Review 2 of 4
Price Paid:
$2200.00
from Ken Mar Camera Summary: An unusual, but well made, camera that I found difficult to use Strengths: Beautifully made, extensive movements front and rear, long bellows, reasonably compact when folded Weaknesses: I (and others) found it dfficult to fold the camera without wrinkling the bellows (replacement bellows cost $500+); the four levers that lock and unlock focus and some of the movements are in a strange criss cross pattern and function in opposite directions on opposite sides of the camera, making it confusing to operate when under the dark cloth; no geared focus or movements; the camera is fully exposed (i.e. no "clam shell" design) when folded, making it vulnerable to damage when being shipped or transported Similar Products Used: Linhof Technika V; Tachihara; Agfa Ansco 5x7; Deardorff 8x10 Customer Service: Marflex, the authorized Linhof repair facility, is excellent
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