Linhof Master Technika Classic Operating Instructions
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1. These are only examples which can vary in accordance with the use of different lenses 9 DISTANCE SCALES classic and 2000 Distance scales assist the focusing control of unadjusted cameras The index has to be located on the infinity mark at the distance scale corresponding to the lens used The distance scale stage carries up to 3 scales One each for wide angle normal and telephoto lens Their color corresponds with the color of the infi nity stops and range finder coupling cams For telephoto and long focus len ses the distance scale located near the front edge of the drop bed applies When more than three lenses are used on the camera the scale stage may be exchanged for another one simply by pulling it off its dovetail Distance Scales 10 DEPTH OF FIELD TABLE classic and 2000 The detachable folding focusing hood includes a depth of field table for evalu ating the depth of field for lenses of 90 to 300 mm Based on the distance selected a certain depth of field value can be determi ned for the necessary aperture The data found are only valid for a camera either totally unadjusted basic position or adjusted parallel When operating with adjustments according to Scheimpflug the aperture selected may be considerably higher lower f stop figure Distance Scales Stage The precision machined triple extension drop bed allows a maximum bellows draw of 430 mm to use standard view camera lenses up to 4002. Distance scale in feet with mask 4x5 additional masks 6x12 001444 6x9 001381 6 7 001382 6 7 Rapid Rollex 001448 Camera Neck Strap LENS COUPLING up to 3 lenses f 72 400 mm when ordered with camera no charge Additional lenses each Customer owned lenses each SPECIAL TECHNIKA LENSBOARD with helical focusing mount for Super Angulon XL 5 6 38 Super Angulon XL 5 6 47 Super Angulon XL 5 6 58 Mounting of lenses in factory only RECOMMENDED BASIC LENS COMBINATIONS Lenses in Copal shutters Extreme wide angle 38 47 58 mm with Special Technika lensboard and helical focusing mount Wide angle Normal lenses Long lenses Tele lenses 72 90 150 240 250 mm 300 400 mm 000054 002549 002552 002522 001377 001447 001378 022610 001716 001717 001036 001037 001038 30 SYSTEM ACCESSORIES MASTER TECHNIKA 2000 MASTER TECHNIKA 2000 4x5 Camera body only with built in Wide Angle Focusing Track Revolving Groundglass Back incl Groundglass and Folding Focusing Hood less lens 000120 Anatomical Grip left with cable release 002549 Fresnel Screen 45 002522 Camera Neck Strap 022610 Recommended BASIC LENS COMBINATION Extreme wide angle lenses 35 38 45 47 55 58 65 mm in Copal shutters on lensboard for groundglass focusing w Wide Angle Focusing Track Wide angle Normal lenses Long lenses Tele lenses 72 90 150 240 250 mm 300 400 mm BASIC LENS COM
3. For coupling of subsequently purchased lenses it is necessary to return the Master Technika to Linhof or to a Linhof service center Lenses from 72 to 400 mm focal length can be range finder coupled Each rangefinder coupled lens is supplied with a separate carefully matched coupling cam On each coupling cam both lens serial number and focal length are engraved Before changing the coupling cam the lens standard must be pushed back all the way into the camera body The upper track of the drop bed is extended by means of the focusing knop 14a b until the coupling cam is freely accessi ble Now the coupling cam is slightly lifted and pulled out in a straight direc tion from the cam shoe see ill When inserting a new coupling cam please make sure to push it into the cam shoe until it comes to a positive stop Pull out lens standard to the required infinity stops 20 RANGEFINDER FOCUSING MASTER TECHNIKA classic HAND HELD PHOTOGRAPHY The Master Technika classic permits even hand held photography Operating and image composing are unique The Master Technika classic can be equipped with a Multi Focus Optical Viewfinder for exact control of the image composition complemented by a lens coupled multi focus coincidence type rangefinder system for precise focus control without groundglass NO CAMERA ADJUSTMENTS When using the Multi Focus Optical Viewfinder with coupled rangefinder no camera adjustments can be applied ANATOMICAL G
