Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/08/16

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Subject: [Leica] Linhof Metrika 45!!!!?!?
From: mark at rabinergroup.com (Mark Rabiner)
Date: Wed Aug 16 11:22:06 2006

While I was sleeping....
This camera came out!

http://www.linhof.de/english/kameras/metrika/metrika.html


I've never seen a camera this cool. I'm scrambling and regrouping.


" The Metrika 45 is available with either Prontor Magnetic HR (1/250 sec) or
Rollei Direct Drive (1/500 sec) shutter. Compact precision camera system of
rugged design for universal applications in architecture, research and
industrial photogrammetry. With its large 4 x 5 in. film format, the Metrika
45 is the interesting alternative to existing imaging systems as it provides
an extremely high degree of accuracy while at the same time remaining handy
and fully portable to be conveniently used also on location. The extremely
rigid camera bodies with a choice of integrated lenses (75/90/150 mm) use 5
in./ 126 mm rollfilm in a vacuum magazine for positive film flatness. Fully
motorized and electronically controlled operation, 2 anatomical grips for
easy handling. Glass r?seau plate built into the camera for precise
measurements using analytical plotting systems available from various
manufacturers. Prepared for Digital Imaging. Delivery time on request."

I couldn't find it again but I thoght I saw that it was developed for
photographing the de icing and or measuring of wholly mammoths in the north
or south poles. I thought that put an excellent spin on it.






Mark Rabiner L.S.M.F.T.

Bethpage, NY 11710




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