LINHOF TECHNO User manual

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Linhof Techno
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THE DESIGN RINCI LE
The TECHNO is a compact hi-tech camera offe-
ring all practical adjustment facilities for extre-
me short to longer focal length lenses.
All currently available digital backs can be
adapted. The user is always free to select his
favourite digital system. The generous adjust-
ment facilities will also allow for three genera-
tions of chip backs.
This design is based on the needs and experien-
ces of the photographer with special emphasis
to architectural photography. This means: shift
facilities, use of wide angle lenses starting with
23 mm focal length, perfect control of vertical
orientation.
The results: 40 mm of self-aligning vertical shift
with exact parallel control. Zero clickstops
which can be engaged whenever needed.
Spirit levels at lens standard and rear standard
for precise vertical orientation.
A special wide angle bellows for extremely easy
adjustments.
The self-aligning focusing is operated via the
the camera bellows extension and not via a
helicoid system of the lens.
This permits large extensions up to 250 mm
which is a prerequisite for long focal length
lenses.
This is a camera for landscape as well as for
close-up. All operating elements are ergonomi-
cally placed and manufactured in Linhof preci-
sion quality. Scales showing millimeters and
degrees permit exact control of the adjustments.
By swinging and tilting the lens creative depth-
of-field results can be achieved.
All lenses in mechanical or electronic shutter
systems mounted on Technika lensboards can
be used.
Digital lenses adjusted to the needs of digital
imaging techniques offer optimum sharpness
and fully utilise the high resolution chip
sensors.
The rear standard is compatible with the
existing components of the Linhof M 679, such
as viewing aids, adapter systems and universal
rapid change adapter slides.
TECHNICAL DATA LINHOF TECHNO
Camera dimensions in basic position
Height: 197 mm
Width: 176 mm
Length: 120 mm
Weight
ab. 1900 g
Maximum camera extension
250 mm
Minimum camera extension
with recessed lensboard:
20 mm
Front standard
Horizontal parallel shift
10 mm left, 10 mm right
Vertical parallel shift: 20 mm up
Swing: ±10°
Tilts: ±10°
Rear standard
Vertical parallel shift
20 mm up
20 mm down

Linhof Techno – rdering Information
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ORDERING INFORMATIONS
Linhof Techno, camera incl. normal bellows,
front and rear standard, without lens and back 000150
Wide-angle Bellows Techno 002755
Compendium 001925
M 679 Groundglass back 001698-S
Groundglasses
Groundglass scoring 3x3 021833-S
Groundglass scoring 6x6 021834-S
Groundglass scoring 6x7 021835-S
Groundglass scoring 6x8 021836-S
Groundglass scoring 6x9 021842-S
Groundglass scoring 24x36 / 36x63 021837-S
Groundglass scoring 37x37 / 37x71 021838-S
Groundglass scoring 37x37 / 37x71 021840-S
Groundglass scoring 33x44 021841-S
Groundglass scoring 53,9x40,4 (PhaseOne P65+) 021845-S
Groundglass scoring 56x36 / 71x56 (Leaf AFi 10 / Aptus 10) 021846-S
Groundglass / integrated Fresnel screen, scoring 49x37 021850-S
Groundglass / integrated Fresnel screen, scoring 53,9x40,4 021851-S
Groundglass / integrated Fresnel screen, scoring 56x36 021852-S
Groundglass / integrated Fresnel screen, scoring 43,9x32,9 021849-S
Groundglass scoring 72x88 (Anagramm) 021839
Fresnel Screen 002523
Basic Lighthood 002763-S
Magnifier Viewing System 8x8 for Basic Lighthood 002757
Bellows magnifier for M 679 and Techno 002758
Flexible shafts for M 679cs shift (2 pcs.) 002769
Polaroid Back M 679 001692
Adapter and Slides
M 679 Adapter for Hasselblad backs (V-System) 001694
M 679 Adapter for Mamiya RZ backs 001696
Multi Adapter for Mamiya RB, Mamiya 6x8 motor cassette,
Linhof Rapid Rollex 6x7, Horseman 6x7/6x8/6x9 001695
Universal Adapter for camera adapter plates 001697
Universal Rapid Change Adapter Slide M 679 -
37x37 / 37x71 and 37x49 / 49x71 002766-S
Universal Rapid Change Adapter Slide (short) 002767-S
Stitching Slide for digital backs with live view 002768-S
Groundglass Adapter for 002768-S 001690-S
Adapter plate for Hasselblad V 001700
Adapter plate for Hasselblad H 001701
Adapter plate for Mamiya 645 AF / AFD 001702
Adapter Linhof Kardan for M 679 001101
Adapter Sinar / Horseman for M 679 001102
Adapter Cambo for M 679 001103
Adapter plate for Hasselblad Finder 001104
Adapter plate for Acra Swiss Bino Tube on M 679 001105-S
Rollex Back
Super Rollex Rollfilm back 6x9 for M 679 and Techno 001520
Outdoor.case
for Techno, suitable for camera body, 3 lenses and slide 022493

