LINHOF M 679cs, Manual, Page: 4 / 51

The Linhof M 679cs is a modular view camera for the formats 6x6 cm
/2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. up to 6x9 cm/2 1ŕ4 x 3 1ŕ4 in.
A special adapter system permits the use with commonly used medium
format systems by utilizing existing magazines. The same adapters for the
various medium format camera systems permit the use of all existing scan
and chip backs. Therefore, the Linhof M 679cs is the ideal tool for all
photographers who:
a. start working with an adjustable camera system by
utilizing their own medium format equipment,
b. need a compact camera system for digital imaging as well as
analogue professional photography on classic rollfilm.
Ease of use, almost unlimited flexibility, and a complete range of accesso-
ries make the M 679 the ideal camera.
The following features mean the 679 is capable of being set up, adjusted,
and used with the greatest of ease. The base of the camera is an optical
bench with two parallel rails from 53 (35) -326 mm. This means lenses
from 24 - 240 mm can be used without extension rails.
The M 679cs has been ergonomically designed with precision micro
drives and positive locks for exact, fast and errorfree use.
All movements are made by rotating control knobs. This procedure
guarantees effortless and precise adjustments to be made and easily seen
on the viewing screen.
The method of indirect displacement is used on the M 679cs which
speeds up the work of any photographer. The required result either on
film or on chip is faster and more precisely achieved than with the
conventional method of direct displacement. Micro drives serve for fine
adjustments of lateral and horizontal shifts at the lens standard and the
rear standard.
The integrated panorama benchholder with stepless lateral levelling of
10° not only serves as an additional tilt or ballhead but also allows
precise repetition of a shot because of its calibrated scale.
Front and rear standards are steplessly moved in tilt segments. Thereby
giving permanent yawfree operation, and avoiding converging lines by
exact alignment of the vertical plane, for example, in architectural photo-
graphy. The basic principles of large format photography are easily
applied on the M 679cs due to the accuracy of all measurement scales.
The front and rear standard can be turned by +/- 30° around the vertical
axis and by 36° and 24° respectively around the horizontal axis.
This feature enables the image circle of the lens to be fully exploited.
This is an optimum in utilization of the image angle and the image circle
of the lenses. The lenses mounted on lensboards are freely accessible
from 3 sides and can be used in all known mechanical and electronic
shutters.
The groundglass back has interchangeable groundglasses for different
formats. A sliding Fresnel screen and a viewer allow the uncomplicated
viewing of a bright and undistorted groundglass image even if the camera
is extremely displaced.
A huge range of accessories permit convenient image control and fast
operation by using the Linhof Rapid Change Adapter Slides.
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