Camera Line Info
F-Line View Cameras
The ARCA-SWISS F-Line encompasses a range of view cameras designed to accommodate the varied requirements of fine art film photographers. The series includes the F-Classic, F-Metric, F-Field, Universalis and Misura view cameras, each designed with unique features and advantages.
Central to the F-Line series is its modular construction. This cross-platform design allows for flexible customization, quick format changes, and seamless system expansion, providing practical solutions for photographers with diverse shooting requirements.
F-Line Classic, Metric and Field cameras are equipped with an extensive range of movement options, including rise, fall, shift, swing, and base tilt, as well as the optional micro-orbix® geared tilt - a comprehensive feature set that empowers photographers with precise control over their compositions and plane of focus.
These cameras are examples of high-grade craftsmanship, made from resilient, premium-quality materials with durability and reliability, even in frequent use.
With efficiency and convenience in mind, the F-Line 141 series has been designed with a focus on portability. Travel-friendly, F-Line cameras set up fast and are easily collapsed and packed away for backpacking, making them suitable for capturing the sublime beauty of natural landscapes and the energy of urban environments with equal effectiveness.
F-Line cameras also feature a best-in-class ground glass with integrated Fresnel, providing a bright and clearly illuminated viewing experience that helps photographers attend to the smallest details and is highly valued and praised by F-Line photographers.
With commitment to quality, precision, and functional all around versatility, ARCA-SWISS F-Line view cameras serve as reliable tools for artists and professionals, designed to meet and exceed their expectations. A comparison chart displayed below outlines the specific features of each F-Line camera model, helping photographers identify the most suitable option for their individual needs.
F-LINE VIEW CAMERAS
F-FIELD
For the ultimate in portability, the F-Field view camera is the perfect choice. It features a smaller 110 mm front frame, utilizing compact 110 mm lens boards, universal bellows, and a folding monorail. Its easy to transport while still delivering all the benefits of a monorail design.
The F-Field camera is available in either the F-Classic or F-Metric, shown on the right, with optional micro-orbix® tilt. Additionally, F-Field is the best choice for photographers converting to smaller 6x9 or DSLR formats.
Available in 4x5 format only.
F-LINE VIEW CAMERAS
F-Metric
The F-Metric is a professional-grade view camera known for its precision and ease-of-use. With micro-metric gear-driven and self-locking controls, the camera provides a wide range of movements including shift, rise, fall, swing, base tilt, and optional micro-orbix® geared tilt.
Available in 6x9 - 8x10 formats, offering a telescopic optical bench or compact model with a folding monorail. Durable and adaptable, it is a great choice for users transitioning to 5x7 or 8x10 formats, particularly when paired with the telescopic optical bench.
F-LINE VIEW CAMERAS
F-Classic
The F-Classic view camera is a versatile monorail camera with manual controls for shift, rise, fall, swing, base tilt, and optional micro-orbix® geared tilt. It is available in 6x9 through 8x10 formats, offering the choice of a telescopic optical bench or folding monorail for enhanced portability.
Durable and adaptable, it is a great choice for users transitioning to 5x7 or 8x10 formats, particularly when paired with the telescopic optical bench.
F-LINE COMPONENTS
F-LINE CAMERA COMPARISON CHART | |||||
Classic | Metric | Misura | Field-Classic | Field-Metric | Universalis |
6x9, 4x5, 5x7, 8x10 | 6x9, 4x5, 5x7, 8x10 | 8x10 only | 4x5 only | 4x5 only | DSLR, 6x9, 4x5 |
Manual controls | Geared controls | Manual controls | Manual controls | Geared controls | Geared controls |
Designed for stability | Designed for stability and added efficiency | Designed for portability | Designed for portability | Designed for portability and added efficiency | Designed for precision and portability |
Offers modular format conversion kits up to 8x10 | Offers modular format conversion kits up to 8x10 | Interchangeable monorails and bellows | Interchangeable monorails and bellows | Interchangeable monorails and bellows | Offers modular format conversion kits up to 4x5 |
Standard symmetrical telescoping monorail with connecting bracket. | Standard symmetrical telescoping monorail with connecting bracket | Asymmetrical folding monorail, 15cm + 35cm with 8.5cm connecting bracket | Symmetrical folding 30 cm monorail with 8.5cm connecting bracket. 15cm or 25cm plug-in extensions available | Symmetrical folding 30cm monorail with 8.5cm connecting bracket. 15cm or 25cm plug-in extensions available | Standard 20cm single monorail with 8.5cm connecting bracket. 15cm or 25cm plug-in extensions available |
Available in asymmetrical monorail D models | Available in asymmetrical monorail D models | Folding monorail only. 15cm or 25cm plug-in extensions available | Folding monorail only. 15cm or 25cm plug-in extensions available | Folding monorail only. 15cm or 25cm plug-in extensions available | Standard 20cm monorail. 15cm or 25cm plug-in extensions available |
Micro-Orbix tilt is an optional accessory | Micro-Orbix tilt is an optional accessory | Dynamic (manual) Orbix tilt standard feature | Micro-Orbix tilt is an optional accessory | Micro-Orbix tilt is an optional accessory | Micro-Orbix standard feature |
Standard synthetic bellows, length dependent on format | Standard synthetic bellows, length dependent on format | Standard 50cm synthetic bellows | Universal 30cm leather bellows | Universal 30cm leather bellows | Universal leather bellows. Length dependent on format |
Standard lens board 141x141mm | Standard lens board 141x141mm | Standard lens board 141x141mm | Standard lens board 110x110mm | Standard lens board 110x110mm | Standard lens board 110x110mm |
Compatible with most ARCA-SWISS camera accessories | Compatible with most ARCA-SWISS camera accessories | Compatible with most ARCA-SWISS camera accessories | Compatible with most ARCA-SWISS camera accessories | Compatible with most ARCA-SWISS camera accessories | Compatible with most ARCA-SWISS camera accessories |
Standard ground glass with white grid and fresnel | Standard ground glass with white grid and fresnel | Standard ground glass with white grid and fresnel | Standard ground glass with white grid and fresnel | Standard ground glass with white grid and fresnel | Standard ground glass with white grid and fresnel |
4x5 format cameras supplied with International Graflok back | 4x5 format cameras supplied with International Graflok back | N/A | 4x5 format cameras supplied with International Graflok back | 4x5 format cameras supplied with International Graflok back | 4x5 format cameras supplied with International Graflok back |
5x7 and 8x10 format cameras supplied with a bail on the ground glass back for ease in film holder loading | 5x7 and 8x10 format cameras supplied with a bail on the ground glass back for ease in film holder loading | Supplied with a bail on the ground glass back for ease in film holder loading | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Specifications are provided on the product page |
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