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ORDERING M A S TE R
I N F O R M AT I O N TECHNI KA
MASTER TECHNIKA classic - 4x5 MASTER TECHNIKA 2000 - 4x5 SYSTEM
Camera body with built-in Range-Finder System, Revolving Camera body only, with built-in Wide-Angle Focusing Track,
Groundglass Back incl. Groundglass and Revolving Groundglass Back incl. Groundglass 4x5"
Folding Focusing Hood, less lens 000054 and Folding Focusing Hood, less lens 000120
Anatomical Grip, left, with cable release 002549 Anatomical Grip, left, with cable release 002549
Anatomical Grip, right 002552 Fresnel Screen 45 002522
Fresnel Screen 45 002522 Camera Neck Strap 022610
Multifocus Optical Viewfinder,
RECOMMENDED BASIC LENS COMBINATION
– Distance scale in meters, with mask 9x12 001377
Extreme wide-angle lenses:
– Distance scale in meters, with mask 4x5 001447
35, 38, 45, 47, 55, 58, 65 mm, in Copal shutters
– Distance scale in feet, with mask 4x5 001378
on lensboard for groundglass focusing w. Wide-Angle Focusing Track
additional masks: 6x12/ 001444, 6x9/ 001381,
Wide-angle, Normal lenses, Long lenses, Tele lenses:
6x7/ 001382, 6x7 (Rapid-Rollex)/ 001448
72 / 90 – 150 – 240 / 250 mm – 300 / 400 mm
Camera Neck Strap 022610
LENS COUPLING - up to 3 lenses f 72 - 400 mm
TECHNICAL DATA MASTER TECHNIKA 2000
when ordered with camera, no charge.
Additional lenses, each 001716 Front Lens center tilt 30° fwd. and bkwd.
Customer-owned lenses, each 001717 Dropbed adjustment 15° and 30° with click-stop
SPECIAL TECHNIKA LENSBOARD WITH HELICAL Lens rise 55 mm
FOCUSING MOUNT FOR Lens standard shift 40 mm to either side
– Super-Angulon XL 5,6 / 38 001036 Back Swing / tilts 20° in all directions
– Super-Angulon XL 5,6 / 47 001037
Lenses 35 - 400 mm for groundglass focusing
– Super-Angulon XL 5,6 / 58 001038
Front standard accepts all lenses with a maximum
(Mounting of lenses in factory only.)
rear diameter of 83 mm
RECOMMENDED BASIC LENS COMBINATIONS Bellows max. 430 mm
Lenses in Copal shutters
Extreme wide-angle: 38, 47, 58 mm Dimensions 18 x 18 x 11 cm, closed
(with Special Technika lensboard and helical focusing mount) Weight 2550 g / 6 lb. without lens
Wide-angle, Normal lenses, Long lenses, Tele lenses:
72 / 90 – 150 – 240 / 250 mm – 300 / 400 mm
ACCESSORIES FOR MASTER TECHNIKA SYSTEM
TECHNICAL DATA MASTER TECHNIKA classic Right Angle Reflex Attachment 45 002628
Focusing/Metering Bellows 45 002503
Front Lens center tilt 30° fwd. and bkwd. Compendium Lensshade 001926
Dropbed adjustment 15° and 30° with click-stop – Filter Holder for M95x1 and 10x10 cm 001933
Lens rise 55 mm – Vignetting Mask Holder 001932
Lens standard shift 40 mm to either side Aluminium Case Master Technika 022457
Back Swing / tilts 20° in all directions Cutfilm Holder Fidelity Astra, Format 4x5
for 2 cutfilms, numbered (Twin pack) 021480
Lenses 38, 47, 58 mm with Special Technika lensboard
Cutfilm Holder Fidelity Elite or 2 cutfilms (Twin pack)
with helical focusing mount
Format 4x5 021479
72 - 400 mm can be Range Finder-coupled
Front standard accepts all lenses with a maximum SUPER ROLLEX BACKS 45:
rear diameter of 83 mm – Format 6x9 cm / 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 – 8 exp./ film 120 001523
– Format 6x7 cm / 2 1/4 x 2 3/4 – 10 exp./ film 120 001459
PRINTED IN GERMANY 025121 / 04.2004/ 6E

