Introducing

PICO VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM

A new standard for high resolution photography

ARCA-SWISS PICO


Featuring intuitive controls for perspective and plane of focus adjustments with a patented design that maximizes rigidity and precision, the Pico stands out for its efficient workflow and exceptional stability. Its design focuses on reducing moving parts, resulting in a camera that not only meets but exceeds the accuracy demands of current high-resolution sensors.


Pico's compatibility with a wide range of mounts, including mirrorless cameras and digital backs, ensures flexibility for various professional applications. Additionally, its lightweight, compact frame makes it an ideal companion for photographers on the go.


Beyond its technical achievements, the Pico view camera excels in ergonomics, offering a fast and intuitive operation compared to traditional tilt-shift lenses. Its innovative design allows for quick lens changes and straightforward adaptation to different formats, ensuring photographers can capture their vision without compromise. With dedication to quality and innovation, the ARCA-SWISS Pico is an indispensable tool for professionals seeking the utmost in photographic precision and versatility.

3/4 rear view of the Arca-Swiss Pico view camera with a hand rotating a Phase One digital back on the rear mount adapter.
Side view of the Arca-Swiss Pico camera system with a Hasselblad V digital back.

ARCA-SWISS PICO VIEW CAMERA

For Mirrorless Cameras or Digital Backs

With its wide range of adapters, the Pico system is compatible with the majority of mirrorless cameras, plus Phase One IQ and Hasselblad V digital backs.

Providing remarkable flexibility, Pico system adapters are easily exchanged using a single locking lever on the rear carrier.

Pico bellows are made of leather, with a three-pleat design that ensures durability and effective operation. A magnetic connection provides quick and secure attachment to the Pico's front and rear frames.

Pico mirrorless view camera

Pico digital back view camera

PICO LENS BOARD SYSTEM

Compatible with the finest optics

Pico is compatible with medium format lenses including the majority of Rodenstock, Schneider, Phase One Blue and Silver ring lenses. The Pico system is also compatible with Mamiya 645, and manual aperture Hasselblad V or Pentax 645 lenses that are still in widespread use and available on the second-hand market.

For straightforward lens changes, a new B-mount bayonet located on the front standard employs a lens mount similar to those found on mirrorless cameras. Additionally, an R-adapter lens board allows for easy attachment of lenses in ARCA-SWISS R-mount.

ARCA-SWISS will continue to develop future lens boards to ensure compatibility with the widest possible range of lenses.

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PICO SYSTEM LENSES

Two new lenses from ARCA-SWISS

The new ARCA 24 and ARCA 50 Tilt / Swing are ideal partners for the Pico system. Each is centered on the optical axis and can utilize 8.5° of tilt or swing, for perfect control of the plane of focus.

The ARCA 24 and ARCA 50 utilize a permanent B-mount that bayonets directly to the Pico view camera's front frame, eliminating the need for a separate lens board.


ARCA 24 mm f3.5 lens in Pico B-mount
Ideal for architecture and landscape photography, offering very low distortion with exceptional image quality.
Manual focus, 68 mm image circle. 82 mm filter size.

ARCA 50 mm f2.8 lens in Pico B-mount
High performance lens for general purpose, architecture and landscape photography.
Manual focus, 73 mm image circle. 77 mm filter size.

PICO TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Horizontal Shift: (rear) +/- 20 mm self-locking micro-metric geared with indicative detents every 3 mm
  • Vertical Shift: (rear) +/- 20 mm self-locking micro-metric geared with indicative detents every 3 mm
  • Micro-Orbix® Tilt: (front) +/- 10° self-locking micro-metric geared
  • Swing: (front) +/- 10° self-locking micro-metric geared with indicative detents every degree
  • Focus Control: self-locking micro-metric geared with programmable detent for FFD calibration
  • Net weight: Approximately 2.5 lbs (1134 gr) fully accessorized, excluding lens and capture device
  • Material: high-grade aluminum
  • Lens Mount: New B-mount with quarter turn bayonet and release button
  • Monorail: Supplied with (1) 10 cm and (1) 15 cm rail
  • Bellows: Leather with front and rear magnetic connection
  • Levels: (3) tubular levels, easily viewed on the rear carrier
  • Camera plate: Supplied with (1) Classic and (1) monoball®Fix mounting plate
  • Rotating rear adapter provides quick changes between portrait and landscape orientation, without removing a digital back or mirrorless camera.
  • Easy format changes - Adapters for mirrorless cameras or digital backs are exchanged quickly with one locking lever on the rear carrier.
  • Micro HDMI connection on the front frame transfers aperture control communication.
  • Magnetic connection - The Aperture Control module attaches quickly on the rear frame, and slides within guide slots for viewing adjustments.

PICO COMPATABILITY WITH RODENSTOCK & SCHNEIDER LENSES


The sections below contain two reference tables that detail the compatibility of Rodenstock and Schneider large format lenses with the Pico view camera, using mirrorless cameras and digital backs for image capture.

When choosing a large format lens, make sure it has more clearance than the flange focal distance of your digital camera. Adequate clearance is crucial for enabling unrestricted view camera movements and achieving infinity focus, all while protecting the lens rear optical group and the camera's digital sensor from damage.


For more information: Lens data for the digital view camera


X (NOT COMPATIBLE) - There is no possibility to focus infinity. Rear lens group mechanical interference issues.

