I have just received a Linhof Master Technika in fantabulous condition, and am generally very happy with the camera, and the movements it offers. However, it seems that the front tilt does not approach the official 30 degrees, but is rather less than that, perhaps around 20 degrees, shown here.
Attachment 38685
Examining the front standard, it seems that all that stops the camera from having more tilt is a little thin strip of metal which runs from the lens board frame to the standard itself, somewhat visible in the following shot. That screw is attached to a little sliding block, and the other end loops around a pin coming out from the standard itself. The length of this flat bit is what limits the tilt.
Attachment 38686
Attachment 38687
I would prefer if there was no such limitation on the tilt, but I would manage myself how much to tilt the front, keeping in mind the flexibility of the bellows, of course. Does anyone have experience in performing such a modification, who could tell me how I might remove the little flat strip, the sliding block and so on?
Bookmarks