Vintage 1950s Linhof Technika III 4x5 field camera w/Zeiss Tessar 13.5cm. Works

Description: This example does show its age with bumps under the leather that don't affect function, and a general patina of use. The rangefinder is not connected, and for what it is worth I would just remove it and focus with the ground glass, as getting cams cut for each lens you use is nearly impossible. I considered removing it before listing it, but figured that should be the buyer's decision. Everything is in good working condition other wise. I've shot 4x5 film with the camera and it came out fine; I just cannot scan it with my setup. I monted the lens on a Wista field camera and shot some Tri-X 120 film at its rated speed and I have posted the results here. The shutter speeds seem accurate, and the performance of the clean, uncoated glass is quite good. Shutter has T, B, and I settings. In the "I" position you can adjust the shutter speeds from: 1, 1/2, 1/5, 1/10, 1/25, 1/50, 1/100 & 1/200. The aperture and shutter blades are oil free. There are 10 aperture blades, and again, the Zeiss Ikon Compur shutter is snappy. I honestly thought about keeping the lens and selling the body, but I like my Schneider 150/270mm convertable lens. Features Front: rise, shift, swing, and back tilt. Back extends about 1-3/8" on a unique system that allows you to also tilt and swing. It does have the drop bed feature that would for a front standard tilt effect. Ground glass and pop-up hood clean and operational.

Price: 750 USD

Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma

End Time: 2024-12-01T02:26:49.000Z

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