Linhof 23 rangefinder accuracy

[Hank Graber]

Assuming everything is up to spec and calibrated properly what is the longest lens that can be accurately focused using the rangefinder on a Linhof Super Technika V 23 ...180, 210 240?

[Bob Salomon]

180mm. Current cam is for 65mm/100mm/180mm

Cams have been available to be ground for

53/80/180 53/100/180 as well as the 65/100/180.

Lenses as long as 360mm can be focused by ground glass to infinity but not all will physically fit onto the camera.

If one had a mismatched set. say a 65/80 and 180 they woould need 2 cams. One for the 65 and 180mm and one for the 80mm.

On the 45 each cam is a single focal length rather then tri-loped so mixing a range of cammed lenses is easier and a greater range is possible.

[Ron Gratz]

I have a Linhof 23 Technika IV that came cammed for a 240 Tele-Arton. The lens serial # is inscribed on the cam so this is a factory match and the rangefinder works well, though I rarely use it that way.

If you need a custom lens cammed, call Marflex who does the servicing for HP marketing (US distributors of Linhof) and see if they can do it.

Ron Gratz

[Bob Salomon]

"I have a Linhof 23 Technika IV that came cammed for a 240 Tele-Arton. The lens serial # is inscribed on the cam so this is a factory match and the rangefinder works well, though I rarely use it that way. "

Apparently that was then This is now and the logest cam the factory supplies for a 23 Technika is a 180 combination.

And, yes, I double checked with Martin as well as checking the latest factory info.

[Hank Graber]

Yes, they told me that the 180 is the largest cam for the V 23 when I took my recently purchased '82 vintage V 23 (to Marflex) for a CLA this week. I also found out that distance scales are only available for the 180, 100, and 65. Thanks for the responses.