Anyone can identify this linhof camera

[Steven Tribe]

Yes, Randy is correct.
The appearance as to finish does differ (see the stack of film holders in my earlier post) slightly.

The link items that the OP posted at e**y will not work.
The original "technika" 9x12 and 13x18 used the 20's and 30's method which was a system of a slightly raised velvet light seal - against a completely flush surface on the plate holder. The holder is held in place (usually!) by the small catch at the entry end.

This is a good working system and the only problem is the loose GG when making exposures.

Orphaned backs will turn up - hopefully at more reasonable prices than the one's found!

[cmace127]

There is a specific thread associated with Linhof serial numbers. Just search for it and post in there.

Eric

Sorry about that! I thought I was in the Linhof Serial Number thread.

[Bush]

Thank you, all!
I'm curious about Ground glass size. While I measured it exactly 17cmx12cm, it couldn't cover 13x18cm or surely 5x7 inch.
Anyway, finding such a old school holders could be impossible. Looking for a attached back using 5x7 modern holders.

[Steven Tribe]

Linhof considered it "bad form" to have desired image under 5mm of the edge, perhaps?

Finding a back that fits well is far more difficult than picking up a few holders.

[Tin Can]

I have to agree. Butchering a back onto the camera will result in a worth less, far less, camera. Use the auto search on eBay for what you want. You will find the single sided holders, if you are patient. I looked for my camera a long time, missed it on eBay due to an emergency, and lack of fore-thought, but finally got it.

Contact the guy selling one on eBay and ask him if he has any holders.

Linhof considered it "bad form" to have desired image under 5mm of the edge, perhaps?

Finding a back that fits well is far more difficult than picking up a few holders.

[Tin Can]

One like it, just showed up on eBay WITH the holders you need...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...t_16733wt_1395

[Steven Tribe]

This is the post-war model - but they still had the "right" film holders!

[Tin Can]

Not sure the OP is still with us. Very funny Steven, those holders do seem rare, I seldom see them for sale in any size. I am very glad mine uses the 'wrong' ones, DDS tradition be damned.

That said, I am such an idiot, I am sure I will end up owning the 'right' 5X7 Pre and Post War Technika Standard sooner or later. Once you touch the Linhof Tree of Wisdom, you are ruined for life...

Wait, I am rereading you comment. You say one on eBay is POST WAR?

Here we go, here is mine. Please comment as you will, with any info please!

This is the post-war model - but they still had the "right" film holders!

[Tin Can]

These are the wrong size, but show better how they are made. I love 6x9 and wish I had the camera for these.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bertram-fold...item1c30c37eb2

[Tin Can]

Somebody is paying attention. Here is a back to convert the OP's camera to DDS.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...#ht_500wt_1414