Linhof Technika 4x5

[tangyimail]

Looks like a nice kit!

[Cor]

Hi Benoit

be aware that:

The Compon lens most likely an enlarger lens is
The lenses look like they are the older versions (chrome ring) and most likely are single coated; that may or may not be important to you.
The shutters look like the older range of times: 1 1/2 1/5 1/10 1/25 etc. that may or may not be important to you.
The bellows look less than "fresh"
I think it's not really a deal, but OTOH getting this stuff here in Europe is more costly that in the USA, perhaps if you are patient ? (A new good or even new Chamonix can be bought for much less)

good luck,

Cor

[Bob Salomon]

Ok, so if i understand, cams are this things ? Each lens has his own cam, that's it ?

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Jac, thank you for the link !

Yes, each lens that has been properly cammed has its own cam, its own focusing scale and its own pair of infinity stops. That piece that the focusing scales are on is the Focusing Scale Stage. The Focusing Scale Stage holds 3 focusing scales. If you have more then 3 lenses then you can get extra Focusing Scale Stages.

[Bob Salomon]

Hi Benoit

be aware that:

The Compon lens most likely an enlarger lens is
The lenses look like they are the older versions (chrome ring) and most likely are single coated; that may or may not be important to you.
The shutters look like the older range of times: 1 1/2 1/5 1/10 1/25 etc. that may or may not be important to you.
The bellows look less than "fresh"
I think it's not really a deal, but OTOH getting this stuff here in Europe is more costly that in the USA, perhaps if you are patient ? (A new good or even new Chamonix can be bought for much less)

good luck,

Cor

The Componon is an enlarging lens.

[benoit68]

Thank you all !
Cor : I think that i will wait for a better offer, I ask the seller a discount... but he refused !
You tell me about Chmonix camera. Which model do you advise me ?
Here in France, I can find Chamonix, Shen Hao and Toyo, and sometimes Crown Graphic...

[Cor]

Hi Benoit,

I would go for a 45N2

See http://www.chamonixviewcamera.com/45.html

Consensus seems overwhelming positive on that camera, it's a tempting object, but I resist..I have a working set-up (Linhof Color) and doubt if my images would improve by upgrading. I would not turn down a second hand 45N1 (there was a problem with the fresnel, search the form). You see them for sale regularly, but mostly in the USA which for us Europeans is not that interesting any more due to high shipping rates and customs.

Good luck!

Cor

Thank you all !
Cor : I think that i will wait for a better offer, I ask the seller a discount... but he refused !
You tell me about Chmonix camera. Which model do you advise me ?
Here in France, I can find Chamonix, Shen Hao and Toyo, and sometimes Crown Graphic...

[Michael Lloyd]

I love the Chamonix 45N2. If I didn't already have a Sinar F2 I would have one. They are light weight and easy to set up. I'm certainly no expert but for the money the Chamonix seems like a good way to go.

[benoit68]

Finally I decided to buy a Linhof Technika !
The one I show you, is now for 1100€ (about 1500$) with all the lens and accessories... http://www.largeformatphotography.in...f-Technika-4x5
OR
I found a second one :
The price is 1400€ for the moment, I think I can have it for 1200€ (1600$)

MASTER TECHNIKA 4x5 inches N°78473
Lenses :
- Schneider Super-Angulon 1:8/90 N°7989733 with cam
- Schneider Symmar 1:5,6/150 N°8000401 with cam
- Schneider Tele-Arton 1:5,5/270 N°9774437 with cam
- Schneider Tele-Arton 1:5,5/360 N°8499561 no cam



Here is the other photos I get from the seller : http://flic.kr/s/aHsjRPYE1B
We can see that the wood of the groud glass is broken...

>> Is it possible to know how old is the camera ?

>> In your opinion, what is the best offer ?

Thank you for your help !

[Corran]

That's not a Master Technika. It looks like a IV, but may be a V. The V has a lever for front rise rather than a knob. If it's a IV with those lenses though it's about right.

[Bob Salomon]

That is not a Master Technika, it is a 1960 Super Technika IV. The Master replaced the Super Technika V. The V replaced the IV in 1963.

Finally I decided to buy a Linhof Technika !
The one I show you, is now for 1100€ (about 1500$) with all the lens and accessories... http://www.largeformatphotography.in...f-Technika-4x5
OR
I found a second one :
The price is 1400€ for the moment, I think I can have it for 1200€ (1600$)

MASTER TECHNIKA 4x5 inches N°78473
Lenses :
- Schneider Super-Angulon 1:8/90 N°7989733 with cam
- Schneider Symmar 1:5,6/150 N°8000401 with cam
- Schneider Tele-Arton 1:5,5/270 N°9774437 with cam
- Schneider Tele-Arton 1:5,5/360 N°8499561 no cam



Here is the other photos I get from the seller : http://flic.kr/s/aHsjRPYE1B
We can see that the wood of the groud glass is broken...

>> Is it possible to know how old is the camera ?

>> In your opinion, what is the best offer ?

Thank you for your help !