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.

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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.

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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.

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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
ARCA-SWISS F-Classic View Camera
012169 F-Classic 6x9 $3969
012169-oc F-Classic 6x9 with orbix® micrometric $4686
012145 F-Classic 4x5" $3516
012145-oc F-Classic 4x5” with orbix® micrometric $4234
012157 F-Classic 5x7" $5579
012157-oc F-Classic 5x7” with orbix® micrometric $6296
012357 F-Classic 5x7” D* $5579
012357-oc F-Classic 5x7” D* with orbix® micrometric $6296
5x7 D* = 15cm + 25cm monorail with 30cm connecting bracket
012181 F-Classic 8x10" $6430
012181-oc F-Classic 8x10” with orbix® micrometric $7147
012381 F-Classic D** 8x10” $6463
012381-oc F-Classic D** 8x10” with orbix® micrometric $7180
8x10 D** = 15cm + 40cm monorail with 50cm connecting bracket
ARCA-SWISS F-Classic Field Camera
012545 F-Classic field C 4x5" $4188
012545-oc F-Classic field C 4x5” with orbix® micrometric $4905
ARCA-SWISS F-Classic Compact View Camera
012269 F-Classic C 6x9 $3969
012269-oc F-Classic C 6x9 with orbix® micrometric $4686
012245 F-Classic C 4x5" $3516
012245-oc F-Classic C 4x5” with orbix® micrometric $4234
012257 F-Classic C 5x7” $5579
012257-oc F-Classic C 5x7” with orbix® micrometric $6296
ARCA-SWISS F-Metric View Camera
013169 F-Metric 6x9 $5068
013169-oc F-Metric 6x9 with orbix® micrometric $5784
013145 F-Metric 4x5" $4656
013145-oc F-Metric 4x5” with orbix® micrometric $5373
013157 F-Metric 5x7" $6751
013157-oc F-Metric 5x7” with orbix® micrometric $7467
013357 F-Metric 5x7” D* $6751
013357-oc F-Metric 5x7” D* with orbix® micrometric $7467
5x7 D* = 15cm + 25cm monorail with 30cm connecting bracket
013181 F-Metric 8x10" $7124
013181-oc F-Metric 8x10” with orbix® micrometric $7841
013381 F-Metric D** 8x10” $7124
013381-oc F-Metric D** 8x10” with orbix® micrometric $7841
8x10 D** = 15cm + 40cm monorail with 50cm connecting bracket
ARCA-SWISS F-Metric Field View Camera
013545 F-Metric field C 4x5" $5178
013545-oc F-Metric field C 4x5” with orbix® micrometric $5795
ARCA-SWISS F-Metric Compact View Camera
013269 F-Metric C 6x9 $5068
013269-oc F-Metric C 6x9 with orbix® micrometric $5784
013245 F-Metric C 4x5" $4656
013245-oc F-Metric C 4x5” with orbix® micrometric $5373
013257 F-Metric C 5x7” $6751
013257-oc F-Metric C 5x7” with orbix® micrometric $7467
ARCA-SWISS F-Line Specialty View Camera
015281 Misura 8x10 including dynamic (manual) Orbix Tilt $6491
016181 Lulf 11x14 / 8x10 $11132
ARCA-SWISS F-Line Format Conversion Kits
021469 Format-Set F-Universalis 6x9 $1270
021245 Format-Set F-Universalis 6x9-4x5 wide-angle $1846
022469 Format-Set F-Classic 6x9 $2337
022245 Format-Set F-Classic 6x9-4x5 wide-angle $1875
022345 Format-Set F-Classic 6x9-4x5 synthetic $1726
022145 Format-Set F-Classic 4x5 $1535
022157 Format-Set F-Classic 5x7 $3222
022181 Format-Set F-Classic 8x10 (also used for 8x10 Metric conversions) $3975
023469 Format-Set F-Metric 6x9 $2914
023245 Format-Set F-Metric 6x9-4x5 wide-angle $2241
023145 Format-Set F-Metric 4x5 $1952
023157 Format-Set F-Metric 5x7 $3637
022181 Format-Set F-Classic 8x10 (used for 8x10 Metric conversions) $3975