Originally Posted by
CropDusterMan
Jac,
I'm doing a little research out of interest. I think it's safe to assume these Linhof handles were made out of Bakelite? I agree with Randy Above, that
it would have been better to go with a polished aluminum knob, but Bakelite was a pretty amazing product in its day...and it definitely made the
appearance of the camera pop when compared to many others of its time. Going with Bakelite with brass inserts would have been much cheaper.
I have considered copying the handle in cad and then machining replacements in aluminum, fortunately, I have the time to waste and the means,
(not if you ask my wife though) but I for one like the old Bakelite. ;o)
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