linhof bi kardan

[adam_friedberg]

any comments on the linhof bi kardan system

positive or negative experiences or any information on

sources for parts/accessories would be appreciated

[kevin_oke]

I've used the kardan bi for over twenty years now and still think

it's the best camera ever developed. No complaints at all and I

certainly prefer it to the Sinars. Used parts can be found but are

hard to find. Check Shutterbug. I noticed in the latest issue a 5x7

conversion standard and bellows for instance. The Rolls Royce of the

view camera world. E-mail me if you want more info.

[bob_salomon3]

All current Linhof accessories that fit onto the front and rear

standards for the current GT, GTL and M cameras fit the B series.

These include:

Bellows, lens boards, ground glasses, fresnels, compendiums, extension

rise posts.

 

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No longer available new are any parts or accessories that mount to the

rail. These include extension rails, auxilliary standards, rail clamp.

 

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Also no longer available is the back spacer. this was needed to allow

Polaroid backs to be used horizontally without hitting the U shaped

posts. It was also needed when using film holders horizontally and

doing center tilts on the back. Later models like the GT have a

re-designed back that moves the uprights forward to eliminate this

problem.