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Linhof 4x5 Master Technika "Classic" Rangefinder Metal Field Camera

BH #LIMT45 • MFR #000054
Linhof 4x5 Master Technika "Classic" Rangefinder Metal Field Camera
Key Features
  • Metal Construction
  • Built-In Rangefinder Focusing
  • 55mm Front Rise
  • Enormous Bellows Range
The Linhof Master Technika "Classic" comes with wrist strap, folding focusing hood and groundglass grid screen. It does not include the lens, lensboard, grip, fresnel lens or viewfinder!

It is a technical baseboard rangefinder focusing capable camera of the highest quality with a sturdy die-cast body that closes to compact dimensions. The ideal large format system for handheld rangefinder-focused action shots, and for deliberately composed studio or location subjects. Built-in couple-able precision long-base dichroic rangefinder, triple extension drop bed, ratcheting lift lever for front standard rise, International Graflock spring back with revolving swing frame. Lift-up flap on top of camera housing for increased wide-angle efficiency. Removable top finder shoe with additional tripod socket underneath for positioning the camera upside down, facilitating lens drop.

The rangefinder can be coupled by the Linhof service center to focal lengths 75mm-360mm.

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Linhof Master Technika Classic Overview

The Linhof Master Technika "Classic" comes with wrist strap, folding focusing hood and groundglass grid screen. It does not include the lens, lensboard, grip, fresnel lens or viewfinder!

It is a technical baseboard rangefinder focusing capable camera of the highest quality with a sturdy die-cast body that closes to compact dimensions. The ideal large format system for handheld rangefinder-focused action shots, and for deliberately composed studio or location subjects. Built-in couple-able precision long-base dichroic rangefinder, triple extension drop bed, ratcheting lift lever for front standard rise, International Graflock spring back with revolving swing frame. Lift-up flap on top of camera housing for increased wide-angle efficiency. Removable top finder shoe with additional tripod socket underneath for positioning the camera upside down, facilitating lens drop.

The rangefinder can be coupled by the Linhof service center to focal lengths 75mm-360mm.

Built-in triple extension allows 15.7" of extension.
Extra tripod socket(hidden beneath top shoe) allows mounting of camera upside down, simplifying lens-drop.
Optional optical Multifocus(75-360mm) Finder allows for quick composition and handheld shooting.
Omni-directional swing back for extension of swing/tilt movements and perspective corrections.
Revolving back with locks for horizontal/vertical images.
75-360mm lenses may be rangefinder-coupled, 75mm with limitations, other focal lengths groundglass focusing only, 55/58/65mm extreme wide-angle lenses require focusing adapter #002555/lensboard #001005. Front standard accepts all lenses with a maximum rear diameter of 83mm.
Front rise can be used as drop when camera in mounted upside-down, and some drop can be had with the camera in the normal position by dropping the bed and bringing the front standard back to vertical.
NOTE: If a cam is installed, before using the 3rd notch (lowest position) on the drop-bed, remove the cam or it might bend.

Linhof Master Technika Classic Specs

Tilts
Front: 30° forward and backward; 15 and 30° bed drop positions (forward tilt) with click stops
Rear: 20° forward and backward
Swings
Front: 15° left and right
Rear: 20° left and right
Rise & Fall
Front Rise only: 55mm geared with ratcheting lever
Shifts
Front: 40mm left, 40mm right
Camera Back
4x5 Revolving International Standard Graflok Back
Groundglass with 1cm Grid Lines and 9x12cm markings (#021805) - optional Fresnel lens (#002522)
Interchangeable Bellows
No
Minimum Extension
92mm with flat lensboard
83mm with recessed lensboard (#001016)
Maximum Extension
Front: 15.7" (400 mm)
Back: + 1.4" (35 mm)
Lensboard
Standard Linhof Technika 45 Lensboard 96 x 99mm
Dimensions
8 x 7 x 4.5" (20 x 18 x 11 cm)
Weight
6.5 lbs (2.9 kg)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
6.5 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.5 x 9.5 x 6.4"

Linhof Master Technika Classic Reviews

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question

I have a technika 4x5, that is probably about 40 years old, still in the original box in excellent condition with all the accessories, what would this be worth?
Asked by: Anonymous
For assistance with your inquiry, you would have to contact our Used Photography Department by either e-mailing <a href= http://[email protected], target= _blank >[email protected],</a> or you would have to call our buyers at (800) 606-6969 ext. 2700 during business hours and they will give you a quote over the phone.
Answered by: Manzell L.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

What is the cost of the rangefiner and grip shown in the photo of the camera?
Asked by: Christian
B&H does not carry those two parts.
Answered by: Robert K.
Date published: 2019-09-09
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