RIP Justin

[Peeb74 2]

See. That's why I had a Wista. Nobody would want to steal a Wista.

The kinda gear I had at age 20- people would actually walk up and GIVE me money. Looked like I could use it, I suppose.

 

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You know you're legit when you have a blood stained camera.

 

[Ysarex88 82]

See. That's why I had a Wista. Nobody would want to steal a Wista.

I had a rosewood Wista for a number of years (after the Linhof). The Wista was my last 4x5 and I used to carry that on the street too. But all that sheet film holder grief was over the top and I eventually shifted to exclusively 120 roll -- life was much better in medium format.

You might enjoy this: My first 4x5 I built myself from old Omega enlarger parts. I wanted it so bad and couldn't afford more than a used 210mm Symar. I made the bellows from sheepskin and was able to buy a used 4x5 graflok back for $25.00. That was the first 4x5 I carried on the street: The Joedorf:

And here's a photo I took with it:

Joe