Linhof M 679cs

Linhof M 679cs –
your decision for your future

A photographer who wants to be successful in these days requires optimum software–his creativity–and optimum hardware – his equipment. Linhof has again improved their camera system M 679cs without changing the complete compatibility.With this compact view camera system every advanced photographer is free to select either analogue or digital imaging. CCD-chip backs for fast shooting, scan backs for utmost resolution or rollfilm for classic photography. Without any complicated modifications the photographer can change from digital to analogue imaging. All commonly used digital backs and medium format rollfilm backs for 6x6 to 6x9 cm can be adapted without any problem.


The Linhof M 679cs was designed to meet all requirements of applied photography. The system includes all controlling elements for the professional photographer, control of perspective, control of depth-of-field, most precise control of image composing. Easy handling is guaranteed.

 The Linhof system is designed to meet all future requirements. The latest innovations in digital backs, lenses and shutters have already been integrated. The system will accept further modules and accessories without the need of modifications.

 The integrated panorama bench holder now features a stepless lateral levelling of 10 degrees each side by means of self-aligning micro drives. Practically all photographic problems can now be solved without the need of an additional tripod head. Even the smallest correction of the image composition can easily be handled with this integrated panorama bench holder.

Perspective control, avoiding converging lines, use of Scheimpflug rule for
depth-of-field control, Anti Scheimflug for obtaining extreme un-sharpness: Images which can only be produced by using a professional view camera system. This is the chance for the photographer to express his own way of creating images.

The Linhof M 679cs offers now micro drives for lateral and horizontal shifts at the lens standard.The result: perspective controls are decisively facilitated.

PERFECT WORK FLOW
HIGH-END DIGITAL

An image is the imagination of the brain. The decision for the right camera is the choice of the photographer. The proof of quality is genuine applied photography – digital.The M 679cs not only assists in assembling image data but also helps to create your image with your complete photographic know-how. The Linhof M 679cs offers the freedom to use your favourite digital back.A carefully designed series of adapters permit the use of all commonly available backs.An extensive range of accessories gives room to follow up creative ideas.In order to achieve optimum professional quality the photographer can select special digital lenses for small chip sizes with extreme optical resolution thus guaranteeing images without color fringes. In combination with electronic shutters all different controls of chip backs can be used.

GREAT OPERATING COMFORT
DESIGNED FOR YOUR CREATIVITY

The Linhof M 679cs is an all-metal (light alloy) camera with precise scales, zero clickstops, integrated clamping systems – a real Linhof. Self-aligning micro drives with full shift and tilt for control of depth-of-field, control of perspective and image composition make for ease of workflow for the photographer. The cropping correction facility is the latest positive amendment.

THE PROFESSIONAL CAMERA SYSTEM LINHOF M 679cs

The Linhof M 679cs offers compatibility to professional medium format techniques, digital or analogue with a complete range of accessories. Special adapters for rollfilm backs and digital backs are the basic links in an universal system. Furthermore: High efficiency lenses in mechanical and electronic shutters, different compendiums, a Polaroid back as well as various viewing aids for optimum image control.

TECHNICAL DATA M 679cs
Overall camera dimensions in basic position Length : 170 mm,width:153
mm,height:294 mm with integrated panorama bench holder 6.7 x 6.0 x11.6“
                    
Weight Approximately :  4.500 g with integrated bench holder

Maximum camera extension of non-adjusted camera in normal position (lens to film plane)  : 326 mm / 12.8“

Minimum camera extension with wide-angle bellows lensboard (lens to film plane)  : 53 mm with recessed,40mm with double recessed lensboard, 35mm with triple recessed lensboard

Indirect parallel adjustment (up/down), maximum extension :  168 mm / 6.6“

and tilting angle of the optical bench of 30°                                                   
                                                                                  
Indirect vertical parallel shift (up/down) minimum extension and tilting angle of optical bench 30° :38mm/1.5“ (limitations with focal lengths of less than 47mm)
Indirect horizontal parallel shift maximum extension : (lateral shift left/right) 168 mm / 6.6“

Indirect horizontal parallel shift minimum extension :  (lateral shift left/right) 38 mm / 1.5" (limitations with focal lengths of less than 47 mm)

Direct cropping correction lens standard  : Lateral shift right - left 20 mm, Vertical shift 20 mm

Direct cropping correction rear standard  : Lateral shift right - left 20 mm, Vertical shift 20 mm

Panorama bench holder  : Tilting front 45°, rear tilting 45°

Panorama rotation 360°, lateral levelling 10° each side

Tilts of front and rear standard to optical bench :  30° each front and rear

Front standard / Rear standard  :  Vertical axis swing +/- 30°

Tilting around the horizontal axis front 18° / 12°

Tilting around the horizontal axis rear 12° / 18°

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