Item Description
THE BASIC IDEA: A universal
view camera system. Low
weight, minimum dimensions
for easy transport.
THE CHALLENGE: A camera up
to the king size of 4 x 5 in. for
the discriminating photographer
creating images far away from
every days pictures.
THE ANSWER: A synthesis of
the classic drop-bed camera
and the principle of the optical
bench. This means extreme
extensions for close-up photo- graphy or long focal lengths
without conversions.
Extremely compact dimensions.
The precision engineering per-
mits an easy and quick change
from transport position to ta-
king position by turning the lens
and film standards.
THE RESULT: Perfect images
even when travelling without
bulky luggage. Work on location for extremely demanding
creative pictures. Full perspective control. Definition of depth
of field. The Technikardan:
Simply the ideal travel view
camera for architecture and landscape photography.
Features:
- Interchangeable Bellows
- Normal bellows can be
exchanged against wide
angle bellows for shortest
focal lengths.
- International back
- 4x5 in.
for a wide range
of system accessories.
Film formats 6x7 cm
to 4x5 in. including
digital backs
can be used
- Disengageable
zero clickstops
at horizontal swings
- Spirit level for
exact image control
- Interchangeable lenses
mounted on Technika lensboards
35 – 400 mm focal lengths
- Locking lever for
extremely firm positioning
- Disengageable zero clickstops
at panorama swing for fast and
exact adjustments
- L-shaped standard for large horizontal
and vertical parallel adjustments
- Telescope rail system of the optical bench
for fast extensions up to 485 mm
- Lens rise for avoiding con-
verging lines in architecture
and studio work.
SUPER WIDE.
Full wide-angle capability
and camera movements
even with extremely short
lenses f 35 mm. Ideal for
rollfilm use.
EXTREME
DISPLACEMENTS.
Omnidirectional move-
ments far beyond the limits
of the image circle of lenses
used. 10 heavy duty harde-
ned steel levers guarantee
precise lockings.
YAW FREE.
Extreme and totally yaw
free indirect displacements
are possible by turning the
entire camera sideways by
90 degrees thanks to the
low weight of the camera.
PARALLEL SHIFTS.
Long direct parallel move-
ments for avoiding conver-
ging lines in architectural
and interior work.
Specifications:
| Format |
4x5 |
| Rise |
Front: 50mm rise, 20mm fall, Rear: 50mm rise only |
| Swing |
360 degrees - front and rear swings limited only by
bellows, with reference scales +/- 10 degrees with a "zero" position
click-stop |
| Tilt |
360 degrees - front and rear tilts limited only by
bellows, with reference scales +/- 10 degrees with a "zero" position
click-stop |
| Lateral shift |
Front: 20mm right, 55mm left, Rear: 50mm right, 55mm
left |
| Camera back |
4x5 Vertical/Horizontal quickchange International
Standard Graflok |
| Track extention |
Maxim. camera extension 485 mm / 19"
Minim. camera
extension with wide-angle bellows 70 mm / 2.4" |
| Bellows |
Interchangeable |
| Lens panel |
Linhof Technika 45 Type 96x99mm |
| Dimensions |
Length 125 mm / 5" x Width 215 mm / 8.5" x Height 255
mm / 10" |
| Weight |
(no lens) 3000 g / 6.6 lb. |
