question about Linhof finder

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Hi Bob..I'm thinking about mounting my Linhof finder to the top of my 8x10..does Linhof sell the part that it mounts to separately..?
Thanks, E..

[Bill_1856]

you would normally prefer to have a bit of cropping in the finder as precise framing is rather difficult when hand holding a 45 Technika.

Nonsense! When you pay big bucks for a viewfinder, you expect it to be exact!

[Bob Salomon]

Nonsense! When you pay big bucks for a viewfinder, you expect it to be exact!

Bill, just think, since you have joined in 2001 exactly how many times have you seen anyone complain about the accuracy of the finder, other then this thread?

It is a great example of tiliting at windmills.

If you want to see more in the finder just zoom the ring to control the setting. Oh, I forgot, you didn't buy that version. So you just change the amount of extension of your finder. Now you can see all 100%.

[Bejenaru Matei]

Thank you very much for your answer!
One last question: is the parallax ring working fine at your finder? At mine, not...

[Bob Salomon]

Thank you very much for your answer!
One last question: is the parallax ring working fine at your finder? At mine, not...

When you adust the distance ring two things happen:
1 the finder adjusts for parallax.
2 the finder adjusts for field area.

That second function means that the area shown in the finder changes area as you adjust for different distances. If your ring is not working properly then you might have just found the problem with the cropping with your finder.

[Bill_1856]

Bob, how many new Technikas are sold in the US yearly?

[Shootar401]

Nonsense! When you pay big bucks for a viewfinder, you expect it to be exact!

If you don't like it design then make something better. I have the most recent version and although it's not 100% it's not meant to be used for critical framing and composing. It does the job and does it well.

[Bob Salomon]

Bob, how many new Technikas are sold in the US yearly?

As many as possible. But that figure is not public.

[Jac@stafford.net]

Four years ago I used a Linhof Super Technika purely as a rangefinder with the old style finder and a 135mm Planar. Within a matter of a week I knew what was framed, and what was not. (Details available.) The accuracy of the rangefinder was astounding. Outcome was just fine because as a sometimes Leica RF user I appreciate viewing a bit more than what is captured on film. That is the state of rangefinders.

Enjoy or do not. It is all a matter of practice.

With respect,
Jac

[Bill_1856]

As many as possible. But that figure is not public.

That few, eh? 10? 20? 52 (One a week or less)?