4. 27 28 29 30 32 33 33 34 35 35 3 3 OPERATING ELEMENTS MASTER TECHNIKA classic 28 21 26 29 24 23 22 cc Aa 9 10 11 12 13 14a 21 39 19 18 17 16 15 Operating elements and adjustment facilities of the Master Technika classic and the Master Technica 2000 are very often identical Please see the specific features of the Master Technika 2000 OPERATING ELEMENTS MASTER TECHNIKA classic 46 45 27 29a 33 29h 1 4 3 30 14a HI m 227 4 14b 4 THE UNIVERSAL CAMERA BACK MASTER TECHNIKA classic and 2000 THE REVOLVING FRAME THE SWING FRAME eof OOo N C A OPERATING ELEMENTS AND COMPONENTS MASTER TECHNIKA classic Locking screw for lensboard tilt sockets for wire frame finder and compendium as well as gelatine filter holder Release push button for forward and backward tilt through the center of the horizontal axis Locking bar for interchangeable lensboard Lensboard flat or recessed Rapid cable release socket Lens in Copal shutter Lens standard frame with racks Release lever for front swivel through vertical axis Pull out grip for upper track opring tensioned grips for pulling out lens standard Release for full extension and retraction for upper track Locking lever for track extension Rack and pinion focusing knob Locking and release lever for lateral shift with zero click stop Release for pushing back the upper track when u
5. 24x36 Groundglass Mask 45 37x37 Groundglass Mask 45 4x5 cm 001693 001644 001645 001646 32 TECHNICAL DATA MASTER TECHNIKA classic TECHNICAL DATA MASTER TECHNIKA classic Front Lens center tilt 30 fwd and bkwd Dropbed adjustment 15 and 30 with click stop Lens rise 55 mm Lens standard shift 40 mm to either side Back owing tilts 20 in all directions Lenses 38 47 58 mm with Special Technika lensboard with helical focusing mount 72 400 mm can be rangefinder coupled Front standard accepts all lenses with a maximum rear diameter of 83 mm Bellows max 430 mm Dimensions 18 x 18 x 11 cm closed Weight 2600 g 6 Ib without lens 33 TECHNICAL DATA MASTER TECHNIKA 2000 TECHNICAL DATA MASTER TECHNIKA 2000 Front Lens center tilt 30 fwd and bkwd Dropbed adjustment 15 and 30 with click stop Lens rise 55 mm Lens standard shift 40 mm to either side Back owing tilts 20 in all directions Lenses 35 400 mm for groundglass focusing Front standard accepts all lenses with a maximum rear diameter of 83 mm Bellows max 430 mm Dimensions 18 x 18 x 11 cm closed Weight 2550 g 6 Ib without lens LINHOF PRAZISIONS SYSTEMTECHNIK GMBH RUPERT MAYER STRASSE 45 D 81379 MUNCHEN TEL 49 89 724920 FAX 49 89 72492250 info linhof de www linhof de TECHNISCHE ANDERUNGEN VORBEHALTEN SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE PRINTED IN GERMANY 025642 12 2005
6. film plane using swing frame and lens tilt adjustments The rising front required to eliminate converging lines serves as a lens drop when the camera is turned upside down using the additional tripod socket located on top of the camera housing SCHEIMPFLUG RULE Swings and tilts can be used to influence per spective and increase depth of field in accor dance with the subject s requirements Picture shows rotation of front standard and film back around the vertical axis to gain extended depth of field which even the smallest apertu res cannot provide EXTREME ADJUSTMENTS The combination of direct and indirect adjust ments will result in extreme camera displace ments normally associated with monorail systems only The swing back adjustment 20 in all directions together with the drop bed displacement and lens tilt of 30 each in many cases exceed the covering power of the lenses used 24 THE UNIVERSAL CAMERA BACK THE REVOLVING FRAME classic and 2000 The swing back is equipped with a revolving groundglass frame 24 that instantly adjusts to horizontal or vertical formats simply by rotating it to the desired position It is provided with click stops in these two positions Unlock by pressing locking button 39 The revolving frame for fast operation 39 25 FILM HOLDERS classic and 2000 CUTFILM HOLDERS Cutfilm Holders are available either in 9 x 12 cm or 4 x 5 inch size They are inserted between the gr
7. position in order to avoid vignetting by the front edge of the drop bed To take photographs in vertical position the entire camera must be turned by 90 This camera operation is essential when photographing with the coupled multifocus rangefinder It is also recommen ded when focusing on the ground glass In exceptional cases vertical compo sition from a tripod with 72 mm or 90 mm Super Angulon without using the rising front adjustment it is possible to proceed in the following manner in order to avoid the need for a lateral tilt of the camera Remove rangefinder coupling cam press down on both struts while you lower the drop bed 30 until it clicks into the third notch of the struts loosen the locking screw 1 and press the tilt release knob 3 tilt the lensboard all the way back and re tigh ten the locking knob 1 Now as described above the upper track is pushed to its rear position Due to the inclined position of the drop bed the infinity stops no longer indicate the wide angle infinity position The lens is focused for infinity by moving the lens standard back and forth on the upper track PLEASE NOTE The combination of 2 mm wide angle lenses and shorter with 4 x 5 inch film may cause slight vignetting even with the groundglass in horizontal position For rangefinder focusing with 72 mm lenses a slight lens rise is therefore recommended ATTENTION Remove rangefinder coupling cam before lowering the dropbed into the w
