

    AINTENANCE Cleaning and Maintenance Occasionally, the cleaning of the Sinar Hy6 system may be necessary. Please observe the following cleaning instructions to prevent any damage to the camera. To clean the camera body, use a lint-free, soft, slightly moistened tissue, e.g. cotton. Do not use substances containing organic solvents, benzyl or diluting agents.

  • Page 96: Technical Data

    ECHNICAL Technical Data Single-lens autofocus reflex camera with multi-mode automatic Camera Type exposure control, variable metering pattern, TTL automatic flash (SCA 3000), and motor-driven film transport. AFD lenses: 35, 50, 80; macro 120, 150, 180; and zoom 60-140 mm AF lenses: 50, 80, 150, 180; and zoom 60-140 mm Applicable lenses Non-AF lenses 40, 50, 80, 90, 110;...
  • Page 97 ECHNICAL Interface to digital camera backs Versatile 8-pin screw-lock socket for cable release, and other auxiliary Connections devices like GPS encoder, etc. USB-socket Power Supply With rechargeable Lithium ion batteries 7.2V, 2200 mAh Center-weighted multi-zone metering Spot metering by photodiode in center of frame (approx. 1% of...
  • Page 98 Flash Hot shoe with flash terminal and contacts for flash units from Metz Synchronization SCA interface via Rollei SCA 3562 adapter Sinar Hy6-e75 Sinar Hy6 Systems Sinar Hy6-e54 Sinar Hy6-m54 Sinarback eMotion 22 / 54 / 75 Applicable Sinarback eVolution 75 H...
  • Page 99 90° high-point view finder Hardware Options Revolving digital back adapter plates The Sinar Hy6 can be controlled in two modes: Locally by means of the camera's own controls and dials Camera Control Fully remote access and control from the computer by means of the Sinar CaptureShop™...

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