Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/08/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]4x5" that takes digital backs? Am I right on this? Looks cool, big step above the Cambo Wide type 4x5" cameras. Chris ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Rabiner" Subject: [Leica] Linhof Metrika 45!!!!?!? > 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