8. 00 9 INFINITY POSITION classic and 2000 10 DISTANCE SCALES classic and 2000 11 DEPTH OF FIELD TABLE classic and 2000 11 TRIPLE EXTENSION classic and 2000 12 GROUNDGLASS FOCUSING classic and 2000 13 WIDE ANGLE PHOTOGRAPHY MASTER TECHNIKA classic 14 WIDE ANGLE PHOTOGRAPHY WITH MASTER TECHNIKA 2000 13 WIDE ANGLE SHOTS USING CAMERA ADJUSTMENTS classic and 2000 16 RECESSED TECHNIKA LENSBOARD WITH HELICAL FOCUSING MOUNT MASTER TECHNIKA c assic 17 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 INTERCHANGE OF LENSES classic and 2000 TECHNIKA LENSBOARD WITH ADDED COMFORT classic and 2000 INTERCHANGE OF COUPLING CAMS MASTER TECHNIKA classic RANGEFINDER FOCUSING MASTER TECHNIKA classic CAMERA MOVEMENTS classic and 2000 ADJUSTMENTS OF LENS STANDARD classic and 2000 23 THE UNIVERSAL CAMERA BACK THE SWING FRAME classic and 2000 THE UNIVERSAL CAMERA BACK THE REVOLVING FRAME classic and 2000 FILM HOLDERS classic and 2000 ADAPTER FOR DIGITAL BACKS classic and 2000 TECHNIKA SYSTEM ACCESSORIES classic and 2000 ALUMINIUM CASE FOR MASTER TECHNIKA classic and 2000 SYSTEM ACCESSORIES MASTER TECHNIKA classic SYSTEM ACCESSORIES MASTER TECHNIKA 2000 ACCESSORIES FOR MASTER TECHNIKA SYSTEM classic and 2000 TECHNICAL DATA MASTER TECHNIKA classic TECHNICAL DATA MASTER TECHNIKA 2000 ef 18 19 20 21 22 24 25
9. BINATIONS MASTER TECHNIKA SYSTEM SCHNEIDER in Copal shutter lensboard 4x5 Super Angulon XL 5 6 90 000873 001016 Apo Symmar L 5 6 150 000641 001016 Tele Xenar 5 6 250 000969 001026 RODENSTOCK Grandagon N 4 5 90 000834 001026 Apo Sironar N 5 6 150 000700 001016 Apo Sironar S 5 6 240 000882 0010597 31 ACCESSORIES FOR MASTER TECHNIKA SYSTEM classic and 2000 Right Angle Reflex Attachment 45 Focusing Metering Bellows 45 Compendium Lensshade Filter Holder for M95x1 and 10x10 cm Vignetting Mask Holder Aluminium Case Master Technika Cutfilm Holder Fidelity Astra Format 4x5 for 2 cutfilms numbered Twin pack Cutfilm Holder Fidelity Elite or 2 cutfilms Twin pack Format 4x5 SUPER ROLLEX BACKS 45 Format 6x9 cm 2 1 4 x 3 1 4 8 exp film 120 Format 6x cm 2 1 4 x 2 3 4 10 film 120 Format 6 7 cm 2 1 4 x 2 3 4 20 film 220 RAPID ROLLEX 45 SLIDE IN ROLLFILM HOLDER Format 6x cm 2 1 4 x 2 3 4 10 film 120 TECHNO ROLLEX BACK 45 Format 6x12 cm 2 1 4 x 4 3 4 6 exp film 120 Polaroid Filmpack Holder 405 Polaroid Filmpack Holder 550 Polaroid Cutfilm Holder 545 pro Aluminium Case Master Technika 002628 002503 001926 001933 001932 022457 021480 021479 001523 001459 001464 001567 001560 021471 021477 021458 022457 FOR DIGITAL BACKS Hasselblad Digi Adapter for Internat Universal Back Groundglass Mask 45
10. MADE IN GERMANY MASIER TECHNIKA SYSTEM LINHOF PRAZISIONS SYSTEMTECHNIK GMBH E 1 WELCOME TO THE LINHOF FAMILY MASTER TECHNIKA classic and MASTER TECHNIKA 2000 Thanks to its drop bed technique the Technika can completely be closed easily carried and set up on location We would like to congratulate you on acquiring your new LINHOF MASTER TECHNIKA built in the best LINHOF tradition of quality engineering and dedicated craftsmanship Yet it is a precision instrument and you should treat it as such Make it a habit to protect your camera from dust sand or spray and avoid rough handling All movable parts are free from the necessity of continuous servi cing Keep gliding parts such as upper track always clean You may apply a very thin film of chemically pure vaseline to the upper track Under no circumstances should oil be used After long years continuous intensive use periodic inspection and serving may become necessary In this case we recommend to return the camera to Linhof or an authorized Linhof service station for inspection 2 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 CONTENTS WELCOME TO THE LINHOF FAMILY classic and 2000 2 CONTENTS 3 OPERATING SELEMENTS MASTER TECHNIKA classic 4 5 THE UNIVERSAL CAMERA BACK MASTER TECHNIKA classic and 2000 6 OPERATING ELEMENTS AND COMPONENTS MASTER TECHNIKA classic OPERATING ELEMENTS MASTER TECHNIKA 2000 8 OPENING AND CLOSING THE CAMERA classic and 20
11. ORIES classic and 2000 a MASTER TECHNIKA 2000 4x5 without lens MASTER TECHNIKA classic 4x5 without lens with left Anatomical Grip Multifocus Optical Viewfinder Groundglass frame with Multi Format screen part of the camera Fresnel Screen 45 Folding Focusing Hood part of the camera Right Angle Reflex Attachment 45 Focusing Magnifier 10x Focusing Magnifier 4x Focusing Metering Bellows 45 Polaroid Filmpack Holder 550 Polaroid Cutfilm Holder 545 Cutfilm Holder Fidelity Astra 4x5 numbered Cutfilm Holder Fidelity Elite for 2 Cutfilms format 4x5 Rapid Rollex 45 slide in rollfilm holder format 6x7 10 exp film 120 SUPER ROLLEX ROLLFILM BACKS Format 6x9 8 exp film 120 Format 6x7 10 exp film 120 Techno Rollex Back 6x12 6 exp film 120 Camera Neck Strap with embroidered Linhof Logo Compendium Lensshade Filter Holder M 95x1 and Filter Holder 10x10 cm Filter Folding Frames 000120 000054 002549 001377 001615 002522 001612 002628 022616 022613 002503 021477 021457 021480 021479 001567 001523 001459 001560 022610 001926 001933 002013 20 30 31 Hasselblad Digi Adapter for digital backs Quickfix II Camera Tripod Quicklock Connector Quickfix Camera Plate spare Lenses mounted on Technika 45 lensboards with shutter Special Technika classic lensboard with helical focusing mount for Super Angulon XL 5 6 38 Super Angulon XL 5 6 47 Supe
