Camera · Large format
Ebony 45S
Discontinued4x5 sheet filmAdvanced
Premium landscape photography
- Format
- 4x5 sheet film
- Mount
- LINHOF/TECHNIKA BOARDS
- Metering
- None
- Shutter
- Depends on lens
- Battery
- None
- Weight
- 2100g
Mechanical
Max speed
Best for
- Premium landscape photography
- Weight-conscious travel
- Serious collectors
- Maximum movements in minimal weight
Features
- Ebony wood and titanium construction
- Front and rear shift, swing and centre tilt; front rise/fall and rear rise
- Rigid non-folding design; standards nest together for transport
- Hand made in Japan
Limitations
- Very expensive
- Ebony wood requires care
Common issues to check
- Wood can crack if stored improperly
Buying guide
The Ebony 45S is a hand-made Japanese non-folding 4x5 field camera in ebony wood and titanium. It weighs about 2.1kg, has a standard bellows draw of 270mm (360mm with the optional extension back), and takes Linhof-type boards. Movements include front and rear shift, swing and centre tilt plus rear rise. Very expensive even used. Inspect wood carefully for cracks.
Pricing
- Typical range
- £2000 - £3500
- Excellent condition
- ~£4500
Rare. Premium collector prices. Indicative, no dated source.
Prices as of 2026-01. UK market, may vary.
Specifications
| Format | 4x5 sheet film |
| Years produced | |
| Mount | LINHOF/TECHNIKA BOARDS |
| Shutter type | Lens Mounted |
| Shutter speeds | Depends on lens |
| Flash sync | all speeds |
| Metering | None |
| Battery required | No |
| Weight | 2100g |
| Dimensions | 205 x 210 x 120mm packed (non-folding) |