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Operating Elements and Camera Functions
1Unlocking of Technika lensboard
2Accessory shoe
3Interchangeable lenses on Technika
lensboards
4Lens standard
5Self-aligning micro drive for
horizontal shift of the lens standard
6Unlocking for the swing of the lens
standard around the vertical axis
7Spring tensioned grips for pulling out of
lens standard (Bellows extension)
8Turning focusing knob for adjustment
of sharpness
9Pull-out grip for upper track
10 Clamping lever for locking the bellows
extension
11 Turning focusing knob for adjustment
of sharpness
12 Release for full extension and retraction
of upper track
13 The stop for the upper track for bellows
extension
14 Spirit level for adjustment of camera
15 Self-aligning micro drive for vertical shift
of the rear standard
16 Self-aligning micro drive for swing of the
lens standard around the vertical axis
17 Self-aligning micro drive for tilt of the lens
standard around the horizontal axis
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18 Spirit level for adjustment of the
lens standard
19 Self-aligning micro drive for vertical shift
of the lens standard
20 Spirit level at the rear standard
21 Rear standard
22 Levers for exchanging of the bellows
23 Unlocking lever for groundglass back,
adapters and rapid change adapter slide,
press simultaneously with (24) and secured
against falling out of the components.
24 Unlocking lever for groundglass back,
adapters and rapid change adapter slide,
etc., press simultaneously with (23) and
secured against falling out of the compo-
nents.
25 Unlocking for the swing of the lens
standard around the vertical axis
26 Unlocking for lens change: (26) Hold and
release with (1). Secure against falling out
of the lens.
27 Normal bellows Linhof Techno (included
in basic outfit), for changing to wide angle
bellows by opening the 4 levers (22). See
the note under "bellows change".
28 Spirit level for horizontal adjustment
of the camera
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29 Back for interchangeable groundglass,
Fresnel screens and viewing aids
30 Interchangeable format groundglass
31 Tripod socket 3/8”, it is recommended the
use of the quick-change adapter Quickfix I
and the 3D Micro leveling head.
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CAMERA BELLOWS AND CHANGE
OF BELLOWS
Lenses of different focal lengths require diffe-
rent camera extensions.
The normal bellows can be exchanged very
quickly with the wide angle bellows (and
vice-versa): Unlock the 4 levers (22) at the inner
lens and rear standards. The bellows can now
easily be removed. Inserting the bellows is
effected in reverse sequence.
Here, the correct orientation of the bellows is
important: The bellows has to be attached to
the front standard with the two small clips on
top (see illustration).
First the bellows is inserted at the lower
retaining screws (1) and pressed to the front and
rear standard (2). By closing the 4 levers (22)
the bellows is locked.
The wide angle bellows of the Linhof Techno is
double-folded permitting extreme extensions.
The wide angle bellows is used for focal lengths
of 23 – 90 mm. The normal bellows is used for
focal lenghts of 90 – 210 mm.
Linhof Techno with
wide angle bellows
Change of
bellows

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LENS CHANGE
Usable focal length lenses from 23 - 210 mm
are supplied in mechanical (shutter size 0 and
1) or electronic shutters on Technika lens
board.
The use of electronic Rollei closures is only
possible when using a centrally drilled lens
plate.
INSERT LENS
Press and hold down the silver safety button
(23) and push the lens lock catch (4) Insert lens
board from base first aligning the central pin on
the camera with the central indent of the lens
panel. Release lens lock catch (4) to secure the
lens board in place. To remove the lens simply
follow the same method.
lease note: When releasing the lens lock catch
please ensure the lens is supported to prevent it
falling.
Analogue and digital lenses in Copal shutter, mounted on Technika lensboards.

