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3241 is a 1947 Technika 1 

Looks earlier then the lll

Sorry, no record of that number. That means it is not post war and not a lll

The 120mm wa would give you even bigger prints vertically.

Resurrecting an old thread !! I'm particularly looking for this feature in Linhof. I see that many Linhof S III versions are available in the used market. How do we know which S III version has the Dark slide option? Thanks

They all do.

You have a vinyl turntable in your car!? Now that I gotta see.

Our 57 Desoto convertible had an under dash 16rpm record player in it. Records were the size of a 45 but with a small hole. They were played upside down with the tone arm coming up to the record.

Remember when comparing that Sinar Ps may be a bit more expensive, but that the off-centre axes and geared movements make setting rotational movements a lot more direct and thus quicker than using the arrangement most (if not all) other options offer (including the old Sinar Norma). Makes using these cameras, i found, a lot less cumbersome.

 

Focus one part, swing or tilt until the opposite part is in focus too. With minimal or no adjustment of focus.

The traditional, center axis way is a constant and reiterative adjustment of both movement and focus. Works too, of course. But takes more time and effort.

 

But i will try to shut up about Sinars now.

And some Linhof’s also featured those asymmetrical movements. Except, unlike Sinar, Linhof’s had continually variable assymetric movement.

Yes, I can certainly make something work, what exactly was the board actually machined for? Therein lies the question.

Leica thread mount lenses and 0 shutters.

What the board was presented as when I bought it, but 39mm Leica thread just drops in without even contacting the threads. I keep wondering if thinking "metric" is the right approach given where the board was sourced and if perhaps one of the American-made shutters just happens to approximate 40mm.

But when you use the Leica Thread jam nut it should fit fine.

I suppose this is technically a medium-format question, but it seems the answer to it can only lie in this forum.

 

I have a Rolleiflex SL66 and have been adding various boards to my lens arsenal. One board that came into my hands recently is a bit of a mystery. It was listed as being L39 (I was planning on mounting enlarging lenses on it), but is in fact slightly larger. My digital calipers put the diameter of the inside ot the threads at 39.6mm (1.56in). I've tried a Copal No.1 and it drops in without contacting the threads. That is the only metric-dimensioned shutter I can think of that comes close. I've been through listings of every lens mount known to man and nothing matches. Given that someone once bothered to get a blank board and have it machined to these dimensions I can only presume they must have had something good and suitable to mount on it.

 

Any ideas? Anyone know of a listing of US shutter thread dimensions?

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Try a 39mm Leica thread lens.

A plastic A4 size whole page magnifier from the "dollar" store. Actually costs $2 at my local shop. Cut to size with scissors, put grooved side down on the outside of the ground glass, and fix in place somehow. Definitely brightens the view particularly with slow wide-angle lenses.

Not that easy. To do it right.

First the focal length of this fresnel will be wrong. Then you don’t just cut it to size. Yo cut it so the center remains centered. Then it is too thin and easily scratched.

When it comes to film cameras, the lens and what type of film you use is more important than the camera. Of course if you want to go PRO then a better camera with more features might be the way to go,..

Not so. The parallelism of your camera is as important as everything else. If you can’t rely on it then you are wasting your time and money.

Granted your large format may be used with movements but then it is also important that your movements are accurate and dependable.

Because a Super Technika has a rangefinder. In the old days they used just Technika for the bodies without a rangefinder.

Over time users just referred to all models as just a Technika through the V series. When that was replaced by the current series it became the Master Technika, Master Technika Classic, Master Technika 2000 and the Master Technika 3000 and the Super designation ended with the 23, 45 and 57 Super Technika 5 cameras.

Technika were camreras wituoutbfprangefinders, super Technika were cameras with rangefinderders

Hi Guys,

Thanks for your replies. I've heard the name Nippon mentioned before but I had no idea they were in New York. Where is Precision located? Both in New York?

Hi Guys,

Thanks for your replies. I've heard the name Nippon mentioned before but I had no idea they were in New York. Where is Precision located? Both in New York?

California

Bill C this is amazing and yes I see the guide on the flash bulb packet! Ok I’m very excited to try this once the leads here. I’ll let you know how this goes but seriously thanks for taking the time on this and explain it so clearly.

 

orsetto thanks! Yeah so I actually picked this up from a photo assistant who was given this camera by Mark Seliger. Apparently, and it’s hard to know of this is true, but a number of famous photos he took used this camera. Regardless of this it’s in excellent condition and lives inside the metal box it comes in which is built perfectly for it. Its really wonderful. I have no idea it might actually be worth anything honestly but I’m just really enjoying being able to use it to I doubt it’s going to a new home ever haha. That’s so funny they were used for Star Wars haha!

Just be careful, flashbulbs have exploded when fired. That’s why covers were made for the reflectors.

I hear Linhofs are sent to Laflex for servicing/CLA but what about other press/technical cameras like burke & james, meridians, busch pressman, speed graphics, etc...? Is there one good reputable place everyone goes to or is it a matter of just finding some local guy that's just good at tinkering with photo gadgets?

You hear only part of the story.

Both Bob Watkins at Precision and Nippon in NYC are factory trained LInhof service centers. You should always go to the factory sites to see who is authorized. Both these repair centers and the country distributors spent time and money for them to become authorized.

In what way?

Why would Linhof call their technical camera a 'Super Technica' if it was just a view camera?

Because a Super Technika has a rangefinder. In the old days they used just Technika for the bodies without a rangefinder.

Over time users just referred to all models as just a Technika through the V series. When that was replaced by the current series it became the Master Technika, Master Technika Classic, Master Technika 2000 and the Master Technika 3000 and the Super designation ended with the 23, 45 and 57 Super Technika 5 cameras.

ok. http://www.floka.com/linhof/linhof_4sn.jpg i found it. its under the small leather pieice on the bottom back

its nr. 84138 . if you have an idea about the year.

ok. http://www.floka.com/linhof/linhof_4sn.jpg i found it. its under the small leather pieice on the bottom back

its nr. 84138 . if you have an idea about the year.

1948/49 Technika IV without finder.

Hi guys,

Thanks for your suggestions. I'm leaning towards a Wista 45 SP. Not very long on bellows extension but I can add an extension board (aka "Top Hat") for the times I would shoot close ups. I referred to this as "non-extreme" macro. Not a good description, a better one would be table top/product photography - which requires some close up techniques. I don't plan on photographing super close ups of insect's eyes or anything that extreme.

You can also add an extension bed and a longer bellows.