4X5 Suggestions

[B.S.Kumar]

This is a nice camera.. does it have the graflock back? TY

Yes, though the older 45D model has a slightly more involved method of using the Graflok sliders. All Wista metal field cameras have rotating backs.

Kumar

[Doremus Scudder]

Just out of curiosity: why do you need a rotating back? All my cameras except one have backs that come off and remount to change orientation and I've never had a problem. In fact, I like them more than the rotating back, which is a bit clunky.

Best,

Doremus

[BudLight]

It does not. A drawback if you want the most flexibility. For instance, if you want to use a roll film holder you need to us one that can fit in the back like a film holder. It does give you more options for front tilt than a Speed Graphic, however.

[djdister]

A rotating back is overrated. You need a Graflok back and one that can be switched from landscape to portrait orientation.

[shelby_wright]

Hellos - Some advise on equipment needed..

Im looking for a 4x5 body with a rotating back.
The obvious - Graflex Superspeed, Linholf - press style.

Are there any others that have a standard rotating back??

TY - regards, DW

I think most 4x5 (and LF cameras in general) have rotating backs; either they rotate in place or the back is a square that you can pop off and rotate 90 degrees to switch between portrait and landscape.

The Speed/Crown Graphic press cameras are probably the most common models that don't have a rotating back, but it's pretty uncommon to find a field camera or monorail where you can't rotate the back.

[Havoc]

It does not. A drawback if you want the most flexibility. For instance, if you want to use a roll film holder you need to us one that can fit in the back like a film holder. It does give you more options for front tilt than a Speed Graphic, however.

Mind to elaborate a bit, I can't make sense of what this is referring to.

[hasim495]

Hey hi, Linhof Technika and Wista 45DX these offer standard rotating backs like the Graflex Superspeed,

[B.S.Kumar]

The Wista 45DX is a wooden camera. Wista wooden cameras do not have revolving backs. They have reversible backs. On the other hand, Wista metal cameras have revolving backs.

Kumar

[Jim Jones]

The Kodak Master View 4x5 with a revolving back weighs a pound more than my early Graphic View with a reversing back, and is slightly taller, even though the Graphic includes a tilting and panning base. Perhaps the Kodak Master would be preferable in a studio, but not on a hike.

[monochromeFan]

Hellos - Some advise on equipment needed..

Im looking for a 4x5 body with a rotating back.
The obvious - Graflex Superspeed, Linholf - press style.

Are there any others that have a standard rotating back??

TY - regards, DW

not all 4x5 have a rotating back. Its more or less depending entirely on the maker of the camera, and the actual model. Its confusing but you need to get interested in a camera body, and then research the camera body. SOME companies sold the rotating back as a standard item on ALL cameras, others ONLY on specific models. Others sold it as an optional attachment feature for specific models.

Its also POSSIBLE that you can find a tripod that has a tilt/flip feature that lets you rotate the camera 90* to one side. but that is gonna make a god awfully unbalanced and side heavy setup that i would not try outside the studio setting.