What was the first camera made by Linhof?
In the beginning was the Linhof Technika I and II. Forget them as modern user cameras. Not worth discussing here except to say their serial #’s preceded 19,000. They are black square cameras with no bright metal trim. No Technikas before the III had built in RF.
What do you need to know about Linhof 4×5 camera adapters?
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When did the Linhof 4×5 technikas come out?
Version 4 of 1953Knob locks for back movements are now located on top of camera. Introduced drop bed. From Serial # 50,0001. Version 5 of 1955Much stronger body design. Front door is no longer flat, but rather a reinforced angular design. Now the camera has RF focusing wheels on both sides.
Is the Linhof III camera interchangeable with the IV camera?
The bad part is that EACH Tech III had to be matched to EACH lens. In other words, III (and IV) cams are not interchangeable with different lenses or cameras. Sometimes you might luck out and it will work out OK, but it will be luck. Linhof no longer grinds III or IV cams, but a talented photo machinist can still make them for you.
In the beginning was the Linhof Technika I and II. Forget them as modern user cameras. Not worth discussing here except to say their serial #’s preceded 19,000. They are black square cameras with no bright metal trim. No Technikas before the III had built in RF.
Version 4 of 1953Knob locks for back movements are now located on top of camera. Introduced drop bed. From Serial # 50,0001. Version 5 of 1955Much stronger body design. Front door is no longer flat, but rather a reinforced angular design. Now the camera has RF focusing wheels on both sides.
The bad part is that EACH Tech III had to be matched to EACH lens. In other words, III (and IV) cams are not interchangeable with different lenses or cameras. Sometimes you might luck out and it will work out OK, but it will be luck. Linhof no longer grinds III or IV cams, but a talented photo machinist can still make them for you.
