Linhof Press 70 + Carl Zeiss Planar 2,8/80mm | Rangefinder camera
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Selected by Thorsten Pöllath
Has 40 years of experience in photography and 25 years of collecting expertise, specialising in M42 lens mounts.
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Linhof Press 70 with Carl Zeiss Planar 2.8/80mm, from the 1950s, in discrete physical condition and non-tested functional condition.
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In this is one of the masterpieces of post-war German photographic engineering: the Linhof Press 70. Produced from 1963 by the famous Linhof Präzisions-Systemtechnik of Munich (founded by Valentin Linhof), this medium-format rangefinder camera represents the apex of tools dedicated to photojournalists and news photographers of the 1960s, renowned for its industrial robustness paired with Swiss-like precision. The Press 70 is famous for its extraordinary, bright combined rangefinder viewfinder with a large window that automatically corrects parallax. This particular specimen appears in its rare and fascinating tan/gold coloration (beige/gold) and is equipped with its anatomically shaped ivory-colored grip and the original Linhof rigid carrying case with a customized red velvet interior. Technical Product Sheet: Brand: Linhof Manufacturer: Linhof Präzisions-Systemtechnik (Munich, Germany) Model: Press 70 Year of introduction: 1963 Camera type: Medium format (rangefinder system for reportage) Shutter: Central mechanical Synchro-Compur with speeds from 1s to 1/500s + B exposure and X/M flash sync. Distinctive features: Quick-load lever at the bottom, integrated selenium light meter in the upper part, gigantic optical-coupled viewfinder.
In this is one of the masterpieces of post-war German photographic engineering: the Linhof Press 70. Produced from 1963 by the famous Linhof Präzisions-Systemtechnik of Munich (founded by Valentin Linhof), this medium-format rangefinder camera represents the apex of tools dedicated to photojournalists and news photographers of the 1960s, renowned for its industrial robustness paired with Swiss-like precision. The Press 70 is famous for its extraordinary, bright combined rangefinder viewfinder with a large window that automatically corrects parallax. This particular specimen appears in its rare and fascinating tan/gold coloration (beige/gold) and is equipped with its anatomically shaped ivory-colored grip and the original Linhof rigid carrying case with a customized red velvet interior. Technical Product Sheet: Brand: Linhof Manufacturer: Linhof Präzisions-Systemtechnik (Munich, Germany) Model: Press 70 Year of introduction: 1963 Camera type: Medium format (rangefinder system for reportage) Shutter: Central mechanical Synchro-Compur with speeds from 1s to 1/500s + B exposure and X/M flash sync. Distinctive features: Quick-load lever at the bottom, integrated selenium light meter in the upper part, gigantic optical-coupled viewfinder.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Linhof
Model/type nr
Press 70 + Carl Zeiss Planar 2,8/80mm |
Physical condition
Fair
Functional condition
Not tested
Designer/artist/maker
linhof valentin
Estimated period
1950-1960
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