Linhof Serial Numbers

[Bob Salomon]

Hello folks. Recently acquired a rough shape Super Tech (IV?) I plan on restoring myself--someone painted the camera black and did a poor job of it. Serial number 86586 with a B under the serial number.

Also, is there a way to know which ground glass back fits and doesn't fit this camera? I'm looking at two and though they look similar I've read about a thicker ring on some.

That would be a Super Technika lV 69 from 1950. Any Technika 69 back for a lV or V should fit it properly.

[wjlapier]

Thank you for the serial number info on the camera. Is there anything distinguishable about the IV/V GG backs I should be aware of? Are there other backs to be aware of to avoid and how would I know to avoid those backs?

Thanks again,

Bill

[Bob Salomon]

Thank you for the serial number info on the camera. Is there anything distinguishable about the IV/V GG backs I should be aware of? Are there other backs to be aware of to avoid and how would I know to avoid those backs?

Thanks again,

Bill

No, you don’t want one from an older camera.

[wjlapier]

Thank you for your help Mr. Salomon.

[Tgoode]

hello again

I’ve also got a 4X5 (super?) Technika serial number 2121090. Is this a super Technika?

[Bob Salomon]

hello again

I’ve also got a 4X5 (super?) Technika serial number 2121090. Is this a super Technika?

1966 Super Technika V.

[Tgoode]

1966 Super Technika V.

Neat! It’s as old as I am!

Are dates of manufacture available? If not, can you tell me the range of serial numbers for the year 1966?

It makes me wonder if I have the same birthday as my new camera!

Thanks again for the information, Bob!

[Bob Salomon]

Neat! It’s as old as I am!

Are dates of manufacture available? If not, can you tell me the range of serial numbers for the year 1966?

It makes me wonder if I have the same birthday as my new camera!

Thanks again for the information, Bob!

Not really. The numbers are by year or range of years but not really by month.

[e]

Hi Bob,
The bubble/level part of the viewfinder on my Linhof 6x12 PC ver 1 has dried out..
Is there a replacement part for this available?
Maybe the entire clear plastic part..or just the bubble part..can it be replaced?
Also... can someone re-silver the frame lines in same 6x12 viewfinder..as these have diminished over time.
Thx!
EDL

[Bob Salomon]

Hi Bob,
The bubble/level part of the viewfinder on my Linhof 6x12 PC ver 1 has dried out..
Is there a replacement part for this available?
Maybe the entire clear plastic part..or just the bubble part..can it be replaced?
Also... can someone re-silver the frame lines in same 6x12 viewfinder..as these have diminished over time.
Thx!
EDL

Ask,Bob at Precision in CA.