linhof technika 6x9

[ruben]

Could anyone please tell me what model linhof this is -I got it of an auction the could tell me it was a 6x9 but before I could ask for more details they havve shppied it and it will last about 10 days before I have it and I am qurious to start researching the about the camera - it comes with a 65, 105 and a 180 lens and the roll film back and the other items on the picture you can see on this link
http://www.rhodos.dk/2001/linhof.html
I have been whanting a linhof folding camera for years and now it seem that I finally got it
so if you know what model, perhaps what years it was build and perhaps if there are any pro/cons - I shoot a lot af Hasselblad and know there are things you do not do in order to avoid jamming - is there any similar things on a linhof - thanks Ruben

[Bob Salomon]

What is the serial number? A picture of the camera would be most helpful. This is either the Super Technika III or IV depending on the back release mechanism. The IV was made from 1956 to 64. For IV models with serial #s under 82674 there are no repair parts so make sure this camera works. Also make sure that all serial numbers match on the lenses, camera and cam.

[ruben]

Thanks Bob, I did post a link http://www.rhodos.dk/2001/linhof.html to pictures of the camera - first two small and then to rather large ones - I hope the link helps -Ruben

[Bob Salomon]

No, need the serial number.

[ruben]

thanks again Bob - I will be back when I have the camera and serial number - ruben

[J. P. Mose]

Ruben,

Make sure you read Jason Sanford Greenberg's wonderful write-up on the 6x9 Super Technika III/IV:


http://www.largeformatphotography.info/linhof/technika-23.html

JP Mose

[ruben]

Thank you JP Mose, I will look forward to read the text while waiting for the camera to arrive- Ruben

[J. P. Mose]

Ruben,

Although Bob will make the final determination by looking up the serial number, my guess is that it's a III without seeing the back. How??? Look you your viewfinder cover....it has "Linhof Technika" stamped on it. All IV's that I have seen have the Linhof badge (colorful shield) with "Technika" under it.

Just a minor picky detail!

JP Mose

[ruben]

Hi Bob and all

I have now received the camera

The serial number is 43961 (on the hot shoe)
and the back it is engrave DBP Germany A.P.a.

There is a Xenar 1:3,5 105 sr. 2963429 with 6774049 on the side, a Angulon 1:6,8 sr 2996760 with 7022038 on the side and a Xenar 1:5,6 180 sr 3015176 and 7677998 on the side
The 180 is the only optic were the side number matches the number engraved on the rangefinder weel thingy when you open the camera.

apart from the glass back ther are several sheet film 6½ x 9 holders and two roll film backs

one is a Linhof München Rollex 6 x 9 sr 72042 and the other a linhof Super Rollex sr 20674
The Super rollex is kin af brownish/tan/grey the rest is black leatherette

I can see that there are a lot of possibilities to do wrong with this camera and I would appreciate if ther are any warnings on what not to do you would share

I know that it is a very old camera but I am afraid that cameras form the 1940-50 and early 60 ties are my preference ( I do have modern canon, hasselbald and a fuji gx 680 equipment so i am not a total anacronism trying to set the industry back - just like the old suf :-) )

[Bob Salomon]

1952/53 Technika III