Toyo 45G or Sinar C

I'm thinking of upgrading from my old Calumet monorail 4x5. It does not have a graflock back so I can't

use instant pack holders, plus I'd like a bit more precision if possible.<br>Most of the shooting would be

studio table-top close up, maybe a little portraiture, probably no field or architecture. Geared focus is

desired; the Sinar has it on the back standard if I'm not mistaken, and so does the Toyo.<p>Has anyone

used both of these particular models and can comment if they preferred one or the other or can offer pro/

con opinions? I'm looking at used models; (others, like Sinar X or Cambo Ultima look great but are out of

budget), so I've tentatively narrowed it down to the G and C. <br>Thanks!

Ben,

as a long time Sinar user and now a Toyo user, my first preference would be the Sinar. For tabletop work, the C would work, while you scrounge up a P rear standard, essentially making it a 4x5 P.

erie

A Sinar c has the rear function carrier of the P, it uses the front standard of the Sinar F or F2 (depending on how old the C is)

I agree with Erie, however in the choice of the Sinar C over the Toyo G.

The Sinar's yaw free tilt and swings and the built in Tilt/Swing and depth of field calculator are the really big reasons, especially for table top work.