Wista 45D, Lensboard Question

[richterjw]

<p>I have ordered a Wista 45D, which I do not believe is being shipped with a lensboard. My current LF equipment consists of the very common Calumet 4x5 view camera, with a Schneider-Kreuznach 135mm f/4.7 Xenar, and Synchro-Compur P shutter. I am ignorant of whether the lensboard from the Calumet will fit on the Wista. And if not, what size hole the lens/shutter need. So I am coming to you wise folks for counsel. Thanks.</p>

[BrianS1664879711]

<p>You'll need a Wista board since the Calumet/Cambo boards are totally different shape and size. The hole size is probably a "0" (zero) size, or about 35mm. Measure to be sure. Info on shutters that will be useful to you is at:</p>

<p><a href="http://www.skgrimes.com/library/used-obsolete-discontinued-shutters/compur">http://www.skgrimes.com/library/used-obsolete-discontinued-shutters/compur</a></p>

<p>Wista board looks like this (there are also generics):</p>

<p><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/63455-REG/Wista_214516_Lensboard_for_0_Sized.html">http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/63455-REG/Wista_214516_Lensboard_for_0_Sized.html</a></p>

<p>They are rather common and quite available used on ebay or KEH.</p>

[richterjw]

<p>Thanks, Brian S.</p>

[Glenn McCreery]

Linhof 4x5 boards also fit Wista. Also, you can find used boards on eBay.