Toyo Kogaku Toyo View 45 C
The Toyo View 45 C is a 4x5 large-format monorail view camera built for studio and technical work, offering the full range of view-camera movements on a rail-based body. It sits in the same category as other Japanese-built 4x5 monorails aimed at commercial photographers.
With only a single recorded hammer result, pricing reference is limited: a 2026 UK auction sale at Chiswick achieved £189, which sets the only current data point for what a Toyo View 45 C is worth today. As with most large-format gear, hammer prices at UK saleroom level depend heavily on completeness — bellows condition, the presence of a usable lens board and ground glass, and the rail length all materially affect what the camera sells for.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Mar 2026 | £189 | Chiswick Auctions | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 348) Title: Toyo 45C 5x4 View Camera Outfit.
Description:
Comprising body (minimal sight of use) with 135mm f4.7 Schnieder Xenar lens (shutter firing, signs of light use). With instruction book, six 5"x4" ... read more |
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