Linhof Serial Numbers

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Dear Mr Salomon,

My 4x5 Linhof has the number 8095x, can you please tell me more about the year and model.

Many thanks in advance,
Steve Back

[Bob Salomon]

Dear Mr Salomon,

My 4x5 Linhof has the number 8095x, can you please tell me more about the year and model.

Many thanks in advance,
Steve Back

Super Technika IV from 1964

[Eric Rose]

Bob, why don't you just post a pdf showing the serial number ranges vs model numbers? At least if it was on the net somewhere we could all access it.

[Bob Salomon]

Bob, why don't you just post a pdf showing the serial number ranges vs model numbers? At least if it was on the net somewhere we could all access it.

The list I have is not mine. It came from Linhof. If they want to post it it would be their decision.

[Eric Rose]

The list I have is not mine. It came from Linhof. If they want to post it it would be their decision.

Have you asked for their permission?

[Steve Hamley]

Bob,

Just picked one up today, amazing story, and my first Technika.

Super Technika IV, #71070

Cheers,

Steve

[Eric Rose]

I emailed Linhof and they say it's against their corporate policy to publish a list of serial numbers ranges vs dates. What's with that??!! Some kind of state secret, geez. Just about every other camera manufacturer doesn't have a problem with it.

[Bob Salomon]

Bob,

Just picked one up today, amazing story, and my first Technika.

Super Technika IV, #71070

Cheers,

Steve

About 1961/62

[Bob Salomon]

I emailed Linhof and they say it's against their corporate policy to publish a list of serial numbers ranges vs dates. What's with that??!! Some kind of state secret, geez. Just about every other camera manufacturer doesn't have a problem with it.

Now you have your answer. The numbers can lead some people to construe production figures and the factory feels that that information is proprietary. Others may elect to make theirs public.

[bearskindrum]

Hi all,great website....I have just bought what I believe is a Super Technika V with 90/150/270 lenses.I have a few questions if you guys could help
1) the only serial number or other number that I can find is on the accessory shoe on the top of the camera 2122187...is this a Kosher serial number? any ideas about year of manufacture?
2)there are 3 distance scales on the lens tracks for 90mm,150mm,and 210mm but only 2 pointers one for the 150 and 210mm...is this normal or am I missing something?
3)the books and online manuals refer to color coded infinity stops for each lens but the only one still colored is the red(central) one on mine...should the 90mm lens be the stop closest to the the cam or the one at the end of the Tracks?
4)Is there a really good book on setup and maintenence Technikas? what about manuals...are they still available?
Kind Regards Mark