The Sinar F2 - A great camera for parties (according to Ebay)

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I shoot a bit of large format and so was scouring the internet for some info. While doing so I came across this. Admittedly, some bits of it are correct, but others are.....


http://www.ebay.co.uk/gds/Sinar-F2-Vs-Fujifilm-GX680-III-/10000000177819264/g.html

 

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What a bizarre article. The two cameras are completely different, it's a bit like comparing a Ford Focus with a mini bus. And the random comment about using the Sinar at parties? Well there's nothing stopping you I suppose, but I've never seen one at a party......

 

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It was the bit about using the Sinar at parties "because it used instant film" that really got me going. The instant film bit isn't strictly correct anyway. It can be used with a polaroid back to check exposure (assuming they still make the polaroid for it, which Im not sure is the case) however as a general rule it is a camera for double dark slides and 5x4, and always on a tripod (as it is very large), so just about as un instant as you can get.

 

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Do the impossible project make Polaroid style film for it?

If for some reason I was choosing an instant camera for a party a Sinar wouldn't be on my list, a Fuji instax would be a cheaper, easier and more fun option!

 

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Handholding a sinar F would require biceps of a gorilla.

 

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Was looking online. They do 8x10 but can't see any 4x5.