SUPER TECHNIKA IV 4X5 LARGE FORMAT CAMERA W/ 5 LENSES: The Technika large format cameras are a legendary series of durable large format cameras still in limited/specialized use today. This example is a Super Technika IV, featuring an integrated rangefinder, and optional side handle with corded shutter release, as well as a Linhof - Universalsucher - Technika add-on viewfinder with Schneider - Kreuznach glass. Serial #64423 indicates a manufacture date of 1956-1957. Includes the following lenses: 1) Convertible Schneider-Kreuznach Symmar 150mm f/5.6 or 265mm f/12 Technika lens, serial #5318056. Equipped with Linhof shutter mounted to Linhof board. 2) Schneider-Kreuznach Super-Angulon 90mm f/8 wide angle lens mounted to a Synchro-Compur shutter on Linhof lens board, serial #5219775. 3) Schneider-Kreuznach Super-Angulon 121mm f/8 lens mounted to unknown shutter on a Linhof lens board, serial #5334369. 4) Schneider-Kreuznach Symmar 210mm f/5.6 lens mounted to Synchro-Compur shutter on Linhof lens board, serial #5565397. 5) Schneider-Kreuznach Super-Angulon 65mm f/8 lens mounted in a Linhof adapter plate, serial #6520136. This lot also includes an entire suitcase full of additional film boards (over 20), filters, and additional accessories.
CONDITION: Body exhibits wear to leather panels, however all are still intact. The bellows appear to be worn and supple, but no visible pinholes were seen. The metal appears to be in good shape. The rangefinder's optics could use cleaning. All lenses exhibit a slight delay at 1s shutter, and could use basic disassembly and cleaning to remove the small amounts of grime present between optics. Both cases can be disposed of at winning bidder's request, as both are well worn and exhibit a heavy smell of mildew.