Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/08/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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