Anyone try the new Toyo 45CX yet?

[rayn]

Has anyone had a chance to fiddle with the new Toyo 45CX? I am thinking of getting either this camera or the Calumet Cadet and wonder how they differ. I like that the Toyo has interchangeable parts, but is it as rigid as the Cadet?

[stuart_goldstein1]

If you haven't looked at both cameras, do so before you buy.

 

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Also, check the threads in this discussion because many people have

discussed the cadet. Also check out the LF homepage for their review

and a bunch of comments.

[brian_jefferis]

I recently purchased a Toyo 45CX. Though only having it a short while

I can tell you the Toyo 45CX is a very sturdy camera (amazing for this

price range!) The swing/tilt fuctions are a little stiff but this does

not seem to cause a problem. One compromise is the back which I'm

sure Toyo did to keep costs down. It's a standard reversible back but

is very easy to get used to. As far as interchangeble parts go, I

wouldn't base my decision to much on that because to do a format

change especially from 4x5 to 8x10 is rediculously expensive.

(somewhere in the neighborhood of $2500!!) I feel that the

interchangeablity is a nice option to have though. I have no

experience with a Cadet but all in all I feel the Toyo45CX is well

made and can most likely withstand a ton of use.