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Wisner Cameras
Wisners are some of the most beautiful
cameras. Technical Fields are undoubtedly some of the best flatbed cameras ever built.
Cameras up to 8x10 are equipped with exclusive ultra-flexible bellows of kid leather,
lined with black China silk. The bellows are available in either rich burgundy (for
Technical Field cameras) or royal English red in the case of the Expedition series.
Because of its fine materials and construction, the bellows will never crack with age. The
Technical Field has unlimited wide angle capabilities. The standard bellows is
interchangeable with bag bellows so that the minimum focus is 0 mm. All Wisner cameras
have both front and rear focusing of precision hard brass racks and pinions. The triple
extension draw of all of cameras is more than three times their normal focal length. For
example, the 4x5, 5x7 and 8x10 Technical Fields cameras have 23"(580mm),
30"(760mm) and 43"(1090mm) respectively. Focusing tracks and rails are the
thickest, strongest, and most rigid of any field camera. Compatible with 4x5 and 8x10
Polaroid and other industry standard backs. Springs are made of a special high carbon
stainless steel.
Expedition
The Wisner Expedition cameras are
available in 4x5 and 8x10. This series is for the photographer who wants the full features
of the Technical Field cameras, including Wisner geared axis-tilt and rear rise. Cameras
are light weight for backpacking and location work. These cameras are made of black cherry
and high strength aircraft aluminum which has been "brass anodized."
4x5
| Front
Tilt: |
Base
tilt: 35 degrees forward/ 90 degrees back, Axis tilt: limited only by bellows |
| Front
Swing: |
12
degrees left/ 12 degrees right |
| Front
Rise & Fall: |
Rise:
1-1/8th" (28.58mm) Fall: 2" (50.8mm) |
| Front
Shift: |
1/2"
left (13mm)/ 1/2" right (13mm) |
| Rear
Axis-Tilt: |
25
degrees backwards, geared |
| Rear
Base Tilt: |
90
degrees forward/ 20 degrees backwards |
| Rear
Swing: |
15
degrees left/ 15 degrees right |
| Rear
Rise: |
1.5"
(38mm) |
| Camera
Back: |
4x5"
Vertical/Horizontal quick-change type |
| Focusing
Screen: |
Groundglass,
1" gridlines |
| Interchangeable
Bellows: |
Yes |
| Minimum
Extension: |
58mm
with standard bellows |
| Maximum
Extension: |
20.5"
with standard bellows, 8"(203mm) with bag bellows |
| Lensboard: |
4
x 4" (101 x 101mm) |
| Folded
Dimensions WHD |
7.75
x 7.75 x 3.75" |
| Weight |
4.4
lbs. (2.9kg) |
Pocket Expedition
The Pocket Expedition is Wisner's
newest model. Available in 4x5 only and, it is constructed of cherry and aircraft
aluminum. The geared axis-tilt is featured on the front of the camera as well as on the
rear. The camera also features a geared front rise. The rear standard also focuses forward
on its rail, independent of its normal rear focus, allowing the front and rear standards
to be very close together for wide-angle efficiency, and yet still extends to an
impressive 19 inches.
| Front
Tilt: |
Base
tilt: 45 degrees forward, Axis tilt: limited only by bellows, (Geared) Axis tilt: 20
degrees forward |
| Front
Swing: |
12
degrees left, 12 degrees right |
| Front
Rise & Fall: |
Rise manual:
1.5" (38mm), Fall (manual): 1.25" (31mm), Geared Rise &
Fall combined):1.25"(31mm) |
| Front
Shift: |
1/2"
left (13mm), 1/2" right (13mm) |
| Rear
Axis Tilt: |
(geared)25
degrees backward |
| Rear
Base Tilt: |
90
degrees forward, 20 degrees backward |
| Rear
Swing: |
15
degrees left, 15 degrees right |
| Rear
Rise: |
1.5"
(38mm) |
| Camera
Back: |
4x5"
Vertical/Horizontal quick-change type |
| Focusing
Screen: |
Groundglass,
1" grid-lines |
| Interchangeable
Bellows: |
Yes |
| Minimum
Extension: |
58mm
with standard bellows |
| Maximum
Extension: |
19"(480mm)
with standard bellows, 6"(150mm) with bag bellows |
| Lensboard: |
4
x 4" (101 x 101mm) |
| Folded
Dimensions WHD: |
7
x 7 x 3.3" |
| Weight: |
3.6
lbs |
4x5 Technical Mahogany
Greatest bellows extension of any 4x5 field camera (23",584mm) with
interchangeable bellows, geared-axis tilts and parallel rear rise, rigid focusing track
and rails, and high strength bronze tripod plate.
