Arca-Swiss Cameras

Arca-Swiss Cameras

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.

4x5 f-line monorail camera

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)

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)

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.

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)

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)