LOTUS 20 x 24 inch VIEW CAMERA WITH 2 CUT FILM HOLDER Start Price GBP 3,999.00 Current Price GBP 3,999.00 Time Left - Bid Count 3 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, October 01, 2008 End Time Saturday, October 11, 2008 Location Leigh on Sea, Essex See more about 'LOTUS 20 x 24 inch VIEW CAMERA WITH 2 CUT FILM HOLDER' Description Welcome to Linhof and Studio Ebay. Linhof Studio was established in 1977 as the UK importer for the Linhof range of professional photographic equipment. Over the last three decades, the company has continually expanded its product range and services to become  a professional importer and retailer of a comprehensive range of cameras and lighting, darkroom equipment, papers, specialised photographic film and processing chemistry. These include Linhof , Alpa , Silvestri , Lotus View , Rodenstock , Bergger and Hensel. The Linhof Studio has gained a reputation for knowledge and service to help photographers make the right decisions around their equipment needs. Today, the company’s aim remains to help the professional and serious enthusiast photographer select the right camera and equipment to match their needs in large and medium format work, for both analogue and digital. The Linhof Studio continues to offer both the professional photographic and enthusiast markets perfect high-quality modern solutions for both analogue and digital photography, while still holding true to the traditional values of quality photographic image making. Whilst new to Ebay , we hope the above and our website linhofstudio.com will assure you of our goodstanding in the industry and commitment to service whilst we build up our feedback rating. Image House, 204 Leigh Road, Leigh on Sea, Essex, SS9 1BS, UK. Tel: 01702 716116 You are bidding on a LOTUS 20 24 inch VIEW CAMERA WITH HYDROLIC BASE CADDY. IT IS SUPPLIED WITH TWO LOTUS 20 x 24 CUT FILM HOLDERS. IT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THE BELLOWS ARE PERFECT AND THERE ARE ONLY MINOR SURFACE SCRATCHES. WE HAD TWO CASES MADE FOR IT BY TENBA. THEY ARE PADDED CASES NOT RIGID. IT WAS USED AS A FLAGSHIP SHOW CAMERA BY THE COMPANY AND LOANED UNDER SUPERVISION TO PROFESSIONALS.  The Lotus 20x24"  field camera is controlled by lightweight and reliable 12V motors common in the aircraft industry. This version is equipped with motorized movements for:- focus- front rise and fall - front shift Rear base tilt is controlled manually.  Camera is shown mounted on its specially designed caddy. With its framework of 80x65cm, the caddy is small enough to pass through any door.   The caddy - can be lifted 40cm by a 12-24V electrically controlled cog-rail.  For leveling the camera even under rough conditions, the caddy provides a system which makes it possible to point camera upwards or downwards by as much as 15cm. THe Camera easily detached from the caddy unit .  It fits into every minivan and can be easily moved in the field by one person. This light weight extrusion system was designed for extreme conditions: it is used for skyscraper window framing. Staying behind the groundglass you have total control over your picture. Moving the joystick for rise and fall of the caddy or turning the generator's wheel, for rise cross or focus. According to focal length of your lens you push the upper extension by hand into the approximate position. After this fine-tuning is done by themotor and gear. For leveling you can point camera downwards, upward or sideward up to 15 degrees via the caddy. Dimension over all L = 900 mmB = 900 mmH = 290 mm (folded)H = 980 mm (in action) Maximum bellows draw 1600 mm Front shift (standard motorized) 240 mm left 120 mmright 120 mm Front base tilt 35° forward/ 90° back Front swing 60° left 31° right 31° Front rise and fall(standard motorized) Total 183 mmrise 77 mmfall 106 mm Front axis tilt Limited only by the bellows Rear base tilt Forward 90°,backward 30° Lensboard Deardorff-Type (6x6" with rounded corners) made into an adapter panel to accept Linhof 4x4 Technika Panels Materials Aluminium colourlessly anodized, aluminium pulverized and coated, waxed cherrywood Weight 35 kg  It will be sadly missed - happy bidding.   For more information on this or if you have any questions - please email us at info@linhofstudio.com. OR CALL US ON 0044 1702 716116 IMAGE HOUSE 204 LEIGH ROAD LEIGH ON SEA ESSEX SS9 1BS AND NOW FOR THE SMALL BUT NECESSARY PRINT! PAYMENT Payment can be made via PayPal, Bank Transfer, Credit Card, or Cheque (cheques from UK Buyers Only.) Please notify us at the end of the auction if you intend to send a cheque . Payable to: Linhof and Studio Ltd Address: Image House, 204 Leigh Road, Leigh on Sea, Essex, SS9 1BS, UK     Payment must be received within 7 days of the close of auction. If payment isn't received within 7 days, the auction will be closed and a Non-Paying Bidder alert will be filed. If you have any problems regarding payment, please email us in advance of 7 days after close of auction.CARRIAGE See item description for Postal / Courier Costs. RETURNS We do our best to describe each item we sell accurately with a detailed description. If you have any questions, please email us at info@linhofstudio.com  or call us at +44 1702 716116  before placing your bid. We want you to be satisfied that your purchase and that it has met with the descriptions given, however if the goods fail to meet the descriptions we will accept returns of the goods providing the buyer contacts us within the 7 day approval period. We require a 'Written Cancellation note' stating your Ebay ID, name, address, contact telephone number, receipt number, description of goods and reason for return. Original sales receipt must be returned. Refunds will be made providing goods are received back complete and without subsequent damage. If goods are not received back as supplied then charges and a restocking fee will be applied.  We cannot accept any liability/responsibility in the choice of goods you have ordered. We will not refund the cost of returning the item to us and the purchaser is responsible for any returned goods until it reaches us.  We therefore strongly recommend that you obtain proof of posting.Any items that require postal insurance claims due to breakages, must provide us with photographs of breakages, and all packaging it was sent in must be saved, otherwise we cannot offer a refund due to courier insurance requirements.         Place a Bid!