Product Description
TOYO-VIEW 4x5 inch revolving back and ground glass assembly for 45G cameras—very well used, rough cosmetic condition, ground glass is cracked, some damage to retaining piece—works, but selling for parts.
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TOYO-VIEW G CAMERA BACK
Details from the Toyo-View 45G Instruction Manual.
● REVOLVING
With the revolving back of 45G model, vertical, horizontal and any intermediate pictures can be taken without disturbing the focus and the optical axis, and no vignetting corners. To rotate the back, depress the release button at the top left corner of the back and turn the focusing frame which revolves either way through 360°. The back will be detained automatically at the vertical or horizontal position. To lock at inter-position, tighten the intermediate locking lever to counter clockwise. (Photo 15)
The camera backs for 5x7 and 8x10 models do not revolve, are horizontal and vertical two directionals only.
● UNIVERSAL BACK
The camera back of Toyo View 45G adopts the universal back provision which can easily be removed the focusing frame to accommodate Grafloktm type accessories.
To remove the focusing frame, simply press inward on the knurled edges of the both focusing frame release arms, and slide the frame to the right - slot opening side - about 10mm and lift off. (Photo 17)
To reattach the focusing frame, release the slide locks as far as to the left and remove the film holder if attached. Place the focusing frame approximately 10mm off to the right and slide it to engage the release arms, and it will snap into place. Check both releases engaging by pulling the focusing frame after attached. (Photo 18)
