good use of the movements, BUT one thing, when you open the standard out, Push the side buttons on the focus rail, and RETRACT the top rail, into the camera back, stops the standard from derailing off of the tracks, as there's no gap to fall into :-) , also it is kinder on the guide parts below the standard track, so as to keep it in good condition.

@squeller1

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly.

Hi Nico--I just picked up a Technika iii and a Kardan color. I've never used a Linhof before, and this video was absolutely perfect as a tutorial, although I did-very gently-figure a couple of these movements out on my own; to be honest, I was terrified I would break something right away, and so watching you helped tremendously! These are such beautiful machines. I am in awe. If I knew nothing about photography, I would probably own one just because it is a lovely object. The fact that the design informs the function is another level of beauty, though. Can't wait to shoot with it! THANK YOU.

great overview. Thanks!

The first unboxing video I saw that makes sense. Thanks.

@NicosPhotographyShow

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@noc838

5 ай бұрын

@@NicosPhotographyShow what ball head is that please?

I’ve got a used one and is amazing for the precision of construction. That on the video is absolutely amazing

@NicosPhotographyShow

3 жыл бұрын

It really is amazing. Feel free to reach out if you need any help with it.

Linhof is really the best!

what a beautiful machine. one day i'll snatch one up...

Really enjoy your videos. They are very helpful. Just got into Large Format. Would love to have a Linholf Technika. It is truly a beautiful machine, but hey, I'm retired and I am on a budget. Just picked up on a trade for a couple of duplicate Zeiss Jena lenses a Busch Pressman Model D 4x5. I love it. In some ways the Model D looks like very similar to the Technika and does most of the same things like the revolving back and front movements. There are no front swing and rear movements, which are very useful but I am thinking I could live without them. Did find something though that the Linholf doesn't have, the wire action finder. This afternoon, I was on the shoreline of Lake Huron at the Tip of Michigan's Thumb. It was really cold. The wind was blowing like crazy, the waves were crashing over the break wall and freezing up. The geese and swans were just trying to keep a little warm as they fished for lunch. Obviously, couldn't set up the tripod. Tried to use the optical finder - worked OK but the wind was still biting. What I did find worked perfect was the wire action finder. Haven't developed the film yet, but I believe I got a flock of geese taking off over the ice. Sometimes the most basic works the best.

I have a Master Technika Classic but my understanding is that the MT2000 has a focusing lever inside the body of the camera so that the front standard can be mounted on the internal rail for allowing focus with very short focal length lenses. I’ve never seen a good shot of this mechanism. I’d really be interested in seeing how that works. (As far as I know the MT3000 has a knob on the side to adjust the internal rail.)

@puppetyr

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Lars. See the following video from Paula Pell-Johnson (the managing director of the UK Linhof dealer) demonstrating that very mechanism (at about the 8 min mark): kzread.info/dash/bejne/oqWXkruFoqvVe5M.html As you say, the MT3000 has a focusing knob on the side of the body to control the wide angle focusing, rather than the lever of the MT2000. See here at about 4 mins: kzread.info/dash/bejne/d2yn09umdMW8idI.html

@andyvan5692

2 жыл бұрын

yes, as I understand , a stop gap between the full implementation of the 'body pinion' as used in Technika 2000/3000 varients, a lady shows this in a youtube video,"linhof made in Germany" channel, shows all of these features off, and rangefinder use, etc.

I feel butterflies in my stomach when I watch this video.That is one sexy camera.

@NicosPhotographyShow

4 жыл бұрын

Its amazing, it even looks better in person!

great review, and great camera, also only one to come complete with its own briefcase to store it in.

@NicosPhotographyShow

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy, sadly this was bought second hand (probably never used) and it has no case.

thanks Nico, was wondering if the 405 holder would fit onto the 4x5 format back of the technikas; one tip, ALL tecknika style cameras can use this 4X5 back (with a reducing back) to take roll film/4x5" sheet film holders ( if you have the GROUND- Glass back); no issue if you have a 5x7 or 8x10, think everything monorail, but the techno can take this as well, Techno is linhof version of cambo actis system, BUT can take film as well as digital MF & 35 mm Dslr's, just need the lens board to fit the standards!!

I am using the Technika with lenses up to 500mm.

It's a good habit to pull the bed back to the front standard and then pull it. Linhof's front standard break very easily if slammed into the bed repeatedly. It's repairable but it will run you a couple hundred bucks.

thanks nico always wondered what that polaroid back was called, it is a 405 🙂

@lostinspacestudio

4 ай бұрын

thas the spammer instant film size not full 4x5

That camera is a thing of beauty.

