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Wista 45SP1985
- Format
- 4x5
- Mount
- linhof-technika
- Years
- 1985–
The Wista 45SP is a 4x5-inch metal folding field camera produced by Wista Enterprise Co., Ltd. of Japan, introduced in approximately 1985. It is a refinement of the Wista 45 and Wista SP designs, with the defining feature being a revolving (rotating) back that allows the film plane to be oriented to portrait or landscape without repositioning the camera on the tripod. The revolving back is a significant functional improvement over fixed-back field cameras and over field cameras where portrait orientation requires recomposing with the tripod head.
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Before you buy used
- **Revolving back mechanism** - the indexed rotation should lock cleanly at portrait and landscape positions without play; worn indexing allows the back to shift during handling and affects image orientation consistency.
- **Standard locks** - all front and rear standard locks should hold under the weight of mounted lenses without slipping; the rear standard tilt lock in particular should be checked with a heavy lens mounted.
- **Bellows** - standard light-leak inspection at all four corners and the seams; the leather bellows is durable but age-cracks along fold lines.
- **Lensboard receiver** - verify the Technika-pattern lensboard receiver holds boards without lateral play; worn receivers cause vibration.
- **Front standard movements** - operate full rise, fall, shift, tilt, and swing through their travel; any binding indicates worn or damaged cams.
- **Metal finish** - the anodized aluminum is susceptible to corrosion at hardware attachment points; inspect screws and hinge pins for corrosion that may indicate internal moisture exposure.
- **Weight consideration** - the 45SP is heavier than comparable wooden field cameras (Tachihara, Chamonix); verify weight is acceptable for intended use before purchase if portability is a priority.
About this camera
A Japanese precision metal field camera with a revolving back, bringing studio-grade movement range to a portable 4x5 folding design.