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    Re: Where can I find tiese parts?

    Apparently you didn't read my initial post.

    Anyone else?
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    Where can I find tiese parts?

    i'm looking for this arm for my speed. Not sure of the technical name, but it's the front shutter release arm. Specifically I need one for a 4x5 speed and a 127 Ektar in a Supermatic shutter. I've...
  3. Re: 3weeks with a 4x5 on vacation advise on practical things

    I traveled to Europe for 10 days with my 4x5, brought 20 sheets of Provia, and 50 Sheets of HP5. I used it all on the 7th day. So next time I would bring more than what I think I would need. I didn't...
  4. Re: Gitzo Systematic Version/Mark 3, Quality Control Issue?

    I have two, had two others in the past with ZERO issues. Did you take them apart so you could tinker with them and see how they work etc.?
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    Re: Strap for Technika?

    I spent 8 years in the Army lugging around a 88 pound pack and a 22 pound M249 machine gun (later an M4) all over Iraq, A Linhof is a much lighter load.

    I did end up going with the Peak Design...
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    Re: Strap for Technika?

    Looks like the second strap has a soft of quick release system, might not be quick but it's at least detachable. Luckily the company that makes that strap also makes replacement "anchors". I struggle...
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    Strap for Technika?

    I'm looking for a neckstrap for my Master Technika so I can carry it while out shooting handheld. I know Linhof has a strap made for this camera, but it seems to only have the ring attachements for...
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    Re: Linhof serial number location...

    Really Bob? That seems kind of odd considering the head alone set me back $1,800 I cant imagine Linhof not assigning them a serial number. But either way thanks for the info.

    I guess I'm off to...
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    Linhof serial number location...

    I'm in the middle updating my insurance docs and was jotting down the serial numbers of all my photo equipment. But....

    I cannot find the serial numbers, if they exist on my Linhof viewfinder (the...
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    Re: Linhof cameras before 1945

    Anybody have a lead on 8x12 sheet holders? I only have 9x12 plate holders with a 2-1/4 x 3-1/4 insert.
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    Re: Linhof cameras before 1945

    Nevermind
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    Re: Linhof cameras before 1945

    I looked yet again at the camera for a good 30 mintutes. No serial number anywhere to be found.

    Here is a closeup of the back. It removes so you can insert a sheet film, or roll film holder. You...
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    Re: horseman zoom finder is inaccurate ?

    I have two Linhof finder (the new model) and both are accurate.

    Are you sure it's a 4x5 mask? I can't see Horseman being that badly built that it's off by that much.
  14. Re: Do you install a UV filter on your LF lenses?

    Never used a UV on my 35mm, 120 or 4x5. I have one for some stupid reason, but never used it, never will.
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    Re: Linhof cameras before 1945

    I'm at work and cannot take other photos, but I had this one on my computer from earlier. It's a little blurry

    It has a 150mm scale, I didn't add or remove anything from the camera, it is all how...
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    Re: Linhof cameras before 1945

    It's a 9x12cm. I can slip regular single sheet 9x12 holders between the ground glass and frame like a modern Technika. It also comes off, I'm assuming so you can use a roll film back. There is also...
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    Re: Linhof cameras before 1945

    more shots...

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    "46" again stamped on the bottom of the front standard
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    Re: Linhof cameras before 1945

    Here are pics of what I thought was a Technika II, but I was told it was an earlier model. Am I correct in thinking this is serial number 46? It's marked on the bed and the rail extension.

    148482...
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    Re: Linhof Serial Numbers

    Bob,

    I have a Technica II with S/N 46, 46 also stamped on the extension rail.
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    Re: Fomapan sheet films - which one to chose

    I tried Foma 100 and never really liked it, I could never really get the exposure down correctly. Foma 200 on the other hand is one of my Favorites next to HP5 and Tmax 100. I never tried 400 other...
  21. Re: Olditmers... placing your archives with a final repository?

