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tgtaylor
25-Mar-2015, 15:56
Anyone know how Toyo went about this? Did they have a system whereby you can tell the year of manufacture by the camera's serial number? The serial number on my 45CF is "126-0000400." I purchased it new from B&H when they first came out - took me months to receive it. I'm thinking that this may have number 400 off the production line. But what about their other models 4x5 and 8x10?

Thomas

Paul Cunningham
25-Mar-2015, 19:58
My 45CF, I am at least the third owner, is serial number 126-0000207.
Cheers.

tgtaylor
26-Mar-2015, 10:40
Looks like a got a "late model" CF. Just kidding though. I order it from the first ad that I saw in a photo magazine. Back then I was reading all of them looking for a 4x5 camera. Old man Adolph Gasser had a Speed Graphic with an Ektar lens on decent condition but I was hesitant about a 50 year old camera. The Linhoff 2000 came out but I couldn't see spending $2000 for a format that I might not stick with. That's when I saw the add "Under $550" and jumped. Beautiful camera and packs easily for lightweight travel.

But what about Toyo's other models - the 4x5's and 8x10's? Does anyone have any information on determining the manufacture date from the serial number?

Thomas