Bellows max. 430 mm – Format 6x7 cm / 2 1/4 x 2 3/4 – 20 exp./ film 220 001464
Dimensions 18 x 18 x 11 cm, closed RAPID ROLLEX 45 SLIDE-IN ROLLFILM HOLDER
Weight 2600 g / 6 lb. without lens – Format 6x7 cm / 2 1/4 x 2 3/4 – 10 exp./ film 120 001567
TECHNO ROLLEX BACK 45
– Format 6x12 cm / 2 1/4 x 4 3/4 – 6 exp./ film 120 001560
BASIC LENS COMBINATIONS MASTER TECHNIKA SYSTEM
Polaroid Filmpack Holder 405 021471
SCHNEIDER in Copal shutter + lensboard 4x5 Polaroid Filmpack Holder 550 021477
Super-Angulon XL 5,6 / 90 000873 001016 Polaroid Cutfilm Holder 545 pro 021458
Apo-Symmar-L 5,6 / 150 000641 001016 Aluminium Case Master Technika 022457
Apo-Tele-Xenar 5,6 / 250 000969 001026
FOR DIGITAL BACKS:
RODENSTOCK Hasselblad Digi Adapter for Internat. Universal Back 001693
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Grandagon-N 4,5 / 90 000834 001026 Groundglass Mask 45 / 24x36 001644


Apo-Sironar-N 5,6 / 150 000700 001016 Groundglass Mask 45 / 37x37 001645
Apo-Sironar-S 5,6 / 240 000882 001119 Groundglass Mask 45 / 4x5 cm 001646

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T H E U N I V E R S A L T O O L F O R P E R F E C T P H O T O G R A P H Y

THE
MASTER
TECHNIKA
SYSTEM

Master Technika classic

Photography:

www.ansgarpudenz.com

Visagist: Susan Voss-

Redfern c/o FAME

The fact that the Linhof Master on location. The Technika is a groundglass observation. The for precise focus control without the need of additional accessories.

Technika has achieved a certain large format camera system for system is available as Master groundglass. Similar to 35 mm and The Linhof Master Technika is a

cult status has several good virtually all fields of professional Technika 2000 and as Master medium format view finder came- camera system for the discrimina-

reasons: This equipment is a noble photography. From studio table Technika classic permitting even ra systems the Technika permits ting individualist creating breath-

tool and a real status symbol for tops, portraiture, indoor shooting hand-held photography. flexible handling but with the taking images far away from mass

the ambitious photographer. to travel, landscape, architectural Operating and image composing added advantage of large format production. Even the change from

Superb mechanical precision and and industrial subjects. are unique: The Master Technika quality standards, i.e. perfect tran- sheet or rollfilm to digital imaging

an immaculate finish emphasize The Technika is a view camera classic can be equipped with a sitions and extremely high resolu- is no problem thanks to the easy

the prominent role this camera offering all possibilities of image Multi-Focus Optical Viewfinder tion power. Master Technika adaptation of high efficiency

offers with the 4x5 inch format. composing with sophisticated for exact control of the image cameras offer a triple extension. digital backs. The Linhof Master Technika –
perfectly protected, completely
Thanks to its drop-bed technique mechanical adjustment facilities composition complemented by a This feature allows the use of tele The Linhof Technika is indeed
closed.
the Technika can completely be for perspective corrections lens-coupled multi-focus coinci- lenses up to 400 mm focal length something special in the world of

closed, easily carried and set up and depth-of-field control with dence type range finder system or close-up photography without camera products.

