![]() For those looking for a relatively inexpensive but high quality entry into LF the Mk IV seems to be the one to go for. The Linhof Technika name covers a series of technical cameras produced over many decades - Marks I - V, and the current MasterTechnika Classic and 2000 models. Today, this claim might make some frown.We've had people here asking about inexpensive entry models for LF here a few times over the years, so I thought I'd give a little run down and a few first thoughts about the Technika IV. Linhofs websites advocates the Technika series as being most suitable for handheld use. The Master Technika is very similar to the Technika III, but some important improvements have been made and most parts are not interchangeable. Even today, a Technika variation is being produced by Linhof the Master Technika. The Technika IV represents a small next step in the evolution of the Technika cameras with some incremental improvements. The presence of a coupled rangefinder makes a "super Technika" of an ordinary Technika. This means there are two varieties that operate similarly, but that vary considerably in size. The Linhof Technika III is a technical field camera for 4x5 inch (9x12cm) and 2x3 inch (6x9cm). This allows for rangefinder focusing and thus, handheld shooting. ![]() For the super Technikas, a rangfinder knife, engraved with the serial number of the lens, couples the rangefinder to the lens-to-film-distance. Some have been engraved by Linhof, indicating they are up to their standards (and raising their price). ![]() High quality large format lenses, made by renowned producers, can be used on the Technikas. This rather large camera folds up to a self-contained package, thus protecting the lens. For example, they offer a limited amount of view camera movements, allowing for perspective corrections. The Technikas are heavy, ruggedly built cameras with technical possibilities not easily found on other cameras. ![]() This German company is located in Münich, Germany. Today the company is known as Linhof Präzisions Systemtechnik GmbH. ![]() Linhof is credited with intoducing the first all-metal technical field camera. ![]()
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