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    Re: Basic Linhof Master Technika Questions

    Thank you!!

    Yes I still need some help.
    I think when using the GG it doesn’t really matter, and infinity stops on the upper tract don’t really matter and is just for convenience?

    My upper...
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    Basic Linhof Master Technika Questions

    Hi I’m trying to figure out basic Linhof master technika operation.

    I know you place the upper Tract in the very front position for telephoto, middle position for “normal” and in the position...
  3. Re: How To Properly Determine Infinity For a Lens?

    Related but can someone help me understand where to pull the front standard out to?
    Sorry basic question I know.

    I don’t really understand.
    The very earliest is for wide angle, as it denotes...
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    Re: Linhof Serial Numbers

    Hi bob dumb question but could you elaborate without finder? It seems to have a viewfinder attached?

    210593
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    Re: Linhof Serial Numbers

    Hi bob, my MT came in the mail finally : 6435089

    I’m assuming 1977 as well.

    Thank you!!
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    Re: Quick releases for LF cameras

    I’m a bit confused. I just ordered my master technika. And have a RRS tripod with a bh55 ball head that has a quick release clamp.

    I know they used to make a specific master technika plate but I...
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    Re: Linhof Master Technika Full Set-up

    I pulled up an old thread that said “

    3) If you need a loupe with a long enough tube to use with a folding hood then your choices are limited AFAIK to those from Horseman, Wista and Toyo. I have...
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    Re: Linhof Master Technika Full Set-up

    Thank you everyone for being so helpful!!
    I’m looking for a copal 1 lens board for the MT.

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/124445062137

    Does this look like the correct one?
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    Re: Linhof Serial Numbers

    Hi bob,

    MT 6455279 ?

    How would this MT differ from the current master technika classic offering?
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    Linhof Master Technika Full Set-up

    Hi I’ve almost decided on the Master Technika classic as my first 4x5 set up.

    Can someone confirm that this on Keh is the modern classic one?...
  11. Re: Linhof MT vs. Technikardan 45s for urban landscapes and architecture

    Thank you for the info. But I can use the MT just as a regular LF camera, right? As in non-RF?
  12. Re: Linhof MT vs. Technikardan 45s for urban landscapes and architecture

    Thank you for your help so far Bob.
    Can you clarify how it has a built in RF? I thought the RF was just the viewfinder attachment you put on top. I have a leica m6ttl so I'm familiar with RFs, just...
  13. Re: Linhof MT vs. Technikardan 45s for urban landscapes and architecture

    Resurrecting an old thread instead of starting a new one.
    But given the above information by Bob who I trust, why would anyone buy the classic? I'm not familiar with all of these versions, but the...
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    Re: 4x5 Portrait lens & Chamonix F2

    So continuing my late night research, I’ve found that synchro compur shutters fit on copal #1 lens boards

    So all I’d have to do is get that 8.25” dagor, put it on a copal 1 Linhof board, then I’m...
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    Re: 4x5 Portrait lens & Chamonix F2

    Is there a way to get the dagor with the synchro compur shutter here on Keh : https://www.keh.com/shop/210-f6-8-gold-ring-dagor-sync-compur-bt-8-25-45-mt-4x5-lens-1.html

    Onto a lens board...
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    Re: 4x5 Portrait lens & Chamonix F2

    Looking for a dagor, I found one on Keh: Goerz 8 1/4" (210mm) f/6.8
    As well as a linhof 4X5 Master Technika on KEH as well.

    Any opinions about this combo? I do feel weird spending more on the...
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    Re: Chamonix vs. Xxxxx?

    Any opinions on the Linhof 4X5 Master Technika vs chamonix F2 or any other chamonix?

    Ease of use of movements on the linhof, set up concerns etc?

    I’m thinking about:
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    Re: 4x5 Portrait lens & Chamonix F2

    Although I mainly intend to shoot portraits, I do like the idea of taking it out on a trail whenever I hike.
    I also love shooting environmental portraits, or just outside of the home studio.

    So...
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    Re: 4x5 Portrait lens & Chamonix F2

    Awesome! Thank you for the recommendations. I’ll look into a Dagor.

    I’ve been looking at the 210mm Rodenstock apo Sironar S, but is that really “too” sharp for portraits?
    I shot digital first...
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    Re: Sinaron SE vs Rodenstock's Apo Sironar S

    Technically that means the lenses were selected twice then in theory?

    Once by rodenstock, a second by Sinar? And maybe Sinar returned some ones not in QC tolerance to Rodenstock?

    I have a...
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    Sinaron SE vs Rodenstock's Apo Sironar S

    Sorry if this has been asked a million times, but regarding Sinaron SE vs Apo Sironar S, I know that the Sinaron SE is just the rebranded rodenstock Apo Sironar S.

    But from my search, what's up...
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    Re: 4x5 Portrait lens & Chamonix F2

    Hmm, I totally agree. I know this isn't the camera forum, but what 4x5 camera would you recommend that is "stronger," if price was no option?
    Thank you for your help.
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    Re: 4x5 Portrait lens & Chamonix F2

    Thanks everyone for the input so far!

    I may have not been clear in the initial post, but I'm not sold on the soft-focus look.
    I think I'd just prefer a normal, non-soft focus lens.

    So now...
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    4x5 Portrait lens & Chamonix F2

    Did a quick search but not much on this specific question. Beginner to LF, looking to buy a 4x5 set up.

    I'm pretty set on getting a chamonix F2, and now am looking for the best portrait lens I...
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    Re: Chamonix vs. Xxxxx?

    Thank you.

    I've decided that I'm pretty set on the Chamonix F2.
    Looking at the lens review here:
    https://www.largeformatphotography.info/portrait-lenses/

    Many of the 210-240mm lenses come...
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    Re: Chamonix vs. Xxxxx?

    Any opinion on the Chamonix 8x10 Alpinist X vs the Chamonix 810V?
    What exactly is the functionality differences between the two? I'm sure the Aplinist X sacrificing something for the decreased...
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