That said, I've had a 6x7 back fail, which nearly cost me a shot I like (shown below), and I've seen a couple of bad shutters in lenses, as well as a lens that has a substantial optical tilt (all of those faults are often found in any brand or system that is multiple decades old).Ī very good way to get to know this system is to download the Mamiya Universal instruction manual from Butkus here: Everything is built to the Japanese professional standards of the time (read: heavy metal). In my experience, reliability is fairly good for cameras and lenses that are 45-65 years old. And no safety interlocks - you are free to make accidental double exposures or remove the back or lens without a dark slide inserted as many times as you like. Lens has a few hairline cleaning marks as shown in the photo, which are very superficial. Really nice condition, with Zeiss 105mm f4.5 lens.
Rollex film holder is in excellent condition as well. It's a big, heavy, all-mechanical system, but definitely hand holdable (they are press cameras, after all). Linhof Super Technika IV 23 with 6x9 Linhof Rollex film holder. The 50mm and 65mm, for example, are f/6.3 lenses, rather than f/4.5, which became the norm in the 70s. Most have maximum apertures typical of the 1960s, rather than the 70s or 80s. Very good lenses are available from 50mm to 250mm, and many are quite reasonably priced. The rangefinder focusing on my Universal has worked perfectly with 4 different lenses without any calibrations needed, but if calibrations are required, they can be done fairly easily. The cameras are rangefinders and don't require special cams for the lenses. PCW used to be in Chicago, just moved to California.Ĭlick to expand.Another option would be the Mamiya Press system, which is a 6x9 system but is also easily used as a 6x7 (or even 6x8, if you have a Universal and are willing to jump through a couple of small hoops). My lenses were cammed by the late Martin Arndt, who used to handle Linhof Service in the US.
They can also install infinity stops and scales accurately, calibrate the rangefinder and groundglass, and shim lenses so that, in some cases, two lenses can use the same infinity stop (one may be with a recessed or extension lensboard or you may have to move the rail to a different click stop).
Cams are serial number matched to individual lenses to account for slight differences in focal length among lenses of the same type from the same manufacturer. They will also grind cams to work with your lenses. Right now it’s at Precision Camera Works getting a new bellows, repairing one shutter, and for general adjustment. By using our site, you consent to cookies. We use cookies to provide and improve our services. I’m used to shooting with a 4x5” Technika and other larger cameras, so the 23 seems like my lightweight travel and snapshot camera that can get real serious and make like a view camera if it wants to. Offri online per 612 in The Collectors Sale di Flints Auctions Ltd.
Linhof 2x3 6x9 Baby Technika III IV to 4x5 Lens Board Adapter Laflex Camera. It’s heavy as medium format cameras go, but very versatile. Serviced Cameras For Sale If you are searching for a specific Linhof model.