kenneth_young Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Hi I'm new to large format photograph. Can anyone tell me how does one rate Wista 45D against Linhof Technika III? Cause I'd like to buy a used camera body. Would Wista have limited movability? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucecahn Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 A Linhof is more precise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bohdan_pryszlak Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 There is NO FRONT TILT on the Technika III and any used ones are going to be quite old. There are nice ones (and crappy ones) around but if you're patient you can get one for a reasonable price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_hoyt Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 The Linhof Technica III will be problamatic to service. Marflex does not support that camera anymore and it is getting more difficult to find somebody who can repair older Linhof's. I am right Bob? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User_503771 Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 But on the other hand, Linhofs are built like tanks. So long as you take care of the Linhof, the only part you'd likely need would be the bellows. The Linhof is much heavier. The Wista has more movements. For the money, the Wista is probably the better deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_salomon Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Both cameras are out of production. The III since 1956. The factories do not make parts or specific accessories for either the III or the D. That means that if the camera needs a specific part they are not available unless that part is interchangeable with a later or current model. In the case of the III the factory has not made ground glasses, fresnels, lensboards or other basic accessories for at least 25 years. A later version of either camera would be a more practical investment and learning tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenneth_young Posted September 7, 2008 Author Share Posted September 7, 2008 Thanks all for your advice. Perhaps I should look at Technika IV and later versions of Wista. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenneth_young Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 Hi, how do they compare with Toyo Field A 4x5 or a used Horseman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKinCA Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Horsemans are usually more pricey, no? A good choice would be between the Wista SP or Tech IV - I found a great deal on a Tech IV so it was an easy decision. Learn all you can so you can recognize a good deal when you see it and snap it up. The other expenses involed in moving to 4x5 add up (enlarger, lenses, fim holders, film.. ), you want to make the right decisions as you go forward - a Tech III would not be the best choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35mmdelux Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Easy. I would invest in a Linhof IV. With a little more cash I would buy the newest Linhof Master Technika without the handle and RF> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_salomon Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 " the newest Linhof Master Technika without the handle and RF" That would be the Master Technika 3000. And no Linhof comes with the grip (handle). Both the left and right grips are accessories. However, each Linhof Technika camera comes with a handstrap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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