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Arca-Swiss Cameras
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Arca-Swiss Discovery One of the lightest cameras but extremely
rugged monorail design, the Discovery's bellows can be easily removed for carrying. Full
front and rear movements are included and the Discovery has a 2''-15'' bellows extension.
It takes Arca's full line of accessories. Discovery is one of the best made view cameras.
It is a good entry level design but more expensive and can be upgraded as your needs grow.
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4x5 f-line
monorail camera
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Arca Swiss F-Line cameras feature calibrated control blocks that
are easily accessible with focusing on your right and camera movements on your left. The
basic split-rail feature offers a built-in extension up to 460mm and easy camera
displacement without moving the tripod. The unlimited vertical swing movement allows the
camera to be packed flat.
| Tilts: |
Front Base): 30 Degrees
Forward, 30 Degrees Backward, Rear Base): 30 Degrees Forward, 30 Degrees Backward |
| Swings: |
Front: 45 Degrees Left, 45
Degrees Right, Rear: 45 Degrees Left, 45 Degrees Right (Specs Are For Calibrations On
Camera, All F-Line Arca Cameras Have 360 Degrees Swing Capability) |
| Rise And Fall: |
Front: 3.9" (100mm)
Rise, Rear: 3.9" (100mm) Rise |
| Lateral Shift: |
Front: 2" (50mm) Left,
2" (50mm) Right, Rear: 2" (50mm) Left, 2" (50mm) Right |
| Camera Back: |
4x5"
Vertical/Horizontal Quick-Change International Standard Graflock Note: Arca-Swiss
Manufacture A Special Arca-Polaroid 405 Back For Their 4x5" Cameras - Polaroid's 405
Back Will Not Work! |
| Focusing Screen: |
Groundglass With Grid-Lines,
6x7, 6x9, 6x12 And Polaroid Markings, And Fresnel Screen |
| Interchangeable Bellows |
Yes |
| Minimum Extension: |
3.2" (80mm) With
Standard Bellows And Flat Lensboard, 2.6" (65mm) With Standard Bellows And 13mm
Recessed Lensboard, 2.2" (55mm) With Wide-Angle Bellows And 13mm Recessed Lensboard |
| Maximum Extension: |
380mm (Maximum Length Of
Included Bellows) |
| Monorail Length: |
Telescoping Type 30-46cm |
| Lensboard: |
171mm X 171mm Arca Swiss |
| Dimensions: |
11.8 X 8.7 X 12.5" (30
X 22 X 32cm) L.W.H. |
| Weight: |
7.6 Lbs (3.5 Kg) |
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F-line basic
The F-Line B basic is a low cost view camera. It has a s 40cm long
rail. The camera is adjustable, yaw-free and accepts wide angle lenses that have a focal
length starting at 45mm. It is compact and lightweight. Each standard carrier is equipped
with a fine-focus drive. This model can be upgraded and can be fully combined with all
Arca-Swiss accessories. |
| Tilts: |
Front (Base): 30 Degrees
Forward, 30 Degrees Backward, Rear (Base): 30 Degrees Forward, 30 Degrees Backward |
| Swings: |
Front: 45 Degrees Left, 45
Degrees Right, Rear: 45 Degrees Left, 45 Degrees Right (Specs Are For Calibrations On
Camera, All F-Line Arca Cameras Have 360 Degree Swing Capability) |
| Rise And Fall: |
Front: 3.9" (100mm)
Rise, Rear: 3.9" (100mm) Rise |
| Lateral Shift: |
Front: 2" (50mm) Left,
2" (50mm) Right, Rear: 2" (50mm) Left, 2" (50mm) Right |
| Camera Back: |
4x5"
Vertical/Horizontal Quick-Change International Standard Graflock Note: Arca-Swiss
Manufacture A Special Arca-Polaroid 405 Back For Their 4x5" Cameras - Polaroid's 405
Back Will Not Work! |
| Focusing Screen: |
Groundglass With Grid-Lines,
6x7, 6x9, 6x12 And Polaroid Markings, And Fresnel Screen |
| Interchangeable Bellows |
Yes |
| Minimum Extension: |
3.2" (80mm) With
Standard Bellows And Flat Lensboard, 2.6" (65mm) With Standard Bellows And 13mm
Recessed Lensboard, 2.2" (55mm) With Wide-Angle Bellows And 13mm Recessed Lensboard |
| Maximum Extension: |
380mm |
| Monorail Length: |
40cm |
| Lensboard: |
171mm X 171mm Arca Swiss |
| Dimensions: |
16 X 8.7 X 13" (41 X 22
X 33cm) L.W.H. |
| Weight: |
7.0 Lbs (3.2 Kg) |
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Arca-Swiss
6x9 f-line-c monorail
The Arca Swiss 6x9 F-Line cameras feature calibrated control blocks,
offering focusing on your right and camera movements on your left. The compact 30cm rail
offers a built-in extension up to 300mm and can be folded in half for storage. The
unlimited vertical swing movement allows the camera to be packed flat. The monorail slides
into a rail clamp that screws to the tripod or can be mounted to an optional Arca-style
quick-release.
