![]() But in practice you wontget the depth of field you need unless you stop down to f/22 in which case theshutter speed will be slow enough that youll want to use a tripod. So in theory you can just aim, focus, and shoot. The Linhof has a rangefinder that can be coupledto various lenses and an accessory zooming viewfinder that fits into a shoe ontop. So why doesnt the Linhof Master Techika work as a beefypoint-and-shoot? Because there is simply too much other stuff you need to carryaround to expose 4x5 sheet film. (2.6kg), itis heavier than some field cameras, notably the Horseman FA, but only by a coupleof pounds. It is true that,folded, it isnt too large: 8 x 7 x 4.5" (20 x 18 x 11cm). Thecamera does not let me shoot large format negatives casually. If you want to pretend that youre a 1940s pressphotographer, e.g., Weegee, you can stick an anatomical grip on the side, acammed lens on the front, a big flash on the other side, and blast away. ![]() If you want view cameramovements and flexibility, the Technika has them and they are precise (unlikefolding wooden cameras). I own one because I keep thinking it will let me use a viewcamera in all kinds of new situations and places. ![]() The Linhof Master Technika is a $5000 folding camera that takes 4x5" sheetfilm negatives.
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