The Toyo 23D has
been developed from the ground up to meet the needs of today's
discriminating digital photographer. From the fully geared movements
to the finely calibrated scales, the smooth operation of the Toyo
23D enhances the performance of the highest quality digital backs.
Compatible with all current digital backs, the camera is available
with either a Graflok adapter for use with backs featuring Live
Video (such as Leaf) or a sliding adapter for those digital backs
that do not.
The Graflok adapter allows a digital back to be securely attached to
the Toyo 23D just as if it were being attached to a roll film
camera; the sliding adapter offers two positions: one for focus and
one for recording the image. Simply make your camera movements in
the focus position and slide the back into the capture position to
take the shot.
The Toyo 23D works with all view camera lenses, as well as those
designed for higher resolution of digital backs. Standard lens
boards will be available in #0 & #1 shutters. (There are also future
plans for additional lens boards to support Hasselblad and Mamiya
lenses.)
Use of the large format camera inspires creation of an image as fine
art. Where one can express a vision rather than merely take a
picture. The ground glass image appears upside down and reversed,
accentuating the forms of line, shape and tonality in an abstraction
that clarifies. The large viewing area invites the eye to scan the
entire composition and note every detail and shade.
For those who require ultimate image quality and control, nothing
compares with the results from a large format camera.
A great range of image control allows you to create the unusual from
the ordinary. Movements such as tilt and swing allow ultimate
control over perspective, subject shape and focus, including
dramatic increase or decrease in depth of field. Parallel movements
including rise, shift and revolving back allow for freedom of
composition without repositioning the camera.
The lack of automation and the simplicity of exposure setting
emphasize technical excellence. The entire process brings the
photographer to another level of concentration that ultimately
results in a more expressive and refined vision.
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