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F-Classic 4X5 View Camera

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Designed for the film photographer, the F-Classic 4x5 provides classic manual operation for an immersive experience in image creation. Choose from two configurations: the F-Classic, which features a telescoping optical bench with 30 cm extension bracket and two 15 cm monorail units, or the F-Classic C, offering a compact 8.5 cm extension bracket with 30 cm collapsible monorail.
  
  • Manual rise/fall, lateral shift and swing, provided on the front and rear
  • Front and rear base tilt with easy to use lever style quick locks
  • Bellows - synthetic, for focal lengths 150 mm - 360 mm
  • Use with 141 mm lens boards or a 141-110 reducing lens board adapter
  • Micro-Orbix® geared tilt available as a system option
  • High quality, optically flat ground glass with premium integrated fresnel
  • Easy to rotate ground glass back for quick changes in orientation
  • Modular and expandable up to 8x10 with optional quick-changing format sets

F-Classic 4x5
SKU: 012145

F-Classic 4x5 with Micro-Orbix®
SKU: 012145-oc

F-Classic C 4x5 (30 cm folding rail)
SKU: 012245

F-Classic 4x5 C with Micro-Orbix®
SKU: 012245-oc

 

Weight: 6.2 lb / 2.8 kg (5.5 lb / 2.5 kg in C version)
Dimensions: H = 11 in / 28 cm, W = 7.5 in / 19 cm, L = 5.9 in / 15 cm
(dimensions when collapsed for packing, on one monorail section, including bellows and optional Micro-Orbix® tilt)
Shift: +/- 50 mm manual, front and rear
Rise/Fall: +85 mm manual, front and rear
Swing: +/- 360° manual, front and rear, limited only by bellows
Base Tilt: +/- 35° manual, front and rear
Micro-Orbix® Tilt: +/- 15° (geared tilt system option)
Bellows: Normal, 38 cm, synthetic
Lens Board: 141x141 mm
Optical Bench: 30 cm connecting bracket with (2) 15 cm monorail units, telescoping to 45 cm
Optical Bench "C": 30 cm collapsible monorail, with 8.5 cm connecting bracket
Ground Glass back: Graflok
Integrated Fresnel: Yes
Levels: Tubular levels on front and rear standards
Series: 141

If the camera you wish to purchase is currently out of stock, additional units may be on their way or a special order may be necessary. To inquire about inventory and availability, please reach out to us directly. Typically, cameras stocked at ARCA-SWISS USA are shipped from the factory and restocked every 2-4 weeks.

Please note that certain cameras, due to their modular configuration and various format possibilities, may only be accessible through a special order that we can place for you.

To proceed with a special order, simply contact us directly. During this consultation stage, we can offer to schedule an online demonstration and work closely with you to determine your specific requirements and preferences to ensure you are ordering the right camera and accessories.

The production and delivery timeline for special order cameras is typically 4-12 weeks. Please note that special orders cannot be canceled or returned once the order is placed. A non-refundable advance deposit is required to place the order.

For more information, delivery timeframe, or to place a special order, please contact us directly.

F-CLASSIC 4X5 F-CLASSIC 4X5 W/ MICRO-ORBIX

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