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w4m0330
13-Feb-2014, 13:50
I am a newbie to LF, and recently got a Linhof Super Technika IV outfit.

When I attach the 4x5 film holder (a Riteway) onto the camera, it just cannot lock tight, when I flip it, the back can easily fall off!!
However, when I attach the Horseman 6x7 back, it fits well and tight.
It seems to me that the 4x5 film back is too thick to be locked in by the two slider.

Is it normal to Technika?? How to lock the back tight? or, I did somewhere wrong?

vinny
13-Feb-2014, 13:54
are you removing the ground glass frame before you insert the holder? THIS IS WRONG.
standard 4x5 sheet film holders fit underneath the ground glass.

w4m0330
13-Feb-2014, 13:55
Here is the slider
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It worked good for the thin 6x7 back
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but cannot tightly lock the 4x5 back, It is pressed in and hold in place by friction, not locked in, so very easy fall off.
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Anybody know what is the problem?

w4m0330
13-Feb-2014, 13:58
are you removing the ground glass frame before you insert the holder? THIS IS WRONG.
standard 4x5 sheet film holders fit underneath the ground glass.

Got it! SO IT IS!!!
Thank you!
:)