[LargeFormat] The Linhof Supertechnica 8x10

[Rich Lahrson]

Hi Ole!

     That's a nice outfit.  I looked at several Linhof 5x7 on the eBay and will
continue
to look at them.  I think they set up very fast? How much does it weigh without
the
lens?  Is there transparency film available in 5x7?  Is it necessary to ask the
seller before bidding on the German eBay?  Some sellers state no international
sales.  Most don't.  Is payment via visa possible?  I see a few large stores
selling new equipment and they accept international deals.

    I'm asking because need a lens for my Seneca.  The seller told me the
conversion was done by Karl Faller of S. K.Grimes.  I had bid on a similar
Seneca 5x7 with the same type conversion and lens boards done by
Patrick Alt which sold for the identical price several months back.

Rich Lahrson
Berkeley, California
tripspud@transbay.net

Ole Tjugen wrote:

> I use a Technica III 5x7", not a Supertechnika. But it does HAVE a
> rangefinder, and takes an accessory viewfinder.
> I believe Linhof do/did make a special zoom viewfinder for 5x7" (or 13x18cm,
> as they would call it), but I use a 4x5" one. Convert 90mm to 120mm, 120mm to
> 165, 150 to 210, 210 to 300 and so on. A vey useful little thing indeed.
>
> I've seen the Seneca as well - if you want a big heavy Linhof one, there are
> nearly always some on German Ebay, www.ebay.de
>
> Ole Tjugen
> off Norway