Newbie Question Linhof Technika III

Hello all,

Newbie question here. I was just lucky enough to get a Linhof Technika III (not the Graflock Back) and had a bit of a stupid question. I've never shot 4x5 before, but are the film holders universal? I know there are tons of issues with the Technika III being pre-modernization as far as lens boards go and such, but I can't seem to find info on film holders. I'd like to pick up quite a few as I'm hiking with the Rig and would like to be able to make ~20 exposures before returning to homebase.

Any details or any good reference specifically aimed at purchasing for the T3 would be greatly appreciated. Additionally I can't figure out how my serial fits in the production schedule. Its in the 5Ks and according to https://www.cameraquest.com/techs.htm the only 4 digit serials were in the 2Ks.

Thanks all

Welcome to APUG

Yes the 4"x5" film holders are standard sized.

Also check out www.graflex.org and Large Format Photography Forum for additional information and different perspectives.

Sirius Glass said:

Welcome to APUG

Yes the 4"x5" film holders are standard sized.

Also check out www.graflex.org and Large Format Photography Forum for additional information and different perspectives.

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Thank you for the quick response. I was concerned as I know the T3 doesn't have the Graflock back, but didn't know if that was for whole back swapping (as for a 120 back) or for ever par of the rear including film holders.

I have 2 Tech IIIs and love them. I just pulled one out and its serial is in the 5600s. I think the other one is ion the 5000s also. In case you are ever tempted, in order to use a Grafmatic 6 shot holder you will have to remove a mm or two off the upright plate at the far end of the film holder channel. Very easy to disassemble to get to it and do.

outwest said:

I have 2 Tech IIIs and love them. I just pulled one out and its serial is in the 5600s. I think the other one is ion the 5000s also. In case you are ever tempted, in order to use a Grafmatic 6 shot holder you will have to remove a mm or two off the upright plate at the far end of the film holder channel. Very easy to disassemble to get to it and do.

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Awesome! Thanks man!!!!