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S U P E R B M E C H A N I C A L P R E C I S I O N – I M M A C U L A T E F I N I S H

MASTER
TECHNIKA
classic
Multi-Focus Optical Viewfinder

(for f 72 - 400 mm)


with parallax correction

Revolving Back for


Sliding locks
horizontal/vertical images
for lift-up of camera housing
Camera back as fully
adjustable rotating
Coupled, multi-focus swing-frame
coincidence type range finder for correction of
(72 - 400 mm) depth-of-field and
perspective control

Locking screw for lens tilt

around horizontal axis

Quick socket

cable release

Interchangeable lensboard 45

Camera can be closed with


normal lenses 120 / 135 / 150 mm
on recessed lensboard

Locking lever

for parallel adjustment Adjustable anatomical


of the front standard grip with opening for cable release

Drop-bed with notches for

15° and 30° drop for wide-angle shots

Triple extension drop-bed


Lift lever for vertical
for lenses up to 400 mm
and makro lenses displacement of lens

Locking lever for lens swing

around vertical axis

Focusing knob
Photography: Barbara Wolff

Master Technika classic with Super-Angulon XL 5,6/47 mm


mounted on special lensboard (001037) in helical focusing
mount permits focusing even with shortest extensions.

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P H O T O G R A P H Y P U R E W I T H M O R E W I D E - A N G L E C O M F O R T

MASTER
TECHNIKA
2000
ADDITIONAL

ADJUSTMENT FACILITY:
The lifted flap on the top of
the camera housing allows
for convenient lateral adjust-
ments. Here with lens
Super-Symmar XL 4,5/80
mounted on recessed
lensboard 001047.

FOR FOCUSING:

Centrally positioned focu-


sing lever for the internal
body focusing track.

FREEDOM:

Lowered dropbed for


extreme wide-angle shots.

Photography: Barbara Wolff

Master Technika 2000


for architectural subjects.
Careful but fast image
composition is possible with
For those photographers pre- photographer’s work, for standard is again positioned on on the main focusing track
extreme wide-angle lenses.
ferring groundglass control example, in the field of archi- the main focusing track as for lenses starting with 72 mm

and wide-angle efficiency on tectural photography. usual. Focusing control remains focal length for fast and error-

location the Master Technika The centrally located lever for via groundglass observation. free findings of the required

2000 is the ideal large format a positive focusing action can The Master Technika Classic bellows extension and the
Tilted camera Groundglass parallel For extreme
camera. Modern extreme be operated as smoothly as and the Master Technika 2000 positioning of lenses. with the result to front, lateral shift wide-angle

wide-angle lenses can be used the dropbed slide permitting offer the same mechanical as per the photo of the lens, lenses the drop-
on the left: lifted flap of the bed can simply
thanks to an integrated wide- the use of lenses from 35 to possibilities for intuitive hand-
Converging lines. camera housing. be lowered.
angle focusing track inside 65 mm focal length. When ling. It is self understood that

the housing that will greatly using lenses from 72 mm the Master Technika 2000 can

enhance the location to 400 mm the camera front be equipped with infinity stops

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L I N H O F M A S T E R T E C H N I K A S Y S T E M

I N N O V AT I V E
IN ALL
VERSATILE. The patented swing
D E TA I L S
back is equipped with a revolving
groundglass frame that instantly
adjusts to horizontal or vertical
formats simply by rotating it to the
desired position.

