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3. INSTRUCTIONS
These instructions describe the main functions of the Wide DS Digitar series. The camera body is
exactly the same body that is used for the Wide DS film solutions with the double shift (vertical and
horizontal simultaneously) and the extra shift stroke upwards (40 mm).
The digitar lenses have been selected for their excellent wide-angle images. In combination with
this camera and today’s digital backs there is a world of new opportunities.
Interfaces
The Backside Interface fits the adapting system as used on the Wide DS film solutions. For the 24,
35, 47mm and 55 digital lenses the interface plate is the same. The adapter is placed on the
adapting system pens (15) at the backside of the camera and fixed using the two locking knobs
(14).
Both the Hasselblad H1 and the Mamiya 645afd adapter are easily mountable in portrait and
landscape position. The Contax 645 and the optional Mamiya RB adapter are only removable and
mounted again (portrait / landscape) using a screwdriver (cross).
In case of change to Film Set-up:
The film system parts are exchangeable by longer and shorter filling frames depending on what
lens you are using. The Wide 38 XL and 47 XL are without filling house and the Wide DS 58 XL up
to the 150mm have a Lens-type marked filling frame.
The parts can be removed again by shifting the bars at the side with the locking knobs (14)
upward. Locking downward.
The film backside parts have indication marks at the right side of the camera to get them rightly
positioned.
Lens system
The lens plate can be removed and exchanged by lifting the locking lever (5) at the front of the
camera.
The special designed Digital Lens Panels (24, 35, 47 and 55mm) have a 6mm offset vertical 0-
position.
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