Thank you, Nico for this video, I always wanted one, but most videos on it are made by enthusiasts with bad video quality. Pretty much everything I dreamed of I just need to find one in good condition for less than 5k. Also would love them to do the classic body with 8x10.

@toulcaz31

4 жыл бұрын

If you are in US, you should check LAFlex to find one refurbished by a certified technician. I would personally lover to see them coming with a Titanium edition as it would address the main challenge with that camera that is weight.

@Zeoklis

4 жыл бұрын

@@toulcaz31 I live in Germany :( but I think I will check that out.

Another GREAT review from Nico! The Linhof Master Technika is an incredibly well-designed and engineered masterpiece, but it's a hard choice between the Technika and the Technikardan. In the end, I opted for the latter.

When you extend the bellows long enough you said the 50 MM lens turned into a 30MM. Or basically a "longer" lens. Is that correct. And if so then you would have to compensate on your exposures because of the bellows "draw"? Correct? Thanks.Je

Today i saw this camera in my lab ..... Was looking for demo 😂😂

@NicosPhotographyShow

9 ай бұрын

Hope this helped!

HM, there are bubble levels on this, Nico, but on the door!, from shooting position look downwards on the right, near to the hinge.

What a beautiful instrument. Thank you for the demonstration.

@NicosPhotographyShow

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

Linhofs can still be bought for less than 1K USD. They’re relatively heavy but more solid than most and have formidable extension. I’ve had a few in 6x9 cm and 4x5 and all were precise and had good original bellows. The 2000 and 3000 have a nifty internal focus within the body which will focus a 35, 38 or 47 mm lens. They have their quirks but I roll with them. Better made than Leica and better engineered. The Master Technikas have a superb RF. It’s more useful than one might think.

@NicosPhotographyShow

3 жыл бұрын

I have to agree, never have used one prior to this video and now I really want one. Seems like an amazing piece of gear to use.

@christophedevos3760

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is the Stradivarius of analog camera's.

Nice machine. The silver mount around the lens looks amazing.

@NicosPhotographyShow

4 жыл бұрын

Its a pretty good looking camera, thats for sure!

hi !! Which ballhead is it please ? yhx

how do you close the front cover?

A beautiful camera. I bet it's a bit heavy.

@NicosPhotographyShow

4 жыл бұрын

Its not would field lightweight but its not that bad.

one other feature, common to later 3000 models, is a second Larger knob on the box, this is a wide-angle focus track, the "storage track", is movable on these models, so a 65mm lens can be focused, without the bellows set for this purpose (used on all models, tech iii and onwards, which don't have this knob); 5x7" technikas of later models, have this knob to, a real time saver, and weight saver, as these are 1.4 Kg's in their own right, let alone having to add 700g or more of accessories to it.

I have a Linhof and 90mm Schneider lens. And the only place I can get infinity is on the parking rails. What am I doing wrong?

@NicosPhotographyShow

3 жыл бұрын

90mm is very wide and the focal length is pretty close to the camera ground glass. So you are not doing anything wrong. thats why they have that part that lets you do rise in the camera cage.

Спасибо.

looks very interesting, intriguing and very technical. Is it as complicated as it looks?

@NicosPhotographyShow

4 жыл бұрын

Its pretty easy to use once you have watched this video a few times.

Cool review...I love my my Speed Graphic 4x5, but the build quality of this Technika makes mine look a little sad :-)

@NicosPhotographyShow

4 жыл бұрын

The Graflex is awesome, this other one is making me want one really badly.

You pulled it out wrong. I think there are two spring buuton on the right side of the rail which you can use to move the front rail in the case to transport out the front standard. The way you've done you have a chance to destroy the rail. There is an other video ob KZread which is explaining it right. Maybe I'm also wrong and your model does not have this option, but i think i can see these two springs.

To emphasize few of the camera features that make Technika special: - Extension: double extension refers to bellows that extend to twice the normal focal length of a standard lens, i.e 300 mm for 4×5. Triple extension would be therefore around 450mm. Pulling the back of the MT2000 adds about 35mm giving a total extension of about 435m. One can imagine the possibilities for macro. The Technika V 5x7 gives you an extension of 580mm which is insane with a 4x5 reducing back. - Wide angle lenses: the MT2000 allows wide angle lenses down to 72m. 58/47/38mm can be used with special lens boards. - Infinity stops: they can be set for several lenses and allow quick setup of the camera at infinity - The MT3000 which is the last version has a knob allowing more precise focusing for Wide Angle lenses, an additional bed drop and 3 stop calibrated cam to use 58/47/38mm lenses at infinity - MT with Range finder also uses cams which means each lens can be setup to work speedily with the rangefinder

@SR-hf9kv

4 жыл бұрын

The macro sounds interesting..... Do you recommend any particular photographers that are doing LF Macro Photography?

