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Hi Again,

I was still having the problem after trying peoples suggestions. I got a super good deal on a Sinar F2 with everything, Bag bellows case etc. Cleaned it up and tried out some photos...

Thank you to everyone for your answers and tips, I will try them this weekend if I have time. I do know that the GG and Fresnel are installed correctly, as per the instructions from Toyo. I also had...

I'm using a Peak 5x loupe with a clear long barrell. I have been using F22 or F32 for most photos. I have double checked the film is loaded properly in my holders. I have a sturdy tripod and a large...

Hello,All,

I have a Toyo View D45M which I have written about before. I have been able to get my back focus problem fixed I believe. But My photos all seem to lack sharpness. I am new to 4x5 so...

Yeah your frame that sandwiches them together looks different than mine but everything else you stated about how the GG sits on the ridge with or without the fresnel is the same. Tomorrow night I...

I got instructions from Toyo on the correct order and which way the shiny side faces, it faces the lens which is not Ike other fresnels, its a mystery as to why it works better now. I'm positive it...

Thank you to everyone for your suggestions and help. I removed the fresnel lens which does not effect the distance of the GG and exposed some photos last night. I photographed some flat objects close...

I know it's been a little frustrating, all the D45M models I see online have the same exact setup as mine. I took a photo with just the ground glass and will develop it tomorrow and see if that makes...

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Here are some photos of the setup.

I will photograph something flat and see how that looks.

I'm positive nothing is reversed or put in backwards, it is all facing the correct direction. Yes the fresnel has the shiny side facing the lens like Toyo states.

Now that I'm home I see how it fits together, the fresnel lens is held in by clips and it is smaller than 4x5, so even though the GG is sandwitched with it the fresnel lens does not effect the...

Actually the camera has a official Toyo fresnel lens and a ground glass, it came this way from Toyo and everything is installed correctly. the fresnel lens is in front of the GG and everything is...

I know where I am focusing and about DOF etc. the focus is never on the object I focus on for example a still life of a camera on a shelf, the camera turns out soft and and behind it is sharp. Thank...

Hello all,
I am new to LF photograhy but have been taking and printing my own photos for quite a few years. I recently purchased a Toyo D45M. The problem I am having is that the focus is shifted, I...

Thanks that worked with pulling that one out, I've noticed if I don't push it back in hard the shutter sticks, Wish I had a copal shutter, this one seems a little rough. It's my first lens so I plan...

Hello, I am new to 4x5 photography, I have been using other formats for years. I just got my darkroom back up and running, got a 4x5 enlarger and finally a camera, a Toyo View D45M. The lens is a...

I own two 8 Banners pinhole cameras that are adjustable from 6x4.5 to 6x12, but yes a real pano would be nice too

Now I just need a 4x5 camera :)

Thanks everyone, I am using litium white grease for some of the lubrication. The motor works fine now. I just need 5o take care of the surface rust on the unpainted areas. I will apply some of that...

I meant fins there are about 5 on each side.

Steve,
After a lot of oil and wd40 things seem to he good now, it raises and lowers just fine and with no loud noises. Are you talking about those find that slide in the plastic channels on the...

I'll post some pictures tonight, it is mostly just surface rust nothing's terrible but it is on a other of the smaller parts.

The focus motor works fine but the tension on the focusing block is too tight I can't seem to find the screws it shows in the manual to adjust this? Any help is appreciated

Ok I checked the spring running from the transformer and made sure it was functional, I pulled it all the way out and gently let it recede, then hooked it back up. I think that along with all the oil...

Randy, I will check with Beseler, I had no idea they were still in business, I'm happy they are!

Hello,
The bearings seem to be giving out in the carriage motor. I just aquired the enlarger and it is somewhat rusty from sitting unused for years. The motor works now but sounds terrible. Any...

I have another question, is the upper bellows supposed to be fully compressed like in my photo? And wat about the condenser stage, I imagine it should be all the way down like I have it? Any input...

Thank you everyone for your ideas, I removed the cover over the motor on the front. The belt seems fine, I then moved the head all the way from bottom to top by hand. It sounds like the bearings in...

Thanks, we will see

Hi, I am in Northern California, it moves up and down by hand but is very slow. I am going to take apart the area around the motor to get a look at the gears and belt you mentioned. I have a feeling...

Hello I'm new here,
I just purchased a Beseler CB7 and a DG-1 color head. Luckily it seems like everything is there and most of it works. The enlarger is the older model silver with a Voltage...