Hi Alan,
I have had way too many 4x5 cameras to list them all, and I liked all of them except for a 5x7" Wisner Tech (would come off the rails).
My favorite was an Ebony SW - non folder; very similar to that pretty 45H-1.
I favor the non-folders. The 45H-1 would be my choice if I was choosing.
I have always used a right angle viewfinder (RAV) if available. It started in photography school with an in-line viewer (not upright) for my Calumet 4x5.
Ebony Camera customized a Cambo RAV years ago for me because I wanted it that bad.
Viewfinders come in handy out in the weather at times, but I really do not enjoy being under a dark cloth.
My Sinar Norma just got a RAV from KEH.com for $63 US delivered a week ago.
I have been using view cameras (monorail and field) for over 30 years and only purchased new film holders once.
I usually buy mine used from KEH for $10-$15 each with never a problem.
Buying used is how I am able to afford all the gear I have.
I can recommend the following sites to check for used photography goods:
Camera West:
https://camerawest.com/
Igor Camera:
http://www.igorcamera.com/
KEH:
https://www.keh.com/
Midwest Photo:
https://mpex.com/
National Camera Exchange:
https://www.natcam.com/product-category/used/
Badger Graphic Sales:
http://www.badgergraphic.com/opencar...te=common/home
Best of luck to you!!
Darr
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