SINAR has a 70-year history of making high quality, large format cameras. The F1 is a lightweight and versatile master of field photography. It’s a 4x5 view camera whose design allows for quick and precise adjustments of image and focus. The F1 is a newbie-accessible prodigy who plays well with the entire fleet of SINAR tools. Depth of field, plane of sharpness, and aperture are all easy to coordinate and optimize with the SINAR system. The camera body of the F1 is a full 3.3 kilograms lighter than others in the fleet, allowing for convenient movement and easy use in either studio or natural settings. The F1 camera features lightweight and sturdy aluminum construction along with rubber-coated knobs, in a sleek black color. The bellows and rails exemplify the classic, exacting Swiss design. This sturdy, precision instrument is compatible with accessories like lensboards, lenses, and standards made from 1940 up to today. SINAR stands for “Still, Industrial, Nature, Architectural and Reproduction” photography. SINAR is a company enshrined in the canon of great camera manufacturers. With SINAR cameras, you can shoot amazing landscape photos and create 4x5 film images like those of Ansel Adams and Edward Weston. The modular, efficient, durable and adaptable design of the F1 makes it an indispensable part of your photographic journey. The F1 camera accepts all international film sizes. It allows for complete shift, swing, and tilt movements, as well as offering a handy angle scale dial for checking the swing and tilt levels. It operates with a simple assembly of components. The monorail-based system allows for easy disassembly and assembly if you want to put the camera in a backpack. Simply remove the bellows, rotate the front lens and rear standard, and fold away the front and rear standards. You can even leave the monorail clamp on the tripod, and the resulting configuration can easily fit into a thin, executive style briefcase. Versatility, adaptability, and compatibility with accessories are the hallmarks of SINAR. The F1 is a popular tool for discerning photographers who want to make the most accurate photographs possible. SINAR has represented excellence in model, architectural, and nature photography tools for decades, and continues to provide ambitious photographers with proven tools for portraying subjects in large format, 4x5 glory. The analog film photographs produced by the F1 render the world with unrivaled authenticity. Follow your vision, pursue your craft and shoot to bring your subjects to life with the unparalleled large format images of the F1.