Using a 90mm on 5x7 Linhoff

[bob_passage]

I have obtained a 5x7 Linhof Tech III. My 90mm lens from a 4x5 camera

covers well, however, there is a quandary. At infinity the front lens

standard rests in the "no-mans-land" between the main housing and the

extension rails. I can make a photograph, but the lens standard sits

precariously with little support and the front bed cannot be dropped.

I appologize for the poor discription, however if anyone has a

solution, it would be appreciated. Thanks for the help.

[eugene_singer]

Bob, try using a recessed lensboard and a cable release flexible extender. That should solve the problem.

[matthew_brain]

Just for starts to get an image on film you could try focussing with the camera back, keeping the front standard inside the body.

 

There is an online shop selling a rare 5x7 Linhof Wide angle focussing attachment at the moment too.

 

Matt

[scott_marshall1]

Hi ,I have a 5x7 linhof tech III and use a 90mm super angulon in a coned extension panel, i.e. opposite of a recessed wide angle panel, to focus I slide the lens standard in and out on the body focus track by hand. If you use a 90mm alot, later 5x7 techs have a body track focus knob I think, but 5x7 Tech threes are cheap and nice!