I am putting up for sale my beloved Toyo45A as I have upgraded it to a Linhof TK45 and cannot justify having two cameras
. Specification:
The Toyo 45A is a versatile camera capable of taking lenses from 75mm to 300mm. It'll take a 400mm tele lens if you're not shooting macro. The front standard has rise, tilt and swing. The rear standard has tilt and swing. Combining swings on both standards approximates lateral shift. It's an all-metal, clam-shell design which makes it very sturdy in the field. It's a good starter camera with enough features to cover most applications.
Condition:
The camera is in very good condition. It's lost a bit of paint in places and one of the knobs has lost its fascia - this is a cosmetic thing and doesn't alter usability. In terms of performance, there is nothing to complain about. The bellows were replaced in 2006 by Camera Bellows: they made a small bag section at the front of the bellows to help with using wider lenses. The bellows are in excellent condition.
Price:
I am looking for £350. I have lens boards and lenses if you're interested. I will consider an exchange (or part-exchange) if you have a long lens like the Nikkor M 450mm.
Thanks for looking,
Charles