BELLOWS EXTENSION. The pre-


cision-machined triple extension
THE INTERNATIONAL BACK dropbed allows a maximum
accepts a wide selection of bellows draw of 430 mm to use
accessories offering convenient standard view camera lenses up
focus control and, of course, the to 400 mm. Even with the full
full range of rollfilm and cutfilm bellows extension, optimum
holders for all professional film COMPACT. With its ultra- stability is maintained.
formats as well as the use of the compact housing measuring
Digi Adapter for digital imaging. only 18x18x11 cm / 7x7x4.5 in. MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY.
Photography: www.ansgarpudenz.com Rollfilm economy with the classic the Master Technikas can easily The variable bellows extension is
all-metal Super Rollex backs, be carried along and set up on particularly valuable in close-up
handling convenience with the location. Its rugged, yet light and macro work where superb
slide-in Rapid Rollex, optimum weight die cast aluminium body sharpness can be obtained with
detail rendition with cutfilm hol- perfectly protects all vital parts, modern lens systems designed
ders, instant results with Polaroid including lens, bellows, ground- especially for this type of work.
Alu-Case for Master MORE COMFORT. Modified and MOBILE. The Master Technika magazines - whatever the task glass and the sophisticated FAST. For facilitating the use The macro versions of standard
Technika (022457) covering more comfort in handling: stands for mobility in large format may be, the photographer can adjustment mechanisms during of more infinity stops we have view camera lenses, optimized
Dimensions: 44x44x18 cm The aluminium cases for the Linhof work. It goes anywhere and always adapt the camera to transport and under adverse modified and improved the for reproduction ratios from
Weight: 5 kg Master Technika classic and 2000. successfully completes assign- precisely meet his requirements. climatic conditions. upper track of the Master 1:3 to 3:1, can be used without
Content: up to 20 kg The robust camera case protects ments which simply would not Technika. New: additional num- accessories.
the valuable Technika equipment permit the use of monorail bered notches at the upper track.
at outdoor activity and also provi- systems on location. An ideal tool Combined with the colored
des ideal features as a depository. for art and concept photography. release levers operation has been
The case provides space for Master facilitated. The definition of the
Technika with Anatomical Grip, required bellows extension and
lenses, Focusing Magnifier, Multi- the positioning of the correspon-
focus Optical Viewfinder, exposure ding lens are now error-free and
meter, Right Angle Reflex Attach- faster. The enormous stability of
ment, Rollex Rollfilm Backs, the dropbed for use of long tele
Cutfilm Holders, film material. lenses is even better utilized.

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L I N H O F M A S T E R T E C H N I K A S Y S T E M L I N H O F M A S T E R T E C H N I K A S Y S T E M

MOVEMENTS BY TECHNIKA SYSTEM


INTUITION ACCESSORIES
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SCHEIMPFLUG RULE. 16
Swings and tilts can be used 6 17
to influence perspective and 18
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PARALLEL SHIFTS. The generous direct increase depth-of-field in 5 3
lens rise can be further increased using accordance with the subjec- 19
indirect camera displacements, tilting the t’s requirements. Picture
camera upwards and restoring vertical shows rotation of front stan- 9
orientation of lens and film plane using EXTREME ADJUSTMENTS. dard and film back around
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swing back and lens tilt adjustments. The combination of direct the vertical axis to gain
and indirect adjustments will
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The rising front, required to eliminate extended depth-of-field 8
converging lines, serves as a lens drop result in extreme camera which even the smallest 23
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when the camera is turned upside down displacements normally asso- apertures cannot provide. 1
using the additional tripod socket ciated with monorail systems
located on top of the camera housing. only. The swing back adjust-
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ment (20° in all directions)
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together with the dropbed 29
displacement and lens tilt of 30
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30° each in many cases 24
exceed the covering power 28
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of the lenses used.

