Linhoff Technika III
[Version 5 - 1955]
The Linhof Technika was the first all metal field camera. More appropriately called a Technical Field Camera, the camera permits a wide variety of movements:
These movements allow for perspective correction and are used extensively in architectural, product and scientific photography. Combined with triple extension bellows, a rotating back, and interchangeable lens (mounted on lens boards), the Linhof Technika is truly a professional camera. The 90 mm lens shown here would be considered a wide angle lens (equivalent to a 28 mm lens on a 35 mm camera).
Designed to accept 4 x 5 in film or Polaroid film holders, the Technika III also incorporates a Graflok back. Sliding 2 levers releases the standard film holder which can then be replaced with other accessories such as a roll film holder.
The Universal Viewfinder shown at the left is able to telescope and view a scene at various focal lengths. This aids in the selection of the appropriate lens.
More on the history of the Linhof Technika family can be found on Stephen Gandy’s Classic Camera site at www.cameraquest.com
- Linhof, Munich, Germany
- Schneider Kruenznach Angulon 90mm f/6.8
- Synchro Compur Shutter
- 4" x 5" cut film, roll film adapter or Polaroid Back
- Linhof Technika is still made today (Master Technika)
