Linhof what the what???

[DrTang]

went to a pre-estate sale (old guy selling off all his gear), and among other stuff..I picked up what seems to be a
Linhof focal plane shutter back

got it to fire - BUT

have no idea how to get it to stay open for focusing

anyone have one???



here is some pix:

[DrTang]

a couple more pix

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[Arne Croell]

went to a pre-estate sale (old guy selling off all his gear), and among other stuff..I picked up what seems to be a
Linhof focal plane shutter back

got it to fire - BUT

have no idea how to get it to stay open for focusing

anyone have one???

You set the timer to the B setting and fire the shutter - to keep it open, you turn the release knob with your finger, it then stays in the open position. I assume a locking cable release would work too.

I guess you figured out that after tensioning the shutter, you have to turn the tensioning knob all the way back to be able to release the shutter.

[David R Munson]

If you ever decide to sell this, pleeeeeease let me know.

[Rolfe Tessem]

No, if you you want to sell this please let ME know!

[DrTang]

ALRIGHT - everyone calm down


I figured it out - the bottom gauge thing was off so where 'B' actually is does not line up to where it says it is...I put a spot of silver ink where it actually is, so now I can open it up to focus


crisis averted!



thanks everyone