Problem using 90mm lens with Linhof Master Technika Classic

[Bob Salomon]

I have used an extension or high-hat board with my 90mm lens, and situated the front standard on the inner rail as far forward as possible. Then I drop the bed and focus using the rear movements. I dont see how a recessed board would be of any advantage.

Mike

Of course you will. The way that you are doing it makes ensuring parralism between the lens and film, when you need it, impossible, and critical, geared focusing becomes push and pull. Plus, with some 90 mm lenses, on a flat board, the front standard will not be completely and securely on the rails.

[Jac@stafford.net]

I have used an extension or high-hat board with my 90mm lens, and situated the front standard on the inner rail as far forward as possible. [...]

That could not be more wrong, completely backwards.

[RussPhoto]

Thank you for all your input! Problem was solved by adjusting ex-centric "washer" on front standard. Now front standard with 90mm lens sits tight and nice at the very end of the rail (close to GG) with bed-dropped position and I can focus to infinity without any problem using plain Linhof style lens board. I don't think I need recessed one. Lens that I'm using with my MT is Fuji Fujinon-SW 90mm f/8

[Rod Klukas]

Unless you attach an extension to the back.

Actually they had a rail 300mm and a 500mm extension bed and a long bellows. I shot the 720mm Nikon tele on this system.
Not sure if still offered, but I see them used.
Rod