Linhoff technika upgrade kit wide angle strut kit

[mpirie]

I assume this is what the OP is referencing:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Linhof-Tech...y/173471405098

Yeah, that looks similar to the internal focussing bed from a 2000.

Mike

[doctorpepe]

Thanx for all your input. The drop bed works with a 65mm on horizontal format.

Also I found a nice strap that fits perfectly into the top brackets for carrying without modification.


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[doctorpepe]

. Is this the strut kit you all are referring to that would allow a greater angle of drop with the linhof?

[Bob Salomon]

. Is this the strut kit you all are referring to that would allow a greater angle of drop with the linhof?

Yes

[Bob Salomon]

Thanx for all your input. The drop bed works with a 65mm on horizontal format.

Also I found a nice strap that fits perfectly into the top brackets for carrying without modification.

Missing the metal reinforcement plate that Linhof uses under the strap for reinforcement.
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[linhofbiker]

Yes it is, from what I understand.

I asked about these kits on eBay, and was told the RF was removed, so I declined. I'm still considering converting my older Tech IV into a field camera by stripping the RF and adding this unit though...

Did you convert your Tech IV with one of these kits?
The item is still available on Ebay - the machining looks good and the price is $429 shipped free from China.

I have a Tech IV with the range finder removed. I did not use a cover plate for the range finder housing as it is not needed.

I am considering using the Tech IV with 75mm f:5.6 SA and Mamiya 50mm f:6.3 mounted in a compur 0 shutter with this kit installed but I am concerned as to whether infinity focus is possible with both lenses.

If the bed when dropped to the lowest level (#3) is still a problem than the bed could be removed completely!
I know this is a horrible idea for a Linhof purist but I would be using a Kardan Bi for longer than 75mm FL.

I have several 6x7 and 6x9 Super Rollex's that will be used in addition to 4x5 for the 75mm SA.

[Bob Salomon]

Did you convert your Tech IV with one of these kits?
The item is still available on Ebay - the machining looks good and the price is $429 shipped free from China.

I have a Tech IV with the range finder removed. I did not use a cover plate for the range finder housing as it is not needed.

I am considering using the Tech IV with 75mm f:5.6 SA and Mamiya 50mm f:6.3 mounted in a compur 0 shutter with this kit installed but I am concerned as to whether infinity focus is possible with both lenses.

If the bed when dropped to the lowest level (#3) is still a problem than the bed could be removed completely!
I know this is a horrible idea for a Linhof purist but I would be using a Kardan Bi for longer than 75mm FL.

I have several 6x7 and 6x9 Super Rollex's that will be used in addition to 4x5 for the 75mm SA.

Your Technika easily focuses 72 and 75mm lenses to infinity. Yes, the bed has to be dropped to use them.

[linhofbiker]

Your Technika easily focuses 72 and 75mm lenses to infinity. Yes, the bed has to be dropped to use them.

Hi Bob, thanks for that. To focus nearer than infinity you have to slide the front standard along the interior track. Wouldn't this device's lever make this a lot easier, much like the Tech 2000?

[Bob Salomon]

Hi Bob, thanks for that. To focus nearer than infinity you have to slide the front standard along the interior track. Wouldn't this device's lever make this a lot easier, much like the Tech 2000?

Don’t know what they are selling. But the lever on the 2000 only moves the rail inside the camera body. The 75 and 72 use a recessed board and the rails on the bed.

[Corran]

Did you convert your Tech IV with one of these kits?

No, I decided that since my Tech IV has several cammed lenses with it I should leave it as-is. I did pick up an additional Master at an estate sale that needs bellows and some other work done to it, so maybe that one will be a project camera in the future, who knows...