rbultman
23-Oct-2015, 02:13
I've seen 2 different models of the Wisner 4x5 field camera listed for sale here and elsewhere. There are a few differences but I can't find any that would make a difference in way the camera is used.
One is simply described as a field camera and has:
1) a small name plate, without serial number, with just Wisner Classic Manufacturing Co., Marion (?) Massachusetts engraved on it.
2) two tripod holes locate in 2 different tripod hole inserts in the bottom of the camera
3) the wooden piece that forms the bottom bracket for the rear standard is square on the bottom
The other is described as a technical field camera and has:
1) a larger name plate, with serial number, and includes Wisner Technical Field Camera engraved on it along with the location.
2) two tripod holes machined into a single insert in the bottom of the camera
3) the wooden piece that forms the bottom bracket for the rear standard appear to be bevelled or rounded on the bottom, making it look easer to operate the locking knobs for the read swing movement.
Both cameras seem to have the same hardware, i.e. brackets, knobs, etc. Based on this it looks like they have the same movements.
Other than the few differences above, I cannot find any differences in the cameras that would make any difference in the use of the camera. Is one possibly an older model than the other? Does one have different features? Is one more durable or easier to use (better lock-downs,etc) than the other?
Thanks,
Rob
One is simply described as a field camera and has:
1) a small name plate, without serial number, with just Wisner Classic Manufacturing Co., Marion (?) Massachusetts engraved on it.
2) two tripod holes locate in 2 different tripod hole inserts in the bottom of the camera
3) the wooden piece that forms the bottom bracket for the rear standard is square on the bottom
The other is described as a technical field camera and has:
1) a larger name plate, with serial number, and includes Wisner Technical Field Camera engraved on it along with the location.
2) two tripod holes machined into a single insert in the bottom of the camera
3) the wooden piece that forms the bottom bracket for the rear standard appear to be bevelled or rounded on the bottom, making it look easer to operate the locking knobs for the read swing movement.
Both cameras seem to have the same hardware, i.e. brackets, knobs, etc. Based on this it looks like they have the same movements.
Other than the few differences above, I cannot find any differences in the cameras that would make any difference in the use of the camera. Is one possibly an older model than the other? Does one have different features? Is one more durable or easier to use (better lock-downs,etc) than the other?
Thanks,
Rob