Camera Movements?!

[Bob Salomon]

Possible to set up a Linhof GTL with six to ten feet and more of bellows and rail?
What about a on camera shutter that is integrated into the camera system on the Linhof GTL?

Let's not turn this into a contest, it is a reality of what Sinar as a system can offer that is difficult to achieve using standard easy to get add-ons.


Bernice

Yes to both, although the shutter was electronic and discontinued several years ago. It was made by Prontor.

[Bernice Loui]

Standard off the shelf items?
Why was the shutter discontinued? What was largest shutter opening diameter of the Prontor shutter?


Bernice

[faberryman]

An interesting question turns into a childish debate.

[Bob Salomon]

Standard off the shelf items?
Why was the shutter discontinued? What was largest shutter opening diameter of the Prontor shutter?


Bernice

Yes.

You would have to ask Linhof why it was discontinued, we never received much interest in it. At this point in time I have no idea how large the opening was.

Of course, for many pros, depending on a single shutter for all lenses could become a major problem if that shutter ever broke down! At least with shuttered lenses if one shutter went down there were still other lenses with shutters that could still be used!

You should also note that decades before Sinar introduced their Sinar/Copal shutter Linhof had a rear mounted accessory focal plane shutter accessory for all 45 Technika cameras!

[Bernice Loui]

Indeed, Foto Hardware Wars and Tribalism with blind loyalty.


Bernice

An interesting question turns into a childish debate.