Technika-Flex attachment for Linhof 4X5 Technikas

**J. P. Mose** · 6-Dec-2001, 17:14

Greetings,

Does anyone have experience with the Technika-Flex attachment for Linhof 4 X 5 T echnikas? In case you aren't aware of this interesting device, here is a rough description. In the 60's Linhof offered an accessory which converted a 4 X 5 Te chnica into a twin-lens reflex. Two sets of lenses were available: 150mm Symma r and 240mm Tele-Arton. Having an interest in Linhof and Graflex history, I am most curious of the unusual accessories...and I think this one may take the priz e for Linhofs (I also like the 4 X 5 focal plane shutter accessory which I don't know much about either).

I would love to find out if there are many units out there, the time frame in wh ich the Technika-Flex was produced and most of all what they are/were like to us e.

Thank you for your time and knowledge!

Best regards,

J. P. Mose

**Bob Salomon** · 6-Dec-2001, 17:56

In the 20+ years I have been the U.S. Product Manager I have seen one, almost 20 years ago, in Chicago.

It is a very rare device it appears.

**Donald Brewster** · 6-Dec-2001, 18:19

I believe that Lens & Repro in NYC has been advertising that they have one for sale. Check their ad in View Camera or on their website.

**Natha Congdon** · 6-Dec-2001, 18:45

Good memory! I thought I had seen that advertised somewhere recently. It is still listed at Lens and Repro's site as of today, for $3900, including two 270 Tele-Arton lenses. Wouldn't imagine that it will be going anywhere soon at that price...

Nathan

**Mark Nowaczynski** · 6-Dec-2001, 19:41

According to the 2000 edition of "The Linhof Camera Story" (pg. 139) the 'Technikaflex Attachement' was made for the Super Technika V 4X5 from 1961 to 1966.