numnutz
28-Jul-2013, 12:51
Hi - I'm considering the purchase of a Linhof Technika IV 5 x 4 camera. I have been looking at the auction house and other places unfortunately I seem to have a few questions about that model. It seems that most are sold without any lens. I want the camera as a carry around, so I need a 150mm lens and range finder, as I understand it some cameras although they have viewing holes for a range finder they do not seem to have one fitted.
So I have the following questions:
Are there models without a range finder but look as though they have one, If there are, how can a purchaser determine from photographs if there is one or not (by a serial number perhaps)?
If there is no lens I assume that I can get a 150mm lens and lens panel ( I have a compatible panel and a 150mm Symmar) but what about a cam for the range finder? Are they available? do they (the cams) have to be matched to fit the lens?
Are there any other problems I should be aware of?
The finish I am interested is the grey/beige.
Thanks in advance
nn :)
So I have the following questions:
Are there models without a range finder but look as though they have one, If there are, how can a purchaser determine from photographs if there is one or not (by a serial number perhaps)?
If there is no lens I assume that I can get a 150mm lens and lens panel ( I have a compatible panel and a 150mm Symmar) but what about a cam for the range finder? Are they available? do they (the cams) have to be matched to fit the lens?
Are there any other problems I should be aware of?
The finish I am interested is the grey/beige.
Thanks in advance
nn :)