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Attaching or detaching the
groundglass back, digital
backs with corresponding
adapter or Rapid Change
Adapter Slides.
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REAR STANDARD
is compatible with the existing components of
the Linhof M 679, such as groundglasses,
viewing aids, adapter system and Universal
Rapid Change Adapter Slide permitting stit-
ching. The detachable groundglass back
accepts various groundglasses and viewing
aids. The open system Linhof Techno permits
compatibility to professional medium format
techniques – digital and analogue.
CHANGE
To switch from groundglass back, rollfilm back,
Rapaid change adapter or digital back:
Press and hold down the silver safety button
(24) and push the lever (23).
lease note: Please ensure the item is supported
to prevent it falling.
LANDSCA E OR ORTRAIT
As described above, the rear back with inserted
groundglass can be removed and rotated by 90°
again be recognized.

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Linhof Techno with maximum extension for lenses with focal lengths up to 210 mm
or for close-up photography.
FOCUSING / CAMERA EXTENSION
The Techno permits large extensions up to
250 mm thanks to the triple extension of the
upper track which is a prerequisite for long
focal length lenses, for extreme close–ups and
macro photography.
For using the bellows extension: Unlock
clamping lever (10) at the bottom side of the
camera. Sharpness is obtained by turning the
focusing knob (8, 11) either right or left.
Control of sharpness via groundglass.
Fine focusing of objects in close-up photogra-
phy is handled by lengthening the extension of
the upper track via focusing knob (8, 11). In
case the extension achieved is not sufficient a
further lengthening is achieved with the track
system:
After pressing the release (12) the upper track is
pulled-out with the grip (9) until it clicks into
position.
Should this extension be insufficient the release
(12) is again pressed thus lengthening the
extension up to the next click stop.

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After composing image size and sharpness the
extension can be locked by the clamping lever
(10). This procedure is especially recommen-
ded for vertical shots.
Should the upper track be retracted again press
the release (12).
IINFINITY STO S
Infinity stops allow for a quick shoot possibility
on the Techno. One pair of parallel fold-up
stops belong to each lens used on the camera.
Infinity stops for different lenses have different
colors for easy identification. Fold-up the pair
of infinity stops in accordance with the lens and
Rapid Change Adapter Slide used.
Grasp the lens standard by the pull-out grips
(7), press them inward and pull the lens stan-
dard out on the upper track against the desired
infinity stops, which have been folded up befo-
re. The camera is now set for infinity.
If no infinity stops are used, these can easily be
"folded" and run over.
These infinity stops can also be used as a
parallel stop point for the front standard. Their
position can be set past infinity allowing you to
focus through the infinity focus point. When tilt
is being used this retains the parallelism of the
front standard at all times.
ZERO CLICKS AT THE LENS STANDARD
The absolute parallelism of the standards of the
Techno is of great importance. Therefore,
Linhof have added two zero clicks at the lens
standard.
Unlock (6) prior to swinging the lens standard
around the vertical axis. Then swing the
standard with the self-aligning micro drive (16).
No locking is necessary for the position found.
When returning the lens standard to the original
position unlock (6) again. The standard stops
at zero position and cannot be moved.
Unlock (25) prior to tilting the lens standard
around the horizontal axis. Only then the
standard can be tilted (17).
No locking is necessary for the position found.
When returning the lens standard to the original
position unlock (25).
The standard stops at zero position and can-
not be moved.
Attention: Trying to force the swing in
zero position will damage the self-aligning
micro drive.
A set of infinity
stops on the Linhof
Techno
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Zero Clicks (6, 25)

