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    Question Linhof collectors and connoisseurs : tripods?

    In the 60s and 70s Linhof sold many, many tripods. They were quite expensive but well-made, reliable and often weighed less than others.

    My question is, does anyone have a list of all the varieties they sold? I asked Linhof, but they could not help.

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    Re: Linhof collectors and connoisseurs : tripods?

    I'd see if I could find some old issues of their magazine - check the ads in there

    I have about 4 linhof tripods ..well three and one made by Schiansky that looks just likea cross between Linhof and bolex

    I heard Schiansky made at least some tripods for both companies

    Linhof tripods are well made if anything

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    Re: Linhof collectors and connoisseurs : tripods?

    Quote Originally Posted by Clemens View Post
    In the 60s and 70s Linhof sold many, many tripods. They were quite expensive but well-made, reliable and often weighed less than others.

    My question is, does anyone have a list of all the varieties they sold? I asked Linhof, but they could not help.
    I have listings of most what do you want to know?

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    Re: Linhof collectors and connoisseurs : tripods?

    A list of model names and numbers with technical data would be helpful. Thanks in advance.

    The background:

    I help some amateurs and young people learning photography. Most of them do not have much money. Buying old, used Linhof tripods is a much better idea than falling for el-cheapo chinese carbon stuff. I want to be able to recommend the right models and sizes, and there are so many varieties...

    By the way, Linhof took over Schiansky in the 1970s.

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    Re: Linhof collectors and connoisseurs : tripods?

    Quote Originally Posted by Clemens View Post

    By the way, Linhof took over Schiansky in the 1970s.
    thanks..... I'd sure like to have some of their old catalogs though

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    Re: Linhof collectors and connoisseurs : tripods?

    I am a photographer who is just starting out and I am looking for a reasonably priced tripod...can anyone point me in the right direction? Maybe there's a place where I can get them second hand? Thanks

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    Re: Linhof collectors and connoisseurs : tripods?

    Quote Originally Posted by DrTang View Post
    thanks..... I'd sure like to have some of their old catalogs though
    Don't have any extra ones but in their 1976 catalog they listed 22 different models of tripods (2 were added since) and 3 monopods (1 was added since) and 7 studio stands. They also listed 18 heads.
    Today they have three tripods and about a dozen heads, no monopods and 2 studio stands. Plus two digital stands.

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    Re: Linhof collectors and connoisseurs : tripods?

    Bob, can I ask you for a favor? Can you scan these pages and post them here? I guesss there are more people who would love to see that list.

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    Re: Linhof collectors and connoisseurs : tripods?

    Quote Originally Posted by Clemens View Post
    Bob, can I ask you for a favor? Can you scan these pages and post them here? I guesss there are more people who would love to see that list.

    please do...PDF those suckers

    that might end up being the only such resource on the whole of the internet

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    Re: Linhof collectors and connoisseurs : tripods?

    Quote Originally Posted by Clemens View Post
    Bob, can I ask you for a favor? Can you scan these pages and post them here? I guesss there are more people who would love to see that list.
    maybe when i have time. There are too many shows and too many trips this time of year. I was in the office 7 days last month and on the road for the rest of the time. And I am still catching up before this months trips start.

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