12. RIP A very valuable accessory for hand held work is the ana tomical grip with cable release inserted Code 002549 left with 17 in cable release and code 002552 anatomical grip right Even when using the camera mounted on a tripod the rangefinder will be very useful for instance when taking portraitures to check critical sharpness imme diately before releasing the shutter or when taking photographs in dark interiors FOCUSING WITH THE RANGEFINDER AND MULTIFOCUS OPTCAL VIEWFINDER Focusing with the rangefinder is carried out in the following way Focus your object trough the rubber eye piece 25 of the rangefinder Operate the focu sing knob 14a b until the double image of the rangefinder coincides comple tely Looking straight through the center of the finder is of great importance Composition for vertical or horizontal format is carried out with the help of the optical Multi Focus Optical Viewfinder 28 codes 001377 or 001447 and the corresponding format mask 21 CAMERA MOVEMENTS classic and 2000 b d e Normal position Lens rise with indirect Lens drop with Lateral adjustment of lens Lens drop with lowered unadjusted camera displacements lowered dropbed Indirect parallel displacements dropbed Swing frame including swing frame displaced in vertical position for avoiding converging lines The MASTER TECHNIKA is a large format camera system for virtually all fields The camera is extremely stable and pr
13. ack 11a 17a 16 32 12 29a 7 OPENING AND CLOSING THE CAMERA classic and 2000 TO OPEN THE CAMERA To open the camera push the drop bed release catch down see ill Let the drop bed down 90 until the bed struts click into the first notch TO CLOSE THE CAMERA When you close the camera after use please make sure that it is in the same position as it stands now before you All swings and tilts must have been returned to zero and the lens standard must be pushed back all the way into the camera body The focusing tracks must be all the way back in infinity posi tion Lenses of extra long constructional design such as tele photo lenses must be removed from the camera before closing The cable release must be separated from the shutter This is easily done by operating the improved rapid cable release socket Without danger to the rangefinder linkage the camera may also be closed without coupling cam inserted e g after groundglass focu sing resp after using an extreme wide angle lens The normal lens 150 mm mounted on recessed lensboard can remain in the camera 8 INFINITY POSITION classic and 2000 A Pull out grips Red or blue release lever MASTER TECHNIKA with 5 notches at the upper track 88 Et ci SS A a Infinity stop INFINITY STOPS Infinity stops secure a quick shooting availability of the MASTER TECHNIKA classic and MASTER TECHNIKA 2000 One pa
14. actically free from vibrations The of professional photography From studio table tops portraiture indoor shoo LINHOF MASTER TECHNIKA is especially suited for long time exposures even ting to travel landscape architectural and industrial subjects in adjusted positions The TECHNIKA is a view camera offering all possibilities of image composing with sophisticated mechanical adjustment facilities for perspective corrections When using camera movements and depth of field control with groundglass observation only groundglass control is applicable 22 ADJUSTMENTS OF LENS STANDARD classic and 2000 Rising of front is carried out by means of the lift lever 31 see ill 1 next page operated with the cubic shaped front grip This grip handle can be rotated after pulling out If the white dot on the handle is on top front will rise when lever is actuated To lower lens rotate grip 180 so that white dot points downward now there is a green dot visible on top The action of the lift lever is self braking Lateral shift is effected by loosening the locking lever see ill 2 next page and by pushing the lens standard to the right or left Maximum and intermediate positions are locked by the same lever This movement effects lateral shift of the composition to the left or to the right The zero position is indicated by red triangle marks The vertical displacement of the lens standard should always be carried out before any possible lat
