Regardless, these German-made cameras are VERY solidly constructed, and the Tech III is still an awesome camera. Thus, the Tech III has different lens boards and backs which are becoming more and more rare. Also starting with the Linhof IV, the parts became standardized allowing for backward compatibility with newer models. The effect can be achieved by dropping the bed and raising the standard, but it's not the most ideal solution. First off, it lacks a front tilt movement. The Tech III is often undervalued with the Linhof crowd. However, the Techs also had more available movements, and are now considered by many a heavy-duty field camera. Technika's originally were all-metal press cameras, similar to the old Graflex press cameras. This Tech III model was made in 1953 or 1954.

I found decent deal on a Linhof Technika III that someone was in the process of restoring. Pretty cool stuff, and gives you a lot of latitude for controlling your image. What does this do you ask? Well it allows you to do a number of things - control perspective and parallel lines, increase depth of field, use selective focus, correct/distort sizes etc. This allows both the lens and film plane to move independently. Large format cameras typically have two standards, each for the lens and for the film plane, separated by flexible bellows. Though, I guess I am leaving out the most important part of large format photography - the camera movements! Quick camera lesson: In most 35mm and medium format cameras, the lens and film planes are, for the most part, fixed. I mean who doesn't want to be the guy hiding under a dark cloth to take photos with a 60 year old camera? For hand-held use the camera has a very large finder showing frames for three lenses, combined with the finder is a coupled rangefinder.

It was especially suitable for location work in the areas of industrial and commercial photography. Then, add the fact that all the cameras look vintage and cool. The Linhof Technika 70 was intended for both hand-held and tripod-mounted work, it has aspects of fast-handling press cameras and technical stand cameras. I think it's the natural progression of film photography - 35mm is easy and accessible, and then you get the itch for trying bigger and bigger negatives. cl-gallery-el-slide1-element8d2cgt109 NOTE ON VINTAGE CAMERAS AND LENSES: We perform basic functionality tests and visual inspections of our vintage cameras and lenses.I have been interested in trying out 4x5 photography for a while. 23 Years on eBay! From Philly With Love Fast, Secured Delivery OUTSTANDING Customer Service Sent With a Tracking Number #cl-gallery-el-slide1-element8d2cgt109:checked ~. Item: 384263956496 Linhof Super Technika IV 4x5'' Large Format Camera Body w Ground Glass Back V16.

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