lungovw
14-Aug-2007, 03:13
Hello,
I just bought a Linhof Technika 5x7. It looks very used and I am not sure whether it will be more solid than the old wood cameras I have. A bit deceiving compared to the Tech V 4x5 that I use. The serial number is 25236. Does anybody have a reference book and would be so kind to tell me something about the model and year of production? It takes already the modern linhof film holders although the back could have been adapted later. Focusing nob only on one side. No rangefinder. It has rotating back but the piece that rotates is not original. It is a kind of plastic, well done, but not original. Last but not least: the lens board jigs a little bit on its rail. There are no springs or any device to lock it in position except for a tiny clicking device on marked places on the rail. But that is not enough to keep is free from jigging if you push and pull it. Is that normal or would that be a missing part?
Thanks in advance for any info
Rgds
WL
I just bought a Linhof Technika 5x7. It looks very used and I am not sure whether it will be more solid than the old wood cameras I have. A bit deceiving compared to the Tech V 4x5 that I use. The serial number is 25236. Does anybody have a reference book and would be so kind to tell me something about the model and year of production? It takes already the modern linhof film holders although the back could have been adapted later. Focusing nob only on one side. No rangefinder. It has rotating back but the piece that rotates is not original. It is a kind of plastic, well done, but not original. Last but not least: the lens board jigs a little bit on its rail. There are no springs or any device to lock it in position except for a tiny clicking device on marked places on the rail. But that is not enough to keep is free from jigging if you push and pull it. Is that normal or would that be a missing part?
Thanks in advance for any info
Rgds
WL