Age of a Linhof MT and TK

[Alain Briot]

Here are the serial numbers for a Linhof Master Teknica and a Technikardan. I'd like to know when these cameras were manufactured. This question is for Bob Solomon. Thank you Bob. The two serial numbers are on the "flash shoe" on both cameras.

Master Technika: B541151

Technikardan: 9811322

Alain

[Bob Salomon]

The MT is 1993 Do you have a TK 45 or a TK 45S?

[Alain Briot]

Bob,

I believe I have a TK 45. The front and rear standards are made of a single metal piece. Besides that I am not sure how to tell them apart.

Alain

[Bob Salomon]

On the S the front and rear L standards are both the same width, wide. The standards are made from 3 pieces rather then 1 and the tilts and swings have 0 detents.

If you have the older TK then it was made between 1985 and 1992.