Linhof Master Technika and Lee Grad filters

[alen]

I'm new to large format and I have just started to use my Master Technika in the field, and when trying use a grad filter I ran into a problem.

How do you go about using your lee grad filters with the adapter rings and a Lee hood on the Linhof Master Technika? When i tried using my lee grad filters, the linhof's fold-out lid impedes the travel distance grad filter, and I cant place the grad filter into position without bottoming out. This was simply me resting the grad filter in front of the lens. I haven't tried using the adapter ring yet as i need to get suitable filter adapter rings at different sizes.
I suspect the option is to lower the lid like as if you are using a wide-angle lens, then raise/tilt the front lens back to position. However that would take away some of the adjustment range doing this.

What do you do in this case, are there alternative methods?

[vinny]

Do you really need to go that far with the filter?
I use a black card clipped to the filter that's slid down to the gradation line for accurate viewing at the shooting Aperture. Try it with a typical scene to see just how much movement you need.

You could also tilt the bed and re-align the standards for more room on the front, but thats much more complicated.

[alen]

Do you really need to go that far with the filter?
I use a black card clipped to the filter that's slid down to the gradation line for accurate viewing at the shooting Aperture. Try it with a typical scene to see just how much movement you need.

You could also tilt the bed and re-align the standards for more room on the front, but thats much more complicated.

Thanks Vinney, heres a shot of my experience (dont have a 49mm adapter ring yet but the problem would still apply).

[vinny]

try using the drop bed technique.
You could also cut an inch off the bottom of the filter as you're not likely to every need that portion.

[alen]

Yeah cool, thats what i thought too. Thanks for your reply.

[Corran]

I have one Lee filter and one HiTech filter. I like the HT filter better because it's much smaller top-to-bottom and has less of a problem with impacting camera beds. So if you decide to get additional filters, perhaps get that brand.

[john borrelli]

Never thought about this issue before as all of my cameras whether monorail or wood field camera could move the back forward along a rail or bed. With those designs you could move everything forward to avoid this kind of problem.

[Chris Chow]

I have a chamonix 45 and I ran to this issue recently. I had to insert the filter upside down. Somewhat of a failure since the filter didn't hold too well onto the holder.

[Bob Salomon]

Unscrew the accessory shoe on top of the camera. That will give you a second tripod socket that lets you mount the camera upside down, if that would help.