Hello New to large format - would love advice

[Piers]

Hi Piers,

Thank you!
I have just bought a Schneider Symmar 210mm F5.6, most of my work is portraiture, but could also do with a slightly wider lens too, for more environment portraits. I have asked Santa for a good Loupe and some film holders/dark slides, then I think I am ready to start step by step , (once I have some film ) learning how to use this camera .

I am trying to get hold of a step by step guide to setting up the Wista 45 DX, but haven’t found anything yet,
So I think I will see if I can send some time (pandemic willing) with people I know who have used them.
Carolyn

Sounds good! Make sure to test all of the film holders, they can look good, but the light seals can sometimes be degraded.