| Front
Tilt: |
Base
tilt: 35 degrees forward, 90 degrees backward, Axis tilt: limited only by bellows |
| Front
Swing: |
12
degrees left, 12 degrees right |
| Front
Rise & Fall: |
Rise:
1-1/8th" (28.58mm) Fall: 2" (50.8mm) |
| Front
Shift: |
1/2"
left (13mm), 1/2" right (13mm) |
| Rear
Axis-Tilt: |
(geared)
25 degrees backward |
| Rear
Base-Tilt |
90
degrees forward, 20 degrees backward |
| Rear
Swing: |
15
degrees left, 15 degrees right |
| Rear
Rise: |
1.5"
(38mm) |
| Camera
Back: |
4x5"
Vertical/Horizontal quick-change type |
| Focusing
Screen: |
Groundglass,
1" grid-lines |
| Interchangeable
Bellows: |
Yes |
| Minimum
Extension: |
3.5"
(90mm) |
| Maximum
Extension: |
23"
(584mm) |
| Lensboard: |
4
x 4" (101 x 101mm) |
| Folded
Dimensions WHD: |
9.5
x 7.75 x 4.75" (24.1 x 19.6 x 12cm) |
| Weight: |
6.5
lbs. (2.9kg) |
5x7 Technical Mahogany
| Front
Tilt: |
Base
tilt: 30 degrees forward, 90 degrees backward, Axis tilt: limited only by bellows |
| Front
Swing: |
18
degrees left, 18 degrees right |
| Front
Rise & Fall: |
Rise:
2" (51mm), Fall: 3" (76mm) |
| Front
Shift: |
1.5"
left (38mm), 1.5" right (38mm) |
| Rear
Axis-Tilt: |
(geared)
20 degrees backward |
| Rear
Base-Tilt: |
90
degrees forward, 20 degrees backward |
| Rear
Swing: |
15
degrees left, 15 degrees right |
| Rear
Rise: |
2"
(51mm) |
| Camera
Back: |
5x7"
Vertical/Horizontal quick-change type |
| Focusing
Screen: |
Groundglass,
1" grid-lines |
| Interchangeable
Bellows: |
Yes |
| Minimum
Extension: |
115mm
with normal bellows, 47mm with bag bellows |
| Maximum
Extension: |
30"(762mm)
with normal bellows, 12"(305mm) with bag bellows |
| Lensboard: |
5.25
x 5.25" |
| Folded
Dimensions WHD: |
10
x 10 x 5" |
| Weight: |
10
lbs. (2.9kg) |
11x14 Technical Mahogany
| Front
Tilt: |
Base
tilt: 25 degrees forward, 90 degrees backward, Axis tilt: limited only by bellows |
| Front
Swing: |
20
degrees left, 20 degrees right |
| Front
Rise & Fall: |
Rise:
3" (75mm), Fall: 5" (129mm) |
| Front
Shift: |
1/2"
left (13mm), 1/2" right (13mm) |
| Rear
Axis-Tilt: |
25
degrees backwards, geared |
| Rear
Base-Tilt: |
90
degrees forward, 20 degrees backward |
| Rear
Swing: |
18
degrees left, 18 degrees right |
| Rear
Rise: |
2.5"
(65mm) |
| Camera
Back: |
11x14" |
| Focusing
Screen: |
Groundglass,
1" grid-lines |
| Interchangeable
Bellows: |
Yes |
| Minimum
Extension: |
6"
(150mm) with normal bellows, (90mm) with bag bellows |
| Maximum
Extension: |
50"
(1250mm) with normal bellows, 14"(355mm) with bag bellows |
| Lensboard: |
5.25
x 5.25" |
| Folded
Dimensions WHD: |
17.5
x 17.5 x 6" |
| Weight: |
30
lbs. |
Traditional series
The Traditional series is similar to the Technical series but without the patented
geared rear axis tilt and parallel rear rise features.
4x5 Traditional
Features 20.5 inches of extension for long lenses and
close-up photography, interchangeable bellows, vertical, horizontal and plumb spirit
levels and precision rack and pinion focusing of hard brass in both front and rear beds.
| Front
Base-Tilt: |
Base
tilt: 35 degrees forward, 90 degrees backward, Axis tilt: limited only by bellows |
| Front
Swing: |
12
degrees left, 12 degrees right |
| Front
Rise & Fall: |
Rise:
1-1/8th" (28.58mm), Fall: 2" (50.8mm) |
| Front
Shift: |
1/2"
left (13mm), 1/2" right (13mm) |
| Rear
Base-Tilt: |
90
degrees forward, 20 degrees backward |
| Rear
Swing: |
15
degrees left, 15 degrees right |
| Camera
Back: |
4x5"
Vertical/Horizontal quick-change type |
| Focusing
Screen: |
Groundglass,
1" grid-lines |
| Interchangeable
Bellows: |
Yes |
| Minimum
Extension: |
58mm
with normal bellows |
| Maximum
Extension: |
20.5"
(508mm) with normal bellows, 12.5"(305mm) with bag bellows |
| Lensboard: |
4
x 4" (101 x 101mm) |
| Folded
Dimensions WHD: |
7-3/4
x 7-3/4 x 3-3/4" |
| Weight: |
6
lbs. (2.7kg) |
5x7 Traditional
| Front
Tilt: |
Base
tilt: 30 degrees forward, 90 degrees backward, Axis tilt: limited only by bellows |
| Front
Swing: |
18
degrees left, 18 degrees right |
| Front
Rise & Fall: |
Rise:
2" (51mm), Fall: 3" (76mm) |
| Front
Shift: |
1.5"
left (38mm), 1.5" right (38mm) |
| Rear
Base-Tilt: |
90
degrees forward, 40 degrees backward |
| Rear
Swing: |
15
degrees left, 15 degrees right |
| Camera
Back: |
5x7"
Vertical/Horizontal quick-change type |
| Focusing
Screen: |
Groundglass,
1" grid-lines |
| Interchange
Bellows: |
Yes |
| Minimum
Extension: |
115mm
with normal bellows, 47mm with bag bellows |
| Maximum
Extension: |
30"(762mm)
with normal bellows, 12"(305mm) with bag bellows |
| Lensboard: |
5.25
x 5.25" |
| Folded
Dimensions WHD: |
10
x 10 x 4" |
| Weight: |
7.7
lbs. (2.7kg) |
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