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Does anybody know about distributors of the Toho cameras in Germany (or at least Europe)? 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...
-- Stefan Dalibor (dalibor@cs.fau.de), March 26, 2002
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.I think, the better way is: look for a used Linhof, Sinar or Plaubel - it is much easier to get any support.
Good luck!
-- Mark Kallfass (kallfass_@gmx.net), March 26, 2002.
Stefan,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:
http://www.toho-machine.co.jp
to see if they list any.
Kerry
-- Kerry Thalmann (largeformat@thalmann.com), March 26, 2002.
Stefan,lets first end that BOLD thing :-) :-)
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!
Huib
-- Huib Smeets (hsmeets@plex.nl), March 26, 2002.
It's TOHO not TOYO
-- Wayne DeWitt (wdewitt@snip.net), March 26, 2002.
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!
-- Stefan Dalibor (dalibor@cs.fau.de), March 26, 2002.
Hi,Sorry, i was in a hurry, therefore the typo's.....
Yep, I know that toHo and toYo are different brands.
Never ever seen a European distributor other than Robert White. But apparently he sells the Toho no longer.
Huib.
-- Huib Smeets (hsmeets@plex.nl), March 26, 2002.
Stefan,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.
I agree it would be preferable to handle any LF camera before committing to a purchase. Unfortunately, that is not always possible.
Kerry
-- Kerry Thalmann (largeformat@thalmann.com), March 26, 2002.