Toyo 45C or Cambo SCN/SC2 type monorail.

Keith Tapscott. · Mar 22, 2007

I am considering buying a monorail 4x5, the Toyo 45C is high on my list, as this is of modular design although I will also consider a cambo SC2. Who are the official UK dealers for these brands?

Keith Tapscott. · Mar 23, 2007

I that see that Robert White sell Toyo, but don`t have the 45C. They do sell the 45CX though.
I couldn`t find who stocks the Cambo range of LF cameras.

Nick Zentena · Mar 23, 2007

Calumet?

Roger Hicks · Mar 23, 2007

Keith Tapscott. said:
I am considering buying a monorail 4x5, the Toyo 45C is high on my list, as this is of modular design although I will also consider a cambo SC2. Who are the official UK dealers for these brands?

Dear Keith,

Cambos are wonderfully solid -- assistant-proof, even -- and extremely versatile, but HEAVY. The 45C strikes me as very middle-of-the-road. Have you considered a Linhof Technikardan? Unconventional as monorails go, but all movements bellows-limited and very compact when folded away.

Cheers,

R.

Keith Tapscott. · Mar 23, 2007

Nick Zentena said:
Calumet?

I had a look at Calumet UK, but could only see the Cadet model in the Cambo range. Perhaps I will look out for second-hand stock.

Keith Tapscott. · Mar 23, 2007

Roger Hicks said:
Dear Keith,

Cambos are wonderfully solid -- assistant-proof, even -- and extremely versatile, but HEAVY. The 45C strikes me as very middle-of-the-road. Have you considered a Linhof Technikardan? Unconventional as monorails go, but all movements bellows-limited and very compact when folded away.

Cheers,

R.

I haven`t looked much at Linhof`s as they tend to be quite expensive even second-hand.
Perhaps I should look further into the second-hand market for a good monorail and may be look at other brands as well.
Mr Cad seem to have quite a bit of LF gear on their site, but not many pictures of the cameras on offer.
Cheers,
Keith.

Roger Hicks · Mar 23, 2007

Keith Tapscott. said:
I haven`t looked much at Linhof`s as they tend to be quite expensive even second-hand.
Perhaps I should look further into the second-hand market for a good monorail and may be look at other brands as well.
Mr Cad seem to have quite a bit of LF gear on their site, but not many pictures of the cameras on offer.
Cheers,
Keith.

Dear Keith,

I recently saw a Technikardan at under half a grand -- dunno what sort of state it was in. Unfortunately can't find the ad again!

Also try contacting Kevin at Camerex in Exeter. Send him my regards!

Cheers,

R.

Keith Tapscott. · Mar 23, 2007

Roger Hicks said:
Dear Keith,

I recently saw a Technikardan at under half a grand -- dunno what sort of state it was in. Unfortunately can't find the ad again!

Also try contacting Kevin at Camerex in Exeter. Send him my regards!

Cheers,

R.

Yes I will try Camerex, I am looking at the Mr Cad adverts in B&W magazine. There is mention of a Karden E, Karden Color 45S and a Super Color ST.
I`m not sure of the specifications of these or how old they are, although I would expect a camera like a LF monorail to be used with care and should last the proverbial lifetime.
No mention of a Technikarden though.
Thanks for replying.

JohnE · Aug 25, 2008

Toyo 45C

Keith Tapscott. said:
I am considering buying a monorail 4x5, the Toyo 45C is high on my list, as this is of modular design although I will also consider a cambo SC2. Who are the official UK dealers for these brands?

Hello Keith
Just reading your message - I have a Toyo 45 for sale complete with lots of accessories.
Wonder if you could let me know if you are still interested then I will submit more details and talk about quotes and prices...and transportation, I am in the north east of England, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Best wishes
John A Elliott

Keith Tapscott. · Aug 25, 2008

JohnE said:
Hello Keith
Just reading your message - I have a Toyo 45 for sale complete with lots of accessories.
Wonder if you could let me know if you are still interested then I will submit more details and talk about quotes and prices...and transportation, I am in the north east of England, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Best wishes
John A Elliott

Hello John,

I was surprised to see this thread which I posted early last year.
I have since bought a Sinar Norma outfit with 4x5 and 8x10 rear standards, which I am hoping to sell soon. A PM would have been a better way to contact me though in case I didn`t see your post.
Thanks for asking any way.

http://www.lf-photo.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=698

Toyo 45C or Cambo SCN/SC2 type monorail.

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