Wista Field 8X10 camera + Schneider 300mm F5.6 lens + HOLDER + GG protector 2136

This Wista Field 8X10 camera is a small form factor, folding field 8X10 camera, a compact and light option for backpacking, while still offering excellent rigidity and a good suite of movements. This newer version, is an improved design with many upgraded features such as Teflon washers, the best ground glass/fresnel combo available, larger movements and more stable hardware, retro movement on the rear standard and smooth action all around. Made of centuries old dried Japanese cherry wood, this is a true to testament to the incredible craftsmanship.

Includes:

• Wista Field 8X10 camera
• Schneider Xenar 300mm F5.6 lens (branded as Caltar for sale under Calumet's home brand)
• Modern plastic 8X10 film holder (used, light tight)
• Home made ground glass protector

Camera Features:

• Made of Japanese cherry wood, finished in high gloss
• Bellows draw (24"+)
• Lightweight, folding design
• Front movements include tilt, swing, rise/fall
• Rear movements include tilt and limited swing
• Fine geared focus and retro movement for the rear standard
• Back can easily be mounted in vertical or horizontal positions
• This camera uses standard, easy to find Sinar style (140mm) lensboard

Camera Condition:

• This camera is used and in good working condition
• Cosmetically, this camera shows normal signs of use with most of the original shine finish intact
• 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

Schneider Xenar 300mm F5.6:

• 300mm is a normal angle of view on 8X10 cameras (similar to a 50mm lens on 35mm cameras)
• Compact, modern, coated, glass
• Modern copal shutter fires nicely on all speeds
• Cosmetically, the barrel of the lens shows some wear, with marks/scuffs
• Glass is clean, no fungus, haze or scratches, though does show some "schneiderities" which will not impact image quality in any way