Linhof 12x18 (5x7)

[h_lcio_j._tagliolatto]

Hi,

could somebody help me discover the model/year of this 12x18 Linhof,

that is for sale at www.mercadolivre.com.br?

 

http://produto.mercadolivre.com.br/MLB-37021304-cameras-fotograficas-

linhof-13x18-e-9x12-_JM

 

Thanks

 

Helcio

[tito sobrinho]

Helcio: Looks as if it's a Technika III from the '50s and '60s.

 

I went to your indicated site but, I could not open the pictures. Next year, I'm going to Brazil and I'll be very interested in seeing what they have for sale.

 

Boa sorte, Tito.

[tedharris]

Thepicture is so small that it is almost impossible to tell. Nor can you tell anything about the

condition. Based on what I can see I would guess that it is a IV. Also it is a 13x18 not 12x18

and that model can handle both 13x18 and 5x7 film as the extrior size of the holders i sthe

same. BTW at ~ 1150 USD the price is not too bad either IF it is in goo dworking order and IS

a IV.

[tito sobrinho]

The pictured camera does not have a forward lens tilt, and it does have the U shaped lever to pull out the lens...it's a III.

 

Made from 1946 to 1956. Very difficult to find the original lens boards as well as the cams. Helcio, the camera is missing the lateral rangefinder! Perhaps it was not present on the 5x7 even so, I could see the empty space to install one. My 4x5 III sold years ago, had the lateral rangefinder.

 

What lens does the camera have? I can see the lens mounted on a small Compound shutter, perhaps a I.

 

Boa sorte, Tito.

[tito sobrinho]

Should read Compound II instead of I.

[h_lcio_j._tagliolatto]

Tito and Ted

 

It's a 13x18. May be a III. Really, a IV would be a very nice camera.

Here a new photo.

Thank you for the help.

Helcio

[j._mose]

It is a Linhof Technika IV! I am 100% positive, as I collect Linhofs and have a substantial database of literature. The camera is easily identified as a IV by the vertical red stripes on the front standard. A 13x18 IV is essentally the same as a III, with the exception of the tan color and red stripes. The viewing hood is different as well. Of course a black IV could be custom ordered from Linhof, so the sure fire way of telling is the red stripes. Only the 4x5/9x12 Technikas had major changes from model to model. The 6x9 Super Technika III and IV are almost identical as well!

[j._mose]

It should also be noted that the front standard of a 13x18/5x7 IV has the same functionality as a III. It wasn't until the 13x18/5x7 V model was introduced in late 1963 that the front standard had center tilt. The V also bought different rangefinder cams on the Super Technika model (not available anymore). The V is easily identified by the front standard and dual focusing knobs on the front bed. there is also a rear track for focusing with extreme wide angle lenses. A few more minor changes as well. What makes the V a bit confusing.....Linhof used the prototype photo for advertising purposes until 1969. The prototype had only one focusing knob and a "bubble" level built into the body on the top -- neither one of these features were ever actually used in production.

[h_lcio_j._tagliolatto]

J. MOSE,

Thank you very much. Since I don't see a control for tilting the lens, is this camera capable of front tilt to control depth of field?

I want to go to 5x7 (210mm and 120mm) since Ted said that the external dimentions of the holders are the same, is there any diference inside (film format)?

Helcio

[roger_hicks1]

Dear Helcio,

 

Yes, the INTERNAL dimensions are different: you need 5x7 inch OR 13x18cm OR half-plate (4-3/4 x 6-1/2 inches). Holders to accept any of the three are fairly easy to find, so buy whatever suits the film you can get and want to use. The same ground-glass markings are adequate for 13x18 and 5x7 but you need different markings for whole plate.

 

They are all lovely formats.

 

Cheers,

 

Roger

[roger_hicks1]

Dear Helcio,

 

Yes, the INTERNAL dimensions are different: you need 5x7 inch OR 13x18cm OR half-plate (4-3/4 x 6-1/2 inches). Holders to accept any of the three are fairly easy to find, so buy whatever suits the film you can get and want to use. The same ground-glass markings are adequate for 13x18 and 5x7 but you need different markings for half plate.

 

They are all lovely formats.

 

Cheers,

 

Roger

[roger_hicks1]

(The second one is the correct one. Sorry: hit 'Confirm' too soon.)

 

Cheers,

 

Roger

[ole_tjugen]

Tito,

 

lensboards for a 5x7" Technika are 14cm across. That shutter is a Compound #3! At http://www.bruraholo.no/Cameras/ I have some pictures of a Technika 5x7" with a lens mounted in a Compound #5. There were dial-set Compur in 0, 1, 2 and a lot of different in-between sizes; but I have not seen a Compound smaller than #3.

[tito sobrinho]

Ole, you are right!