15. amera in a vertical position To return the upper track to its normal position hold down the catch 12 while you slide the track back until it clicks into place TRIPOD SOCKET To avoid a possible camera vibration with long bellows extensions it is recom mended to use the second tripod bushing located in the middle of the drop bed For mounting the camera upside down use the additional tripod socket 46 located on top of the camera housing underneath the accessory shoe 12 GROUNDGLASS FOCUSING classic and 2000 Groundglass focusing and composition is required when camera adjustments become necessary After setting the lens for infinity the between the lens shutter is opened By pushing the snap button 41 towards the center of the focusing hood cover the focusing hood snaps open by spring tension The focusing hood prevents stray light so that a clear easily observable ground glass image becomes visi ble It is always recommended to determine critical sharpness by means of a FOCUSING MAGNIFIER Before using the magnifier fold away the focusing hood The focusing hood frame is held in place by a snap button it is opened by pulling on the grooved tab 43 After opening the focusing hood may be removed entirely by pressing the focusing hood frame to the right so that it disengages from its spring loaded hinge GROUNDGLASS In architectural photography the groundglass with centimeter grid greatly facilitates to check on v
16. eral shift is effected If it is necessary to use upward and sideways dislocation the upward adjustment hase to be done always before the sideways adjustment Swivel through the vertical axis Turn the lever 9 in direction of the arrow see ill 3 next page Now the lens standard can be swung 15 to each side When the lever is returned to zero position the lens standard locks in the normal position Tilt through the horizontal axis First loosen the locking screw 1 see ill 4 next page then press the knurled locking knob 3 see ill 5 against the lens standard Now the lens can be tilted 30 forward and backward through its horizontal axis in or near the nodal point Maximum and inter mediate adjustments are locked by tightening the locking screw 1 Lowering of lens standard Turn camera by 180 upside down position then loosen the knurled screw on the inside of the camera housing and detach the accessory shoe 38 Now another tripod socket is visible so that the camera can be mounted on a tripod head ouf 22 ADJUSTMENTS OF 1 Rising of front LENS STANDARD classic and 2000 2 Lateral shift 3 Swivel through the vertical axis 4 Tilt through the horizontal axis 23 THE UNIVERSAL CAMERA BACK THE SWING FRAME classic and 2000 By means of the swing frame the camera back can be adjusted in all direc SWING FRAME The tions This allows manipulation of the depth of field and provides ful
17. ertical and horizontal lines The multi format groundglass is supplied with scoring for all roll film formats 6x7 6x9 6x12 cm sheet film 9x12 cm and 4x5 inch total area FRESNEL SCREEN 45 A very desirable accessory especially when using short focus wide angle lenses is the FRESNEL SCREEN 45 Code 002522 It provides a uniform brightness of the groundglass image even on its edges so that focusing and composition are greatly facilitated MOUNTING INSTRUCTION OF FRESNEL SCREEN The FRESNEL SCREEN is placed over the groundglass with the grooved side towards the lens Rotate top and bottom retaining clips 37a and 370 sideways place FRESNEL SCREEN over the groundglass and return retaining clips to their original position CONTROL ACCESSORIES For precise focusing without interference from stray light the use of the FOCUSING METERING BELLOWS 45 Code 002503 or the RIGHT ANGLE REFLEX ATTACHMENT Code 002628 is recommended Both these being exchangeable against the focusing hood 13 WIDE ANGLE PHOTOGRAPHY MASTER TECHNIKA classic When using 72 mm and 90 mm wide angle lenses the upper track must be moved back as follows Press the track lock button 16 just long enough to release the track and slide the track towards the camera body until it clicks into position When using the camera hand held and with rangefinder focu sing the film back must be in horizontal
18. es the green scale If more than three lenses are coupled to the camera additional colour codes are available The scale stage only contains as many scales as there are lenses coupled to the camera The scale stage is interchangeable against another one to provide corresponding distance scales for more than three lenses For focusing with the multifocus rangefinder it is required to exchange the coupling cam together with the lens Before closing the camera lenses of long construction must be removed from the lens standard 18 TECHNIKA LENSBOARD WITH ADDED COMFORT classic and 2000 The shutter operation of lenses of focal lengths 38 90 mm with large and very flat front elements mounted on classic lensboards has ever been slightly difficult due to the space situation The new Technika lensboard Code 001015 now offers more operating comfort for aperture and pre view lever move ments An additional aperture scale seen in front enables easy reading Since actual lensboards 001016 and 001015 are identical in size and design a modification with the new operating elements and aperture scale is possible Ordering Code for the set is 022512 Lensboard 001016 New lensboard 001015 with Operating elements and operating elements aperture aperture scale 022512 for scale and mounted wide angle modification of actual lens lens Super Angulon XL 5 5 38 boards 001016 19 INTERCHANGE OF COUPLING CAMS MASTER TECHNIKA classic
