Getting a monorail into the field is more awkward though.
Toyo field 45a vs 45aii.
If you own a car and can get hold of a wheelbarrow or modified baby jogger monorails can get.
When every ounce counts the 45cf is the perfect choice for on location 4x5 shooting.
Discussion in large format started by ben telford jul 15 2016.
Toyo the leader in field and rail large format cameras designed the new 45cf field camera based on classic design elements from proven workhorse cameras such as the legendary speed crown graphic and toyo 45aii and ax series.
Its important to note that toyo makes 2 versions of this field camera.
I absolutely think its worth the extra cash to get the revolving back as its so quick and easy compared to the non revolving back.
Weighing a mere 6 1 lbs and folding to a compact 4 2 x 7 4 x 8 2 it combines modern alloy durability with classic design.
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A basic user guide to the toyo 45aii 4x5 large format camera 0 00 camera kit components 0 54 loading film 5 26 setting up the camera please excuse the.
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The only difference is that the aii has a revolving back and the other model doesn t.
I tote my toyo 45aii around in a backpack along with lenses filters focusing cloth ground glass magnifier and film holders.
The former requires time and contemplation while the later offers convenience and speed.
The use of a field camera lends itself to a different mindset from that of a digital slr.