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    Quick question: Toyo 57 G good deal ?

    I can buy a Toyo 57 G in near perfect condition, with the normal and wide-angle bellows, a 5x7 and 4x5 back, both with shades, and some 5x7 film holders and some small stuff, for 300 euro (about $ 400).

    Good deal ? Should I do it ? I like 5x7 ...

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    Re: Quick question: Toyo 57 G good deal ?

    um yes. I would hate you for it too. These don't really exist in the wild. I've been looking for a couple of years. If you want to sell the 5x7 parts, I'll buy them off you.

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    Re: Quick question: Toyo 57 G good deal ?

    It's because I've never seen one (not in reality and not on a site somewhere; it's not even mentioned on the Toyo site !) that I asked: I have nothing to compare it too. I just called the seller and I bought it and I'll pick it up this following Sunday. I'll let you know how it is.

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    IF I ever sell it, I'll present it here first.

    Thanks for your advice.

    Quote Originally Posted by sully75 View Post
    These don't really exist in the wild. I've been looking for a couple of years. If you want to sell the 5x7 parts, I'll buy them off you.

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    Re: Quick question: Toyo 57 G good deal ?

    Very good deal, go for it! Sorry, Paul.

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    Re: Quick question: Toyo 57 G good deal ?

    painful.

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    Re: Quick question: Toyo 57 G good deal ?

    Looks like a nice (great) find! Plus, it's great that you have a 4 X 5 reducing back for it.
    5 X 7 film availability is becoming, (more and more), the 'lost orphan' of sheet film sizes.
    Have fun!

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    Re: Quick question: Toyo 57 G good deal ?

    Looks a great camera, especially for the price, I would've jumped on it too.

    Roget

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    Re: Quick question: Toyo 57 G good deal ?

    Let me know if you don't like the 5x7 it, please. I've been looking for one for a while. I'd just be interested in the 5x7 parts, so you'd still have a working camera. Of course I'd take the whole thing off your hands too.

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    Re: Quick question: Toyo 57 G good deal ?

    Quote Originally Posted by sully75 View Post
    Let me know if you don't like the 5x7 it, please. I've been looking for one for a while. I'd just be interested in the 5x7 parts, so you'd still have a working camera. Of course I'd take the whole thing off your hands too.
    Paul, I'm not sure I understand: if I would sell you the 5x7 parts, how can I still have a working camera ? The back frame and the bellows are 5x7 parts, I would be left with only the front without bellows ?

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    Re: Quick question: Toyo 57 G good deal ?

    Quote Originally Posted by gliderbee View Post
    Paul, I'm not sure I understand: if I would sell you the 5x7 parts, how can I still have a working camera ? The back frame and the bellows are 5x7 parts, I would be left with only the front without bellows ?
    I thought you were sayong that the camera came with a 4x5 back, if its a 4x5 reducing back i guess you'll nee dthe 5x7 back to make it work. Still, i want it!

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