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The Wista triple extension 8X10 field camera is a compact folding, lightweight camera. This Wista has all the advancements of later model Wista's with improved hardware materials, teflon washers and super refined finish. Amazing craftsmanship, hand made in Japan. This is the rarest of the 8X10 Wistas, with a triple extension offering 32"+ of extension.
***KOWA GRAPHIC LENS SHOWN IN PHOTOS IS NOT INCLUDED***
Prefer this camera with any of our other many LF lenses in stock (some may not be listed, ask for more details). Ask us about adding a 4X5 reducing back to this kit.
LENS:
Fuji W 300mm F5.6 EBC (multicoated)
Modern lens in a modern shutter with modern multicoating and lots of coverage
Excellent normal lens for 8X10 with massive image circle
Extremely sharp
Newer style Compur 3 (speeds up to 1/200th) Shutter fires nicely on all speeds
Clean glass, minor internal dust which does not affect image quality
Filter rim slight damaged - please see photos, does not affect image quality
ALL FUNCTIONS ON THIS CAMERA ARE IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION with smooth action throughout:
This is a used Wista 8X10 camera in EX condition
Original factory finish is intact, clean and shiny
All metal hardware is clean
This camera has front swing, and offers some massive movements including front swing/rise/fall, and yaw free tilts, rear swings and tilts
Original bellows is TESTED LIGHT TIGHT
Hand strap is good
All knobs are good
Ground glass and fresnel lens are clean, fresnel is bright
All camera movements, knobs, gears and latches are in good working condition
All gears on this Wista are smooth moving and lock tightly, as you can expect from a Japanese precision machine
This camera will take pretty much any lens you can think of thanks to massive bellows draw
Spring lock back is tight and works as it should and includes the rare leaf springs
The back can easily be set up for vertical or horizontal positions
Holders are modern, used and tested LIGHT TIGHT
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