NO MOVEMENT - Lens can be focused to infinity, but there is not enough clearance for view camera movements. Use the lens with extreme care.

NO MOVEMENT (*) - Requires 010905, Pico 10 mm recessed lens board.
Lens can be focused to infinity, but there is not enough clearance for view camera movements. Use the lens with extreme care.

OK (*) - Requires 010905, Pico 10 mm recessed lens board.

OK - Compatible with clearance for view camera movements.

Arca-Swiss Pico view camera dimensions illustration, with minimum and maximum extension data
RODENSTOCK HR CANON R FUJI X L-MOUNT LEICA M NIKON Z SONY E
23 HR Digaron-S X X X X X X
28 HR Digaron-S X X X X X X
32 HR Digaron-W X X X X NO MOVEMENT X
35 HR Digaron-S NO MOVEMENT (*) NO MOVEMENT (*) NO MOVEMENT (*) NO MOVEMENT (*) NO MOVEMENT (*) NO MOVEMENT (*)
40 HR Digaron-W X X X X NO MOVEMENT X
50 HR Digaron-W NO MOVEMENT NO MOVEMENT NO MOVEMENT NO MOVEMENT OK NO MOVEMENT
60 HR Digaron-S OK OK OK OK OK OK
70 HR Digaron-W OK OK OK OK OK OK
90 HR Digaron-SW OK OK OK OK OK OK
100 HR Digaron-S OK OK OK OK OK OK
105 HR Digaron Macro float OK OK OK OK OK OK
138 HR Digaron SW float OK OK OK OK OK OK
OLDER RODENSTOCK
35 Apo-Sironar digital X X X X X X
45 Apo-Sironar digital X X X X X X
55 Apo-Sironar digital OK NO MOVEMENT OK NO MOVEMENT OK OK
105 Apo-Sironar digital OK OK OK OK OK OK
120 Apo-Sironar digital OK OK OK OK OK OK
135 Apo-Sironar digital OK OK OK OK OK OK
SCHNEIDER APO-DIGITAR CANON R FUJI X L-MOUNT LEICA M NIKON Z SONY E
24 XL Apo-Digitar X X X X X X
28 XL Super-Digitar X X X X X X
35 XL Apo-Digitar X X X X X X
43 XL Apo-Digitar NO MOVEMENT (*) X NO MOVEMENT (*) X NO MOVEMENT (*) NO MOVEMENT (*)
47 XL Apo-Digitar NO MOVEMENT (*) NO MOVEMENT (*) NO MOVEMENT (*) NO MOVEMENT (*) NO TILT (*) NO MOVEMENT (*)
60 XL Apo-Digitar OK OK OK NO MOVEMENT OK OK
60 N Apo-Digitar OK (*) OK OK (*) OK OK (*) OK (*)
80 N Apo-Digitar OK OK OK OK OK OK
90 N Apo-Digitar OK OK OK OK OK OK
100 N Apo-Digitar OK OK OK OK OK OK
100 Aspheric Apo-Digitar OK OK OK OK OK OK
120 N Apo-Digitar OK OK OK OK OK OK
120 Aspheric Apo-Digitar OK OK OK OK OK OK
RODENSTOCK HR FUJI GFX HASSELBLAD X PHASE ONE DB HASSELBLAD V DB
23 HR Digaron-S X X OK OK
28 HR Digaron-S X NO MOVEMENT OK OK
32 HR Digaron-W X NO MOVEMENT OK OK
35 HR Digaron-S NO MOVEMENT (*) NO MOVEMENT (*) OK OK
40 HR Digaron-W NO MOVEMENT NO MOVEMENT OK OK
50 HR Digaron-W NO MOVEMENT OK OK OK
60 HR Digaron-S OK OK OK OK
70 HR Digaron-W OK OK OK OK
90 HR Digaron-SW OK OK OK OK
100 HR Digaron-S OK OK OK OK
105 HR Digaron Macro float OK OK OK OK
138 HR Digaron SW float OK OK OK OK
OTHER RODENSTOCK
35 Apo-Sironar digital X X OK (*) OK (*)
45 Apo-Sironar digital X X OK OK
55 Apo-Sironar digital OK OK OK OK
105 Apo-Sironar digital OK OK OK OK
120 Apo-Sironar digital OK OK OK OK
135 Apo-Sironar digital OK OK OK OK
SCHNEIDER APO-DIGITAR FUJI GFX HASSELBLAD X PHASE ONE DB HASSELBLAD V DB
24 XL Apo-Digitar X X X X
28 XL Super-Digitar X X OK (*) OK (*)
35 XL Apo-Digitar X X OK (*) OK (*)
43 XL Apo-Digitar NO MOVEMENT (*) NO MOVEMENT (*) OK OK
47 XL Apo-Digitar NO MOVEMENT (*) OK (*) OK OK
60 XL Apo-Digitar OK OK OK OK
60 N Apo-Digitar OK (*) OK (*) OK OK
80 N Apo-Digitar OK OK OK OK
90 N Apo-Digitar OK OK OK OK
100 N Apo-Digitar OK OK OK OK
100 Aspheric Apo-Digitar OK OK OK OK
120 N Apo-Digitar OK OK OK OK
120 Aspheric Apo-Digitar OK OK OK OK