19. ff axis rise of the lens 1 After pressing track lock catch 12 push upper track into camera housing until it clicks into position 2 Unlock the two sliding catches 29a and 29b and lift up the top flap see ill Raise the lens standard by operating the lift lever 31 as usual 4 The dropbed should be lowered to avoid vignetting zm d gm di BS lens in camera lift up flap aropbed 30 housing position Master Technika classic with Super Symmar XL 4 5 80 mounted on recessed lensboard offe ring substantially more rise with lift up flap on top of the camera hou sing 55 mm The Technika lensboards are precisely calibrated to the focal lengths of the individual lenses resulting into a higher degree of direct displa cements The new rapid lock cable release sockets for perfect functioning can be adapted more easily 16 RECESSED TECHNIKA LENSBOARD WITH HELICAL FOCUSING MOUNT MASTER TECHNIKA classic The new Technika lensboards offer greater comfort when using lenses with short focal lengths More wide angle lenses and more adjustment facilities for Master Technika classic Now even extreme wide angle lenses of 35 mm focal length can be used with the Master Technika classic without wide angle focus attachment Wide angle lenses can now be supplied with integrated helical focusing mounts complete with special lensboards Easy focusing despite of positionin
20. g the lens in the camera body Recessed Technika lensboard with helical focusing mount for Super Angulon XL 5 6 38 001036 Super Angulon XL 5 6 47 001037 Super Angulon XL 5 6 58 001038 Master Technika classic shown with Super Angulon XL 5 6 47 mm mounted on recessed lensboard 001037 in helical focusing mount permits focusing even with shortest extensions Mounting of lenses in factory only 17 17 INTERCHANGE OF LENSES classic and 2000 To change lenses first remove the cable release from the shutter by sliding down the red button of the rapid lock cable release socket respectively unscrew the cable release from its shutter socket if no rapid lock is provided Hold the lens by its shutter with one hand lift the lensboard lock 4 with the other Now the lens shutter lensboard assembly may be removed from the lens standard The new lens is inserted with the lower edge of the lensboard into the retaining brackets see ill and pushed back into the standard frame while lifting the lensboard lock 4 Only then the lensboard lock should be released The insertion of lenses of long constructional design or with large size back elements is greatly facilitated with a longer bellows extension When focusing according to the scale the pertaining distance scale mounted on the interchangeable scale stage must be used i e for wide angle lenses the black engraved for normal lenses the red and for telephoto lens
21. ide angle position 14 WIDE ANGLE PHOTOGRAPHY WITH MASTER TECHNIKA 2000 Convenient focusing and highly precise groundglass control even with extre me wide angle lenses by means of an additional focusing track is one of the prominent features of the MASTER TECHNIKA 2000 To slide the lens standard onto the wide angle track C simply push it back into the camera housing pressing together the two spring tensioned grips 11a und 11b Focusing is accomplished by moving the focusing lever D sideways which slides the wide angle track with the lens standard smoothly forward and back assuring convenient and critical focusing with fingertip con trol Position of the lens standard on the wide angle track determines the basic extension and the focusing range obtainable Most wide angle lenses especi ally when used with 4 x 5 inch film require a baseboard drop of 30 third notch B to avoid vignetting This special wide angle position is obtained by depressing the dropbed struts 17a and 17b simultaneously which enables you to lower the dropbed until it clicks into the third notch B Please note that even with the dropbed in the 30 position extremely short wide angle lenses may cause vignetting when the groundglass is in vertical position In this case use groundglass back in horizontal position and rotate the entire camera assembly through 90 Lenses of 90 or 120 mm are mounted on standard flat Technika 45 lensboards with the upper focus
