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Wista SP1976
- Format
- 4x5
- Mount
- linhof-technika
- Years
- 1976–2002
- Weight
- 2700 g
The Wista SP (1976) is a 4×5 press/field camera built by Wista in Saitama (Japan). Aluminum body, 380 mm bellows extension, **full front and rear movements** (rise, fall, shift, tilt, swing on both standards), and crucially uses **Linhof Technika lensboards** — meaning lenses purchased for a Linhof Master Technika fit a Wista SP without modification. Coupled rangefinder available (cammed for specific lenses), ground-glass focusing standard.
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Before you buy used
- **Bellows light leaks** — verify with flashlight.
- **Movements** — verify smoothness on geared movements.
- **Rangefinder cam** (if equipped) — must match lens.
- **Lensboard** — Linhof-Technika compatibility means sourcing boards is straightforward.
- Service: scarce; Wista factory ended service around 2010.
About this camera
The Japanese Linhof. Aluminum 4×5 press/field camera with full movements and Linhof-compatible lensboards.