Hello everybody!
Recently I've bought a used Apo-Sironar-S 180/5.6.
Already on the ground glass I see heavy triangle-shaped coma from point light sources (does not matter are they in or out of...
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Hello everybody!
Recently I've bought a used Apo-Sironar-S 180/5.6.
Already on the ground glass I see heavy triangle-shaped coma from point light sources (does not matter are they in or out of...
Bob, thanks!
May be it is a question of terminilogy: do I understand correctly that "asymmetrical movements" means that the rotation axis during the tilt/swing stays on the GG plane?
I believe...
optical axis tilts: and does the tilt axis stay in GG plane during tilt?
If yes, I can
1) raise the standard (move the axis up at needed point in the scene)
2) tilt _without destroying_ focus at...
Hello everybody,
could anyone please tell me the difference between TL and GTL models of Kardan Master? I mean the 8x10 model if it matters.
Especially interesting if the TL allows the adjustable...
Miguel,
I've described my approach of mounting barrel lenses on the "do everything" Copal #3 in this thread:
http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?t=68885
but there was a...
Mark, but this is obviously not true for telephoto lenses..
Can you give any references to that theory that states the the rear nodal point is the preferred position?
Oh, how many answers! :)
I've recently discovered that I like the images produced by my Imagon 300mm on 4x5 and want to reproduce the same on larger formats. So 360mm for 5x7 and 420mm for 8x10 seem...
Are there any rules that govern the iris placement along the lens axis?
If the iris is placed too far, it acts rather as a vignetter rather than as an aperture. On the other side, telephoto lenses...
Hello everybody,
has there ever been Imagon with focal length more than 300mm?
Thanks
Andrey
So far I had a chance to get the 1st edition.
It is nowhere close in details as "Hasselblad compedium" by R.Nordin or "Rollei Report" by C.Prochnov but it is useful. I would recommend it to anyone...
Thanks, Bob.
Have you any idea why they raised such a warning for the Super Technika 5x7?
Any specifics there?
Dear all,
I've recently read the Linhof brochure (1964) about Super Technika 5x7 and found an alarming sentence: "Do not close the camera without inserted coupling cam, as this might cause damage to...
Thanks! Staring the search...
No problem, thanks anyway.
Bob, can you recommend a book about Linhof cameras from historical point of view?
Something like "Hasselblad compedium" by R.Nordin?
You seem to be the only reliable...
Bob, a little follow up: I've just got the full serial #: В571179.
Could you please tell the production year to crown the owner's disappointment? :)
Ok, then the camera on the photo is just a regular MT body in good condition, not better and not worse that any other MT body.
-- One misinformation less! Thank you, Bob!
Hello, Bob,
I was recently told that few years ago (3-4) there was a special (Anniversary?) edition of MT CLASSIC (e.i with rangefinder), may be made for American market only.
The cameras are said...
Indeed, it is astonishing, almost shocking to me.
I could never believe before that that these famous prints are made from such sharp negatives. Softening in post-processing inherent to...
John, if your 300mm Symmar is "Symmar-S" you can try to use rear element only.
Schneider says that the newer Symmar _S_ (unlike older Symmars without "S") are NOT intended to be used without front...
Nope! what you say makes sense to me. I've recently bought Imagon (not tried yet), read the article of H.Kuen, inventor of the Imagon and understand the basics, at least I hope so :)
My (personal)...
Hi Bob!
Could you please give a bit more detailed comment?
Personally I don't like umbrellas and always prefer soft boxes for soft lighting. But I'm very curious about your reservations against...
ImSoNegative,
could you please tell -- does the mentioned Gepe cable release work with your Prontor?
I've recently run into same problem: my Prontor Professional cannot be fired with any of my...
Sinar and Linhof 13x18 lensboards are quite close in dimensions (ca 10mm difference) so there is no room for the usual lock.
I wonder has anyone ever made such adapter?
Thanks
Andrey
You're probably right, Jim.
As for me I'd gladly sell some compactness for the 2 points focusing ability :)
A pity!
May be I don't realize some design restrictions but I think Linhof should have kept the axes on GG plane. In this case we had a lightweight and compact AMS featured monorail!
But thanks...
Thanks for the quick reply, Bob.
Does the later model of TK ("S") has the tilt/swing axes also out of GG plane or there were changes in this respect?
Hello everybody!
A friend of mine has recently bought a TS 45 (early non-S model).
We were inspecting it and found that rotation axis of tilt (rear standard) is somewhat outside ground glass...
Richard, thanks for the link, VERY interesting!
Some images are missing but I think I can survive :)
Many, many thanks to the author!
Front element thread outer diameter: 55.6 +/- 0.1. Cannot measure more precisely.
I visited a friend who has Compound shutter and we tried to mount my lens. Now the front element fits ok, but the...
No, Peter, I'm not sure. I'll try to measure more precisely this evening.
My lens is with the conical front barrel. Tiny inscription "Linhof". The rim (ca 1 cm) of the very front is in chrome. I...
Hello everybody!
I've recently bought the Tele-Xenar 360/5.5 without shutter and tried to mount it into Compur #3. The back element fits nicely (the standard 58mm thread with step 0.75) but the...
Hi Bob!
A friend of mine asked me to date his Master Techika if you dont mind.
Serial # B 511426.
Thanks in advance!
oops, I forgot to ask about my MT dating; the serial # is 6445017
Thanks for the hint, Bob, I got it.
My apologies to other for this small off-topic. Please proceed with serial numbers! :)
Thanks, Bob, I thought the infinity stops are trivial thing, that I can do myself using GG..
As for the sending the camera... I'm in Russia, the service closest to me is Linhof in Muenchen :)
...
Bob, if I recollect correctly, starting from certain model, Master Technika 4x5 has a standard position for ground glass, so if one heeds to cam a lens he can send to the service the lens ony rather...
Hi Bob!
My question: Linhof Kardan Color 18x24 cm.
Serial # 92192.
What is the year?
Thanks!
Andrey
Bob, thanks a lot!
Could anyone (Bob Salomon?) please tell me the date of manufacturing and exact model (III, IV..) of the camera? Serial # is 5031089.
Thanks Andrey
sorry, should be read: "Eugene AND Doremus are right"