The Wista 45SP is a 4x5 folding metal field camera with a revolving Graflok spring back, folding focusing hood and bright fresnel focusing screen.

Wista's collection of sophisticated metal field cameras (the VX, SP & RF) are designed for photographers who want much more than just a simple field camera.  Gargantuan values in specifications such as the maximum tilt or swing degree are of rather limited in use in the field, for in these regards nearly all cameras provide capacities exceeding both lens coverage and practical need.  But in specifications of rather large importance-front rise/lateral shift, shortest/longest usable focal lengths and the combination of the largest permissible rear lens barrel diameter compared with the accompanying lensboard size-the metal Wistas succeed admirably.

A whopping 56mm of front rise & 40mm of lateral shift is about the best one could hope for from a true field camera, and the Wista SP does so without an enormous lensboard which would consume considerable packing space.  Wooden cameras are lighter, of course, but provide inferior rigidity when used with longer lenses.  If you enjoy a 240mm or 300mm for use in landscape work, the weight is well spent.  Upon the wide angle end of things, you're allowed a maximum rear lens barrel diameter of 80mm.

The 45SP has the same features as the 45VX, plus microfocus back swing-which is useful in closeup photography as well as when using a wideangle lens to make quick changes in depth of field with exceptional control.  Designed to simplify handling and use of the camera, the variable swing and tilt movements (both front and back) can be set quite easily.  The compact size and tolerable weight of these cameras make them as easy to use in the field as in the studio.

The 45SP accepts 4x5 holders, as well as a 5x7" back adapter and extension tracks and an extra-long bellows for telephoto work, using lenses up to 500mm.  But the real star of the metal Wista's system is the dedicated combination of the #214544 lensboard with the #224541 wide angle bellows.  Well suited to lenses from 90mm and shorter, it achieves two aims brilliantly-it gets the front standard out from within the body cavity of the camera when composing, and separates the bag bellows from rise & tilt controls.  The lensboard is mounted onto the rear of the front standard, and the bag bellows is screwed into the rear of the lensboard-providing clearance and a whoppping 40mm recession.

Metal Construction    Changeable Bellows    56mm Front Rise    Microfine-Geared Rear Swing    Revolving Graflok Back    Made in Japan

Compact, diecast aluminum alloy folding 4x5 technical field camera

Fully revolving back with 90° click stops, fresnel focusing screen & folding focus hood

Interchangeable bellows/extension tracks

Opens and closes with one simple touch

Micro-fine precision rear swing movement

Superior rigidity with longer lenses than wooden cameras

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Hi, will it be able to secure Op TECH USA Rainsleeve (small)?

A: Yes, the Rainsleeve does not use the eyepiece to secure the sleeve to the camera.

Q: 2. Can the peak design capture clip be attached to the bottom of this? Will it block the battery slot?

A: Yes you can connect the release plate from the Peak Design Capture Camera Clip v3 (Black). It would connect to the 1/4-20 threads off the screw in the FUJIFILM MHG-XT5 Metal Hand Grip for XT-5 Mirrorless Camera without blocking the battery access compartment.

Q: 3. Will it fit EOS M6?

A: I'm sorry, no, it is only for the M10.

Q: 4. Hi, Can this be mounted on top of a diopter? Regards,Yoomi

A: No, it cannot.

Q: 5. Will it work with OM-5?

A: The FotodioX Pro Metal Hand Grip for Olympus OM-D E-M5 Camera is only compatible with the OM-D E-M5 camera.

Q: 6. Would this fit a X-T1?

A: No, the MHG-XT5 Metal Hand Grip is only for the Fujifilm X-T5.

Q: 7. Will this fit the E-M10 Mark II ?

A: Since the two cameras have different dimensions, I dont think it will fit a E-M10.

Q: 8. will this fit on a Canon VI-T viewfinder?

A: No this is not compatible with the Canon VI-T viewfinder (only the Leica M10) and would not fit properly.

Q: 9. Mark III compatible? Ad does not specify which version(s) of the EM5 this grip is for.

A: That's because it's meant for the original OM-D E-M5 (Mk I). This is not compatible with the Mk III. At this time, FotodioX does not have an option for the OM-D E-M5 Mk III.

Q: 10. Has anyone compared this to the Really Right Stuff version?

A: The Really Right Stuff Modular L-Set for FUJIFILM X-T5 does have the option for shooting vertically, which the FUJIFILM MHG-XT5 Metal Hand Grip for XT-5 Mirrorless Camera does not have. Also the RRS has a QD socket which is not found on the FUJIFILM.