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| Tilts: |
Front(Base): 30 Degrees
Forward, 30 Degrees Backward, Rear(Base): 30 Degrees Forward, 30 Degrees Backward |
| Swings: |
Front: 45 Degrees Left, 45
Degrees Right, Rear: 45 Degrees Left, 45 Degrees Right (Specs Are For Calibrations On
Camera, All F-Line Arca Cameras Have 360 Degree Swing Capability) |
| Rise And Fall: |
Front: 60mm Rise, Rear: 60mm
Rise |
| Lateral Shift |
Front: 40mm Left, 40mm
Right, Rear: 40mm Left, 40mm Right |
| Camera Back |
6x9cm Vertical/Horizontal
Quick-Change Focusing Screen Optional
#080002 Adapter Required To Attach Graflock Type Roll Film Holders |
| Focusing Screen |
Groundglass With Grid-Lines,
6x7 And 6x9 Markings And Fresnel Screen |
| Interchangeable Bellows |
Yes |
| Minimum Extension: |
2.15" (53mm) With
Standard Bellows And Flat Lensboard, 1.5" (38mm) With 15mm Recessed Lensboard |
| Maximum Extension: |
200mm (Maximum Length Of
Included Bellows) |
| Monorail Length: |
30cm Collapsible Type -
Folds In Half For Compactness |
| Lensboard: |
110 X 110mm Arca Swiss |
| Dimensions: |
11.8 X 6.3 X 10" (30 X
16 X 25cm) L.W.H. With Rail Extended |
| Weight: |
5.0 Lbs. (2.3kg) |
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4x5 m-line
monolith
The M-Line Monolith is very easy to operate.
Each knob has one specific function only. They are logically arranged with the tilt and
swing knobs on the left, while those for displacement (lateral shift and rise/fall) are
located on the right. Its yaw free movements allow precise focusing compensation.
| Tilts: |
Front: (Axis Tilt) 30
Degrees Forward, 30 Degrees Backward + (Base Tilt) 45 Degrees Forward, 45 Degrees
Backward, Rear: (Base Tilt Only) 45 Degrees Forward, 45 Degrees Backward |
| Swings: |
Front (Geared): 45 Degrees
Left, 45 Degrees Right, Rear (Geared): 45 Degrees Left, 45 Degrees Right |
| Rise & Fall: |
Front (Geared): 2.75"
(70mm) Rise, Rear (Geared): 2.75" (70mm) Rise |
| Lateral Shift: |
Front (Geared): 2"
(50mm) Left, 2" (50mm) Right, Rear (Geared): 2" (50mm) Left, 2" (50mm)
Right, Note: Arca M Models Retain The Manual Side Shift Feature(Center Marking Only) In
Addition To The Geared Shift - Thus Actual Side Shift Is Potentially Much More! |
| Camera Back: |
4x5 Vertical/Horizontal
Quick-Change International Standard Graflock, Note: Arca-Swiss Manufacture A Special
Arca-Polaroid 405 Back For Their 4x5" Cameras - Polaroid's 405 Back Will Not Work! |
| Focusing Screen: |
Groundglass W/ Grid-Lines,
6x7, 6x9, 6x12 And Polaroid Markings And Fresnel |
| Interchangeable Bellows: |
Yes |
| Minimum Extension: |
3.2" (80mm) With
Standard Bellows And Flat Lensboard, 2.6" (65mm) With Standard Bellows And 13mm
Recessed Lensboard, 2.2" (55mm) With Wide-Angle Bellows And 13mm Recessed Lensboard |
| Maximum Extension: |
380mm (Maximum Length Of
Included Bellows) |
| Monorail Length: |
15.7-25.6" (40-65cm)
Telescoping Type |
| Lensboard: |
171 X 171mm |
| Dimensions: |
16 X 9.8 X 14.5" (41 X
25 X 37cm) Lwh |
| Weight: |
12.3 Lbs. (5.6kg) |
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