European/german distributors for Toho FC-45X?

[stefan_dalibor1]

Does anybody know about distributors of the Toho cameras in Germany (or at least Europe)?<b>

I'm interested in the FC-45X... in Kerry's review of the camera, he mentions Robert White selling them, but I couldn't find any reference to Toho in the web store. In addition, I'd like to see the camera before shelling out the money, so I'd prefer a distributor within driving range...

[mark_kallfass]

Yes, there is a german shop! Check out the URL: www.plaubel.com

You will see: Toyo is quiet expensive! Until 1998 the Brenner Fotostube in Weiden (www.alles-foto.de) sold this Toyo Cameras.

 

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I think, the better way is: look for a used Linhof, Sinar or Plaubel - it is much easier to get any support.

 

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Good luck!

[kerry_thalmann2]

Stefan,

 

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Robert White no longer carries the Toho cameras or accessories. I'm

not sure if there are any other European dealers. You might check

the Toho web site:

 

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http://www.toho-machine.co.jp

 

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to see if they list any.

 

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Kerry

[huib_smeets]

Stefan,

 

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lets first end that BOLD </b> thing :-) :-)

 

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TOYO is exoensive, visit that wellknown shop in Cologne (Köln) at the

Neumarkt, four weeks ago I bought there a Linhof Technikardan S at a

very competative price!

 

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Huib

[dmin-99]

It's TOHO not TOYO

[stefan_dalibor1]

Meanwhile, I checked with ToHo (the H was no typo, contrary to the `b' instead of `br' tag - sorry for the blaring :). Unfortunately, currently there seems to be no german or european distributor... after ready Kerry's review, that's a pity!

[huib_smeets]

Hi,

 

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Sorry, i was in a hurry, therefore the typo's.....

 

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Yep, I know that toHo and toYo are different brands.

 

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Never ever seen a European distributor other than Robert White. But

apparently he sells the Toho no longer.

 

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Huib.

[kerry_thalmann2]

Stefan,

 

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Even though Robert White no longer stocks the Toho, they might be

willing to special order one for you. I've dealt with them on

occasion (recently bought a Toho Eccentric Lens Panel on close-out)

and they are VERY acommodating and eager to please. Ditto for Badger

Graphic here in the US.

 

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I agree it would be preferable to handle any LF camera before

committing to a purchase. Unfortunately, that is not always possible.

 

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Kerry