Large format camera CLA + bellows replacement options in the US?

Hello,

I have a Toyo 45CF that is in need of a general CLA. I'd also like to send in my new bellows to have them replaced by someone reputable.

Does anyone have recommendations for a place in the US that could do this for me? I emailed Toyo recently and have a contact there, but want to see if there are other options available.

Would also be interested in recommendations for places that can CLA 4x5 lenses.

Thank you!

I'm sure you will get some suggestions, but I guess you missed this:

Richard Ritter changed out my Wista DXIII 4x5 bellows last year and it was a very professional job.

Richard Ritter LF Camera Repairs

There aught to be a sticky thread in this forum with some names. Bellows I'd reccomend Custom Bellows in the UK:


Their prices are very reasonable and they do custom mods. Are the Toyo bellows removable so you could send them in without the camera?

Lenses I don't know, but if its just the shutter you want CLA'd I've used Carol Flutot:


She's very good, but there is a waiting list. You can also try Zacks:


General LF camera service tend to be more brand specific, and I don't know who would be good for Toyo.

"CLA lenses" can mean different things -- cleaning the glass, cleaning the shutter, or both.

It should be visually obvious if the glass needs cleaning or not, and it's easy to test a shutter to see how accurate the speeds are -- and decide if it needs a cleaning. No shutter is 100% accurate & consistent anyway.