Linhof Tech III Back Removal

[1750Shooter]

Does any one know how to remove the rotating back on one of these? I can see some discs (?) with screws in them when I rotate it, but didn't want to try until I knew. You can't pull the posts out since the bellows are fastened to that part ofbthe back. I've got a B&J 5x7 back that I want to use to replace the old-style, single-sheet filmholder type that is currently installed. Thanks for any input.

[Bob Salomon]

Why? A &J back won't fir a Linhof. And, if it did, and you want to use the rangefinder the cams would be way off.

Basically you rotate the back 45° and slide the holders in each corner up to remove the back.

[Jac@stafford.net]

Are you sure it is not a Tech II?

[1750Shooter]

Might be. I'm not sure.

[1750Shooter]

Thanks, Bob. If I can remove the rotating back, I can drill & countersink holes to take the screws that hold the non-rotating section to the adjustable posts thru the B&J back & I'll have a back that takes standard 5x7 holders instead of the odd 13x18 single-sided holders it takes now.