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Linhof Technikardan 45s Complete 4x5 View Camera

The Technikardan perfectly combines the compactness of the classic Linhof Technika drop-bed design and the optical bench versatility of the Kardan series. It is a compact and mobile camera system designed for the demanding pro who needs to travel light but also wants to exploit all the possibilities of a fully adjustable view camera system. The disengageable click-stops assure positive zero settings for faster operation. The patented concept of the rotating standards allows to fold the camera to extremely compact dimensions. There are two formats available: 6x9 and 4x5/9x12. The Technikardan 45 offered full format flexibility from the standard Rollfilm sizes up to 4x5 in. cut-film, including the remarkable 6x12 wide-field images and all the appropriate Polaroid film formats. By changing from normal to wide-angle bellows the Technikardan permits adjustments with extreme wide-angle lenses to 35 mm. Fully compatible within the Linhof system.


 

TECHNIKARDAN-LENSES

 

All TK lenses (except 35,45,47) are supplied in Prontor shutters mounted on flat Technika 45 lensboard with factory-installed central control module. The 47mm lens in Copal 0 shutter is mounted on a special recessed lens-board that includes a quick lock cable release socket. In addition to the TK lenses listed below, lenses mounted on standard Technika 45 lensboard can also be used.


 

Features
Central horizontal axis tilt limited only by bellows
Lens tilt (front) reference scales 10°
Screen tilt (rear) zero click stops
Vertical axis swing 360°, reference scales 15° of front / rear standard zero click stops

 
Specifications
Type View Camera
Format 4x5
Camera Movements -
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 quick change International Standard Graflok
Track extension 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 without lens 3000 g / 6.6 lb.