Both models Master Technika are fully integrated in the Linhof accessory system. Linhof Master Technika
cameras are built for the future: In addition to the classic accessories shown the Digi Adapter (24) for
the international back of the camera is the perfect interface for digital imaging systems.
SWING BACK. The exclusive
swing back allows omnidirec-
tional displacements of up to
20° for deliberate perspective 1 MASTER TECHNIKA 2000 - 4x5 14 Cutfilm Holder Fidelity Elite 26 Quickfix II Camera Plate (spare) 003877
corrections or depth-of-field (without lens) 000120 for 2 Cutfilms, format 4x5 021479 27 Lenses mounted on Technika 45
adjustments. Swing back and 2 MASTER TECHNIKA classic - 4x5 15 Rapid Rollex 45 slide-in rollfilm lensboards with shutter
groundglass frame are securely (without lens) 000054 holder, format 6x7, 10 exp./ 28 Special Technika lensboard with
held in position by four with left Anatomical Grip 002549 film 120 001567 helical focusing mount for
locking knobs which also 3 Multifocus Optical Viewfinder 001377 Super Rollex Rollfilm Backs: – Super-Angulon XL 5,6 / 38 001036
allow parallel orientation rela- 4 Groundglass frame 16 Format 6x9, 8 exp. / film 120 001523 – Super-Angulon XL 5,6 / 47 001037
tive to the camera body to with Multi-Format screen 17 Format 6x7, 10 exp. / film 120 001459 – Super-Angulon XL 5,6 / 58 001038
gain extra bellows extension. (part of the camera) 001615 18 Techno Rollex Back, 6x12 29 Lenses mounted on Technika 45
5 Fresnel Screen 45 002522 6 exp. / film 120 001560 lensboards with shutter
CENTER SWINGS AND TILTS. 6 Folding Focusing Hood 19 Camera Neck Strap 30 Technika Reducing Lensboard
Vertical and horizontal center axis rotation PRECISION MOVEMENTS. Quality engineering for (part of the camera) 001612 with embroidered Linhof Logo 022610 Adapter 45/23 001070
of the front standard minimizes any focus maximum durability is evident in every design 7 Right Angle Reflex Attachment 45 002628 20 Compendium Lensshade 001926 31 Profi Cable Release 700 mm 022767
change and greatly facilitates groundglass detail, like the rack-and-pinion system used for the 8 Focusing Magnifier 10x 022616 21 Filter Holder M 95x1
composition as there is virtually no image rising front actuated by a reversible lift lever. The 9 Focusing Magnifier, 4x 022613 22 Filter Holder 10x10 cm 001933
shift. Lens rise and lens tilt can be combi- triple extension drop bed, precision machined to 10 Focusing/Metering Bellows 45 002503 23 Filter Folding Frames 002013
ned as shown, provided a lens with a suffi- closest tolerances for absolutely playfree operation, 11 Polaroid Filmpack Holder 550 021477 24 Hasselblad Digi-Adapter
ciently large image circle is being used. is a masterpiece of mechanical engineering and 12 Polaroid Cutfilm Holder 545 021457 for digital backs 001693
another outstanding example of Linhof’s manufactu- 13 Cutfilm Holder Fidelity Astra, 25 Quickfix II Camera-Tripod
ring know-how. 4x5, numbered 021480 Quicklock Connector 003876

