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Monorail II & Optical Bench System
ARCA-SWISS offers a variety of monorail and optical bench configurations for unrestricted freedom of movement and maximum stability. Our monorail system provides rapid extension adjustments for rough focusing and lens-to-subject distance modifications. Close-up, wide-angle, and distant subject shots are easily achieved over a wide focal range, without requiring additional component changes.
The backbone of arca-swiss view cameras
TELESCOPIC OPTICAL BENCH
The telescopic optical bench is designed with two sections of monorail and a single extension bracket. Each monorail section can independently move within the bracket. When unlocked, the monorail moves freely within the bracket and is secured in place using lever-style quick-locks.
Monorail can quickly telescope outside the connecting bracket to lengthen the bellows extension. Monorail units are available in 15 cm to 40 cm lengths.
Optical Bench 30 cm - 043130
(2) sections of 15 cm monorail with (1) 30 cm connecting bracket (Extends to 45 cm)
Optical Bench 40 cm - 043140
(2) sections of 20 cm monorail with (1) 40 cm connecting bracket (Extends to 60 cm)
Optical Bench 50 cm - 043150
(2) sections of 25 cm monorail with (1) 50 cm connecting bracket (Extends to 75 cm)
Optical Bench 80 cm - 043180
(2) sections of 40 cm monorail with (1) 80 cm connecting bracket (Extends to 120 cm)
Monorail ii Units
Monorail II 0-15 cm - 041115
Monorail II 0-20 cm - 041120
Monorail II 0-25 cm - 041125
Monorail II 0-30 cm - 041130
Monorail II 0-40 cm - 041140
Monorail stop - 044111
MONORAIL EXTENSION PLUG-IN
Should a bellows extension need to be increased quickly, none of the basic camera settings need to be changed.
Our plug-in rail extension inserts directly into the end of the original monorail. A knob on the end of the rail turns to expand a brass finger, ensuring the plug-in monorail extension is secured in place.
Plug-in monorail is available in 15 cm and 25 cm lengths.
Monorail Extension II Plug-in
Monorail-extension II 15 cm - 041226
Monorail-extension II 25 cm - 041225
THE FOLDING MONORAIL
ARCA-SWISS F-Line C view cameras feature a light and compact optical bench, which includes a folding monorail plus an 8.5 cm connecting bracket with a quick locking lever.
The folding monorail has two sections of rail, joined by a folding hinge with a mechanism that securely holds the rails together when collapsed. Once opened and pressed together, a knob on the end locks the sections together, ensuring a secure and stable setup.
When purchasing the folding rail as an accessory, the 8.5 cm connecting bracket will mount the camera to a tripod head from other brands.
COLLAPSIBLE OPTICAL BENCH
Monorail 30cm, folding - 044130
Monorail 40cm, folding - 043140
Extension Brackets
A modular component of the ARCA-SWISS view camera optical bench that allows fast adjustments of the sliding monorail for coarse focusing or quick lens to subject distance modifications.
Two quick locking levers provided for the 30 cm, 40 cm, and 50 cm brackets. The 8.5 cm and 30 cm brackets are tapped with a 3/8"-16 threaded socket on the base.
8.5 cm - 042108
30 cm - 042130
40 cm - 042140
50 cm - 042150
80 cm - 042180
OUR PORTABLE SOLUTION
Our view cameras, ranging from 6x9 to 8x10, have the unique feature of collapsing onto a single 15 cm monorail unit. This compact configuration makes it efficient to pack and transport the camera.
Once collapsed, the camera can fit comfortably inside a standard backpack that has a depth of 15 cm / 6" to accomodate the monorail, with room above to pack a focusing cloth and film holders.
The connecting bracket can be conveniently stored in a padded case attached to the outside of the backpack. Setting up and packing up is quick and easy.
CONFIGURATION "D" CAMERAS
F-Line 8x10 and 5x7 cameras supplied with the asymmetrical optical bench.
8x10 D model view cameras - (1) 15 cm monorail, (1) 40 cm monorail, with 50 cm connecting bracket
5x7 D model view cameras - (1) 15 cm monorail, (1) 25 cm monorail, with 40 cm connecting bracket
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