Wista 45SP 4X5 Field camera + 165mm + 210mm MC lenses + Holders + Film + Fresnel #2749

This Wista 45SP camera is an all metal, advanced and highly capable folding field 4X5 camera. A compact and light option for backpacking, that offers excellent rigidity and a good full of movements. Th3 45SP is a newer version, which is an improved design with many upgraded features such as the best ground glass/fresnel combo available, extended movements on the front and micro swing in the rear and smoother action all around.

Includes:

• Wista 45SP 4X5 camera
• Ilex Acutar (Caltar) 165mm F6.3 lens
• Rodenstock Geronar MC 210mm F6.8 lens
• Two 4X5 film holders (used, modern, tested light-tight)
• Fresh, Sealed, 25 sheet box of CatLABS X FILM 80 II BW negative film

Camera Features:

• Front movements include swing, geared rise, tilt
• Rear movements include tilt, swing and micro swing
• Back rotates to horizontal or vertical positions
• Ultra bright ground glass/fresnel combo focusing screen with grid overlay
• Built in, removable folding viewing hood

Camera Condition:

• This camera is used and in good working condition
• Cosmetically, this camera shows normal signs of use with most of the original finish intact, some scuffs and bumps from normal use
• All levers, knobs and locks are present and work as they should
• All tensions, friction and damping work as they should
• Bellows is light tight
• Original bright fresnel/ground glass combo with gird overlay glass is bright and sharp, clean with no issues to report

Ilex Acutar 165mm F6.3:

• 165mm is a slightly longer than normal-angle of view on 4X5 cameras (similar to a 55mm lens on 35mm cameras)
• One of the first CAD designed/made lenses in the world
• Compact, modern, coated, glass
• Modern copal shutter fires nicely on all speeds
• Glass is clean, no fungus, haze or scratches

Rodenstock Geronar MC 210mm F6.8:

• 210mm is a tele/portrait-angle of view on 4X5 cameras (similar to an 85mm lens on 35mm cameras)
• Modern, compact, multi-coated, glass
• Modern copal shutter fires nicely on all speeds
• Glass is clean, no fungus, haze or scratches

Ask us about combining this purchase with any of our other large format lenses or film holders.