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ORDERING M A S TE R
I N F O R M AT I O N TECHNI KA
MASTER TECHNIKA classic - 4x5 MASTER TECHNIKA 2000 - 4x5 SYSTEM
Camera body with built-in Range-Finder System, Revolving Camera body only, with built-in Wide-Angle Focusing Track,
Groundglass Back incl. Groundglass and Revolving Groundglass Back incl. Groundglass 4x5"
Folding Focusing Hood, less lens 000054 and Folding Focusing Hood, less lens 000120
Anatomical Grip, left, with cable release 002549 Anatomical Grip, left, with cable release 002549
Anatomical Grip, right 002552 Fresnel Screen 45 002522
Fresnel Screen 45 002522 Camera Neck Strap 022610
Multifocus Optical Viewfinder,
RECOMMENDED BASIC LENS COMBINATION
– Distance scale in meters, with mask 9x12 001377
Extreme wide-angle lenses:
– Distance scale in meters, with mask 4x5 001447
35, 38, 45, 47, 55, 58, 65 mm, in Copal shutters
– Distance scale in feet, with mask 4x5 001378
on lensboard for groundglass focusing w. Wide-Angle Focusing Track
additional masks: 6x12/ 001444, 6x9/ 001381,
Wide-angle, Normal lenses, Long lenses, Tele lenses:
6x7/ 001382, 6x7 (Rapid-Rollex)/ 001448
72 / 90 – 150 – 240 / 250 mm – 300 / 400 mm
Camera Neck Strap 022610
LENS COUPLING - up to 3 lenses f 72 - 400 mm
TECHNICAL DATA MASTER TECHNIKA 2000
when ordered with camera, no charge.
Additional lenses, each 001716 Front Lens center tilt 30° fwd. and bkwd.
Customer-owned lenses, each 001717 Dropbed adjustment 15° and 30° with click-stop
SPECIAL TECHNIKA LENSBOARD WITH HELICAL Lens rise 55 mm
FOCUSING MOUNT FOR Lens standard shift 40 mm to either side
– Super-Angulon XL 5,6 / 38 001036 Back Swing / tilts 20° in all directions
– Super-Angulon XL 5,6 / 47 001037
Lenses 35 - 400 mm for groundglass focusing
– Super-Angulon XL 5,6 / 58 001038
Front standard accepts all lenses with a maximum
(Mounting of lenses in factory only.)
rear diameter of 83 mm
RECOMMENDED BASIC LENS COMBINATIONS Bellows max. 430 mm
Lenses in Copal shutters
Extreme wide-angle: 38, 47, 58 mm Dimensions 18 x 18 x 11 cm, closed
(with Special Technika lensboard and helical focusing mount) Weight 2550 g / 6 lb. without lens
Wide-angle, Normal lenses, Long lenses, Tele lenses:
72 / 90 – 150 – 240 / 250 mm – 300 / 400 mm
ACCESSORIES FOR MASTER TECHNIKA SYSTEM
TECHNICAL DATA MASTER TECHNIKA classic Right Angle Reflex Attachment 45 002628
Focusing/Metering Bellows 45 002503
Front Lens center tilt 30° fwd. and bkwd. Compendium Lensshade 001926
Dropbed adjustment 15° and 30° with click-stop – Filter Holder for M95x1 and 10x10 cm 001933
Lens rise 55 mm – Vignetting Mask Holder 001932
Lens standard shift 40 mm to either side Aluminium Case Master Technika 022457
Back Swing / tilts 20° in all directions Cutfilm Holder Fidelity Astra, Format 4x5
for 2 cutfilms, numbered (Twin pack) 021480
Lenses 38, 47, 58 mm with Special Technika lensboard
Cutfilm Holder Fidelity Elite or 2 cutfilms (Twin pack)
with helical focusing mount
Format 4x5 021479
72 - 400 mm can be Range Finder-coupled
Front standard accepts all lenses with a maximum SUPER ROLLEX BACKS 45:
rear diameter of 83 mm – Format 6x9 cm / 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 – 8 exp./ film 120 001523
– Format 6x7 cm / 2 1/4 x 2 3/4 – 10 exp./ film 120 001459
PRINTED IN GERMANY 025121 / 04.2004/ 6E

Bellows max. 430 mm – Format 6x7 cm / 2 1/4 x 2 3/4 – 20 exp./ film 220 001464
Dimensions 18 x 18 x 11 cm, closed RAPID ROLLEX 45 SLIDE-IN ROLLFILM HOLDER
Weight 2600 g / 6 lb. without lens – Format 6x7 cm / 2 1/4 x 2 3/4 – 10 exp./ film 120 001567
TECHNO ROLLEX BACK 45
– Format 6x12 cm / 2 1/4 x 4 3/4 – 6 exp./ film 120 001560
BASIC LENS COMBINATIONS MASTER TECHNIKA SYSTEM
Polaroid Filmpack Holder 405 021471
SCHNEIDER in Copal shutter + lensboard 4x5 Polaroid Filmpack Holder 550 021477
Super-Angulon XL 5,6 / 90 000873 001016 Polaroid Cutfilm Holder 545 pro 021458
Apo-Symmar-L 5,6 / 150 000641 001016 Aluminium Case Master Technika 022457
Apo-Tele-Xenar 5,6 / 250 000969 001026
FOR DIGITAL BACKS:
RODENSTOCK Hasselblad Digi Adapter for Internat. Universal Back 001693
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Grandagon-N 4,5 / 90 000834 001026 Groundglass Mask 45 / 24x36 001644


Apo-Sironar-N 5,6 / 150 000700 001016 Groundglass Mask 45 / 37x37 001645
Apo-Sironar-S 5,6 / 240 000882 001119 Groundglass Mask 45 / 4x5 cm 001646

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