Linhof Serial Numbers

[Bob Salomon]

Hi, was gifted another Linhof - S/N 19507.

Can I get a date and model?

Thank you!

Looks like it’s too old. I do not have prewar numbers.

[WalterEG]

Hello Bob,
I just became the latest owner of Linhof Super Kardan Color 4x5 — Serial number: 8031055

May I please prevail upon your kindness to provide some data concerning date of manufacture or initial sale?
Kindest regards
Walter

[Bob Salomon]

Hello Bob,
I just became the latest owner of Linhof Super Kardan Color 4x5 — Serial number: 8031055

May I please prevail upon your kindness to provide some data concerning date of manufacture or initial sale?
Kindest regards
Walter

May 1979. It is the SC JBL.

[cpkvis]

Hi Bob,
I just got a box of cameras from my uncle and there is a linhof technika in it. I think it is a III or IV but not sure. The serial number on the plate below the rail is 4155704. It has the number F=150mm above the serial number but this camera has a S K Xener 135mm f 3.8 lens. Can you please help me with model and year. Thanks in advance. Michael

[Bob Salomon]

Hi Bob,
I just got a box of cameras from my uncle and there is a linhof technika in it. I think it is a III or IV but not sure. The serial number on the plate below the rail is 4155704. It has the number F=150mm above the serial number but this camera has a S K Xener 135mm f 3.8 lens. Can you please help me with model and year. Thanks in advance. Michael

Sorry, I have no record of that number.

[cpkvis]

Hi Bob,
Thanks so much. perhaps I am not reading the serial number from the correct spot. That was the only number I found on the camera. It is on the moving arm below the rail. I think it's the rail for the range finder focus. I'm not familiar with these large format cameras. Would the number be someplace else?
If all else fails would it be possible for me to send you a couple pics? Thanks again. Michael

[Bob Salomon]

Hi Bob,
Thanks so much. perhaps I am not reading the serial number from the correct spot. That was the only number I found on the camera. It is on the moving arm below the rail. I think it's the rail for the range finder focus. I'm not familiar with these large format cameras. Would the number be someplace else?
If all else fails would it be possible for me to send you a couple pics? Thanks again. Michael

That is the serial number of the lens that cam was cut for.
Look to see if there is a number in the accessory shoe.

[cpkvis]

I sort of figured that. I have literally checked every inch of the camera including the accessory shoe and can't find another number. Basically, it has a round level bubble on the top left center, a flash shoe and a strap holder on each side of the top (at the front edge). The rail has a round hole and a sort of rectangular hole. No "Linhof" cover/ID plate. I hope I'm not inconveniencing you too much. Michael

[Bob Salomon]

I sort of figured that. I have literally checked every inch of the camera including the accessory shoe and can't find another number. Basically, it has a round level bubble on the top left center, a flash shoe and a strap holder on each side of the top (at the front edge). The rail has a round hole and a sort of rectangular hole. No "Linhof" cover/ID plate. I hope I'm not inconveniencing you too much. Michael

Send a picture.

[cpkvis]

Here are a couple pics.