The lack of forward tilt on a Technika III is no problem. You just tilt the extendable back.
The lack of forward tilt on a Technika III is no problem. You just tilt the extendable back.
Wilhelm (Sarasota)
You can drop either the back or the front but that in no way makes up for the lack of forward tilt. When you tilt from the back you change image shape. When you drop the bed then the camera dictates camera position, not the photographer. You really can't replace the lack of the forward tilting lens board. Fortunately that is on all of the later models.
Frankly, buy a different camera.
Kevin Taylor
Bonehead amateur
Hey Bob!
At the moment I live in Denver - I'll be moving to Austin, TX for work this March.
Good call out, Bill!
I haven't used the tilt as much as I would like - it's something to consider if I"m looking into a new camera but wasn't a deal breaker when I bought this years ago.
Thank you, Kevin! I appreciate your input
buy Chinese bellows from ebay for tech 3 - 100 bucks, install yourself...
then shoot with the camera until you find a parts tech 3 with the parts you need for like 100-150
swap parts
you're good for another 25 years
The CLA for the shutter sounds about right. I would order the bellows from one of the vendors that specializes in making them and install them yourself. It's not that difficult. Would save a bunch of money to put toward more glass.
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