vic_. Posted October 3, 2006 Author Share Posted October 3, 2006 <i>47mm sounds extremely wide to me.</i> <p>The gear that my friend is offering is a Linhof Technikardan (I think it is a 45s), a 47mm XL Schneider, and a 90mm Rodenstock Grandagon-N. It sounds like top end gear. Right now it's still Greek to me, but I'm getting the hang of it. <p>A monorail doesn't sound like a fun camera in the field. Most of the above writers use a wooden field camera. Oh well, back to the research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee hamiel Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Vic: Sounds like it's not 4x5 (inch) but rather 6x9 (cm) - most of the Linhofs are referred to as 6x7, 6x9, 9x12 (4"x5"), 13x18 & so on. For it to use a 47mm lens I believe it to be similar to this Linhof: http://www.cameraquest.com/lint369.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leica ron Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Vic, Lee, The Linhof Technikardan comes in two verions, one is 6x9, but the 45s is definitely a 4x5 (I have one). The 90mm lens is huge, but it's a fast 90mm and an excellent lens. The 47 will be wide and if its an XL also very good. The 45s is a 'field' monorail. You have to un-ravel it and then it acts like a monorail. I love this camera and think you should seriously consider it. I started with a Sinar F2, then went to a 4x5 Wisner and traded the Wisner for the 45s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leica ron Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 http://www.linhof.de/english/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee hamiel Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Ron: Thanks for the info - I should have been clued in with the 'Kardan suffix. Vic: Not the place to be doing it but I do have some Linhof boards - one new & undrilled & also a mint 6x7 Super Rollex that was serviced by Marflex & has not been used since. Ron: I have the 90 f/5.6 Linhof Schneider & yes it's a big lens ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bart feliciano Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 I guess what I'm trying to say is: If you like using a Leica, you'll probably find a Press Camera like a Graphic (whatever flavor) or Technika eerily familiar and comforting. Some, like the Super and Technika, have adequate movements for most needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimsimmons Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Bart, that's a really nice picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bart feliciano Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Jim, Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aizan_sasayama Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 don't instant color films fade in about a year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bart feliciano Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Give me a day or two to dig out that old Fujiroid and I'll check for fading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bart feliciano Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Hmm, The Fujiroid still looks ok. It was stored in the dark at room temp, btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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