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#Linhof technika iv rangfinder hood serial#So how does 76076 - according to Bob Salomon the older of my two Technikas and one dating from near the very start of the Technika IV model run - come to have the higher serial number, the newer shape RF housing, and share other features with later model Technikas when compared with 65742? Likewise, the shape of the ground glass removal knobs on 76076 is the same as used on Technika V through to present day models. Moreover, the shape of the base of the front standard on 76076 is the same as Technika Vs. (Interestingly, Master Technikas and later seem to have reverted to the side-mounted design). Similarly, the shape of the stay attachment point on the bed casting (slotted rather than side mounted) on 76076 is the same as on the Technika V in the photos of that model that I have seen to date. I've not seen any pictures of Technika Vs or later with the same shape RF housing as 65742. This is also consistent with a comment on Stephen Gandy's page on differences between Technika models that Tech IVs from s/no 70500 had the top of the RF housing flush with the top of the body.īy contrast, the shape of the RF housing on 65742 (narrower housing with sloping top and no "lip") appears to be the older shape as used on Technika IIIs. Of the two rangefinder ("RF") housing shapes, its clear that the RF housing on 76076 is the later shape that continues to be used on Technikas to the present day's Master Technika Classic. Here's where it gets a bit more interesting. I'm told 76076 reflects a later style designed to make it easier to mount some of the more bulky polaroid film backs. Sliding knobs for ground glass holder removal 65742 has no such spring in the body - it appears to be part of the mechanism in the casting on the bed. Note also the different shape at the base of the front standard.ħ6076 has a coil spring inside the body (not visible in the photo) that pushes the notched stay onto the peg. This is an integral part of the bed casting. Note the shape of the bracket that the curved stay attaches to on the bed. The loose body covering on 65742 needs re-cementing - a common problem with Technikas of this vintage. Note the flat top to the rangefinder housing on 76076, the lip over the attachment bracket, and the slightly wider housing (evidenced by the lack of a strip of bright metal at the front of the housing as on 65742). #Linhof technika iv rangfinder hood serial numbers#Note the serial numbers stamped on the accessory shoe on the left and the differences in the top of rangefinder housing on the right Identical? No, not if you know where to look. More interesting, however, are some of the differences in the major parts of the body and the door.įor the interest of Linhofiles here are some digi-snaps of the differences. different finish on the metal used for the viewing hood that protects the ground glass) are not significant and probably simply reflect a different batch of parts from the factory or supplier. bellows material) may be due to replacements made by previous owners over the intervening years - Linhof bellows dont necessarily have the best reputation for longevity - while other differences (e.g. #Linhof technika iv rangfinder hood serial number#Despite the lower serial number than 76076, Bob Salomon says it dates from about 1960 - or about the middle of the model-run.Įxaming the two cameras side by side, I was intrigued by the differences between two examples of the same model. ![]() ![]() I recently picked up another second-hand 5x4 Super Technika IV. If so, that would make it a fairly early Mk IV, because according to the official Linhof book ("The Linhof Camera Story") the Technika IV model replaced the model III in 1956 (and was itself replaced by the model V in 1963). Bob Salomon (a guru when it comes to things Linhof - he's Linhof's US sales rep) has access to serial number details and tells me that it dates from 1956. 76076 for a few years after purchasing it second hand in Melbourne in the late-90's. I've owned Linhof 5x4 Super Technika IV s/no. ![]()
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