linhof? serial number

**forrest** · 24-Feb-2005, 13:55

I received a field camera from an estate, it says Linhof/Munchen below its rail.I am wondering when the camera was made. The serial number,also under the rail is 13458. I am guessing it is pretty old, but I know nothing of it. Thanks.

**Brian Ellis** · 24-Feb-2005, 18:13

If you don't get an answer here e mail, or better yet call, Bob Salmono with HP Marketing (Google for the address and phone #, sorry I don't have either). He'll be able to give you the date.

**Brian Ellis** · 24-Feb-2005, 18:15

Sorry, that should be Salomon, not Salmono. One of these days I'll learn to read what I write before sending.

**Scott Rosenberg** · 24-Feb-2005, 18:45

hmmmm.... there's a good bit of information here, but nothing that would date your camera based on the serial number you reported.

bob to the rescue!

**Reiner** · 25-Feb-2005, 03:15

I have asked Linhof today. Your camara will be built befor world war II, but it is impossible to find the real date, because their are no databank for this time.

**Paul Butler** · 25-Feb-2005, 07:26

Is it 4x5, or 13x18 (i.e. 5x7)? Geared front rise and shift, front back tilt (base tilt) but no forward tilt? No rotating back? Black anodized aluminum lens board? A notch filed in the track for infinity focus? No rangefinder, but you focus on the ground glass?

**Paul Butler** · 25-Feb-2005, 20:52

I took a look at my Technika II 5x7, which was made in 1946. Its serial number is 3324 D - so this isn't much help, as it must be a different series of numbers. It was originally fitted with a Voigtlander lens, also made in 1946 (although both the camera and lens may have been from pre-war stock).

An excellent camera, and a dream to use. Impressively well made, too.