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GROUNDGLASSES
Several groundglasses according to the required
formats are offered with grids of 3x3 cm up to
6x9 cm. The groundglass is changed with the
aid of a small handgrip, therefore no screws, no
clamps. The groundglass is inserted into the first
groove at the camera back.
LINHOF QUALITY GROUNDGLASSES
Thanks to the integrated Fresnel Screen the
Linhof Quality Groundglasses are extreme fine
and allow easier composition and focusing
even with extremely short focal lengths.
These groundglasses have an integrated Fresnel
screen and thereby offers a bright matte field.
For working with digital backs with Linhof
Techno.
When adjusting a magnifying glass glass to your
own eyesight – it should be adjusted to the
grain structure of the focusing screen.
Linhof quality groundglasses
021850-S Groundglass scoring 49×37
021851-S Groundglass scoring 53,9×40,4
021852-S Groundglass scoring 56×36
021849-S Groundglass scoring 43,9×32,9
FOCUSING AIDS
By viewing via groundglass the image control
is facilitated by various system accessories.
THE FRESNEL SCREEN
For increasing the brightness of the image
corners when using short focal lenghts so-
called Fresnel screens are used.
The Fresnel screen can be moved up and down
which means that the brightest part can be
positioned on the darker portions of the focu-
sing screen.
The Fresnel screen is placed over the ground-
glass with the grooved side towards the lens.
It is slotted into the 2nd groove of the ground-
glass back permitting easy moving up and
down.
THE BASIC LIGHTHOOD
(002763-S) serves as a light shield permitting
viewing in brighter areas. The basic lighthood
consists of a self-supporting flexible bellows
identical with the bellows of the basic compen-
dium. The basic lighthood is slotted behind gro-
undglass and Fresnel screen into the third
groove of the groundglass back.
The Linhof
Quality Ground-
glasses with
integrated
Fresnel screen.
The groundglass
back (001698-S)
has 3 grooves for
inserting the inter-
changeable format
groundglasses, the
Fresnel screen as
well as the viewing
aids.

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THE MAGNIFIER VIEWING ADA TER 8X8
(002757) to be attached to the basic lighthood
permitting viewing of the total groundglass
area.
MAGNIFIERS
For exact focus we recommend magnifiers
from 3x to 12x.
If the Linhof Brightscreen is used this works in
perfect combination with the 12x critical focus
loupe for exact area focusing.
Before you focus the image, you should adjust
the magnifying glass on the lines of the focusing
screen. This is most easily achieved when the
image is not in focus.BELLOWS MAGNIFIER (002758)
The flexible bellows 3x magnifier allows
groundglass control of the image into the
corners – even in bright ambient light.
The frame is inserted in the third groove of the
groundglass back.
Handling the bellows magnifier
The Basic lighthood (002763-S)
The Magnifier viewing adapter
8x8 (002757)

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COM ENDIUM (001925)
The compendium adapted to the accessory shoe
serves as a light shield. The compendium can
be angled to achieve the best stray light protec-
tion
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Techno with Universal Rapid Change Adapter
(002767-S) and digital back in shooting position
a b d
UNIVERSAL RA ID CHANGE
ADA TER SLIDE 002766-S, 002767-S
The Linhof Rapid Change Adapter Slides permit
continuous work flow by rapidly changing the
complete image composition to picture taking
without taking off or attaching backs. The
Universal Rapid Change Adapter Slide is atta-
ched to the rear standard the same way as the
groundglass back. The slide permits stitching:
2 or 3 shots enlarge the image size of the digital
back.
These are the marks on the release knob, which
guarantee exact capture in accordance with the
respective recording format:
b= normal position
aand c= position for stitching.
Digital back adapter plates firmly connect the
back with the slide.
Adapter plates for the different digital backs
(part of the universal adapter system):
001700 Adapter plate for Hasselblad V
001701 Adapter plate for Hasselblad H
001702 Adapter plate f. Mamiya 645 AF/AFD
As the Rapid Change Adapter Slides are sup-
plied with integrated groundglass back
(001698-S) all viewing aids can be attached.
Linhof offer the short and the longer Rapid
Change Adapter Slide:
002766-S Universal Rapid Change Adapter
Slide , formats 37×37 / 37×71 and
37×49 / 49×71, size 40×12 cm
002767-S Universal Rapid Change Adapter
Slide – short, formats 37×37 /
37×71 and 37×49 / 49×71,
size 30×12 cm

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STITCHING SLIDE
for digital backs with live view, 002768-S
The extra short stitching slide (19×12 cm)
allows the benefits of stitching even when
working in the live view mode. Integrated stops
permit stitching: 2 shots enlarge the image size
of digital chip backs (of 37×37 to 37×71 and of
37×49 to 49x71mm). For adapters see the
Universal Adapter System.

