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<p>The gx680 is my favourite camera. I prefer it whenever it is usable. Sadly that doesnt include when i need to shoot handheld. Sure enough, i do hold it by hand or semi supported in certain tricky situations, but only when i cant get the shot with the tripod.<br /><br />I have four cameras that can be used handheld with movements. <br /><br />1. The gx680. The mirror and screen is good, but i wouldnt want to use a smaller focusing screen than 8x8 to get it right. With the "winged strap" it may be possible to handhold it. I dont have such a strap though, so its a last resort.<br /><br />2. Linhof super technica 13x18. Nice grip and ok rangefinder, though it has to be recalibrated when changing the movements. There is no way to see what the movements does to the picture either. Not a good option either.<br /><br />3. Linhof super technicas 4x5". Same as above and lighter but harder to get the rangefinder calibration perfect.<br /><br />4. Mentor studio reflex. 9x12. Light wood SLR camera with ok grip. If you have a good 12x12 focusing screen and a nice mirror, this is the way to go. But only as long as you dont need wide anges. The back of the lens would hit the mirror with anything wider than a normal lens.<br /><br /><br /></p>

<p>Thanks for the super quick response. That really helped, the features now add up to the production year and i can be pretty certain its a version 5 technika III. </p>

<p>I have a technika iii (i think). The number on the shoe sais 15037. It's got no rangefinder or cams, but international back, back movement nobs on top and two focusing rollers.<br /><br />I cant really get the features to match the serial number. Is there any other place i could look for a serial number?</p>