I've been out of 4X5 photography for about 7 years now. I did own a Wista 45DX u ntil 1992 and was very pleased with this camera. Recently I have been looking at used wood field cameras and I ran across a used Linhof Super Technika III, vint age 1954 (last version before the Technika IV). Not knowing anything about Techn ika's, I was quite impressed with the precision and quality built into this came ra. I was so impresed that I have started to question why buy a wooden field cam era when I can buy this Technika at a considerably lower price. Any persons out there that can give me good advice with regard to buying this used Linhof Techni ka or buying a used wood field camera such as a Wista 45DX, Zone VI, etc.

One last thing, I have already learned that the Technika III lens boards are exp ensive and hard to find. I also have learned that parts for the Technika III are also hard to find. Are these good reson not to purchase the Technika III?