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GROUNDGLASS ADA TER
FOR STITCHING SLIDE
001690-S
For those users who also want groundglass
control when using live view digital backs, a
groundglass adapter for the stitching slide (code
002768-S) is available.
The adapter can hold all groundglasses of the
Techno System.

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Accessories
Universal Adapter for Camera-
Adapter Boards (001697)
Adapter Board for
Hasselblad H-System
(001701)
Adapter Board for
Mamiya 645 AF/AFD (001702)
Adapter Board for
Contax 645 (001703)
Adapter Board for
Hasselblad (001700)
Groundglass 37x37 /
37x71 (021838-S)
Groundglass 37x49 /
49x71 (021840-S)
Groundglass 3x3 (021833-S)
Groundglass 24x36 / 36x63
(021837-S)
Universal Rapid Change Adapter
Slide M 679 (002766-S)
Universal Rapid Change Adapter
Slide, short (002767-S)
Stitching Slide (002768-S)
Groundglass with integr. Fresnel Screen:
Groundglass 49x37 (021850-S)
Groundglass 53,9x40,4 (021851-S)
Groundglass 56x36 (021852-S)
Groundglass 43,9x32,9 (021849-S)
Groundglass 53,9x 40,4 PhaseOne P65+ (021845-S)
Groundglass 56x36 / 71x56 Leaf AFi 10 (021846-S)
Groundglass 33x44 (021841-S)
For Shooting with Film:
Groundglass 6x6 (021834-S)
Groundglass 6x7 (021835-S)
Groundglass 6x8 (021836-S)
Groundglass 6x9 (021842-S)

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CHI SIZE 37x37 mm
For larger chip formats of 37x37 mm and
37x49 mm the Universal Adapter Slide code
002766-S is available.
Chip format 37x37 mm with groundglass
code 021838-S can be enlarged by stitching
(2 exposures) reaching a total format of
37x71 mm.
CHI SIZE 37x49 mm
Also here the Universal Adapter Slide code
002766-S is needed in combination with
groundglass code 021840-S. Exposure area
can be enlarged by stitching. By two expo-
sures the area will reach 49x71 mm.
CHI SIZE 56x36 mm
for Leaf AFi with Universal Adapter Slide
code 002766-S and groundglass 021846-S.
By two exposures the area will reach 71x56
mm.
CHI SIZE 53,9x40,4 mm
for Phase One P65+ with groundglass
021845-S.
UNIVERSAL ADA TER SYSTEM
offers even more compatability to digital backs:
Digital backs adapted to different medium for-
mat cameras can be combined with the ingeni-
ous view camera system Linhof M 679cs and
Linhof Techno.
VIEWING VIA MONITOR
When controlling via monitor the Universal
Adapter code 001697 with additional Adap-
ter plates for Hasselblad V, H-System,
Mamiya 645 AF/AFD or Contax 645 will be
required.
VIEWING VIA GROUNDGLASS
For digital photography with professional
displacements via groundglass control we
recommend the Linhof Universal Rapid
Change Adapter Slide with additional adap-
ter plates. This slides permits the quick and
easy move from composition to exposure.
The digital back and the Universal Adapter
Slide with corresponding Adapter plate are
perfectly linked by a safety locking system
with either Hasselblad H, Hasselblad V,
Mamiya 645 AF/AFD or Contax 645.
Groundglass with
format scoring

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THE MAMIYA ADA TER
To be used for RZ magazine Pro 2, Polaroid
cassette RZ and all digital backs adapted for
the Mamiya RZ.
Operation when using rollfilm backs:
Transport film to the first frame with the
winding knob on the magazine. After each
exposure press lever to the right (lever situated
top right at the adapter) to release for winding
to the next frame.
ADA TERS FOR ROLLFILM
AND DIGITAL IMAGING
The Linhof Techno is a universal camera by
using various medium format magazines for
classical rollfilm photography as well as for
digital backs for electronic imaging. Special
adapters for each system are the link.
THE HASSELBLAD V ADA TER
Acccepts the complete Hasselblad V back
technique such as rollfilm magazines, Polaroid
magazine 100, and all backs adaptable to
Hasselblad V.