Linhof Serial Numbers

[Embdude]

There is a LInhof historical group on FB.

Thanks!

[Tgoode]

I have a 4x5 Technika iii that appears to be early.

5946

Any ideas about the date or year of manufacture?

[Embdude]

Did the Master Technika Classic come out at the same time as the 2000 in 1995? or did it arrive a few years later? The earliest I see it referenced is 2002.
Other than different strap lugs and a couple of other cosmetic items it appears (to me) to be nearly identical to the Master Technika of 1972...
Also I am guessing the 3000 replaced the 2000 around 2008?

Thanks

[Bob Salomon]

Did the Master Technika Classic come out at the same time as the 2000 in 1995? or did it arrive a few years later? The earliest I see it referenced is 2002.
Other than different strap lugs and a couple of other cosmetic items it appears (to me) to be nearly identical to the Master Technika of 1972...
Also I am guessing the 3000 replaced the 2000 around 2008?

Thanks

The Master Technika Classsic replaced the Super Technika V but it’s name was changed to Master Technika Classic when the Master Technika 2000 was introduced. The Classic is the Master Technika.

[Bob Salomon]

I have a 4x5 Technika iii that appears to be early.

5946

Any ideas about the date or year of manufacture?

About 1943 III.

[David Lindquist]

Did the Master Technika Classic come out at the same time as the 2000 in 1995? or did it arrive a few years later? The earliest I see it referenced is 2002.
Other than different strap lugs and a couple of other cosmetic items it appears (to me) to be nearly identical to the Master Technika of 1972...
Also I am guessing the 3000 replaced the 2000 around 2008?

Thanks

My oldest Linhof price list is 2008-2009 and shows the Master Technika 3000 and describes it as "New". Actually I have an older Linhof price list from "Kling Photo Company" "A Division of Berkey Photo, Inc>" It's dated June 15, 1972.

David

[Embdude]

About 1943 III.

1943 seem a bit early for a Technika III as it was a post-war camera.

[Bob Salomon]

1943 seem a bit early for a Technika III as it was a post-war camera.

You’re right. Add ten years.

[Tgoode]

About 1943 III.

Thanks, Bob!

[Embdude]

Thank You Bob & David