[LargeFormat] Linhof Color

[Eduardo Aigner]

This is my camera!
I am a newby on large format, but as long as I can say the Color 45S is very
nice.
Go for the field, it is moderately heavy but not that much. Go for
architectural and you will be able to do all the movements that your lenses
can offer (rise: 72mm).
I use a SA 90mm in a recessed, and a SA 75mm in a flat lens boards. Normal
bellows would be too tight even with the 90mm. Not a problem with the bag
bellows.
And I believe that the Color 45S and the bi system are interchangeable. As a
matter of fact everything on my Color can be interchanged: one can use the
lens board on the rear standard, etc.

AIGNER


> I have been offered an older Linhof Kardan Color 45S (there is a picture
at
> http://confederationc.on.ca/surplussale/details.asp?Link_ID=69 -- this is
> not the same model as the "Kardan Color 4x5" that was previously discussed
> on this thread).
>
> The camera is in excellent condition, standard bellows, extra lens board.
> What would be a fair price? Other than the weight, are there any concerns
> using this camera in the field for architectural and landscape work? Are
> accessories for the Kardan Bi interchangeable with the 45S? What is the
> shortest focal length lens that can be used without a recessed board or
bag
> bellows?