Monocular viewer for Wista 45N?

[timlab]

Hi,

I recently purchased a Fotodiox folding monocular viewfinder for my Wista 45VX. As it turns out, the camera is actually not a VX. It is a 45N model, which has different hinges on the back and won't fit the viewfinder I purchased. To make matters worse, the manufacturer doesn't support the 45N model (only the VS, RF, and SP). So, I'm wondering—does anyone know of a viewfinder that specifically fits this model, or is there a way to swap the Graflok back for one that will accept the viewfinder I already have? I don't like shooting with a dark cloth, so I'm hoping there's a solution.


Thanks

[rdeloe]

In the long run, would it make the most sense to put your 45 N up for sale and buy a VX?

[Oren Grad]

I've edited the title for clarity, as I think many will interpret "Wista viewfinder" as an optical finder that you slip into the accessory shoe.

[B.S.Kumar]

Please show some photos of:
a. the camera's front standard
b. the back and top
c. the back with the hood flipped down

I can help you determine what exactly you might need.

Kumar

[timlab]

Hi,

Here a few shots of the camera. You can see how the pins on the viewer aren't long enough to snap into place....

Attachment 188428
Attachment 188429
Attachment 188430
Attachment 188431

[B.S.Kumar]

Your images aren't showing up.

[timlab]

Do these work?

[timlab]

Here's another of the back...

[B.S.Kumar]

The viewer you have is for the later model backs. For example, it will fit the VX. The one I listed here will work:
https://www.largeformatphotography.i...-Reflex-Viewer

Kumar