tim_kimbler1 Posted December 23, 2002 Share Posted December 23, 2002 I'm still strugling with my wide angle lens. I have a 75mm Nikon lens mounted on a Linhof recessed board. The lens will focus, but I can't attach a cable release or get my fingers around the lens to adjust speed and aperture. I know you can purchase an angled cable release to solve that problem. But for the space around the shutter on the board, is there a solution, or do I need a smaller shutter so I'll have more room? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_kimbler1 Posted December 23, 2002 Author Share Posted December 23, 2002 I should have mentioned the camera is a Linhof Tech IV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f._william_baker Posted December 23, 2002 Share Posted December 23, 2002 I have a 75mm Grandagon on a recessed board for my Master and I take my ball point pin out of my pocket to adjust the � stop and the diaphram open/close lever. I have a right angle PC connection so the synch cord is no problem. I also use the Linhof "widget" system of the mechanical linkage with the tip on the cable release to trip the shutter. Once you get this adjusted it works fine. Good Luck. F. William Baker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_salomon Posted December 23, 2002 Share Posted December 23, 2002 If you have a Linhof 001016 Recessed lensboard it comes with the Cable Release QR System mounted on the board. If you don't have this board a Gepe Wide Angle Cable release Adapter will let you use a standard cable release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_kadillak6 Posted December 23, 2002 Share Posted December 23, 2002 I agree completely with the other two posters concerning the special adapter and linkage to secure access to the shutter release. The only thing I would add is that I find that you need a Linhof cable release to fit the quick release adapter. You cannot miss a lenboard that has it added to it because the adapter has a red release button on the front and two screws on the back of the lensboard that hold it securely in place. It works like a champ. With the needed recessed lens board, this is the solution, no question about it. I do not care for the angled cable release but that was an easy conclusion after using the Linhof option. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upscan Posted December 24, 2002 Share Posted December 24, 2002 The three previous posters all have my agreement but I thought that a little clarification might be needed by someone that has not seen the devices involved. 1) You have the lens mounted in a recessed lensboard 2) You can have a quick-fit device fitted to the board if it does not have it. The QF device is a hollow little block with the red button on top. Mounting on the board can be a little tricky and is best done by the Linhof technician. 3) The Linhof cable release snaps into the QF device when inserted into it. To do that it requires a little nipple that screws into the cable release at the actuating end. 4) When a cable release which is attached to the QF device is actuated, it pushes a pin that comes out from the bottom of the quick-fit device. 5) In turn, this pin moves a lever in the shutter to trigger it. To access the lever, the pin has to have a right-angle bend, -because the shutter's socket lies within the recess of the lensboard. True, your fingers can't get to the socket but the bent pin can. Finally a word about the nipple. This tiny and seemingly insignificant but outrageously expensive device ($5.00) must be attached to the Linhof cable release to enable the cable release to snap into the QF adapter. Ideally all your lenses will be mounted into lensboards having these QF adapters so that the same cable release can be used on all your lenses. However, the QF device has to be mounted in the board in such a way that it suits each particular lens. No such thing as one fits all. Obvious once you see it. Now for a true story. I explained all this to a friend by email, ...or tried to. His e-mail protection software rejected my email as indecent. Yes, it contained the word nipple. Hope the Photo-Net is broader minded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_h._hartman Posted December 24, 2002 Share Posted December 24, 2002 <a href="http://www.fourmilab.ch/documents/recessed_lensboard/" target="_new">How to Mount a Lens on a Linhof Technika Recessed Lensboard</a> by John Walker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_wolfram Posted December 29, 2002 Share Posted December 29, 2002 I too find Linhof's recessed board to be aggravating (using a screwdriver to adjust the aperture!?) and am wondering if anybody knows whether an off brand board for the Linhof Technica series has a wider recessed opening? It seems that their is still some room the opening could have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_pagani1 Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 I am unable to cock the shutter using a 19mm recessed board and my 75mm Nikkor f/4.5. There is not enough clearance for the shutter cocking arm to clear the top of the inside of the recess. Any solutions available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_salomon Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 I am unable to cock the shutter using a 19mm recessed board and my 75mm Nikkor f/4.5. There is not enough clearance for the shutter cocking arm to clear the top of the inside of the recess. Any solutions available? What camera? What shutter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_pagani1 Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 What camera? What shutter? Master Technika Classic, Nikkor 75mm with Copal #0. I returned the board. Still looking for a recessed board that works. Would rather not pay $627 at B&H for a Linhof Comfort Board. Would something like this work...looks like there’s clearance New 19mm Recessed Lens Board Copal #0 For Ebony Linhof Chamonix Wista 4x5 Camera 614993479325 | eBay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_salomon Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Master Technika Classic, Nikkor 75mm with Copal #0. I returned the board. Still looking for a recessed board that works. Would rather not pay $627 at B&H for a Linhof Comfort Board. Would something like this work...looks like there’s clearance New 19mm Recessed Lens Board Copal #0 For Ebony Linhof Chamonix Wista 4x5 Camera 614993479325 | eBay You need the 001015 Linhof board. If you would rather hassle with the aggravations of a recessed board then buy the older version. But you will need to find a right angle nipple for the flash contact if you will want to use a flash and the proper connections for the cable release quick socket. The comfort board will eliminate those problems plus let you set aperture on the face of the board and have the press focus moved to the face of the board plus have the aperture scale and indicator on the face of the board. All of these you would have to do within the recess of the board otherwise. Plus it doesn’t use the wire for the cable release socket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_pagani1 Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 You need the 001015 Linhof board. If you would rather hassle with the aggravations of a recessed board then buy the older version. But you will need to find a right angle nipple for the flash contact if you will want to use a flash and the proper connections for the cable release quick socket. The comfort board will eliminate those problems plus let you set aperture on the face of the board and have the press focus moved to the face of the board plus have the aperture scale and indicator on the face of the board. All of these you would have to do within the recess of the board otherwise. Plus it doesn’t use the wire for the cable release socket. Thanks for the info. I realize the 001015 Comfort board is the best option, but, again, $627 is beyond what I can afford at the moment. I know it’s not ideal, but do you think this board on eBay that has an offset hole (and cable release socket) would work until I save up for the Comfort board? It’s here:New 19mm Recessed Lens Board Copal #0 For Ebony Linhof Chamonix Wista 4x5 Camera 614993479325 | eBay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_salomon Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 No, a 001015 should solve your problem, but you want the older, pre comfort one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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