    As long as you do it carefully and have people who you trust take care of things for you after you die, you can transfter, sell or donate anything without the IRS knowing. Plus they have no need to...
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    Re: Linhof cameras before 1945

    is that your catalog? Any chance you can scan it in and make it available as a pdf?
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    Re: Linhof Serial Numbers

    Bob, you couldn't help me with my Tech II, but do you know of anyplace where I can get some pre-war Technika information? Maybe brochures, manuals, anything. German or English preferred.

    Thanks
  24. Re: Heads up if you are buying a Gitzo Systematic tripod

    Can't do that on a Systematic.



    Can't do that with a 410 head
  25. Heads up if you are buying a Gitzo Systematic tripod

    I just bought a Gitzo Systematic Series 5 for my Master Technika, it replaced my Mountaineer series 1. When I went to put my Bogen 410 head on it the tilt knob impacted the large mounting plate on...
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    Re: Nikkor, Schneider or Rodenstock.

    I use all Nikkor lenses, but that's just because I started with a Nikkor and just kept buying them to have some commonality with the system. But Any of the name brand lenses will work great...
  27. Re: New colour film from The Impossible Project

    The only people shooting 8x10 Impossible are the people using it to check exposure and lighting prior to shooting real film. 30 minutes is ridiculous especially if you are working hourly, on a...
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    Re: Linhof dark cloth?

    I looked at both the Harrison and the Linhof. The Harrison is nice, I never shoot in the rain so the fact that it's water proof makes no difference to me, plus really, really not a fan of the shiny...
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    Re: Linhof dark cloth?

    I had a homemade one, that was just a 3' x 4' piece of black velvet. It's since become frayed and ripped from being caught on tree branches and shrubs from shooting outside. I was just looking for...
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    Linhof dark cloth?

    I was thinking of getting a Linhof dark cloth for my Master Technika, they are only $235 from B&H. Any reason why I should go with another brand? I know they are not camera specific, but I figured a...
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    Re: Thinking of some lens changing / swapping

    Haha, I was 36 when I did that
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    Re: Thinking of some lens changing / swapping

    UPDATE:

    I checked out the 360mm that was for sale, it was the Nikkor-W 360/6.5, Compared to my Nikkor-M 300/9 the ground glass is brighter and the extra 60mm of focal length is surprisingly a nice...
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    Re: Good Lab for color film developing

    You are better off developing at home, its much, much cheaper if you have large quantities of film.
  34. Thread: Iceland

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    Re: Iceland

    So far I'm bringing my 90, 150 and 240. Was going to leave the 65 here but might take it now.

    I also have a 300 that I had no plans to take.

    So if I take everything it will be a 65, 90, 150,...
  35. Thread: Iceland

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    Iceland

    I'm headed to Iceland in November for a few days and taking along my 4x5. For those of you who have been there do you think a 90mm is wide enough for some landscapes or should I pack a 65mm as well...
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    Re: Help with new Tripod

    I used to really like Bogen (now manfrotto) had about 3-4 Tripods form them over the years. But recently Manfrotto had become too mainstream, being sold at Best Buy and Costco of all places. Even...
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    Re: Help with new Tripod

    I spend a good hour at B&H going over the tripod all brands and settled on the gitzo systematic series 4 traveller. Then I got around to looking at the series 3 and series 5. I couldn't decide and...
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    Help with new Tripod

    For the past year I've been using a Gitzo Series 1 mountaineer with my Master Technika :eek: I think it's time I retire it and get a proper LF tripod. I've been thinking of the Gitzo Series 3 or...
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    Re: Thinking of some lens changing / swapping

    Thanks for all the info. I found a place that has one for sale (360mm) locally so I'm going to go and check it out first hand before I make my decision. The 450mm is also my 2nd choice.
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    Re: Thinking of some lens changing / swapping

    The 450mm is close to the limit of my bellows extension (Master Tech) The only option might be the T 500mm, but thats too long I think
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