Linhof Technika IV and Super Technika IV
When you hold a Linhof Technika IV in your hands, assess its multiple capabilities, feel the refinement of its design, it may surprise you to discover that this camera was introduced over 60 years ago. Made between 1956 and 1964, the Linhof Technika IV was an evolution of the Technika III. Generally, the camera can be classified as a technical field camera, though it also closely resembles the Graflex Crown Graphic press cameras.
The Linhof Technika IV is a heavy duty and rugged large format camera that is capable of folding up into a self-enclosed metal box. Quick to set up and close down, the camera is highly portable, durable, and fast to use. On top of that, it is capable of a large array of movements including a center axis front tilt, rise, shift, and swing. This last is one of the big improvements the Technika IV made over the Technika III. Additionally, the camera has a rotating back and rear bellows extension, to allow it to focus much closer for technical work or to better accommodate telephoto lenses. This rear bellows extension can also be used to give the camera a rear tilt and swing.
The primary difference between a Technika IV and a Super Technika IV is the latter had a built-in coupled rangefinder. The Technika IV would eventually be replaced by the Technika V, which only made minor improvements and is essentially the same camera.
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