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Wista Field 45DX Large Format
Product DescriptionWista Field 45 cameras have a unique feel. This is because none of the shiny metal parts are plated but coated with clear varnish to retain the original beauty of the brass. No metal parts are used in the joints of the wooden parts so that the total design concept of the camera has a feeling of simplicity without any gaudiness.
User Reviews 
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Mark
a Expert Date Reviewed: September 12, 2003 Strengths: Nicely made and lightweight. Excellent back. Weaknesses: Limited movements. Lensboard and camera match-up causes very thin wood on camera to start splitting. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 11-20 years Type of photography: Outdoor 
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Peter Waters
a Expert
from United Kingdom Date Reviewed: January 5, 2003 Strengths: Lots of movements and if you purchase second hand, really a very good bargain. Folds down flat for easy transport. Weaknesses: Not as rigid as the more expensive models and the rear screen is a bit dim with my f8 optic. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 11-20 years Price Paid: $600.00 Purchased At: Team Work London UIK Similar Products Used: Hasselbald Flex Body Type of photography: Outdoor 
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Steve Bunck
a Intermediate
from Fremont NE Date Reviewed: August 9, 2001 Strengths: Low cost; light weight; solid joints Weaknesses: Not to solid on a breezy day. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 11-20 years Price Paid: $650.00 Purchased At: MidwestPhotoExchange Similar Products Used: Toyo 45II Type of photography: Fine Art
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G. Dumont
a Intermediate
from Holland Date Reviewed: February 18, 2001 Strengths: I wouldn't want anything else anymore. The Wista is as light as a 4x5" camera can be. A simple but effective design which has proven itself for more than a century. Sturdy enough for outdoor photography and hiking trips. I just fold it in a small backpack along with two lenses, film and a few accessories. The whole doesn't weigh more than my Nikon F4 with three lenses and a few accessories. With extension tube it even fits a 360 mm. But I use it with 75 - 300 mm lenses. Weaknesses: Not as rigid as a metal 4x5". Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 11-20 years Price Paid: $1500.00 Purchased At: monochrom.com Similar Products Used: Linhoff. Cambo. Sinar. Type of photography: Fine Art
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Michele Vacchiano
a Professional
from Turin (Italy) Date Reviewed: February 9, 2001 Strengths: I use Wista DX on a Berlebach Tripod. If the wind doesn't blow it is quite solid. Good range of movements. Light and compact for backpacking. Weaknesses: 1. Short bellows. With 150 mm lens and Horseman Teleconverter 2x I can shoot at infinity and long distances only. 2. Camera out of balance with long lenses because tripod thread is too behindhand. 3. Tripod thread small: I would like 3/8" Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 21+ years Similar Products Used: Graflex Super Graphic is more solid but without movements on rear standard. Linhof Technika have long bellows and large movements but it's too heavy. I use a Sinar F2 when I can work close to my car. Type of photography: Fine Art
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