Linhof Kardan Bi Sistem 5"x7" (13 x 18 cm) | 5x7 camera (No reserve price)

Linhof Kardan Bi Sistem 5"x7" (13 x 18 cm) | 5x7 camera (No reserve price) #1.0
Linhof Kardan Bi Sistem 5"x7" (13 x 18 cm) | 5x7 camera (No reserve price) #1.0
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Thorsten Pöllath
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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.

Estimate  € 900 - € 1,100
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Kardan Bi Sistem 5"x7" (13 x 18 cm), physical condition: excellent; functional condition: tested and working.

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Description from the seller

The Linhof Kardan Color 13×18 cm (5×7”) represents one of the most advanced studio systems of the 1960s. Designed for professional photography, it was used in:
• Industrial photography
• Catalogs and still-life
• Document reproduction
• High-quality studio portraiture
The model differs from the 4×5” in:
• Much larger standards
• Reinforced bellows
• Enlarged monorail
• Larger-format optical plate
This version features gray-matte rear panels and fully mechanical movements.
All the movements are working! The bellows are in excellent condition.
MOVEMENT SCHEMES
Movements of the front standard:
• Rise/Fall: ±45 mm
• Shift: ±40 mm
• Tilt: ±30° upward/downward
• Swing: ±25° laterally
Movements of the rear standard:
• Rise/Fall: ±35 mm
• Shift: ±40 mm
• Tilt: ±20°
• Swing: ±20°
Sliding on the monorail:
• Standard stroke: 40–50 cm
• Extended stroke with additional monorail: up to about 80 cm
A TRUE JEWEL OF GERMAN MECHANICS
Good luck to everyone
p.s. to those who purchase I will send a copy of the manual translated into Italian

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The Linhof Kardan Color 13×18 cm (5×7”) represents one of the most advanced studio systems of the 1960s. Designed for professional photography, it was used in:
• Industrial photography
• Catalogs and still-life
• Document reproduction
• High-quality studio portraiture
The model differs from the 4×5” in:
• Much larger standards
• Reinforced bellows
• Enlarged monorail
• Larger-format optical plate
This version features gray-matte rear panels and fully mechanical movements.
All the movements are working! The bellows are in excellent condition.
MOVEMENT SCHEMES
Movements of the front standard:
• Rise/Fall: ±45 mm
• Shift: ±40 mm
• Tilt: ±30° upward/downward
• Swing: ±25° laterally
Movements of the rear standard:
• Rise/Fall: ±35 mm
• Shift: ±40 mm
• Tilt: ±20°
• Swing: ±20°
Sliding on the monorail:
• Standard stroke: 40–50 cm
• Extended stroke with additional monorail: up to about 80 cm
A TRUE JEWEL OF GERMAN MECHANICS
Good luck to everyone
p.s. to those who purchase I will send a copy of the manual translated into Italian

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Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Linhof
Model/ type nr
Kardan Bi Sistem 5"x7" (13 x 18 cm) |
Physical condition
Near mint
Functional condition
Tested and working
Estimated Period
1960-1970
ItalyVerified
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Objects sold
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96
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