Camera
Sinar
Sinar P2
The Sinar P2 is a precision 4×5 large-format view camera manufactured in Switzerland. Its modular rail design and geared movements allow for exact control of perspective and focus plane, making it a standard tool in architectural, commercial, and fine art photography.
Artists who use this(2)
Andreas Gursky
Community note
“Gursky used large-format view cameras including the Sinar P2 for his panoramic photographs before transitioning to digital medium format. Documented in interviews accompanying his Kunstmuseum Basel retrospective.”
Jimmy Nelson
Community note
“Nelson uses large-format cameras including Sinar for his monumental portraits of indigenous communities in "Before They Pass Away" (2013). Documented in interviews about his production process.”
Last updated March 7, 2026