Linhoff Super Technika vs other Field Cameras

Gentllemen and Ladies ---

What are the technical advantages of a Linhoff Super Technika IV vs other 4 x 5
field cameras such as Zone VI, Toyo etc?

Thanks in advance.

David N.

Rigidity.

"David Napierkowski" wrote in message
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Gentllemen and Ladies ---

What are the technical advantages of a Linhoff Super Technika IV vs other
4 x 5
field cameras such as Zone VI, Toyo etc?

Thanks in advance.

David N.

David Napierkowski wrote:


Gentllemen and Ladies ---

What are the technical advantages of a Linhoff Super Technika IV vs other
4 x 5 field cameras such as Zone VI, Toyo etc?

Thanks in advance.

David N.

Linhof's cameras are probably heavier and more expensive than all others,
but they are of extreme durability, rigidity and operational reliability. I
would not buy anything else but a Linhof if I plan to buy a camera of this
type only. The other cameras you mentioned are fine, less heavy but also
less durable. It depends on what you want to do with it - if you are using
the camera for a few shots a week under very good conditions, then cheaper
brands are certainly fine as well, if you are planning to hike with a
4x5inch camera, then think about weigth and go for another one, but if you
want a workhorse which does not let you down, go for Linhof.
Rgds George Nyman, owner and user of two Linhofs and two Graflex cameras

(David Napierkowski) wrote in message ...
Gentllemen and Ladies ---

What are the technical advantages of a Linhoff Super Technika IV vs other 4 x 5
field cameras such as Zone VI, Toyo etc?

Thanks in advance.

David N.

The Linhof (I think only View Camera Magazine uses the variant with
2 f's, and then only on the cover) Technika has a lot of advantages and
some disadvantages. It is part of a fairly extensive system (for example,
the lens boards are used by some other cameras and are small, rigid
and convenient for many applications). There is a rangefinder that the
Zone VI doesn't normally include. There is (or can be) a particularly
convenient grip with a cable release. Some lenses can be left mounted in
the closed body, etc. You might have a look at:
http://cameraquest.com/techs.htm
There is quite a bit of information, there.

You are actually comparing apples to oranges. There are two basic divisions to
field cameras: wood or metal. The Technika is metal as is the Toyo you mention
and the Zone VI are wood. The Technika is one of very few metal field cameras
that are available new today with coupled rangefinders; the only other one I
know of is one of the Wista models. If the rangefinder is important to you ..
and it can be very sueful if you want to shoot 'press style' hand held then
those are your choices. If you are going to shott on a tripod then the Linhof
is a fine piece of machineary but there are lots of thing s to consider and
what you are shooting and your style of shooting will go a great way toward
deciding if a Technika is right for you.
Ted Harris
Resource Strategy
Henniker, New Hampshire