did linhof ever make 5x7 master technikas (technika V successors)?

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-- Herwig Prammer (herwig.prammer@reuters.com), May 20, 2002

Answers

According to 'The Linhof Camera Story'the most recent 5X7 Technika was the Super Technika V 13x18cm/5x7", with coupled rangefinder, made from 1964 to 1986.

-- Mark Nowaczynski (archivalprints@rogers.com), May 20, 2002.

No.

The Master Technika and Master Technika were/are only made in 4x5.

The Super Technika V was discontinued in the 4x5 size in the 1970's, in 5x7 size in 1986. No replacement for the 57 Technika has been made since its demise.

-- Bob Salomon (bob@hpmarketingcorp.com), May 20, 2002.

i asked because i got one offered. as i am no specialist concerning technikas i am not shure about the modell. generally it looks like a V, but the lether is black. could it be a black V then?

thanks

-- Herwig Prammer (herwig.prammer@reuters.com), May 20, 2002.

It could more easily be a black III.

Get the serial number not a seller's description.

-- Bob Salomon (bob@hpmarketingcorp.com), May 20, 2002.

If you can see a picture, look for the front rise mechanism on the right of the camera as you face it. If it is a little "pump handle" racheting front rise lever, it is a V. I find this the easiest visual cue to distinguish a V from earlier models. There is a Tech V 5X7 for sale on Ebay now where you can easily see this.

Nathan

-- Nathan Congdon (ncongdon@jhmi.edu), May 21, 2002.