As a purpose-built instrument, Linhof's Technorama System is quite possibly the most beautiful camera ever produced with it's weapons-grade die-cast chassis, simple, ergonomic features and all-around deliberateness. Widely known and coveted among professionals, either camera would be a dream acquisition for any serious amateur photographer.
617s III 6x17cm Extreme Panoramic Field Camera
The rugged die-cast professional camera for reliable performance without the need of batteries under the most rugged working conditions "on location“ such as travel photography, expeditions, adventure. Ideal for hand-held use producing professional large format quality which can normally only be achieved with 5×7 in. large format cameras (illustration: with Technorama Super-Angulon XL 5,6 / 72 and Protection Ring). The Linhof Shift Adapter with wide-angle lenses offering an extremely wide shift range of 30 mm (15 mm each up and down). The Shift Adapter can be used with all existing Technorama bodies accepting interchangeable lenses. Image control with Groundglass Back T 617 + Magnifier Adapter + Magnifier.