22. ing track 32 of the dropbed pushed back to the wide angle position Depress track lock buttons 16 and 12 just long enough to release the track and slide it towards the camera body until it clicks into posi tion Dropbed stays in its normal 90 position When using standard lens hoods or compendium bellows with wide angle lenses please check the groundglass image very carefully to make sure there is no vignetting The Master Technika body has a flap on the top of the camera housing 45 which allows a greater degree of lens rise when using wide angle lenses Unlock the two sliding catches 29a and 29b and lift up the top flap Elevate the lens standard by operating the lift lever as usual 29a 45 29b 11a 17a CENTERFILTER Wide angle lenses when used to the limit of their image circle exhibit a certain amount of light fall off at the edges which is physically unavoidable To obtain a more uniform density over the entire picture area especially impor tant when using colour transparency film use of a precisely matched gradua ted centerfilter is recommended ATTENTION Before closing the camera focusing lever of the wide angle focusing track has to be moved completely to the right oo 15 15 WIDE ANGLE SHOTS USING CAMERA ADJUSTMENTS classic and 2000 The Master Technika has a flap on the top of the camera housing which when lifted allows a greater degree of movement when using wide angle lenses and permits a 55 mm o
23. ir of parallel fold up stops belongs to each lens used on the camera Infinity stops for different lenses have different colors for easy identification Red is the distinguishing color for the normal black for the wide angle and green for the tele photo lens If more lenses are installed additional colors such as yellow or blue will be used The colors of the infinity stops correspond with the colors of the distance scales and the rangefinder coupling cams Master Technika classic SETTING TO INFINITY Fold up the pair of infinity stops in accordance with the lens used For release of upper track press down the red and blue release lever Grasp the lens standard by the pull out grips 11 press them inward and pull the lens Standard out on the upper track against the desired infinity stops which have been folded up before The camera is now set for infinity When using different lenses the individual procedure is as follows By pressing down the red or blue release lever 12 and 16 the combination of notch release will be adjusted The lens standard is now pulled out to the fold up stops by using the spring tensioned grips COMMONLY USED COMBINATION OF NOTCH RELEASE We recommend the following combination for initial fitting of fold up stops Notch 0 Standard position normal lens for example 150 mm Notches 1 and 2 Release red Wide angle lenses push back upper track Notches 4 0 Release blue Telephoto lenses pull out upper track
24. l control exclusive swing frame of the perspective rendition Before using the swing frame the four knurled allows omnidirectional locking screws 18 must be loosened Then press down the two spring of up tensioned locks 22 and pull camera back away from the camera housing et After groundglass focusing the swing frame can be locked in any position by al tightening the four locking knobs 18 adjustments Swing frame and CAUTION Before working again with the Multi Focus Rangefinder the swing groundglass frame frame must be returned to zero position Press camera back against housing are securely held in until it clicks into position The focusing hood snaps open after pushing the sli position by four ding button 41 against the center of the focusing hood cover For critical ocking knobs which focusing with the magnifier the closed focusing hood 42 may be swung 2150 allow parallel back By pulling on the grooved tap 43 the snap button is loosened If neces 27 relative sary the focusing hood frame may be removed entirely by pressing to the right gamera Bony to gain extra bellows and unhooking the spring tensioned hinge 23 THE UNIVERSAL CAMERA BACK THE SWING FRAME classic and 2000 PARALLEL SHIFTS The generous direct lens rise can be further in creased using indirect camera displacements til ting the camera upwards and restoring vertical orientation of lens and
25. mm Even with the full bellows extension optimum stability is maintained The variable bellows extension is particularly valuable in close up and macro work where superb sharpness can be obtained with modern lens systems designed especially for this type of work The macro versions of stan dard view camera lenses optimized for repro duction ratios from 1 3 to 3 1 can be used without accessories 11 TRIPLE EXTENSION classic and 2000 To focus on subjects closer than infinity rotate the right or left focusing knob 14a b To obtain additional bellows extention for extreme close ups macro photography etc first disconnect the cable release from the socket on the lensboard and also detach it from anatomical grip Then hold down the track catch 16 and 12 and pull the upper track forward with the pull out grip 10 until it clicks into position should the extension be insufficient hold down the track catch 16 and 12 again thus prolonging the extension until the second notch Then the front track catch 12 blue can be hold down for another extension For pulling out the lens standard on the upper track completely the infinity stops have to be unfolded Use the focusing knob 14a b for fine focusing on the groundglass Re connect the cable release to the rapid lock socket on the lensboard After focu sing is completed it is recommended to operate the track locking lever 13 This is particulary important when using the c
