Replacement Linhof Color Rail Knobs?

[roger krueger]

I just got an otherwise quite nice Linhof Color (the Technika-on-a-

rail, the first one with the big red plastic knobs), but the front

standard-to-rail knob is completely gone, the rear standard looks like

it originally had a rail knob on each side, but now only has one, and

that one mostly spins freely. Only the rail-to-tripod knob is intact.

Since it seems several of these cameras that I've seen online have knob

issues I was wondering if there was a source for replacement/salvaged

knobs, something else that fit, etc. I'm really trying to avoid going

around with automotive tools attached to my camera :)

[james_driscoll2]

have you tried Marflex in NJ??? They are the Linhof repair people,

maybe they can help.

 

I have noticed they seem to always be missing knobs- how is the camera

it really is a strange bird- most non-technika linhofs seem to be

strange-have you ever seen a Linhof 220???

 

Hope you get fixed, if not try www.photogizzmo.com- he knows of

machinists willing to make small parts for camera

[golliegwillie]

You might also try the company of the late S K Grimes. They can often make custom machined camera parts. I've got the same fear about my Series III Arca knobs. Lost one in my camera bag a few month's ago and I was in a near panic.

 

http://skgrimes.com/dim/index.htm