query on linhof rangefinder
Posted: Sat Jul 13, 2013 6:59 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00
Dear All
I've recently purchased a secondhand, but pristine condition, Linhof Technika LF camera. I've noticed that, at all distances, the rangefinder focussing does not correlate to that on on the GG screen, ie both are slightly out. It's out by the slightest turn of the focussing ring and I guess it could be overcome at longer distances by stopping down, as I'm checking the focussing on the GG at maximum aperture. The lens is cammed for that body and as far as I can tell I'm doing everything correctly - pulling the lens rail out until it clicks, pulling the lens to the infinity stop, no movements applied when focussing on the GG etc. As I'm keen to do some LF portraiture with it, I need the focussing to be accurate. Does anyone have any suggestions or is the focussing within the tolerances one should expect? I'm reasonably familiar with LF kit, but the camera and its ranger finder system is new to me.
Many thanks in advance, it's much appreciated.
Andrew
I've recently purchased a secondhand, but pristine condition, Linhof Technika LF camera. I've noticed that, at all distances, the rangefinder focussing does not correlate to that on on the GG screen, ie both are slightly out. It's out by the slightest turn of the focussing ring and I guess it could be overcome at longer distances by stopping down, as I'm checking the focussing on the GG at maximum aperture. The lens is cammed for that body and as far as I can tell I'm doing everything correctly - pulling the lens rail out until it clicks, pulling the lens to the infinity stop, no movements applied when focussing on the GG etc. As I'm keen to do some LF portraiture with it, I need the focussing to be accurate. Does anyone have any suggestions or is the focussing within the tolerances one should expect? I'm reasonably familiar with LF kit, but the camera and its ranger finder system is new to me.
Many thanks in advance, it's much appreciated.
Andrew