Linhof SUPER TECHNIKA 23 6x9 (2¼ x 3¼) camera w/CAM MATCHED 105mm LINHOF Symmar

Description: Linhof SUPER TECHNIKA 23 6cm x 9cm (2¼" x 3¼") camera w/convertible cam-matching 105mm LINHOF Technika Symmar -SUPERB! Manufactured in Germany in the later 1950s or 1960s, this is Linhof's Super Technika 23 medium format camera. It is a precision instrument built to last and is still functioning perfectly 60+ years after being manufactured. If you are familiar with Linhof's beautiful all-metal cameras, then you know how special and versatile they are. They were the Mercedes/Rolls Royce of cameras in their day. The die-cast aluminum body makes the Technikas extremely rugged and because everything folds up into itself (making it very compact), the lens and bellows are protected from dust and damage. The camera has a parallax-correcting multifocus optical rangefinder with masks for different focal length lenses. Three masks which fit over the front of the viewfinder are included with the camera. They are for focal lengths of 53mm, 180mm, and a square mask for 65-105mm lenses. There is also a distance scale next to the eyepiece which tells you the distance the camera is focused at. The 6cm x 9cm (2¼" x 3¼") format camera has a revolving back making it easy to switch from horizontals to verticals and the double extension bed allows for a long bellows to be used for macrophotography or for focusing telephoto lenses. The front standard can also be tilted backwards (see photos). The camera incorporates Linhof's unique quick-change three-cam focusing disc which provides accurate rangefinder focusing with three different focal length lenses: 65mm, 105mm and 180mm. The camera is in beautiful condition with only minor handling marks from use but it is missing three tiny pieces of the tan/grey vulcanite covering material that were glued into the two triangular recessed areas on the bed underneath the lens, and on the release button on the bottom that locks the bed to the camera (see close-up photos). I always meant to cut some pieces of similar looking leather and glue them in but never got around to it; a small project for the new owner. The camera comes equipped with a 105mm f/3.5 Technika Symmar normal lens which was manufactured by Schneider-Kreuznach in Germany. It is bright and clear and in great condition with no scratches fungus or cleaning marks. This is one of Schneider's convertible lenses which has two focal lengths combined into one lens. If you remove the rear elements, the 105mm lens turns into a 180mm lens. Lenses with the Technika logo on them indicate they were hand-selected, tested and approved by Linhof from a large batch of lenses sent to them by Schneider. Not every lens qualified for the high quality standard that Linhof set and thus many lenses were rejected. If you own a lens with Linhof's name on it, you know you have a lens that's a cut above the rest. The shutter speeds (1-1/500th + B) all sound strong and accurate but I can't guarantee their speeds after so many years of non use. The 105mm lens was also precisely calibrated to the three-cam focusing disc which has the lens's serial number engraved underneath the "105mm" engraving. The camera also comes with the optional Linhof anatomical grip which make holding the camera in one hand - safe, reliable and super comfortable. It also contains the proper original Linhof cable release. Also included are two Linhof 6x9 film/plate holders. I can't say enough good things about this camera. It is a marvel of engineering, beautiful to look at and a joy to use. Please use the photos to determine the condition of the camera and see my other listings for the 65mm wide angle Super Angulon lens (with lens board) that fits this camera. Email me if you have any questions (search for "Rob McElroy" and "Buffalo, NY" on Google and you will find me). Note: All photographs appearing in this eBay listing are the copyright of Rob McElroy (2019) and may not be copied, duplicated, transferred, transmitted, or in any way displayed (electronically or in print) without express written permission. This includes restrictions on any internet or website display, usage or transfer. SHIPPING:Domestic shipping is via USPS Priority Mail and will be calculated by eBay's shipping calculator to your particular city. 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Price: 1495 USD

Location: Buffalo, New York

End Time: 2024-08-19T15:48:52.000Z

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