Woohoo, New Camera!

Colorado CJ · 07-18-2014, 06:04 PM - **3 Likes**

I just received a new (to me) field camera, a Zone VI 4x5 by Wista. It is nearly 40 years old but looks near new, like it was never used.

I snagged it for $500.00. These are still being made as the Wista DX II and go for $2800.00 new. Mine supposedly has plated gold hardware.

Can't wait to go hiking up in the mountains with it!

DaveInPA · 07-18-2014, 06:12 PM

Very cool! Please post pics from your hike.

tuco · 07-18-2014, 06:21 PM

Nice. Is that 180mm your only lens?

Colorado CJ · 07-18-2014, 06:40 PM

Originally posted by DaveInPA

Very cool! Please post pics from your hike.

Will do!

---------- Post added 07-18-14 at 07:42 PM ----------

Originally posted by tuco

Nice. Is that 180mm your only lens?

For right now. I have a Fujinon W 125mm F5.6 coming in a few days though.

I am on the lookout for a 280mm-300mm lens for my next lens.

**interested_observer** · 07-18-2014, 07:00 PM

You really need to get a matching wood tripod! Great looking camera!

VoiceOfReason · 07-18-2014, 07:07 PM

That is beautiful.

Colorado CJ · 07-18-2014, 07:09 PM

Originally posted by interested_observer

You really need to get a matching wood tripod! Great looking camera!

Yeah, I'm looking at getting a Berlebach tripod as soon as funds allow. This camera just doesn't look right on a black aluminum tripod.

Clicker · 07-18-2014, 07:17 PM

Son of a bit*h

nice auction, an amazing price...a steal...

Julie · 07-18-2014, 07:36 PM

Oh my goodness, what a beauty!

Be sure to take good care of her ~ she looks spotless!

Colorado CJ · 07-18-2014, 08:02 PM

Originally posted by VoiceOfReason

That is beautiful.

It sure is. These photos don't do it justice. She is small and light too, at 3.5 lbs. and 7.3 x 8.3 x 3.8" folded.

Originally posted by Clicker

Son of a bit*h

nice auction, an amazing price...a steal...

I've been looking on the auction site, but I found this one at KEH in EX+ condition.

Originally posted by Julie

Oh my goodness, what a beauty!

Be sure to take good care of her ~ she looks spotless!

I sure will, although this will be my main traveling LF camera. I'm going to order a fitted case for it.

Originally posted by tuco

A 90mm is handy for landscapes. Possibly that and wider will need a recessed lens board.

Yeah, I am looking at the various 90mm F8 lenses available. I want to keep all the lenses as small/light as possible for backpacking though.

This camera can use all the way down to a 65mm lens with a normal lens board.

**OrangeKx** · 07-18-2014, 08:10 PM

WOW!! That's beautiful.

Colorado CJ · 07-18-2014, 08:28 PM

Great shot tuco! Yeah, movements is what large format is all about. That and great tonality in b&w.

tuco · 07-18-2014, 09:08 PM

Thanks. I look forward to seeing yours.

**jrpower10** · 07-18-2014, 10:05 PM

Wow, that is gorgeous! Great find.

VisualDarkness · 07-18-2014, 11:13 PM

That's a beautie.

07-18-2014, 06:04 PM - 3 Likes	#1
Colorado CJ Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,429	Woohoo, New Camera! I just received a new (to me) field camera, a Zone VI 4x5 by Wista. It is nearly 40 years old but looks near new, like it was never used. I snagged it for $500.00. These are still being made as the Wista DX II and go for $2800.00 new. Mine supposedly has plated gold hardware. Can't wait to go hiking up in the mountains with it!

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DaveInPA Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bucks County, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 499	Very cool! Please post pics from your hike.

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tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,029	Nice. Is that 180mm your only lens?

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Colorado CJ Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,429 Original Poster	Originally posted by DaveInPA Very cool! Please post pics from your hike. Will do! ---------- Post added 07-18-14 at 07:42 PM ---------- Originally posted by tuco Nice. Is that 180mm your only lens? For right now. I have a Fujinon W 125mm F5.6 coming in a few days though. I am on the lookout for a 280mm-300mm lens for my next lens.

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interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	You really need to get a matching wood tripod! Great looking camera!

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VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	That is beautiful.

07-18-2014, 07:09 PM	#7
Colorado CJ Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,429 Original Poster	Originally posted by interested_observer You really need to get a matching wood tripod! Great looking camera! Yeah, I'm looking at getting a Berlebach tripod as soon as funds allow. This camera just doesn't look right on a black aluminum tripod.

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Clicker Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,241	Son of a bit*h nice auction, an amazing price...a steal...

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Julie Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Illinois Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,069	Oh my goodness, what a beauty! Be sure to take good care of her ~ she looks spotless!

07-18-2014, 08:02 PM	#10
Colorado CJ Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,429 Original Poster	Originally posted by VoiceOfReason That is beautiful. It sure is. These photos don't do it justice. She is small and light too, at 3.5 lbs. and 7.3 x 8.3 x 3.8" folded. Originally posted by Clicker Son of a bit*h nice auction, an amazing price...a steal... I've been looking on the auction site, but I found this one at KEH in EX+ condition. Originally posted by Julie Oh my goodness, what a beauty! Be sure to take good care of her ~ she looks spotless! I sure will, although this will be my main traveling LF camera. I'm going to order a fitted case for it. Originally posted by tuco A 90mm is handy for landscapes. Possibly that and wider will need a recessed lens board. Yeah, I am looking at the various 90mm F8 lenses available. I want to keep all the lenses as small/light as possible for backpacking though. This camera can use all the way down to a 65mm lens with a normal lens board.

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OrangeKx Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA Photos: Gallery Posts: 817	WOW!! That's beautiful.

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Colorado CJ Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,429 Original Poster	Great shot tuco! Yeah, movements is what large format is all about. That and great tonality in b&w.

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tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,029	Thanks. I look forward to seeing yours.

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jrpower10 Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Richland, Washington, USA Posts: 935	Wow, that is gorgeous! Great find.

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VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	That's a beautie.