@toulcaz31

4 жыл бұрын

Blacken Blue I have seen film time commercial photographers using this for product photography like watches or industrial parts. Some of them share their work in online groups. If you mean fine art, it’s a good question. I would need to think and search. Another crazy use of extension could be for telephoto pictures like the ones from Reinhart Wolf (he used a Sinar).

@olafwDE

4 жыл бұрын

@@toulcaz31 Thank you for taking the time to point out all these technical details.

The moment I grow out of my Horseman 45FA this will be my next camera. There is a 2000 Special Edition version out there that is a work of art with a golden colored lens bed it’s selling for just under €5000 without lenses or accessories. It’s almost as beautiful as my wife. I could sell her and buy it!!!

​ @NicosPhotographyShow what ball head is that please?

one tip, the lens standard must be pulled out, with the bed at full retracted position, to allow the track to engauge correctly; this is detented deliberately, the rear is for 'wide angle' and the front for 'telephoto' designed lenses (specifically designed to allow this with the bed extension limitations - aka fit a 350 mm lens with only 280 mm infinity distance from film plane, or in the wide case, allowance the other way). tip the bellows are extremely soft pleated for this exact purpose, to allow both long ext. and facillitate movements close in to the rear standard.

Great video Nico...I'm hoping to get back into LF this year, and I'd love to have a Master Technika...Thanks again for the video :)

@NicosPhotographyShow

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Timothy! You sure wont regret it.

Man. That's awesome. I am gonna get myself one . Thnx you for the video!

@NicosPhotographyShow

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Its an amazing camera.

Suggestion: Give the dimensions and weight in your reviews.

@NicosPhotographyShow

Жыл бұрын

Will try to add that.

Hi, what a huge tripod ball head is this one?

What's the size of the lens board?

@NicosPhotographyShow

3 жыл бұрын

They are called Linhof Technika lens boards. They are very common from other brands too.

That is a pimp a$$ camera. I been wanting to get into 4x5 and I feel like if I going to do it I may as well get a camera that don't mess around and won't waste my film.

Fantastic video. Thank you so much for this beautiful overview. I appreciate it!

0:53 - Hahaha, that is going to hit a nerve with a lot of fanboys & girls.

@toulcaz31

4 жыл бұрын

Once they know how many Leica Nico has, I am sure they will take it with a bit of humor :D

@olafwDE

4 жыл бұрын

And yes, he's right. Linhof optical bank users vs. Sinar users back in the days: 1) "Well, respect, you spent the same amount of money." ... Meaning: Damn, they are actual competition. ...and vs. other brands' owners: 2) "Nah, c'mon, let me show you how my 50yo-look-like-whatever Linhof still snaps into center position on all the movements!" ... meaning: Your [put-brandname-here] just sucks, that's why I can charge double from customers who are willing to pay for the camera brand. GAS and brand addiction have not been invented just in the 2010's, they have been around for decades. ;-)

one tip, the 15 & 30 degree bed fall is NOT for in-direct rise, it is to allow the MEDIUM and EXTREME wide angle lenses to NOT see the bed, as the focal length/angle of coverage is so vast, 15 deg. is for 90 mm (4x5" format=~28mm in 35mm format)wides , ~120mm 4x5" format is 35mm in 35 format, the 30 deg. is for 65mm (4x5" format=~16 or 17mm in 35mm format!!{just borderline not fish_eye}); BUT for the 65 and down you DO definately need the focussing attachment ( bellows which interposes between the front standard and the lens board) as on the 4x5 technika there is NO focusing, as the standard is retracted into the "home" or storage rack, so this adaptor IS the focus track!!The 5x7" models (technika V {five}), have a focus pinion on the body, as the "home" position has a top track too, this does NOT apply for older technika iii {three} models {1965}and earlier, they only have a 15 degree drop_bed, and NO focus pinion; these are 90mm lens LIMITED, can't physically fit a wider lens, like the "architecture" cameras, but this is for STD focal length and up, still has the 650mm triple extension capacity!!

OK - total camera porn Nico. The one thing I don't need is another view camera and you got me wanting this one!