26. ound glass frame and the revolving frame of the cam era back until they positively engage in the groove on the small side of the back frame Detailed operating instructions are enclosed with every holder ROLLEX ROLLFILM BACKS To attach the LINHOF SUPER ROLLEX and TECHNO ROLLEX for 120 or 220 rollfilm the groundglass frame must be removed by pressing down its two spring tensioned retaining arms 40 while sliding up the frame The rollfilm holders are locked to the frame by pushing the two locking slides 36 in direc tion of the arrow To rotate the revolving frame for either horizontal or vertical frame unlock lat eral knob 39 The LINHOF RAPID ROLLEX slide in rollfilm holder for format 6x7 cm is insert ed between the groundglass frame and the revolving frame of the camera back like a cutfilm holder 26 ADAPTER FOR DIGITAL BACKS classic and 2000 Even the change from sheet or rollfilm to digital imaging is no problem thanks to the easy adaptation of high efficiency digital backs The Hasselblad Digi Adapter 001693 is inserted into the International Graflok type back and accepts all Hasselblad V system adapted digital backs No need to re focus after groundglass viewing FOR DIGITAL BACKS Hasselblad Digi Adapter for Internat Universal Back 001693 Groundglass Mask 45 24x36 001644 Groundglass Mask 45 37x37 001645 Groundglass Mask 45 4x5 cm 001646 Digi Adapter for International Back 27 TECHNIKA SYSTEM ACCESS
27. r Angulon XL 5 6 58 Lenses mounted on Technika 45 lensboards with shutter Technika Reducing Lensboard Adapter 45 23 Profi Cable Release 700 mm 001693 003876 003877 001036 001037 001038 001070 022767 28 ALUMINIUM CASE FOR MASTER TECHNIKA classic and 2000 Modified and covering more comfort in handling The aluminium cases for the LINHOF MASTER TECHNIKA classic and the MASTER TECHNIKA 2000 The robust camera case protects the valuable Technika equipment at outdoor activity and also provides ideal features as a depository Due to the dimensions of the aluminium case it is allowed as carry on baggage on aircrafts The camera case provides space for MASTER TECHNIKA with Anatomical Grip lenses on lensboards Focusing Magnifier Multifocus Optical Viewfinder exposure meter ALU CASE FOR MASTER TECHNIKA Code 022457 Right Angle Reflex Attachment Neck Strap filter Dimensions 44 x 44 x 18 cm Rollex Rollfilm Backs Weight 5 kg and Cutfilm Holders Content up to 20 kg as well as film material 29 SYSTEM ACCESSORIES MASTER TECHNIKA classic MASTER TECHNIKA classic 4x5 Camera body with built in Range Finder System Revolving Ground glass Back incl Groundglass and Folding Focusing Hood less lens Anatomical Grip left with cable release Anatomical Grip right Fresnel Screen 45 Multifocus Optical Viewfinder Distance scale in meters with mask 9x12 Distance scale in meters with mask 4x5
28. sing wide angle lenses or for pulling it forward for triple extension Three position bed struts Locking knobs 4 for swing frame Multifocus coupled rangefinder Position mark of focal plane owing frame zero lock Bracket for flash unit or right hand anatomical grip Revolving frame Rangefinder rubber eye piece owing frame Eyelets for shoulder strap Multifocus Optical Viewfinder Sliding locks for flap of camera housing Anatomical handgrip with cable release Lift lever for operating rising front Upper track of drop bed Rangefinder meter Slide 4 to hold revolving frame on swing frame Linhof multi format groundglass with net grid Sliding locks 2 to hold ROLLEX or other accessories opring clip to hold fresnel screen Accessory shoe Release push button for revolving frame Spring tensioned arms to hold groundglass frame button to open and close focusing hood frame Light hood closed Pull out handle for focusing hood frame Guiding pins of swing frame Flap of camera housing can be lifted up for rising of lens standard after release of sliding locks 29a b Additional tripod socket 3 8 underneath accessory shoe 6 OPERATING ELEMENTS MASTER TECHNIKA 2000 A Lens mounted in special tube on lensboard 45 B Third notch of bed strut If both struts 17a and 17b are held in this position the dropbed is lowered by 30 C Wide angle focusing track integrated in housing of the camera D Lever for moving focusing tr
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