What's the deal with the Omega 45E?

[Vascilli]

So I'll be picking up an Omega 45E, which based on my research seems to be a cheapened Toyo G-series. Seller says the bellows needs replacing, and a brief Google shows it's a simple job with screws, so could finding a cheap Toyo bellows, removing the frames, and screwing that in work? Also it looks like the rails are the same, so I should be able to connect my 45G and use bigger lenses and whatnot? I'm having a hard time finding any differences between the 45E and G-series apart from how the movements work and the fixed bellows.

[Neal Chaves]

All asscessories from your 45G will work on the 45E. I replaced the bellows on one with the Shen Hao bellows sold on e-bay. It is not an easy job, and requires contact glue. Take your time and you will be OK. You may find you need some longer screws due to increased thickness of the new bellows. These are available in a large hobby store.