@NicosPhotographyShow

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, isnt it? I got tempted myself by editing the video.

Yep nice , I'am happy with my poor mans Linhof the Horseman 985 ..........

Thank you for this Lynn Hoff video. Always an interesting camera to look at

Great video. Although wrong way to take out the bellows. Not your fault. Your friend should have told you

@NicosPhotographyShow

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It was the first time I touched the camera so a few things are not perfect.

@thepioneer9677

3 жыл бұрын

@@NicosPhotographyShow not a criticism. You do an awesome job. But hit your friend hahah

nico, is this why Nick Carver calls this a "Texas Leica"?, or cameras like it, ie: shen how, Ebony, Toyo 45a, etc.

@bernardkealey6449

5 ай бұрын

Andy; the “Texas Leica” is a term used about the big Fuji coupled range finders. Texas because “bigger than anything else” Leica because those are the best known rangefinders. Nico is calling this “the Leica of Large Format cameras” because Leica are renowned for their superb engineering and build quality in 35mm cameras, and Linhof are renowned for their superb engineering and build quality too. So “Texas Leica” - very big rangefinder camera vs “large format Leica” - very precise engineering

Looks as made by Swiss watchmakers. Unfortunately it will cost the same as a Swiss watch. I guess you can buy 4 Chamonix for the price of one technika. But the quality seems to be outstanding.

@norbertsteinkamp9380

4 жыл бұрын

Unless you're buying used. Then it's 2 Chamonix for the price of one Linhof Technika. May-be used prices are going to rise as Linhof cameras have been gaining popularity.

@kevin-parratt-artist

3 жыл бұрын

A Linhof Technika is precision equipment for professional photographers. Its facility is far greater than that of any wooden camera. Yes, the Chamonix is finely crafted for discerning amateurs whose requirements are very simple, by comparison. However, I bought a very good Technika V and had it completely overhauled by the factory in Munich. The total cost, including the original purchase price and factory upgrades, was cheaper than a new Chamonix. If you would like to buy into the Linhof quality, there are several good deals coming up on eBay all the time. I suggest you don't go as early as the Technika III from the 1950s because there were significant design changes in the Technika IV which allow greater integration into the entire system including today's accessories. Ideally, either a Master Technika Classic (with rangefinder), or a Master Technika 2000 or 3000, (with added features to accommodate very short focal length lenses) Cheers, Kevin.

@SD_Alias

3 жыл бұрын

@@kevin-parratt-artist Thanks for your advise. Yes a Technika V or newer would be nice. It seems there are a lot technikas in Japan. But at the moment i wait what Covid will do in the next months. If the business stay so bad this year, there is no money left for such nice "toys"

@kevin-parratt-artist

3 жыл бұрын

@@SD_Alias Indeed. I have been stuck in the Philippines since March 2020. My studio with all the Linhof and Hasselblad gear, is in Thailand. I do fear for its condition now.

@SD_Alias

3 жыл бұрын

@@kevin-parratt-artist Fingers crossed that all your gear stayed there in good condition... As i know you are allowed to visit Thailand again? Must stay in quarantine for a week or so…

The controls on my Super Technika IV 5X7 seem much more intuitive (a knob to control rise and fall, for example), but maybe because I'm so used to them. One more thing: we are not like Leica owners. We are not anything like Leica owners.

@NicosPhotographyShow

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, this was my first time with this camera. But I have to admit its lovely to use and see.

@milkismurder

3 жыл бұрын

They switched from knob to lever to make it easier to use rise with wide angles when the front standard is inside the body

This makes the leica M6 look like a cheap baby's toy :D

A good overview about linhof manuals from the past can you find here -> www.dirkfietz.de/historische-linhof-manuals-und-prospekte/

Looks like an absolutely amazing piece of engineering, though I don’t think I could justify the vast cost increase over my little Toyo.

@NicosPhotographyShow

4 жыл бұрын

Same thing here, its amazing, but I dont see the reasons (unless I had the money) to change cameras. But it is really nice!

I want one. Anyone have $13k they want to spend on me?

Rangefinder version (Master) would be nice, otherwise go for Horseman 45FA....same camera, which still gets you out to 360mm (Nikor 360 T) on ext board....lot less $, less weight, built as good.

I have it and it’s horrible to use. So many tiny buttons and levers, my finger tips and nails are a mess after a few minutes. Honestly the worst camera I own and I am so unhappy and ashamed at spending a ton. I even sent it off to a linhoff certified repair shop in nyc for a CLA and it came back the same. Everything is super stiff and hard to Maneuver.