Toyo 45A mk 1 demonstration

Demonstration of setup and all the movements the Toyo 45A mk 1 field camera has to offer. Very extensive features and built like a tank.
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[@MAP07070]

Hi, thanks the for overview of this camera. Is it difficult to use a focussing loupe with that shade "chimney" in the way?

[@steveliddle8417]

Yes, it's difficult/impossible to make exakt focusing adjustments when the chimney is opened. It's meant to be used for quick composition and rough focus with the naked eye. There's a button on one side that allows the chimney to swing to one side after you collapse it. Then you have direct access to the ground glass for exact focusing with a loupe.

[@steveliddle8417]

You can even remove the chimney completely once you're ready to focus. It flips out and there's a sprung hinge - you just push it up and it pops out. I've sold this camera now so I can't film that. It's really easy to do though.

[@steveliddle8417]

You can see the chimney hanging on its hinge in this video at 3:30. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHe2Y2eDZrFknNE

[@MAP07070]

@@steveliddle8417 Thanks for the explanation!

[@photographicadventures1980]

Hej. Har du fortfarande den kameran till salu??? Annonsen försvann för länge sen, och jag letade efter dig.Det gick inte kontakta via Tradera.Kom nyss på det att du har den här filmen. Om du har kameran kvar, svara . Jag är intresserad. MVH

[@steveliddle8417]

Hej. Nej, den såldes länge sedan, tyvärr.

[@rolle820]

No front rise or fall?

[@steveliddle8417]

Yes there is. Forgot to film that. You can see the slot in the vertical frame.

[@steveliddle8417]

You can also see the rise and fall when I first lift the front standard up at 15 seconds in. 👍