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Steve Wiley
3-Mar-2001, 09:57
I'm researching 4x5 field cameras (I'm upgrading from a Super Graphic). I've nar rowed it down to the Walker Titan or a (used) Wista SP, although if I had the $$ , I might opt for the Canhamn metal 5x7. Criteria is a robust and versatile field camera that has enough movements for si mple architecural and portrait work. Although I haven't ruled out wood fields en tirely, I think I would prefer a more rugged camera like the one's listed above. I doubt I will ever be using extreme WA lenses.Does anyone have experience with these cameras? Has anyone used the Wista 5x7 adapter? Thanks in advance for the advice!
Are you sure that this is upgrading, and not just swapping a sheep for a goat?
Sal Santamaura
3-Mar-2001, 12:10
I purchased and then returned the Wista 5x7 adapter for my VX. As with most such designs, it significantly limits movements, and I doubt you'd find it usable for even simple architectural work. By the way, I think it's discontinued, and even the version for Wista's metal technical cameras is made of wood.
Erik Gould
3-Mar-2001, 13:32
If you are interested in doing any kind of architectural work get a camera that allows you to use a bag bellows, it makes even slight corrections much easier and you really can't do more extreme movements without it. I've been using a Zone VI classic for about ten years, doing architectural documentation and urban landscapes and have found a wooden camera to be very rugged and straight forward to use.
Ellis Vener
4-Mar-2001, 13:39
Why don't you check the archives for the reviews and opinions?
bob moulton
4-Mar-2001, 14:47
Havew you considered the Canham DLC? Reviews of the camera by professionals and users have been quite good; its bellows is very versatile, and a WA bellows is avaiable. Assuming you aren't going to be using very wide(72mm) or very long (450mm) lenses as your standards it bears a look. The Wista is a solid camera, but used or new it does not offer you as much for the buck as the canham. A second camera used/new is the Wisner Technical field. It is wood but quite sturdy and has ample features for almost any occasion. Bob
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