Toyo 45A Rotating Back: SOLVED

[aussie]

I'm aware that the 45AII has a revolving back while the 45A has a rotating back. However, I'm unable to figure out how to change the orientation of the 45A from landscape to portrait using the rotating back. Suggestions?

[B.S.Kumar]

There are two sliding locks at the top and bottom. Slide them, and you should be able to remove the back.

Kumar

[aussie]

I've tried that however after rotating the back there is no where for the sliding locks to hold.

[B.S.Kumar]

The Toyo backs have recesses where the sliding locks fit. Can you post photos of the camera with the back removed, and the back itself?

[aussie]

Just figured it out! I have a revolving back version of the 45A!

[B.S.Kumar]

I think you have a revolving back - depressing the small lever on the right in your second photo should let you revolve the back.

[aussie]

I think you have a revolving back - depressing the small lever on the right in your second photo should let you revolve the back.

Thanks for the help, Kumar.

[hoffy]

I believe the revolving back was an option on the 45A? I know my 45A has the revolving back on it as well (or maybe someone fitted it later - I don't know! Maybe it might be wise to ignore me ;-) )

[B.S.Kumar]

Indeed. With the revolving back, the camera was called the 45 AR. Also, the AX is the same as the AII, except that it has a reversible back like the A.

Kumar